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First Alert Investigation: Murder on Main Street
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KFVS) - Yellowed police reports and fading crime scene photos cover Poplar Bluff Detective Lt. Josh Stewart’s desk. This is as he works to apply modern investigative techniques to one of the city’s oldest cold cases. “One of our biggest challenges is going to be...
Brothers arrested in connection with Butler Co. shooting that left another man injured
BUTLER COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - Two brothers were arrested in connection with a shooting that left another man injured. Richard Clark, 48, of Harviell, was arrested on charges of second-degree assault and ACA. Robert Clark, 36, of Harviell, was arrested on charges of second-degree assault, ACA and other outstanding warrants.
Mississippi man injured in Scott County motorcycle crash
MINER, Mo. (KFVS) - A man from Mississippi was injured in a motorcycle crash in Scott County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Reports, the crash took place around 12:40 p.m. on Sunday, May 12. The driver was going southbound on Interstate 55, three miles north of Miner, Missouri.
First Alert: Scattered thunderstorms, showers
(KFVS) - Scattered showers and storms are expected throughout the afternoon and evening. Cassie Campbell says some storms could bring gusty winds and small hail. Once the sun goes down our rain chances will weaken and we will start Wednesday off under mostly cloudy skies. Wednesday will start cloudy but...
C5D1: Underdog Sikeston battles, but falls to state-ranked Festus
FESTUS, Mo. — Sikeston’s 2024 campaign came to an end in a high-scoring affair, falling 11-6 to No. 5 Festus in the first round of the MSHSAA Class 5, District 1 Tournament on Wednesday, May 15. Despite being the eighth seed, the Bulldogs (4-19) showed grit and determination,...
First Alert: Rainy, stormy week
(KFVS) - You may want to keep the rain gear handy over the next few days. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely throughout today and tomorrow. Some thunderstorms may produce strong wind gusts and small hail but the overall severe threat is low. Chief Meteorologist Grant Dade says we are...
Holcomb softball rallies, knocks off Advance in high-scoring Class 1 quarterfinal
When Advance pushed the game’s first three runs across with just one away in the first inning, Holcomb gave the ball to a freshman, and it never looked back. Led by an early surge and some big insurance late, the Holcomb Hornets, led by a tough-as-nails performance from Khloe Furlow in the circle, punched their ticket to the Class 1 final four in an 11-7 win over Advance.
Poplar Bluff High School named National Banner School by Special Olympics
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI) – Poplar Bluff High School was recently named a National Banner School by the Special Olympics. The school is one of five schools in Missouri to receive a national award for cultivating a climate where students with and without intellectual disabilities feel welcomed, both in practice and spirit.
C1D2BB: Experience, pitching lifts Oran past upstart Bell City for another title
The degree of growth for the Bell City High School baseball program over the past three seasons has been impressive. The Cubs improved from three wins in 2022 to eight a year ago, and this spring they won 13 games, which was the most by the program since the three-year state championship run ended in 2017.
C3D1: East Prairie wins second title in three years with 4-2 win over Caruthersville
MALDEN, Mo. — For a program with only four district championships in its long history, East Prairie has made the most of recent opportunities, adding a second title in three seasons with a 4-2 victory over Caruthersville on Wednesday, May 15. “I’m extremely happy,” said East Prairie coach Gary...
Bollinger County to launch project to update 911 mapping
MARBLE HILL, Mo. (KFVS) - Bollinger County 911 will launch a Countywide GIS Remediation Project to update the 911 mapping. According to the City of Marble Hill, this update will be to improve 911 services throughout the county and the State of Missouri. The project is funded by grants using federal ARPA funds.
Rain to start the work week
(KFVS) - Good morning, Heartland, starting this morning, we will see some showers moving into the region, so make sure you have the rain jackets and umbrellas before heading out the door. Temperatures will be in the low 70s this afternoon, with a few thunderstorms possible this evening and into the afternoon hours. The threat of severe weather is low and not expected. Heavy rain and lightning are the primary hazards. The rain continues into Tuesday, with scattered thunderstorms possible throughout the day, with heavy rain and lightning as the primary concerns. Temperatures will begin warming up Tuesday, with highs in the upper 70s. There’s a break in the storms on Wednesday before storm chances continue Thursday and Friday.
SEMO announces Horizons Enrichment Center to transition to new provider
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Southeast Missouri State University announced the Horizons Enrichment Center will be getting a new provider. SEMO said they will continue to operate the center until the new organization is approved by the Missouri Department of Mental Health. Staff will transition to the new provider. The...
Biden reaches out to Black Americans. He'll give commencement address at Morehouse
President Biden meets leaders of Black sororities and fraternities today. This weekend, he delivers the commencement address at Morehouse College, in the swing state of Georgia. A historically Black school would normally be safe ground for Joe Biden, but it is also a campus in a season of campus protest. NPR White House correspondent Asma Khalid joins us now. Asma, good morning.
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