Farmington Inmate Dies at St. Louis Hospital

St. Louis, Mo. (KFMO) - A Missouri Department of Corrections inmate has died at a St. Louis hospital. According to the Missouri Department of Corrections, 39-year-old Terry Benson was pronounced dead at Mercy Hospital St. Louis at 4:48 p.m. Monday, November 9, 2026. Benson was serving a five-year sentence at...

CCC introducing new program in 5 southeast Mo. counties

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - The Community Counseling Center (CCC) is introducing a new program that will serve Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Madison, Perry and Ste. Genevieve Counties. The Early Diversion program will help people facing mental health challenges get treatment and support before an arrest or being booked into...

This Charming Little Missouri Town Is So Budget Friendly It Feels Almost Too Good To Be True

Most things that sound too good to be true actually are, but Farmington, Missouri keeps being the exception that breaks that rule. Sitting comfortably in the rolling hills of St. Francois County, about 70 miles south of St. Louis, this town has quietly assembled a combination of affordability, charm, and genuine quality of life that most people spend years searching for and never quite find.

Ameren plans three more Missouri battery plants

Utility company Ameren has received the green light to add a new-to-Missouri type of infrastructure to the electric grid: batteries. The utility is expanding energy storage in the state. It is currently building its first battery facility in Missouri and recently received approval from state regulators for three more. Last...

Cape Girardeau bus shelter to be removed

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - Cape Girardeau will have one less bus shelter this winter. The Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority plans to remove the bus shelter at the Town Plaza. Management says buses will stop there, but they’re removing the shelter due to “ongoing concerns surrounding the location.”...

Blackened Grouper And House-Made Remoulade Make This Missouri Restaurant’s Fish Sandwich Unforgettable

A blackened grouper filet gets house-made remoulade, lettuce, tomato, and red onion, and the dinner menu also lists Italian cheese. That sandwich lives inside an Italian steakhouse. And that steakhouse sits inside a hotel. I like how unexpected that combination feels. Seafood, steaks, pasta, and St. Louis-style pizza all share...

Porter Takes Over as Farmington City Administrator

(Farmington, Mo.) Tim Porter will take over as the new City Administrator of Farmington as current Administrator, Greg Beavers, retires. Porter, who works as the Developmental Services Director for the city, says he’s grateful the Mayor and City Council has confidence in him to handle the job. My MO...

Uplift Nears $10,000 Matching Challenge Goal for Emergency Winter Shelter

Farmington, Mo. (KFMO) - Uplift is closing in on its $10,000 matching challenge as community support continues to grow for the organization's Emergency Winter Overnight Shelter. The organization recently announced it has received $8,783 toward the matching challenge, leaving just $1,217 to reach the $10,000 goal and unlock the full...

Commission Hears Updates on Downtown Revitalization

The Madison County Commission discussed progress on a proposed downtown revitalization grant, county road improvements and preparations for the general election at its regular meeting Monday, Nov. 2, at the courthouse in Fredericktown. Although no new or old business was scheduled on the agenda, commissioners heard updates from county officials...

Planned power outage scheduled for Jackson residents Nov. 18

JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – Some Jackson residents will experience a planned power outage Wednesday, Nov. 18, as city crews work to replace an electric transformer. According to the city of Jackson, the outage is scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. and will affect properties in the following areas:. –...

Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority to remove Town Plaza bus shelter

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority announced plans to remove the bus shelter at Town Plaza, but bus service at the location will continue. According to the transit authority, the shelter is being removed because of ongoing concerns surrounding the location. Officials did not...

More than 2,200 trout stocked at Sikeston Complex Lake for winter fishing

SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – The Missouri Department of Conservation stocked 2,240 trout at Sikeston Complex Lake on Wednesday, Nov. 11, ahead of the winter fishing season. According to the city of Sikeston, anglers can begin fishing for the trout, but fishing will be catch-and-release only until Feb. 1. Beginning...

MoDOT Plans Route U Bridge Replacement in Iron County

Iron Co., Mo. (KFMO) - The Missouri Department of Transportation is planning improvements to a bridge along Route U in Iron County, with construction potentially beginning in early 2029. MoDOT plans to replace the Route U bridge over Logan Creek, located between County Road 28 and Logan Road, east of...

Warming centers, shelters in the Heartland 2026

(Heartland News) - Some warming centers in the Heartland are open as temperatures get much colder in the area. You can email us information about a warming center in your community at news@kfvs12.com. We’ll continue to update this list as learn of more. Missouri. Cape Girardeau County. The Cape...

Farmington Football Seeks Second Straight Class 5 District 1 Title Against St. Mary’s

(St. Louis) The Farmington Knights football team will play for their second straight Class 5 District 1 Championship Friday night against St. Mary’s South Side. Farmington is 6-5 on the season after a 28-7 victory over Fox last week. St. Mary’s is 7-3 following last week’s 19-14 win over Cape Central.

"Don't Give Up the Ship" Flag Arrives In Annapolis

Green wins District 146 state representative seat in midterm

Republican Lucas Green won the race for District 146 state representative during the 2026 midterm election on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The election saw a 50.0% turnout rate in Cape Girardeau County, with 28,074 of 56,162 registered voters casting a ballot. According to the unofficial election results, Green won with 72.35%...

MISSOURI HERO: After Two Tours In Iraq, This Veteran Gave His Life Protecting Missourians

Officer Henry Franklin served two tours in Iraq, but it was back home serving his community of Sikeston, Mo., where Franklin lost his life in the line of duty. This fall, Franklin was posthumously awarded Missouri's Red, White, and Blue Heart Award by Governor Mike Kehoe. The Red, White and Blue Heart Award is conferred upon first Missouri responders seriously injured or killed in the line of duty.

Drought Programs for Livestock Producers

(Farmington, Mo.) State Meteorologists say much of southeast Missouri is in a D3 extreme drought Alert causing alarm for livestock producers. A Livestock Specialist with the St. Francois County University of Missouri Extension office, Mike Graham, says this situation can cause a shortage of forage for livestock to graze on. Graham adds the Livestock Forage Disaster Program from the Farm Service Agency has funds set aside to help producers in need so they can feed their animals.

Ceremony in Sikeston recognizes veterans with new 2027 Honor Banners

The Sikeston Honors Veterans Banner Program held a ceremony to recognize veterans and display the new 2027 Honor Banners.