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Missouri to Pay $150,000 Over Son's Suicide in Prison Segregation Cell

A Mississippi County judge has ordered Missouri to pay $150,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by the mother of a man who died by suicide in a state prison segregation cell in 2021. Willa Hynes is set to receive about $80,000 of that amount, with the rest going to her attorneys and covering litigation costs, following a case that accused prison officials and medical staff of ignoring her son's mental health needs.

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Sheriff: Flock alert leads to 3 arrests in stolen enclosed trailer investigation, 2 other stolen items

Three men were arrested on Friday, November 6, in the Heartland in connection with an out-of-state theft investigation.

Sikeston, MO · 2d

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On this day in 1899: 761 turkeys marched from Oak Ridge to Cape Girardeau

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - On this day, 127 years ago, a group marched 761 turkeys from Oak Ridge to Cape Girardeau. A photo in the archives shows people gathered to watch as the turkeys are marched down the Mississippi River waterfront. According to the Missouri State Archives, on...

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10 Missouri Fried Chicken Dinners Folks Would Argue Over Before Any Fancy Steak

One Missouri restaurant has been tossing hot dinner rolls across the dining room since 1942. Servers fling them, and you catch them. I love that a fried chicken trip can come with a side of outfield practice. That same spirit runs through this whole list. One spot sells mashed potatoes...

Kansas City, MO · 1d

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Veterans Day events in the Heartland

(Heartland News) - Communities and organizations across the Heartland will be hosting Veterans Day events on Wednesday, November 11. There will be parades, ceremonies and more. You can send us details on your community event to news@kfvs12.com. The following is an unofficial list of events in the Heartland:. Missouri. Missouri’s...

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Cape Girardeau officer recognized for life-saving actions

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - Cape Girardeau Police Patrolman Bobby Newton was presented the Cape Girardeau Police Department’s Lifesaving Award for his actions during a flash flooding incident in June. Cape Girardeau Police Chief Adam Glueck presented the award to Newton during a ceremony at the Cape Girardeau...

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Still undefeated! Spartans outlasts visiting Rockets in playoff win

The Unity defense held St. Joseph-Ogden to under 40 points again, something only one other team has done this season. Keeping their foot on the gas, the Spartan multi-faceted offense was relentless in moving the ball down the field against their archrivals. St. Joseph-Ogden's Ike Shelato erupts with joy while...

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Nobody Leaves Hungry From These 8 Missouri Barbecue Joints Older Than Most Of Their Customers

Some barbecue spots in Missouri have been feeding people since your grandparents were kids. They have survived new highways, changing tastes, and plenty of trendy competition, and they still pack the house. This list covers eight joints across Kansas City, St. Louis, Sedalia, Belton, and Dexter that have been smoking...

Kansas City, MO · 1d

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Warm start this week, another big cold front Wednesday

Jackets were needed this morning with lows hovering in the 30s and 40s across the Heartland. Lots of sun and wide open sky make for the afternoon temps to climb a little higher than they should for November. Today and tomorrow, 70s are on tap for the most of us thanks to a gentle southwest wind. Clear and calm conditions let temps fall close to average during the night, more upper 30s to near 40 degrees.

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Gala in Cape Girardeau supports LifeHouse Crisis Maternity Home

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri hosted a gala in Cape Girardeau, supporting the LifeHouse Crisis Maternity Home. The 2026 LifeHouse Gala took place at the Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center on Saturday night, November 7. The event’s purpose was to raise money for its...

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Cape Girardeau motorcyclists ride to fill Christmas baskets for local families

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — The price of admission for Sunday’s Toy Run in Cape Girardeau was a toy and a nonperishable food item. Both will go into Christmas baskets for local families. Freedom of Road Riders Local 16 and Cape Eagles Aerie 3775 collected the toys and...

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Cape Con marks 21 years of bringing pop culture fans together in Cape Girardeau

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — At Cape Con this weekend, fans could hear from the actors behind “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” get an autograph from a former St. Louis Cardinal and sit in on a panel with local podcasters. The annual pop culture convention wrapped up...

Cape Girardeau, MO · 1d

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