Cape Girardeau, MO

Murphysboro, IL

MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (KFVS) - A Desoto man is dead following a boating accident that occurred on Wednesday in Kinkaid Lake. On May 31, around 7:07 p.m., the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a boating accident on Kinkaid Lake near the spillway in rural Murphysboro, Ill. The accident involved an 18-foot aluminum Jon boat.

One man dead after boating accident on Kinkaid Lake

Many people gathered out at Bald Knob Cross in Alto Pass, Ill. for the annual Blessing of the Jeeps event. Pride in the Park is making it’s way back to Cape Girardeau. Capaha Park will be filled with dozens of vendors and also live music. Historic Pride flag in...

Cowboy and Camping Outdoor show in Cape Girardeau

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Ullin, IL

ULLIN, Ill. (KFVS) - A southern Illinois auto parts store was destroyed by a fire Thursday night, June 1. According to Ullin Fire Chief Kenny Wright, they got a call about a fire around 7:30 p.m. He said a car was being worked on in an adjacent building when it...

Auto parts store in Ullin, Ill. destroyed by fire

Alto Pass, IL

ALTO PASS, Ill. (KFVS) - Many people gathered out at Bald Knob Cross in Alto Pass, Ill. for the annual Blessing of the Jeeps event. There were over hundreds of people and Jeeps present, alongside food, refreshments and clothing. Kurt Richeson, Administrator for Jeep and Shawnee, said this event has...

Blessing of the Jeeps at Bald Knob Cross

Sikeston, MO

You might see more orange this weekend and it's all for a good cause. "Wear Orange Weekend" is an effort to raise national awareness of gun violence. Boat crash leaves 1 dead in Murphysboro, Ill. Updated: 41 minutes ago. |. A Desoto man is dead following a boating accident on...

Sikeston Hot Air Balloon Festival

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - One person was arrested after a short chase in Cape Girardeau on Friday afternoon, June 2. According to Patrolman Bobby Newton with the Cape Girardeau Police Department, officers received an alert for a stolen vehicle around 8 a.m. from the 300 block of N. Sprigg Street. The reporting officer entered the vehicle into the “FLOCK” camera system.

1 person in custody, 3 wanted after short chase in Cape Girardeau

You might see more orange this weekend and it's all for a good cause. "Wear Orange Weekend" is an effort to raise national awareness of gun violence. Local healthcare leaders call it a gamechanger. It's a new, simple way to screen for cancer. Ameren donates $15K to Woodland Fire Protection...

Boat crash leaves 1 dead in Murphysboro, Ill.

Paducah, KY

MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KFVS) - A woman is accused of leaving a puppy in a car overnight. Chloe Throgmorton, 19, of Paducah, was arrested on charges of second-degree cruelty to animals, public intoxication, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. According to the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy...

Paducah woman accused of leaving puppy in car overnight without food, water

MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KFVS) - A man was injured in a crash involving a truck and a train on Friday morning, June 2. According to the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office, they responded to the 2600 block of Krebs Station Road around 7:11 a.m. for a report of a train that hit a truck at the railroad crossing, just west of Husband Road.

Paducah man injured in crash involving train, truck

Missouri State

Crittenden Co. police need your help locating this man involving a stolen vehicle. Officers calls Jay Walker a person of interest involving the theft. Summer school students at Jefferson Elementary school had some special visitors today. Sikeston Hot Air Balloon Festival. Updated: 5 hours ago. |. Hot air balloons will...

One suspect in custody following police chase in Cape Girardeau

Wappapello, MO

A new manufacturing company is set to call southern Illinois home. Manner Polymers is investing $54M and creating more than 60 jobs in Mount Vernon. The search ends for a southeast Missouri man wanted by police in western Kentucky. Cape Farmers Market at the West Park Mall. Updated: 4 hours...

Alligator spotted at Wappapello Lake killed

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Members of the Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce were able to sign the top part of the new casino hotel before it was put into place Friday morning, June 2. There will be almost 70 rooms in the six-story building. “This is going to be...

Cape Girardeau chamber members sign beam for new casino hotel

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The carnival is in town. Crescent City Amusements set up its carnival at West Park Mall for June 2-4. Friday - 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday - 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday - 1 p.m. to 5...

Carnival in the parking lot of West Park Mall

A new manufacturing company is set to call southern Illinois home. Manner Polymers is investing $54M and creating more than 60 jobs in Mount Vernon. The search ends for a southeast Missouri man wanted by police in western Kentucky. Organization offers free emergency contraception to Missourians. Updated: 2 hours ago.

Drone12: Farmer's Market in Cape Girardeau

Boat crash leaves 1 dead in Murphysboro, Ill. A Desoto man is dead following a boating accident on Kinkaid Lake. The Jackson county sheriff's office received a report of the accident on Wednesday. Updated: 6 hours ago. |. Local healthcare leaders call it a gamechanger. It's a new, simple way...

Wear orange event to raise gun violence awareness

Crittenden Co. police need your help locating this man involving a stolen vehicle. Officers calls Jay Walker a person of interest involving the theft. Summer school students at Jefferson Elementary school had some special visitors today. Sikeston Hot Air Balloon Festival. Updated: 4 hours ago. |. Hot air balloons will...

Music in the Park summer concert series kicks off in Sikeston

Florida State

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - June is Pride Month. That means across the nation, celebrations are taking place and people are remembering the history of the LGBTQ+. A way of celebration is captured through a flag originally sewn in Keywest, Florida making its way to Cape Girardeau. This is through...

Florida pride flag comes to Cape Girardeau

Carbondale, IL

CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - A Southern Illinois summer tradition since 1978, the Sunset Concerts Series, starts later this month. Kicking off on June 22, there will be six weeks of free musical entertainment for all ages and interests. This summer’s concerts begin on the steps of Shryock Auditorium at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The venue alternates between the scenic campus spots and two other locations in Carbondale. The outdoor performances will be held each Thursday evening through July 27 and are all free.

SIU’s Sunset Concerts begin on June 22

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Summer school students at Jefferson Elementary had some special visitors on Friday, June 2. Four mermaids came to visit them at the Jefferson Community Center Pool to get them ready to watch The Little Mermaid next week. The theme for the week was mermaids, and...

Mermaids visit summer school students at Jefferson Elementary

Bernie, MO

BERNIE, Mo. (KFVS) - The Bernie Police Department has located a suspect after receiving a report of vandalism. On May 31, the Bernie Police Department received a report of several vehicles being vandalized on N. Drake Street in Bernie, Mo. Officers conducted an investigation at that time, and were able to identify a suspect.

Police arrest man accused of breaking into vehicles in Bernie, Mo.

CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - Women for Change, a grassroots organization in Carbondale, is set to hold their annual “The Big Event” on Saturday, June 3. The community event will be held at Attucks Park from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year’s theme is “We Say No to...

Women for Change to hold annual “The Big Event” in Carbondale

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The Cape Girardeau Roller Derby will be hosting their Summer Slam event at the A.C. Brase Arena. On Saturday, June 10, derby fans are invited to watch up to 16 teams and 60 talented skaters from throughout the area. There will be six scrimmages starting at 9 a.m., with the main game at 6 p.m.

Cape Girardeau Roller Derby to hold Summer Slam event

Jackson, MO

JACKSON, Mo. (KFVS) - The Saxony Lutheran girls soccer team is officially State bound. Fans held a send-off for the team outside Saxony Lutheran High School on Thursday as the Crusaders hit the road for the Class 1 Final Four. Saxony Lutheran will play Villa Duchesne at 10 a.m. at...

Saxony Lutheran girls soccer departs for State Semifinals

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The Shipyard Music Festival announced its 2023 music lineup. You can click here for ticket information. Children 10 and under get in free with a ticketed adult. The festival will be on the Grounds at Century Casino.

Shipyard Music Festival announces lineup

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Crews battle attic fire in Cape Girardeau

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Crews were called to a late night fire on the 2600 block of Jewel Drive in Cape Girardeau on Sunday, March...

Crews battle attic fire in Cape Girardeau

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