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Exclusive look inside West Park Mall redevelopment process in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The redevelopment of the West Park Mall in Cape Girardeau is well underway and Heartland News is getting an exclusive look inside to see the progress so far. Over the last four months, crews have been working on the east wing of the mall where...
Cape Aquatic Center to hold ribbon cutting
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The former Cape Central Pool received a face lift!. The former central pool will now be known as the Cape Aquatic Center. A ribbon cutting to reveal the new aquatic center will be held on Friday May 10, 2024, at 4:00 pm. Cape Aquatic...
Police investigating gas station robbery
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – On May 9, 2024, around 2:20 am the Jackson Police Department received a call of an armed robbery happening. According to the Jackson Police Department a white man walked into Rhodes 101 on E Jackson Blvd and showed employees a handgun and demanded money from the store employee.
First Alert Action Day Continues
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Strong to severe storms will continue across the Heartland throughout tonight. There is a tornado watch for most of the area until midnight. We are outlooked at a level 4 out of 5 for severe storms. These storms have the possibility to produce very large hail, strong winds, and tornadoes. Make sure to stay weather aware throughout the entire day, even if it is currently quiet where you live now, that may not be the case later.
Community Counseling Center rebrands logo and vision
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Community Counseling Center is celebrating 50 years of service. They chose to celebrate and commemorate with a luncheon, which they will host in all of the 5 counties they serve. They have also made some changes to their branding. They have updated their...
Visit Cape staff to join the Parks and Recreations Department
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to members on May 10, stating that the contract with the Convention and Visitors Bureau/Visit Cape offices would end in June. After careful consideration it’s been determined that the Visit Cape will move offices and...
Damage near Jackson, Williamson Co. line consistent with EF1 tornado, NWS says
SOUTHERN Ill. (KFVS) - Storm damage near the Jackson/Williamson County line is consistent with an EF1 tornado, according to the National Weather Service. According to a release from the Williamson County Emergency Management, the NWS finished surveying the area around Skyhawk Road on Thursday, May 9 and determined the damage was consistent with an EF1 tornado and windspeeds around 90 miles per hour.
Early morning armed robbery under investigation
JACKSON, Mo. (KFVS) - An armed robbery at a convenience store in Jackson, Missouri is under investigation. It happened from around 2:30 a.m. to 2:45 a.m. on Thursday, May 9 at the Rhodes location on East Jackson Boulevard. According to Jackson Police Chief James Humphreys, a white man wearing a...
Construction started for Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary new facility
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI)- Work is underway on the Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary. The new facility will give rescue animals the space they need for recovery while waiting to be adopted. Safe Harbor was first established nearly 20 years ago as a sanctuary for cats but expanded to accept dogs. “This...
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