Fisk, MO

On Thursday, the Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce announced plans for a new 3-mile foot and bike path called the Wolf Creek Connector Trail. It will link Wolf Creek’s South Trailhead to paths on PP Highway. Once completed, residents can walk from Westwood Boulevard to the 20-plus miles of Wolf Creek Trails, and eventually into Mark Twain National Forest.

FISK (WLUK) -- A Northeast Wisconsin small community's Fourth of July fireworks display is in jeopardy. Organizers of the village of Fisk's “Fire in the Sky” fireworks says fundraising efforts are underway and they're getting down to the wire. Each year, the village puts on a fireworks display...

Some young and fresh perspective has been added to Dexter’s boards and commissions. At its June 13, 2022, meeting, the Dexter City Council approved Mayor Keough’s recommendations for student representatives to the City’s governmental groups. Dexter City Council is an exception among area municipalities in that it...

Poplar Bluff city and Butler County firefighters responded at 11 a.m. Thursday to a tractor trailer fire at the intersection of Business Highway 67 north, Barron Road and Highway W. The vehicle’s brakes caught fire, said Poplar Bluff Battalion Chief Roy Lane. The fire then entered the trailer, which was loaded with pickles. The driver was able to drive the truck away from the trailer, and limit the spread of the fire. The vehicle was cleared from the scene and the road reopened shortly after the fire was extinguished. Butler County Health Department, Poplar Bluff Police Department and the state fire marshal were also at the scene.

(Wappapello) A big event takes place Saturday at Wappapello Lake in Wayne County. Becky Hayes, with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at the lake, says the annual Waterfest celebration will be happening. Saturday’s Waterfest runs from 11 until 3 at Redman Creek Beach in Wappapello.

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KFVS) - Parents of students attending the Poplar Bluff R-1 School District won’t need to shop for supplies for the 2022-2023 school year. According to the district, all basic supply lists have been purchased for every student in grades pre-K through. In a post on their...

The Malden Police Department is warning the public about tracking devices. The department took another report about an “AirTag” tracking device being placed on someone’s vehicle, unknowingly. They are not trying to alarm people, but would like you to be aware of how easily someone can track your whereabouts. You should periodically check your property. The department also included a message to the individual that placed the tracker on their Facebook Page. The message said, “We have your “AirTag” now, and because it was actively tracking, you know where it’s being secured, but in the event you don’t, Malden Police is located at 800 Eastern Ave., Malden, MO.”

Robert (Bob) Dean McAtee, 75, of Madison AL, Madsion County, and formerly of Advance, MO, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at UAB Hospital, in Birmingham, AL. He was born in Smith Center, KS on September 11, 1946, to parents Ralph L. and Jacqueline (Netz) McAtee. Bob was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was most proud to be a Vietnam Veteran,and served his country in the US Navy for over 20 years. He was a lifelong member of the VFW Post 3416, Wappapello, MO and more recently the VFW Post 2702 in Huntsville, AL. He looked forward to the annual AOE Sailors Association convention with his Navy buddies every year. He also was a member of the Mobile Riverine Force Association.

Having lost my grandmother, one of my mentors in the journalism field and a friend that I’ve known for more than 30 years since the beginning of 2022, I’ve gotten quite acquainted with the grieving process. One of the silver linings of that is that I’ve also gained...

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KFVS) - An 18-year-old man was taken into custody in case involving a possible assault and kidnapping. Keaton Rexroad is accused of taking a girl from 224 Century Avenue in Poplar Bluff. She was gone for four hours. The victim is now safe. Butler County Sheriff Mark...

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KFVS) - Three Rivers College will host its 30th annual Children’s Theatre Drama Camp. According to a release from TRC, the camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. July 11-15 at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center on the Poplar Bluff campus. It’s for students entering grades 2-8.

(KFVS) - Communities throughout the Heartland will be celebrating the nation’s independence. Send us your Fourth of July events to news@kfvs12.com. The city of Jackson will hold its Independence Day Celebration on Monday, July 4. Activities will include a 5K run/walk that starts at 7:04 a.m., the Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show by The Capaha Antique Car Club from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sycamore Lane, mud volleyball at 9 a.m. at Pavilion 1, golf ball drop at 4:30 p.m. at Legion Baseball Field, The Quarantine Band at 7 p.m. at Nick Leist Memorial Band Shell, Jackson Municipal Band Concert at 8 p.m. also at the band shell and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. at City Park. Food stands and a beer garden will also be set up at Parkview Drive starting at 9 a.m.

DEXTER, Mo. (KFVS) - A mural on the side of a new business brightens downtown Dexter and honors man’s best friend. According to the Dexter Chamber of Commerce, local artist Katie Coleman painted the mural in 83 hours. It’s featured on the side of K9 Biz, owned by Christa...

Historic Downtown Poplar Bluff is being steadily renovated. The recent demolition of a covered parking garage is almost complete.