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First Alert: Scattered thunderstorms, showers
(KFVS) - Scattered showers and storms are expected throughout the afternoon and evening. Cassie Campbell says some storms could bring gusty winds and small hail. Once the sun goes down our rain chances will weaken and we will start Wednesday off under mostly cloudy skies. Wednesday will start cloudy but...
C4D1: Dexter, youngster, upsets 3-time champ to play for title
After playing two months of varsity baseball, second-year Dexter High School baseball coach Steve Edwards has seen enough from his young Bearcats to know that they can handle pressure situations. With that in mind, Edwards didn’t hesitate to throw freshman pitcher Trey Pedigo against tradition-rich Kennett on Monday in the...
Poplar Bluff High School named National Banner School by Special Olympics
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI) – Poplar Bluff High School was recently named a National Banner School by the Special Olympics. The school is one of five schools in Missouri to receive a national award for cultivating a climate where students with and without intellectual disabilities feel welcomed, both in practice and spirit.
C5D1: Underdog Sikeston battles, but falls to state-ranked Festus
FESTUS, Mo. — Sikeston’s 2024 campaign came to an end in a high-scoring affair, falling 11-6 to No. 5 Festus in the first round of the MSHSAA Class 5, District 1 Tournament on Wednesday, May 15. Despite being the eighth seed, the Bulldogs (4-19) showed grit and determination,...
Biden reaches out to Black Americans. He'll give commencement address at Morehouse
President Biden meets leaders of Black sororities and fraternities today. This weekend, he delivers the commencement address at Morehouse College, in the swing state of Georgia. A historically Black school would normally be safe ground for Joe Biden, but it is also a campus in a season of campus protest. NPR White House correspondent Asma Khalid joins us now. Asma, good morning.
First Alert: Rainy, stormy week
(KFVS) - You may want to keep the rain gear handy over the next few days. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely throughout today and tomorrow. Some thunderstorms may produce strong wind gusts and small hail but the overall severe threat is low. Chief Meteorologist Grant Dade says we are...
Lady Hornets face formidable foe at state tournament
Holcomb's Lady Hornets softball team (25-4) will have its hands full Monday when the squad travels to Springfield to compete at the MSHSAA Class 1 State Tournament semifinal round against the Concordia High School Lady Orioles (28-2). The Lady Hornets qualified by taking down the tough Advance with Bell City...
Brothers arrested in connection with Butler Co. shooting that left another man injured
BUTLER COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - Two brothers were arrested in connection with a shooting that left another man injured. Richard Clark, 48, of Harviell, was arrested on charges of second-degree assault and ACA. Robert Clark, 36, of Harviell, was arrested on charges of second-degree assault, ACA and other outstanding warrants.
Military Celebration at Wappapello Lake
Military Celebration at Wappapello Lake Today at Wappapello Lake, the Military Celebration took place. This event consisted of various organizations and vendors (kfvs12) Today at Wappapello Lake, the Military Celebration took place. This event consisted of various organizations and vendors.
Mississippi man injured in Scott County motorcycle crash
MINER, Mo. (KFVS) - A man from Mississippi was injured in a motorcycle crash in Scott County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Reports, the crash took place around 12:40 p.m. on Sunday, May 12. The driver was going southbound on Interstate 55, three miles north of Miner, Missouri.
Dunko high school sports programs head to state tourneys
Two Dunklin County sports programs are topics of conversations this week and rightfully so. Both the Kennett Indians softball team (24-8) and the Holcomb Hornets softball squad (24-4) won their district tournaments and qualified for state final four status. Holcomb plays at 4:30 p.m. today, Wednesday, May 15 at Advance...
Authorities investigating theft from bank ATM in Puxico
PUXICO, Mo. (KBSI) – Law enforcement are looking for three people after money was stolen from an ATM machine at a bank in Puxico. Stoddard County Sheriff Carl Hefner says the sheriff’s office was notified of an alarm call at First Midwest Bank in Puxico around 4:51 a.m. on Sunday, May 19.
Rain to start the work week
(KFVS) - Good morning, Heartland, starting this morning, we will see some showers moving into the region, so make sure you have the rain jackets and umbrellas before heading out the door. Temperatures will be in the low 70s this afternoon, with a few thunderstorms possible this evening and into the afternoon hours. The threat of severe weather is low and not expected. Heavy rain and lightning are the primary hazards. The rain continues into Tuesday, with scattered thunderstorms possible throughout the day, with heavy rain and lightning as the primary concerns. Temperatures will begin warming up Tuesday, with highs in the upper 70s. There’s a break in the storms on Wednesday before storm chances continue Thursday and Friday.
Truck hits house in Essex, Mo.; driver arrested
ESSEX, Mo. (KFVS) - Crews rushed to the scene of a crash involving a pickup truck and a home in Essex. The crash happened at 7:10 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8 on Route FF, just south of Hickory Street. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 48-year-old Heather L. Abbott,...
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