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Murphysboro, IL

MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (KFVS) - The home of the Big Muddy Monster will celebrate the 50th year of its sighting. Check out Murphysboro on Saturday, June 24 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the Big Muddy Monster Festival. Organizers say there will be a statue unveiling, vendors, food trucks, music, a 5K walk/run, documentary screening and more.

Big Muddy Monster Festival in Murphysboro to celebrate 50th year of its sighting

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Metropolis, IL

METROPOLIS, Ill. (KFVS) - Friday, June 9 marks the 45th annual Superman Celebration in Metropolis, Ill. The festival is billed as a family reunion in the hometown of the cartoon superhero. Karla Ogle is the Co-Chair of the Superman Celebration. She said that the celebration is a bit different than...

45th Annual Superman Celebration held in Metropolis

Kentucky State

The 45th annual Superman celebration is now underway in his hometown of Metropolis. Heartland Pets feat. Kobe, Vita and Sven @ 4PM on 6/9. June is National Cat Adoption Month, and to help felines find a forever home, Southeast Missouri Pets is offering special adoption fees on all cats. Archery...

Superman Celebration underway in Metropolis, Ill.

Bloomfield, MO

BLOOMFIELD, Mo. (KFVS) - A new resource for the people of Bloomfield is officially underway. Members of the community celebrated the groundbreaking of a new Community Center on Friday, June 9. The city began this project through a $2 million COVID relief grant. A new Department of Public Safety building...

Groundbreaking held for new Bloomfield, Mo. community center

Sikeston, MO

SIKESTON, Mo. (KFVS) - The former post office in Sikeston is now under new ownership. The City Regional Chamber now owns the building at 215 North New Madrid Street and plan to renovate it. The goal is to create a visitor’s center hosting multiple departments along with a rodeo museum.

Sikeston to renovate former post office

Cape Girardeau, MO

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Riverboats will dock in downtown Cape Girardeau this summer. You can see the American Symphony, American Queen, American Countess, American Heritage and American Serenade from June through early September. The riverboat schedule, as of March 14, includes:. American Symphony: Monday, June 19 from 8 a.m....

Riverboats docking in Cape Girardeau

Missouri State

The 45th annual Superman Celebration is underway. The festival is billed as a family reunion in the hometown of the comic book superhero. If you're looking for a chance to dress up as your favorite character or looking for a comic book, then look no further than the Cape Girardeau comic con.

Snakehead Fish caught at Duck Creek second ever recorded in Missouri

Illinois State

The Bolling County sheriffs office has now issued an arrest warrant for 24-year-old Levi Fortner of Cape Girardeau in reference to a shooting. One southern Illinois ambulance company is sporting a much needed new vehicle to their fleet. Psychologist reacts to trans restrictions in Missouri. Updated: 4 hours ago. |

Sikeston Hot Air Balloon Festival on June 16-18

STODDARD COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - Some drivers in Stoddard County came across wildlife crossing a busy highway on Wednesday, June 7. “I was looking up at the highway and I seen something that I thought was a big ole dog,” Elisa Hobbs said. Hobbs and Jett Featherston both had...

Bear spotted near Bloomfield, Mo.

Superman Celebration underway in Metropolis, Ill. The statue of Superman has been standing tall over the city of Metropolis for the past 30 years, and this week there will be a rededication ceremony. Updated: 29 minutes ago. |. An investigation into a burglary in Caruthersville leads to the arrest of...

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - It was a celebration on Wednesday morning, June 7 as construction crews placed the last beam on top of the city’s new casino hotel. The six-story hotel will feature nearly 70 rooms. Just last week, we told you Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce members...

Crews install last beam on new Century Casino Hotel

Superman Celebration underway in Metropolis, Ill. The statue of Superman has been standing tall over the city of Metropolis for the past 30 years, and this week there will be a rededication ceremony. 1 in custody, 1 wanted in connection with Bollinger Co. shooting. Updated: 1 hour ago. |. One...

Cape Roller Derby Summer Slam preview

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - A brazen theft at a garden center in downtown Cape Girardeau was caught on camera and quickly became viral. It happened at the Plant Lady’s Corner on Sunday, June 4. Two women pulled up and helped themselves to a shopping spree after hours, but...

Viral Facebook post helps identify thieves in Cape Girardeau

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Residents are invited to meet with police officers, ask questions and learn about what’s going on it their community during the Neighborhood Roll Call. The June dates and locations include:. June 7 - Lochinvar and Castle. June 14 - Chateau and Cordova. June 21...

Neighborhood Recall with Cape Girardeau police returns June 7

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The 12th Annual Veterans & Fallen Heroes Poker Run is set for Saturday, June 10. This year’s event starts at Midtown in Cape Giradeau at 10 a.m. with kickstands up at 11 a.m. The event kids off with a parade of motorcycles to the...

12th Annual Veterans & Fallen Heroes Poker Run set for Saturday

Crews installed the last beam on the new Century Casino Hotel in downtown Cape Girardeau, Mo. on Wednesday morning, June 7. Police searching for chase suspect in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Updated: 2 hours ago. |. The search continues this afternoon for a man who led Cape Girardeau Police on a...

Veterans & Heroes Poker Run preview

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - A mental health care provider in Cape Girardeau said he’s disappointed after Governor Mike Parson signed two bills impacting members of Missouri’s transgender community. “For those [transgender] kids that are older and have a better understanding, they will see this as a bill...

Mental health professional reacts to new Mo. laws affecting transgender community

Coroner stealing allegations. Deadline approaching for folks living in FEMA trailers in Graves County. Deadline approaching for folks living in FEMA trailers in Graves County. Hotel and restaurants sales tax receipt numbers show increase. Updated: 37 minutes ago. |. Hotel and restaurants sales tax receipt numbers show increase. Beam placed...

Police searching for chase suspect in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

The 45th annual Superman Celebration is underway. The festival is billed as a family reunion in the hometown of the comic book superhero. Snakehead Fish caught at Duck Creek second ever recorded in Missouri. Updated: 1 hour ago. |. The Department of Conservation is urging fishermen in southeast Missouri to...

Thieves identified after security camera footage goes viral

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The Cape Girardeau Catfish defeated the Danville Dans 6-1 Wednesday night at Capaha Field to improve to 7-0 on the season. Catfish slugger Kolten Poorman had two hits and drove in two runs to help fuel the Cape offensive attack. The Catfish return to action...

Cape Catfish win 7th straight game to open the season

Paducah, KY

PADUCAH, Ky. (KFVS) - On Tuesday, June 6 around 3:33 p.m., deputies with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office responded to the intersection of Blandville Road and Massac Church Road in Paducah, Kentucky, in reference to a two-vehicle collision. According to a release from the sheriff’s office, while responding, deputies...

4-vehicle collision in Paducah, Ky. injures 5

Bollinger County, MO

Man accused of leading officers on chase on 4-wheeler. A Benton, Kentucky man is accused of leading officers on a chase on a four-wheeler. Cape Girardeau Roller Derby team member Kristin Rickman discusses their Summer Slam event and explains the ins and outs of roller derby. Search for second suspect...

1 suspect in custody, 1 still at large in connection with Bollinger County shooting

Former Sikeston officer found guilty on 2 felony counts in deadly crash

Cape Girardeau County, MO

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The Missouri Attorney General’s office will review potential stealing charges against Cape Girardeau County coroner Wavis Jordan. Prosecuting Attorney Mark Welker said a judge signed off on his request to ask the attorney general to review the case. Welker said the alleged act of...

Mo. Attorney General’s Office to review alleged stealing by Cape Girardeau Co. coroner

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Jackson library repurposed card catalog for seed program

JACKSON, Mo. (KFVS) - A Jackson Library has a new “old” addition. You may notice the library’s card catalog drawer unit, but it’s not for...

Jackson library repurposed card catalog for seed program

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