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One man is dead in Stoddard County after he was struck by a tractor trailer.

A school bus pulled into the path of a pick up on US 62 and Highway 25 at Malden last night, leaving a teenager hurt. Troop E reports a 15 year old Clarkton boy was taken to SE Health of Stoddard County in Dexter with minor injuries. Neither driver was...

New Madrid County Central High School cheerleading coach Sharay Rucker is saying, It takes more than a pretty face to be a cheerleader. Since taking over the program this past summer, Rucker has had the squad working with a trainer to build their strength and improve endurance. Laughing, she admitted for the girls it has been a bit of a love-hate relationship with their trainer. Rucker says she wants them to be stronger to be able to do more difficult stunts.

53YO Anthony Pearson, appeared before a judge to ask for a reduced bond. However, the judge denied that request, meaning Pearson will remain in jail. While he appeared virtually from the Scott County Jail, online court records indicate the family of the victim, Curtis McKinney, sat in the courtroom for the hearing, but chose not to make any statements. Pearson is set to appear in court again on October 3.

The owner of a popular pizza restaurant in southern Illinois has passed away.

SCOTT COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities and USD 466 officials are investigating a reported threat at the high school in Scott City, according to a statement from principal Matt Bayer released by the Scott City Police Department. Police were notified and immediately began investigating. They determined the threat was not...

(KFVS) - The rest of the week is feeling more like summer ahead of a cold front on Sunday. Today is looking partly cloudy, warm and a bit humid. Afternoon highs will range from 85 to 90 degrees. An isolated shower or storm is again possible today, but possibly mainly...

The Current Chief of police for Morley and a full-time police officer with cape has declared his candidacy for Scott county sheriff. Chief Juden believes that with his wealth of experience and deep connection to the community, he brings a fresh perspective to the race. Juden goes on to say, “I was born and raised in Sikeston, Missouri, by my father, Drew, and my mother, Debbie. My parents really helped instill in me a sense of discipline, service, and commitment to community from an early age,”

New Madrid, Mo. (KAIT) - Last weekend, the United States Geological Survey recorded a minor earthquake in the Missouri Bootheel. The USGS registered the magnitude 2.8 quake at 1:42 a.m. Sept. 16. It was centered about 5.6 mi. of New Madrid at a depth of just over 7 miles. So...

Among the franchisees are Las Vegas Councilman Cedric Crear.

Sikeston Public Safety Department has announced the initiation of a murder investigation. It comes after 49-year-old Carolyn Kelso Hann was found dead in her home early on Monday, September 18. After receiving a missing person's report for a residence in the 100 block of Broadway, police officers found the body.

SEMO will once again have a resource center for LGBTQ students. The university decided the allow the center to reopen after initially shutting it down.

EAST PRAIRIE – David Stalker has only been a head coach at East Prairie High School for one-plus seasons, but he is showing that he isn’t afraid to experiment with innovative ways to achieve success, particularly on offense. “We’re trying to open up our passing game,” Stalker said...

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has announced lane closures across West Tennessee. These will occur from September 20 to 27, 2023. The closures are for roadworks, which include pavement repair, retrace pavement markings, and guardrail repair. The closures will happen during both day and night, and will affect various locations across the 21 counties in Region IV.

SEMO's marching band is one of two schools chosen from hundreds to perform at the Bands of America. Something still standing in their way is funding.

SIKESTON, Mo. (KFVS) - One organization is ready to lay a new foundation and serve an often unseen part of our communities. The Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation plans to build that new shelter from the ground up. The organization’s president, Joel Evans, said it’s time for an upgrade....

STODDARD COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – A man from Dudley died in a crash Sunday in Stoddard County. Noah B. Rushing, 22, was driving a 2000 Freightliner on Highway WW when his vehicle ran off the right side of the road, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. That’s when...

How does the Kennett High School football team bounce back from last Friday’s 40-32 loss to Caruthersville?. That’s the loaded question heading into this week’s Homecoming game versus East Prairie. “We need better execution,” Kennett head coach Andrew Webster said. “I don’t know if we got tired...