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In the Garden: Learning about “Berry Poppins”
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - At the Charles Hutson Horticulture Greenhouse, caretakers are hard at work year-round keeping things growing. Of the many types of plants found there, some are native to the southeast Missouri area. Melissa Holmes explained the importance of raising native plants. “Natives are obviously plants that...
Montgomery on dean’s list
Maci Montgomery, of Aurora, has been named to the Southeast Missouri State University Dean’s List for academic achievement during the spring 2024 semester. Students named to the list earned at least a 3.75 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, completed at least 12 hours of standard graded credit, achieved no grade below a B and received no failing grades in enrolled, credit/no credit or pass/fail courses.
Sikeston Little Theater hit by storm damage
SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI)- A community theater in Sikeston, MO is in need of help after the recent tornado tore the roof off the building, causing extensive damage to the stage floor and equipment. The Sikeston Little Theatre is volunteer run. Organizers set up a GoFundMe as they are in need...
Grant money helps launch ‘Memory Matters’ project at Cape Girardeau Public Library
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The Cape Girardeau Public Library recently received nearly $3,000 in grant money to help launch the “Memory Matters” project. According to a news release from the library, they bought 14 memory STEM kits with the $2,902 through the Missouri State Library. According to...
One dead, two seriously injured in Wayne County crash
MCGEE, Mo. (KFVS) - One man is dead and two other people are seriously injured following a traffic crash in Wayne County, Missouri. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Reports, the crash took place around 9:20 a.m. on Thursday, June 6. The crash location was on Highway P, one mile west of McGee, Missouri.
Service workers continue to clean up storm damage and debris
MATTHEWS Mo. (KBSI) – People continue to clean up the mess that an EF2 tornado left behind, thanks to the help of local service workers in the community. One man says he’s glad to be of assistance during these trying times. “It’s helping to keep the ball rolling...
Sikeston soccer’s resurgence fueled by stellar individual performances
SIKESTON — The Sikeston girls’ soccer team celebrated a resurgent season, finishing 12-12 and achieving a .500 record or better for the first time since 2015. This impressive turnaround was further highlighted by several players earning prestigious postseason honors. Freshman phenom Kennedi Sims led the way, garnering All-SEMO...
City leaders in Dexter are grateful for assistance after EF2 tornado
DEXTER Mo. (KBSI) – The community of Dexter is still picking up the pieces during its aftermath, a little over a week after an EF2 tornado swept through Southeast Missouri. City Administrator David Wyman says it was truly a miracle that Dexter had no reported injuries, despite all of the damage. However, he says city leaders were immediately worried about everyone’s wellbeing during the storm’s aftermath, which led city leaders to contact emergency management.
Tree services still in high demand in Sikeston, southeast Mo. following tornado
SIKESTON, Mo. (KFVS) - Crews with Murdock Excavation and Tree Service are working to clear away multiple downed trees on Kathleen Street in Sikeston, Missouri. “After Sunday’s storm bled through, I mean, almost immediately phone started going off,” said Dylan Murdoch, owner of Murdoch Excavation and Tree Service.
Rain chances increase for the weekend
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Good Friday Evening Heartland. We saw lots of sunshine and warm but dry conditions. For this evening we will continue to see clear skies before midnight, and then clouds will begin to increase. Temperatures will fall through the 70s during the evening hours. After midnight we will be monitoring a strong line of storms to our northwest. This line will be weakening as it enters our northwestern counties before dawn. As this line moves towards the Mississippi River we expect it to completely fall apart by the late morning hours. Lows by morning will be in the lower to middle 60s.
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