Cape Girardeau, MO

Murphysboro, IL

MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (KFVS) - The home of the Big Muddy Monster will celebrate the 50th year of its sighting. Check out Murphysboro on Saturday, June 24 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the Big Muddy Monster Festival. Organizers say there will be a statue unveiling, vendors, food trucks, music, a 5K walk/run, documentary screening and more.

Big Muddy Monster Festival in Murphysboro to celebrate 50th year of its sighting

Bloomfield, MO

BLOOMFIELD, Mo. (KFVS) - A new resource for the people of Bloomfield is officially underway. Members of the community celebrated the groundbreaking of a new Community Center on Friday, June 9. The city began this project through a $2 million COVID relief grant. A new Department of Public Safety building...

Groundbreaking held for new Bloomfield, Mo. community center

Georgia State

Metropolis, IL

METROPOLIS, Ill. (KFVS) - Friday, June 9 marks the 45th annual Superman Celebration in Metropolis, Ill. The festival is billed as a family reunion in the hometown of the cartoon superhero. Karla Ogle is the Co-Chair of the Superman Celebration. She said that the celebration is a bit different than...

45th Annual Superman Celebration held in Metropolis

Anna, IL

ANNA, Ill. (KFVS) - The Annabelle Festival will take place Saturday, June 10. The festival will be on Davie Street and Lafayette Street, along with special events at Anna Arts Center, a walking tour of Anna, a bus tour of Jonesboro and free swimming at the Anna pool. A schedule...

Annabelle Festival to take place June 10

Kentucky State

The 45th annual Superman celebration is now underway in his hometown of Metropolis. Heartland Pets feat. Kobe, Vita and Sven @ 4PM on 6/9. June is National Cat Adoption Month, and to help felines find a forever home, Southeast Missouri Pets is offering special adoption fees on all cats. Archery...

Superman Celebration underway in Metropolis, Ill.

Sikeston, MO

SIKESTON, Mo. (KFVS) - The former post office in Sikeston is now under new ownership. The City Regional Chamber now owns the building at 215 North New Madrid Street and plan to renovate it. The goal is to create a visitor’s center hosting multiple departments along with a rodeo museum.

Sikeston to renovate former post office

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - A brazen theft at a garden center in downtown Cape Girardeau was caught on camera and quickly became viral. It happened at the Plant Lady’s Corner on Sunday, June 4. Two women pulled up and helped themselves to a shopping spree after hours, but...

Viral Facebook post helps identify thieves in Cape Girardeau

Illinois State

The Bolling County sheriffs office has now issued an arrest warrant for 24-year-old Levi Fortner of Cape Girardeau in reference to a shooting. One southern Illinois ambulance company is sporting a much needed new vehicle to their fleet. Psychologist reacts to trans restrictions in Missouri. Updated: 4 hours ago. |

Sikeston Hot Air Balloon Festival on June 16-18

Superman Celebration underway in Metropolis, Ill. The statue of Superman has been standing tall over the city of Metropolis for the past 30 years, and this week there will be a rededication ceremony. 1 in custody, 1 wanted in connection with Bollinger Co. shooting. Updated: 1 hour ago. |. One...

Cape Roller Derby Summer Slam preview

Superman Celebration underway in Metropolis, Ill. The statue of Superman has been standing tall over the city of Metropolis for the past 30 years, and this week there will be a rededication ceremony. Updated: 29 minutes ago. |. An investigation into a burglary in Caruthersville leads to the arrest of...

The Breakfast Show Too headlines 6/9

Missouri State

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - A mental health care provider in Cape Girardeau said he’s disappointed after Governor Mike Parson signed two bills impacting members of Missouri’s transgender community. “For those [transgender] kids that are older and have a better understanding, they will see this as a bill...

Mental health professional reacts to new Mo. laws affecting transgender community

Jackson, MO

JACKSON, Mo. (KFVS) - MoDOT electrical contractors are installing roadway lighting MO 72, just outside of Jackson City limits. According to a Facebook post by the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office, MoDOT asked them if they would increase patrol in the area. The Sheriff’s Office agreed, so that they can reduce the speeds of drivers while they are passing through.

MoDOT installing roadway lighting outside of Jackson

STODDARD COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - Some drivers in Stoddard County came across wildlife crossing a busy highway on Wednesday, June 7. “I was looking up at the highway and I seen something that I thought was a big ole dog,” Elisa Hobbs said. Hobbs and Jett Featherston both had...

Bear spotted near Bloomfield, Mo.

Coroner stealing allegations. Deadline approaching for folks living in FEMA trailers in Graves County. Deadline approaching for folks living in FEMA trailers in Graves County. Hotel and restaurants sales tax receipt numbers show increase. Updated: 37 minutes ago. |. Hotel and restaurants sales tax receipt numbers show increase. Beam placed...

Police searching for chase suspect in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

The 45th annual Superman Celebration is underway. The festival is billed as a family reunion in the hometown of the comic book superhero. Snakehead Fish caught at Duck Creek second ever recorded in Missouri. Updated: 1 hour ago. |. The Department of Conservation is urging fishermen in southeast Missouri to...

Thieves identified after security camera footage goes viral

Bollinger County, MO

Man accused of leading officers on chase on 4-wheeler. A Benton, Kentucky man is accused of leading officers on a chase on a four-wheeler. Cape Girardeau Roller Derby team member Kristin Rickman discusses their Summer Slam event and explains the ins and outs of roller derby. Search for second suspect...

1 suspect in custody, 1 still at large in connection with Bollinger County shooting

Former Sikeston officer found guilty on 2 felony counts in deadly crash

Cape Girardeau County, MO

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The Missouri Attorney General’s office will review potential stealing charges against Cape Girardeau County coroner Wavis Jordan. Prosecuting Attorney Mark Welker said a judge signed off on his request to ask the attorney general to review the case. Welker said the alleged act of...

Mo. Attorney General’s Office to review alleged stealing by Cape Girardeau Co. coroner

Former Sikeston officer found guilty on 2 felony counts in deadly crash. More than three years after a fatal crash involving a Sikeston police officer, a Butler County jury reaches a split verdict. Updated: 4 hours ago. |. A brazen theft caught on camera, that quickly becomes viral. It happened...

Jury convicts former Sikeston Office in connection to deadly crash

Paducah, KY

PADUCAH, Ky. (KFVS) - On Tuesday, June 6 around 3:33 p.m., deputies with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office responded to the intersection of Blandville Road and Massac Church Road in Paducah, Kentucky, in reference to a two-vehicle collision. According to a release from the sheriff’s office, while responding, deputies...

4-vehicle collision in Paducah, Ky. injures 5

Tennessee State

Mccracken County, KY

Hornbeak, TN

MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KFVS) - The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a wanted man. Detectives are trying to track down 22-year-old Matthew “Aiden” Nethery, of Hornbeak, Tennessee. The sheriff’s office said Nethery is wanted in connection with a robbery...

Sheriff’s office asking for help in finding wanted man

1 suspect in custody, 1 still at large in connection with Bollinger County shooting. A second man wanted in connection with a shooting in Bollinger County is behind bars. Cape Girardeau Roller Derby team member Kristin Rickman discusses their Summer Slam event and explains the ins and outs of roller derby.

Man accused of leading officers on chase on 4-wheeler

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Cape Riverfront Market organizers looking for anonymous donor to Little Free Library

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Community leaders are looking for the person who donated several books to the Little Free Library downtown. According to a post...

Cape Riverfront Market organizers looking for anonymous donor to Little Free Library

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