LATEST NEWS
Food truck rally to be held in Jackson April 24
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – There will be a food truck rally Wednesday, April 24 in Jackson. There will be a record number of food trucks from 3:30-7:30 p.m. It is located at 252 E. Jackson Blvd. in Jackson at Iron Mtn. Railway. The food truck rally will be the...
Neighbors frustrated after Tuesday morning shooting in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - People in one Cape Girardeau neighborhood are rattled and frustrated after a shooting Tuesday morning, April 23. Police arrested a person shortly after that shooting, but residents say crime and gun violence are bigger issues than just this one incident. The shooting happened on Second...
New manufacturing facility in Jackson, Mo. to create 50 jobs
JACKSON, Mo. (KFVS) - A new manufacturing facility is expected to create 50 new jobs in the region. According to a news release, Trussworks Mid-America, LLC, a truss manufacturer, broke ground for the $5 million facility on Monday, April 22. Construction of the new facility is expected to begin as...
Cape Central Baseball coach will not return next season
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Cape Central Head Baseball coach Justin Lieser has informed Heartland Sports that he has been notified that he will not return next season. The Tigers are 8-16, but have won four of their last five games. Lieser has served as the Cape Central head baseball...
Organ donor memorial, candlelight vigil to be held in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Mid-America Transplant and Southeast Missouri State University will hold a dedication and candlelight vigil for a monument honoring organ, eye and tissue donors. The memorial celebrates those who gave the gift of life through organ donation. It is set to take place on Thursday, April...
Afternoon Tea-Light to be held in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The Arts Council of Southeast Missouri will be going back in time to the Golden Age of Hollywood during the Afternoon Tea-Light this weekend. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, the event will allow those attending to enjoy Crepe Girardeau crepes, bottomless mimosas, and live music. Live music will be played by the SEMO Music Academy Youth Orchestra and Cape Central Chamber Orchestra, both under the direction of Andrew Hacay.
Man charged with murder, armed criminal action after deadly stabbing in Benton, MO
BENTON, Mo. (KBSI) – A man faces murder and armed criminal action charges in Scott County. Brian Morrell is charged with first degree murder and armed criminal action in connection to a stabbing death. Scott County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to 407 Lake Road in Benton in reference to...
Police investigating after vehicle reported stolen from SEMO parking lot
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Police are investigating after a vehicle was reported stolen from a parking lot near the Southeast Missouri State University campus. According to an alert from SEMO Department of Public Safety sent to students, the theft was reported on Monday, April 22 at 6:01 a.m. They said three men took the vehicle from the parking lot on Henderson Avenue, across the street from Vandiver Hall.
Cape Chamber of Commerce to present annual youth summit
CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. (KBSI) – The Cape Chamber of Commerce will be presenting its annual youth summit on April 26. “It’s going to be a day of different speaker’s different topics we’ll cover and a lot of networking.” Said Communications and Marketing Specialist Maggie Piper. “I am super excited for this event. This is actually a sellout event. So, we’re going to have 128 plus people ready to learn and grow. And network with one another.”
MoDOT plans to widen Route K; adding a signal or roundabout at Notre Dame
T.J. Vandeven, a parent of a Notre Dame student and an engineer, left, discusses one of MoDOT’s proposed options with State Rep. Barry Hovis. Photo by Gregory Dullum. The public turned out Thursday evening at Notre Dame Catholic High School to view several of MoDOT’s options for improving the safety and traffic flow of approximately three miles of Route K (from Walmart to County Road 319), and to offer their input on those options.
Small earthquake recorded in Mill Creek, Illinois
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — A minor 2.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded Monday at around 3:50 a.m. near Mill Creek, Illinois. The location is just east of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The earthquake happened at a depth of 7.8 miles. While small and unlikely to cause damage, it serves as a...
True Crime Club Conference held in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. (KBSI) – Crime enthusiasts gathered at the True Crime Club conference at the Drury Plaza to dive in the world of criminal investigations on April 20. Guests were given the chance to observe the darkest corners of the criminal mind thanks to True Crime Club Conference Laura Ritter.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.