Marion, IL

Carbondale, IL

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

Cape Girardeau, MO

Five fires are under investigation in Williamson County. One of them destroyed a local church. Crews respond to serious 2-vehicle crash on William St. in Cape Girardeau. Emergency crews were on the scene of a two-vehicle crash on William Street in Cape Girardeau on Friday morning. Debt ceiling looms, inflation...

100 Mile Yard Sale helps raise money for Stars and Stripes Museum

Perryville, MO

After spending decades in Carbondale, the Dairy Queen is officially closed. Many people gathered today to honor their loved ones and veterans at Mound City National Cemetery. 100 Mile Yard Sale helps raise money for Stars and Stripes Museum. Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 10:00 PM CDT. |. In Bloomfield,...

Veterans honored at Perryville Memorial

Paducah, KY

PADUCAH, Ky. (KFVS) - Crews with PCC Sports will soon begin construction on pickleball courts at Noble Park in Paducah. Starting mobilization on May 30, the project will include the construction of an an eight-court pickleball facility that includes fencing around the courts, lighting, shade structures, benches, and sidewalks. The courts will be built across from the Noble Park tennis courts and on the east side of the park’s inner roadway.

Noble Park to start pickleball courts project

Jackson, MO

With Memorial Day right around the corner, many of you probably have a lot of plans outdoors. Health experts want to remind you to bring the sunscreen. Developers revamping the old Broadway Theater plan to close a lane of Broadway next week. Cape Fire Department trains with new water rescue...

March to the River in Cape Girardeau

If you're looking for a way to honor veterans this weekend, you can attend the annual March to the River this Saturday in Cape Girardeau. The Cape Girardeau Fire Department held a training event to learn how to use the department's new water rescue gear. Animal shelters overflowing with intakes.

RAW VIDEO: 2-vehicle crash at Freedom Corner on Broadway in Cape Girardeau

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

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Herrin, IL

HERRIN, Ill. (KFVS) - It’s the gateway to the summer as one local festival leader calls it. HerrinFesta Italiana officially kicks off Thursday night, May 25. If you are looking for something to do this weekend, the Festa is offering more than 30 events from Thursday through Memorial Day.

HerrinFesta Italiana runs through Memorial Day weekend

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - In 2022, you helped us collect thousands of dollars for local first responders through the KFVS12 HeroFund Giving Day. Now, that money is being put to use. On Thursday, May 25, the Cape Girardeau Fire Department held a training event to learn how to use...

Cape Girardeau Fire Dept. trains on new equipment bought with HeroFundUSA donations

Crews respond to serious 2-vehicle crash on William St. in Cape Girardeau. Emergency crews were on the scene of a two-vehicle crash on William Street in Cape Girardeau on Friday morning. Debt ceiling looms, inflation data and consumer spending data | Money Talks 5/26/23. Updated: 5 hours ago. |. If...

The Breakfast Show Too headlines 5/26

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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

Zeigler, IL

With Memorial Day right around the corner, many of you probably have a lot of plans outdoors. Health experts want to remind you to bring the sunscreen. If you're looking for a way to honor veterans this weekend, you can attend the annual March to the River this Saturday in Cape Girardeau.

Arrest made in overnight stabbing in Zeigler

Murphysboro, IL

Dianne Daugherty with St. Francis Care in Murphysboro introduces us to Oliver, a Shih Tzu/Pomeranian mix who was surrendered by his owner. You can adopt one or more of these adorable puppies from St. Francis CARE in Murphysboro, Ill. Heartland Pets: Meet Bandit 5/19. Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 4:30...

Heartland Pets: Meet Norman

Five fires are under investigation in Williamson County. One of them destroyed a local church. Crews respond to serious 2-vehicle crash on William St. in Cape Girardeau. Emergency crews were on the scene of a two-vehicle crash on William Street in Cape Girardeau on Friday morning. Man accused of child...

Debt ceiling looms, inflation data and consumer spending data | Money Talks 5/26/23

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - With heat heading into the Heartland and summer approaching, health experts want you to be prepared. At Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau, one mother protects her children by using sunscreen. Lisa Hughes and her two kids spent a day off at the park, with a staple of their trips being sunscreen.

Staying safe with sunscreen and screenings

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) - Musician Aaron Lewis is returning to the Heartland. Lewis is set to perform at the Show Me Center on Saturday, June 3. The stop is part of his 2023 Acoustic Tour. This is not his first stop in the Heartland. Lewis has taken the stage...

Aaron Lewis coming to the Show Me Center

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

Energy, IL

ENERGY, Ill. (KFVS) - The Illinois State Fire Marshal is investigating a series of fires considered arson in Williamson County. According to Energy Police Chief Shawn Ladd, a series of arsons were set in Energy and Herrin early Friday morning, May 26. Chief Ladd said all of the fires were...

Series of arsons in Energy & Herrin, including church fire, under investigation; person of interest in custody

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

Kentucky State

MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KFVS) - A man accused of illegitimate business dealings is facing charges in western Kentucky. Jacob Jetton was arrested Thursday morning, May 25 on a warrant charging him with theft by deception over $1,000 (felony) and fraudulent use of a credit card over $1,000 (felony). Jetton was...

Paducah man facing more charges for alleged illegitimate business dealings

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

PADUCAH, Ky. (KFVS) - The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Paducah couple early Thursday morning during the culmination of a month-long drug investigation. During the month of May, the Sheriff’s Office Drug Division detectives began an investigation after receiving information that alleged that 42-year-old Jerick Carruthers of Paducah was selling drugs.

Paducah couple arrested on drug offenses

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

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Rent One Park to be rebranded as Mtn Dew Park

MARION, Ill. (KFVS) - Rent One Park will be rebranded as Mtn Dew Park. According to a release from Black Diamond Family of Businesses on Thursday,...

Rent One Park to be rebranded as Mtn Dew Park

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