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Cardinals advance to Class 4 semifinals
The 31st win of the season for Benton baseball came in dominant fashion as the Cardinals got to pack up early in the Class 4 quarterfinals. Superb hitting and shutout pitching was the exact formula in route to a 16-0 victory for the Cardinals over District 14 champion St. Michael the Archangel in just three innings played.
Missed opportunities haunt East Prairie in 6-5 Class 3 quarterfinal defeat
PARK HILLS, Mo. — A single run proved to be the difference in East Prairie’s heartbreaking 6-5 loss to West County in a MSHSAA Class 3 Quarterfinal on Thursday, May 23. Despite erasing an early deficit, the tenacious Eagles (20-10) couldn’t quite surmount the Bulldogs’ (18-5) relentless offense, culminating in a gut-wrenching season finale.
Skyler Still's last throw secures state gold in javelin
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Kelly High School’s Skyler Still defied expectations and secured a dramatic victory in the javelin at the MSHSAA Class 3 State Track and Field Meet, held at Adkins Stadium on Saturday, May 18. Heading into his final throw, Still sat in fourth place. But...
Sikeston Memorial Day ceremony moved to First Christian Church
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – The city of Sikeston Memorial Day ceremony has been moved to the First Christian Church in Sikeston. It is located next to the hospital at 1006 N. Main. The ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. as scheduled. Sikeston was hit by severe weather Sunday.
Class 3 Sectional: Kelly vs. East Prairie
Junior Noah Johnson threw a complete game shutout allowing three hits and a walk with 13 strikeouts to lead the Eagles past the Hawks 1-0 in the sectional round of the Class 3 state tournament on Tuesday, May 21, in Benton, Mo.
First Alert: Summer-like conditions to begin the week
(KFVS) - Get a sneak peek of summer these next few days as temperatures rise and conditions stay dry. Starting off this morning, we are still seeing some patchy fog. However, expect mainly sunny and warmer weather during the day as afternoon highs will reach the mid-80s to low 90s.
Benton, Mid-Buchanan baseball Final Four bound with big wins Thursday
Senior pitcher Jackson Kanacksy tossed a no-hitter to go with 12 hits from the Benton offense and the Cardinals routed St. Michael the Archangel, 16-0, in three innings in Class 4 state quarterfinals at the MWSU Spring Sports Complex on Thursday. Benton (31-3), winners of 20 straight games, has reached...
Chaffee and Oran Baseball teams advance to State Semifinals
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The Chaffee and Oran Baseball teams both advanced to the State Semifinals Wednesday. Oran defeated Norwood 1-0 on the road to move into the Class 1 State Semifinals. Oran will next play Green City Monday in Ozark in the Final Four at 4 p.m. Chaffee...
Sikeston storm damage May 2024
Missouri community comes together to recover from storms. Multiple people in the city faced power outages and were unsure when the power would be restored. That’s why John McHaffie and his congregation spent the Sunday evening and Monday morning helping those affected by the storms.
First Alert: We’re tracking chance of severe storms tomorrow
(KFVS) - We will slowly see the storms filter to the east and bring drier conditions for our evening. It’s shaping up to be pretty dry tonight, though an isolated shower is not out of the question, just unlikely. During the pre-dawn hours on Friday, there’s a chance for...
3 suspects wanted in connection with theft from Puxico ATM
STODDARD COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - Three suspects are wanted in connection with a theft from a Puxico ATM. According to a release from Stoddard County Sheriff Carl Hefner, they were notified of an alarm call around 4:51 p.m. on Sunday, May 19 at First Midwest Bank in Puxico. When they...
Memphis woman taken into custody following police chase in Portageville
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. (KFVS) - A woman from Memphis is in custody following a police chase in Portageville Saturday night, May 18. According to Portageville Police, officers were called around 10:44 p.m. to a theft report a the Dollar General. Officers said they found the suspect’s vehicle at a nearby gas...
C1S1BB: Pitching propelling Oran back towards State Finals
The Oran High School baseball program is inching its way closer to yet another trip to the MSHSAA Class 1 State Finals. The Eagles dominated Gideon 13-1 on Monday in the Class 1 Sectional 1 at Oran and will now battle Norwood (14-12) on Wednesday in the Quarterfinal 1 (time and location TBA).
2 face drug charges after undercover investigation in Stoddard County
DEXTER, Mo. (KBSI) – Two people face drug trafficking charges after an undercover narcotics investigation in Stoddard County. Milton Taylor Jr., 34, of Poplar Bluff faces charges trafficking drugs in the 1st degree, Class A felony and possession of an imitation controlled substance, Class A misdemeanor. Liberty Lambert, 19,...
Noah Johnson's gem sends Eagles soaring back to quarterfinals
East Prairie needed their ace to be at his best against Kelly and he delivered with a gem. Junior Noah Johnson threw a complete game shutout allowing three hits and a walk with 13 strikeouts to lead the Eagles past the Hawks 1-0 in the sectional round of the Class 3 state tournament on Tuesday, May 21, in Benton, Mo.
First Alert Action Day Afternoon Update
(KFVS) - Good afternoon Heartland. After a very busy weather morning, we are finally starting to see a dryer pattern enter the area. However, the chance for strong large storms will redevelop and enter from our northwestern counties as we head into tonight. Now the Storm Prediction Center still has us sitting at a level three out of five, an Enhanced Risk for today due to the chance of severe storms. With these storm systems, we could expect to see damaging strong winds, developing large hail, and the potential for some strong tornadoes.
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