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Three charged for Sunday morning shooting, assault
Three people have been charged in connection to an assault and a shooting early Sunday morning in Columbia. Police arrested Kalvin Johnson, 20, Tanikya Dunn, 19, both of Sikeston, and Jearlissia Jackson, 18, of Columbia. Prosecutors charged Johnson with First Degree Assault, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Armed Criminal...
City of Sikeston sells 2 lots of land to build recovery campus
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – A faith-based social services agency purchased two lots of land from the city of Sikeston to build a dedicated recovery campus. During Monday’s Land Clearance Redevelopment Authority meeting, Mission Missouri purchased two lots. Mission Missouri is a drug and alcohol treatment and recovery center....
1 airlifted, 2 seriously injured in crash on I-55
SCOTT COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - Three people from Sikeston were seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash Saturday night in Scott County, Missouri. It happened just before 9:30 p.m. on May 18. According to the Mo. State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred near the 69.6-mile marker in the southbound lanes of...
Undercover sting leads to Pemiscot County man’s 11-year prison sentence
U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp on Tuesday sentenced a Pemiscot County, Missouri man who sold methamphetamine three times to undercover drug task force officers to 11 years and 8 months in prison. Davario D. Taylor, 34, of Caruthersville, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau in October...
Man found guilty of murder for deadly East Prairie shooting
MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - A Charleston, Missouri man was found guilty of murder on Wednesday for a deadly shooting that happened in East Prairie nearly two years ago. According to court records, DeParis D. Townsend had been charged with first-degree murder, armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon and resisting arrest after he allegedly shot and killed Joshua Sisk on July 28, 2022.
First Alert Wednesday Morning Outlook
An active, unsettled pattern for the next several days as weak disturbances move through southwest flow aloft. Some storms may approach severe limits at times as well. In the short term, we are outlooked with a level 2/slight risk of severe for today and tonight. Periods of scattered showers and thunderstorms will be likely today and tonight….backing off a bit on Thursday, but ramping up again by Friday morning. Heavy downpours may eventually cause problems as well.
Grant Dade’s journey
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - For the past year, Chief Meteorologist Grant Dade has been battling cancer. It’s a journey we followed closely. Now, Jeff Cunningham sat down with Grant in the very spot he updated all of us about his experience, and what he’s learned that may help you or a loved one in their battle with cancer.
Sikeston storm damage May 2024
Missouri community comes together to recover from storms. Multiple people in the city faced power outages and were unsure when the power would be restored. That’s why John McHaffie and his congregation spent the Sunday evening and Monday morning helping those affected by the storms.
3 suspects wanted in connection with theft from Puxico ATM
STODDARD COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - Three suspects are wanted in connection with a theft from a Puxico ATM. According to a release from Stoddard County Sheriff Carl Hefner, they were notified of an alarm call around 4:51 p.m. on Sunday, May 19 at First Midwest Bank in Puxico. When they...
Sikeston’s Mitchell, NMCC’s Swims earn All-SEMO honors
The All-SEMO Conference baseball team was recently announced, showcasing the region’s top talent. Poplar Bluff’s Kolby Greenwell earned Player of the Year honors and Jackson’s John Paul Sauer and Josh Roach were named Pitcher of the Year and Coach of the Year respectively. However, two local standouts...
SEMO DPS completes incident review, shares next steps after shooting at Show Me Center
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Southeast Missouri State University completed an initial assessment to identify its next steps in strengthening safety policies. This is in light a shooting that happened at the Show Me Center during the Cape Central High School graduation on Sunday. “Our Department of Public Safety,...
Conservation Kids: Kids Fishing set for June 7 in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Among the first opportunities for children scheduled this summer in Cape Girardeau, Conservation Kids: Kids Fishing will provide a chance to get outside and get active. From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, June 7, Cape Nature Center staff will be out at their...
Traffic lights in Miner out from storms
MINER, MO (KBSI) — Miner Police Department have issued a warning to all those traveling in and out of Miner, Missouri that most of the stoplights in town are not functioning. Drivers are urged to to pay attention to the personnel directing traffic, and if there is no personnel,...
Sikeston Memorial Day ceremony moved to First Christian Church
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – The city of Sikeston Memorial Day ceremony has been moved to the First Christian Church in Sikeston. It is located next to the hospital at 1006 N. Main. The ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. as scheduled. Sikeston was hit by severe weather Sunday.
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