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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...
It’s no gouda at cheesesteak eatery: Olmsted Township Police Blotter
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Sara Evans to perform at Cape Girardeau casino
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Sara Evans will be at the Cape Girardeau casino in May. She’ll perform at the Century Casino Cape Girardeau Event Center stage on September 6. Tickets go on sale to the public at 9 a.m. on May 3. You can click here for more information.
Neighbors frustrated after Tuesday morning shooting in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - People in one Cape Girardeau neighborhood are rattled and frustrated after a shooting Tuesday morning, April 23. Police arrested a person shortly after that shooting, but residents say crime and gun violence are bigger issues than just this one incident. The shooting happened on Second...
Alexander-Pulaski County NAACP Branch to host 2024 General Election candidate town hall
CAIRO, Ill. (KFVS) - The Alexander-Pulaski County NAACP Branch plans to host a town hall for candidates in the 2024 General Election on Thursday, April 25. It will take place at the Cairo Jr.-Sr. High School from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The public is invited to meet and get...
Small earthquake recorded in Mill Creek, Illinois
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — A minor 2.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded Monday at around 3:50 a.m. near Mill Creek, Illinois. The location is just east of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The earthquake happened at a depth of 7.8 miles. While small and unlikely to cause damage, it serves as a...
Man charged with murder, armed criminal action after deadly stabbing in Benton, MO
BENTON, Mo. (KBSI) – A man faces murder and armed criminal action charges in Scott County. Brian Morrell is charged with first degree murder and armed criminal action in connection to a stabbing death. Scott County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to 407 Lake Road in Benton in reference to...
PORCH and Cape Parks and Rec team up for benefit event
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI)-A win-win for Cape Girardeau Parks and Rec and the PORCH Initiative — teaming up for swing into Spring — featuring former major league outfielder Curtis Granderson. Join PORCH for stories and autographs on April 27 at Swing into Spring with former MLB outfielder, philanthropic...
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.
Over 100 people gather for organ donor memorial, candlelight vigil in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - More than 100 people gathered at the Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus on Thursday, April 25 to honor organ and tissue donors and their families. The university partnered with Mid-America Transplant for the unveiling of a new memorial paying tribute to organ and...
2 arrested in connection with mult. thefts in western Ky.
LYON COUNTY, Ky. (KFVS) - Two people were arrested in connection with multiple thefts in western Kentucky. Jacob R. Walker, 33, of Marion, was arrested in Lyon County for criminal trespassing, drug paraphernalia, possession of fentanyl and receiving stolen property over $10,000-auto. He faces additional burglary and theft charges in Crittenden County.
East Prairie needs typical strong play from Wallace during tough stretch
The East Prairie High School varsity baseball team is having to recover following a 9-7 loss to Class 2 No. 3-ranked Portageville on Monday, but unfortunately for the Eagles (11-9), they don’t have much time or upcoming opponents to ease their minds. The Eagles are in the midst of...
Strong winds damage trees in Mound City, Ill.
MOUND CITY, Ill. (KFVS) - Strong winds damaged trees in Mound City on Thursday evening, April 18. We issued a First Alert Action Day for Thursday due to the threat of severe weather. Chief Meteorologist Grant Dade says the greatest threat will be from widespread damaging winds. In addition, large...
1 on 1 with Small Business of the Year winner Kanaan Steiner
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A 1 on 1 you will only see on FOX23 at 9 with Kanaan Steiner, owner of ‘The Room Hair Design Studio’. She’s also winner of ‘Small Business of the Year’ for the Cape Area Chamber of Commerce. She...
Small earthquake recorded near Alexander-Union County line
ALEXANDER COUNTY, Ill. (KFVS) - A small earthquake was recorded south of the Alexander-Union County line early Monday morning, April 22. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), at 2:52 a.m. a magnitude 2.1 earthquake registered .07 miles southwest of Mill Creek. The quake was nearly 7.5 miles. As...
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