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Man arrested after lengthy chase in stolen car
MINER, MO (KBSI) — On Friday, April 19th officers with the Miner Police Department assisted the Scott County Sheriff’s Office with a pursuit of a stolen car. The driver of the stolen car, later identified as Terry Davis of Bloomfield, refused to stop for the deputy who was trying to pull him over. Davis instead led the deputy on a high-speed chase.
Missing dog found more than 200 miles from home in Sikeston, Mo.
SIKESTON, Mo. (KFVS) - A missing dog was found three months later in southeast Missouri, more than 200 miles from home. According to a release from the city of Sikeston, Bree Keeran was reunited with her dog, Roxy, on April 13. However, that’s only part of the story. It...
Bernie SB tops NMCC in battle of teams having special springs
In its latest outing, the New Madrid County Central High School softball squad didn’t get the outcome it was hoping for, as Bernie put four runs across the plate in its final at-bat to earn a 9-7 win on Friday at New Madrid County Central. However, that one game – or how this week unfolds for the Eagles – can’t diminish how well this spring has gone for second-year coach Matt Hartman’s girls.
Dutchtown High School embraces diversity through Ascension Fund grant
After Ascension Parish Schools adopted an Embracing Diversity calendar for the 2023-2024 school year, teachers and students at Dutchtown High School embraced the initiative to celebrate diversity. Funds from an Ascension Fund School Impact Grant were used to purchase resources such as books, posters and display items to aid in...
Air Force JROTC discontinued at Cape Central
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The Air Force JROTC program at Cape Girardeau Central High School is being discontinued. The program currently has about 50-60 members. Government guidelines require more than 100 members and two teachers. Currently finding a second instructor has been difficult, according to Cape Girardeau School’s Kristen Talent.
Confident Dexter BB shocking SEMO foes with run to championship game
Earlier this week, second-year Dexter High School baseball coach Steve Edwards gathered his players following a workout at East Park in Dexter, and he spoke of his confidence in his team, and how he thought they could fare in the upcoming SEMO Conference Tournament. His words have proven to be...
Sauer shines as Indians secure SEMO Conference Championship
A dominant outing from John-Paul Sauer led the Jackson Indians to a 5-0 win over the Dexter Bearcats to claim their third consecutive SEMO Conference Championship at Capaha Field on Monday. “It’s always fun to win and it’s always fun to play on this field,” Indians coach Josh Roach said....
Jackson run-rules Sikeston in conference tournament
The Jackson Indians baseball team defeated the Sikeston Bulldogs 11-1 in the SEMO Conference Tournament opening round on Friday at Jackson Stadium. Jackson, the #1 seed, improves their record to 19-6 while the #8 seed Bulldogs fall to 3-14. Sikeston opened up the scoring in the top of the second...
Sikeston City Council approves installation of Safe Haven Baby Box
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – Sikeston’s new fire station will have a Safe Haven Baby Box. Sikeston City Council approved the installation of the baby box at the new fire station during Monday’s City Council meeting. A Safe Haven Baby Box is a secure, climate controlled, alarmed box...
Several departments search for missing boater in New Madrid County
NEW MADRID, Mo. (KBSI) – Several law enforcement departments are searching for a missing boater on the Mississippi River south of New Madrid. New Madrid Police Chief Joey Higgerson says the missing boater has been identified as Bruce Shockley of East Prairie. Tuesday afternoon around 3 p.m., police were...
First Alert: Tracking rain, thunderstorms
(KFVS) - Make sure you have your rain gear if you are headed out this afternoon or evening. Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are likely through the evening, slowly decreasing from west to east. The severe threat is very low but you could see a few strong wind gusts....
Free event brings skin cancer screenings to community
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - A Heartland business is offering the chance for people to “save their skin” at no cost. On Wednesday, May 1, Alliance Dermatology will provide free skin cancer screenings from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 304 S. Mount Auburn Rd. in Cape Girardeau.
Bertrand man arrested after 1 injured in Cape Girardeau shooting
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – One man faces charges a shooting in Cape Girardeau Tuesday morning. Jacob Sipp, 22, of Bertrand is charged with Class A felony of assault in the first degree and felony armed criminal action. Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the 1000-block of N. Spanish...
Dog missing from Springfield, MO found in Sikeston
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – A dog missing from the Springfield, Mo. area for three months was recently found in Sikeston. Bree Keeran was reunited with her dog, Roxy, in Sikeston on April 13. On Jan. 15 Keeran took Roxy and her other dog, Dante, for a walk near Springfield,...
Full Throttle Thursday: 1969 Cobra
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - On an all-new Full Throttle Thursday, we are happy to feature a real love affair that a local man has for his car. A car he special ordered back in 1969 and one he still loves to this day. 80-year-old Paul Brown still knows how...
A Senior Night walk-off... and a comeback to remember for SCC softball
SIKESTON — The rain-soaked field shimmered under the fading daylight as Scott County Central’s Maddy Carlisle fought back tears following a Senior Night 17-7 win over Campbell. An injury had benched her this season, but not today. The score, the stats, they all seemed distant. Today, it was...
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