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Crews rescue man after a trench collapses in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Crews rescued a worker after a trench collapse Friday afternoon. According to the Cape Girardeau Fire Department Chief Randy Morris, the work was being done on a water pipe in a trench near Independence and South West End Blvd. Some of the earthworks fell into...
1 injured in fire, small explosion
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - An attempt to burn a wood pile Friday morning, May 3 in Cape Girardeau led to one person getting injured and a small explosion. According to Cape Girardeau Police, first responders were called to a lot behind Culvers and US Bank on Kingshighway to a report of a fire.
Cape Girardeau man sentenced for first-degree murder
MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (KFVS) - A Cape Girardeau man who pleaded guilty to first-degree murder of his wife was sentenced on Thursday, May 2. According to Jackson County State’s Attorney Joseph A. Cervantez, 30-year-old Gregory Hopkins was sentenced to 42 years in prison after a contested sentencing hearing. In a...
Cape Aquatic Center to hold ribbon cutting
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department will host a ribbon cutting next week for the Cape Aquatic Center. Held on Friday, May 10, the ribbon cutting takes place at the Aquatic Center at 4 p.m. The Cape Aquatic Center, formally called ‘Central Pool’, was first built in 1979 and opened to the public in March 1980.
13th annual Poker Run to be held in Cape Girardeau in June
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Veterans & Fallen Heroes will be hosting the 13th annual Poker Run in Cape Girardeau in June. On June 8, the event will take place at Midtown Cape on 1444 Independence Street. Registration starts at 10 a.m. and kickstands will be up at 11 a.m.
First weekend of May 2024 packed with Heartland events
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - People can take advantage of the nice weather and step out for a wide range of activities in the Heartland during the first weekend in May. The Cape Girardeau Riverfront Flea Market runs from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Cape. Police say parking lots will be closed at Broadway and North Main Street, as well as Independence and South Main Street for the event.
Southeast Missouri State University students hold protest in support of Palestine
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Some Southeast Missouri State University students joined in the Pro-Palestinian demonstrations. A small group of them gathered on the Cape Girardeau Campus. The students say they care about what’s happening in the Middle East and they want their voices heard. “Mostly what we’re here...
Short police chase ends in Cape Girardeau restaurant parking lot with 1 arrest
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - One person was arrested after a short police chase in Cape Girardeau on Wednesday evening, May 1. According to the Ptlm. Bobby Newton with the Cape Girardeau Police Department, a traffic violation led to the chase on Perry and Broadway. Video shows police stop the...
‘Music on the River’ returns for second year
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - A local public radio station will host a fundraising event with live music and a buffet. Music on the River takes place from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 at River Campus Park in Cape Girardeau. The evening includes live performances by Sam...
Elbacher Homecoming Crank-In comes to Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The Erlbacher Homecoming Crank-In brings people together from across the country, and they have one thing in common. They use Erlbacher knitting machines, which are made in Cape Girardeau. The annual Homecoming Crank-In celebrates the machines and the company that makes them. “We do training,...
College students share experiences at First Friday Coffee in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Cape Girardeau Chamber members met for First Friday Coffee on Friday, May 3 at Century Casino Event Center. Students from area colleges shared their experiences on living in Cape Girardeau.
C1D2: Bogenpohl throws perfect game in district opener, adds name to record books
ADVANCE, Mo. — Oak Ridge pitcher Kinsley Bogenpohl delivered a historic performance in a 9-0 win over Scott County Central in the opening round of the MSHSAA Class 1, District 2 Tournament on Thursday, May 2 at Westfield Park. Bogenpohl mowed down the Bravettes’ (9-12) batters with precision. Strikeout...
Hamlin pushing fundamentals as Hornets enter postseason
One might think that you would be hard-pressed to find much room for improvement in the scorching-hot Advance/Bell City softball squad this spring, however, veteran Hornet coach James Hamlin is still seeing areas he wants his players to improve upon as they enter postseason play today. Advance/Bell City (17-2) will...
Corvette Caravan to return to Cape Girardeau in August
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Later this year, hundreds of classics will be taking over the streets of Cape Girardeau. The Corvette Caravan returns to the Heartland on August 27. In 2019, nearly 800 cars spent the night on their way to Bowling Green, Kentucky. Southwest Caravan Commander, Tony Megowan,...
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