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Jackson, MO

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A long-time Memorial Day tradition continues with the Avenue of Flags at Cape County Park North. Cape Splash in Cape Girardeau, Mo. opened for the summer on May 27. People from all over the Heartland visited Fort D in Cape Girardeau on May 28 as part of Memorial Day Weekend.

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Cape Girardeau, MO

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - People from all over the Heartland visited Fort D in Cape Girardeau on May 28 as part of Memorial Day Weekend. Many items from the Civil War era were on display. Rifles and muskets were fired off as part of a demonstration. Co-coordinator of the...

Memorial Day at Fort D

Five fires are under investigation in Williamson County. One of them destroyed a local church. Debt ceiling looms, inflation data and consumer spending data | Money Talks 5/26/23. Updated: 6 hours ago. |. If the debt ceiling is not reached, how soon do we see the effects? Economics professor David...

Crews respond to serious 2-vehicle crash on William St. in Cape Girardeau

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Carbondale, IL

MARION, Ill. (HEARTLAND WEEKEND) - Pride in Action, Southern Illinois will hold its third annual Pride Run on Saturday, June 3 at 8 a.m. The run is intended to connect Williamson and Jackson Counties in support of LGBTQ friends and family members in the community. The run begins at Deaconess...

Pride in Action to host 3rd annual Pride Run

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - A patriotic tradition in Cape Girardeau is back for Memorial Day. The Avenue of Flags will be on display through 6 p.m. on Monday, May 29. “They just want you to be proud of them, and be thankful for what they are doing. So, this weekend, I know we are all going to eat well, we may have a cold one, and as we do that, constantly think of them and that is the best we can do for our country and for our servicemen.”

Tradition of Avenue of Flags continues in Cape Girardeau

Carlisle County, KY

Cunningham, KY

BARDWELL, Ky. (KFVS) - Two people have been arrested and one man is wanted by the Carlisle County Sheriff’s Office after a drug investigation in Cunningham, Ky. On May 24, the Carlisle County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Bardwell City Police Department and the Ballard County sheriff’s Office and executed a search warrant in Cunningham, Ky. The search warrant was the results of an ongoing investigation of illegal narcotics trafficking involving 53-year-old Carey Shane Gourley of Bardwell.

Two arrested and one wanted after drug investigation in Carlisle County

Missouri State

Cairo, IL

HICKMAN, Ky. (KFVS) - The Dorena-Hickman Ferry is closed until further notice due to low water on the Mississippi River. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the low river levels are causing sand to block access to the Missouri Landing. This morning, the river at Cairo, Ill. was at 20.1...

Traffic Alert: Dorena-Hickman Ferry closed due to low water levels

People from all over the Heartland visited Fort D in Cape Girardeau on May 28 as part of Memorial Day Weekend. A Heartland golf club is giving back to those who sacrificed everything. Local cook talks about food and Memorial Day. Updated: 3 hours ago. |. It’s Memorial Day Weekend...

Mound City National Cemetery

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - It’s Memorial Day Weekend and some in the Heartland are celebrating by gathering with family and cooking up hot food. The grills are fired up on this Memorial Day Weekend as many families and individuals enjoy their favorite meals and spend time with their loved ones.

Making BBQ on Memorial Day Weekend

People from all over the Heartland visited Fort D in Cape Girardeau on May 28 as part of Memorial Day Weekend. A Heartland golf club is giving back to those who sacrificed everything. Suicide Lifeline 988. Updated: 19 hours ago. |. Suicide Lifeline 988. Veterans honored at Perryville Memorial. Updated:...

Local cook talks about food and Memorial Day

You can adopt Norman from Southeast Missouri Pets in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Dianne Daugherty with St. Francis Care in Murphysboro introduces us to Oliver, a Shih Tzu/Pomeranian mix who was surrendered by his owner. Heartland Pets feat. PUPPIES 5/19. Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 12:00 PM CDT. |. You can...

Heartland Pets @ 4PM on 5/26

Poplar Bluff, MO

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KFVS) - Darius Graham earned a State Championship in High Jump at the Missouri Class 5 State Meet on Friday at Adkins Stadium. Graham’s best jump of 2.09m was a personal best and also broke the Class 5 State Meet record. “I feel like I put...

Poplar Bluff’s Darius Graham wins Class 5 Boys High Jump State Championship

Kennett, MO

Malden, MO

KENNETT, Mo. (KFVS) - A man accused of shooting and killing a Malden man in 2020 pled guilty to second-degree murder days before his trial was set to begin. According to Dunklin County Prosecuting Attorney Nicholas Jain, 38-year-old Steven M. Kirkwood, of Malden, pled guilty to the shooting death of Ryan Lehning at a party in Malden on August 22, 2020.

Man pled guilty to second-degree murder of Malden man ahead of trial

Marion, IL

MARION, Ill. (KFVS) - One person has been taken into custody after Marion Police find cash and an illegal weapon in their vehicle during a traffic stop. On May 27, around 12:50 p.m., an Officer with the Marion Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. According to a release from the MPD, the vehicle was stopped due to multiple traffic infractions.

Marion police seize cash and illegal weapon during traffic stop

Perryville, MO

People from all over the Heartland visited Fort D in Cape Girardeau on May 28 as part of Memorial Day Weekend. A Heartland golf club is giving back to those who sacrificed everything. Local cook talks about food and Memorial Day. Updated: 8 hours ago. |. It’s Memorial Day Weekend...

Veterans honored at Perryville Memorial

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KFVS) - The final day of the Missouri High School Track and Field State Meet for Classes 3-5 saw two local champions crowned. Kennett’s WIlliam Gaines-Parker won the Class 3 State Championship in the 100m dash. Gaines-Parker crossed the line in 21.60 for the title. He earned runner-up in the 200m as well.

Kennett’s William Gaines-Parker and Dexter’s 4x800m Relay Team win State Championships

People from all over the Heartland visited Fort D in Cape Girardeau on May 28 as part of Memorial Day Weekend. It’s Memorial Day Weekend and some in the Heartland are celebrating by gathering with family and cooking up hot food. Suicide Lifeline 988. Updated: 20 hours ago. |

Dalhousie Golf Club giving back to veterans and their families

CARBONDALE, Ill (KFVS) - After spending decades in Carbondale, the Dairy Queen is officially closed. This specific DQ location has been in the area since the early 1950′s. For more than 70 years, this Dairy Queen has been a staple in Carbondale with many residents, families, and friends saying they are not ready to see it go, including community member, Angela Hutchens.

Dairy Queen closes Carbondale location

JACKSON, Mo. (KFVS) - Hosting a Class 6 Quarterfinal on Saturday the Jackson baseball team defeated Lafayette 5-1. Caden Bogenpohl and John-Paul Sauer limited the Lancers’ offense from the mound and Jackson found a way to manufacture all five runs without a ball leaving the infield. The win punches...

Jackson Baseball advances to first Final Four in school history with 5-1 win over Lafayette

People from all over the Heartland visited Fort D in Cape Girardeau on May 28 as part of Memorial Day Weekend. A Heartland golf club is giving back to those who sacrificed everything. Local cook talks about food and Memorial Day. Updated: 7 hours ago. |. It’s Memorial Day Weekend...

1950's Dairy Queen closing

JACKSON, Mo. (KFVS) - Hosting the Class 1 State Quarterfinals on Saturday the Saxony Lutheran girls soccer team defeated Metro 2-0 to clinch a spot in the Final Four. Tied 0-0 at the half, the Crusaders broke through in the second thanks to Sophie Debrower and Faith Dreyer. Then Paige Seibel and the Saxony Lutheran defense completed the shutout to seal the win.

Saxony Lutheran girls soccer punches ticket to Final Four with 2-0 win over Metro

Mound City, IL

MOUND CITY, Ill. (KFVS) - Many people gathered today to honor their loved ones and veterans at Mound City National Cemetery. On May 27 during Memorial Day Weekend, many people spent the day remembering and honoring veterans. The events that took place at the Cemetery included a call to order, presentation of colors, prayer, playing of the National Anthem as well as the playing of Taps.

People gather in Mound City National Cemetery for Memorial Day Weekend

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Dr. Shannon Cubria Farris is a clinical psychologist. He will be a guest on The Breakfast Show on Sunday mornings, answering viewers’ questions about mental health. You can join in the conversation by submitting anonymous questions here. Mental health affects everyone, whether it’s directly...

Dr. Shannon Cubria Farris answers the Heartland’s mental health questions

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Jackson man killed in Kentucky Black Hawk crashes

Today we learned two of the nine soldiers who died earlier this week in Western Kentucky were from Missouri, one from Jackson. Jackson, Mo. soldier among...

Jackson man killed in Kentucky Black Hawk crashes

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