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Carbondale, IL

CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - Southern Illinois University is partnering with the City of Carbondale Fire Department to create a new program called Badd Axe Ladies. This females-only program is an opportunity to provide a hands-on learning experience. Those interested will learn more about fire protection and service, as well as add to their resume. This will be the second annual ladies program that helps promote firefighting as a viable career option for women.

SIU & Carbondale Fire Department partner for new females-only program

Cape Girardeau, MO

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The Heartland Home Show kicked off Friday, March 24 at the Osage Centre. The home show will be from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 25. Exhibits will feature the latest products, trends and more.

Heartland Home Show scheduled for this weekend

Candidates for city council and mayor discussed their positions on LGBTQ+ issues during a forum on Wednesday evening, March 22. A Paducah woman was indicted by a McCracken County Grand Jury on child abuse and strangulation charges on Friday, March 17. Inspection will decide future of Cairo Mississippi River Bridge.

Parks & Rec Job Fair in Cape Girardeau

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Matt Dorris with the Benton Speedway in Missouri previews the motocross event on Saturday, March 25. According to the city, there will be a public hearing to discuss the liquor license suspension of Hotshots Bar and Grill on Thursday, March 30. Liquor license review board to hear appeal from Hotshots.

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - One Heartland woman is turning the loss of her mother into an effort to keep Cape Girardeau clean. Morgan Proffer says it’s been nearly five years since her mother passed. She describes her mom as a free soul and close to nature. Now, she’s...

Turning heartbreak into healing: One woman’s effort to clean up Cape Girardeau

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Paducah, KY

PADUCAH, Ky. (HEARTLAND WEEKEND) - To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the Challenger Learning Center (CLC) at West Kentucky Community and Technical College is hosting a community event on Tuesday, April 18. According to a release from the college, the CLC will host Astronaut Night, a public presentation by Colonel Terry...

Challenger Learning Center in Paducah celebrates 20th anniversary

Police in Cape Girardeau are investigating a reported shooting that occurred near a laundromat tonight. Two people were taken to the hospital after a multi-vehicle crash on interstate 57 in Southern Illinois. A lesson in combat in Cape Girardeau. Updated: 9 hours ago. |. Film students at Southeast Missouri State...

Cape Girardeau woman cleaning up trash looking for help

Liquor license review board to hear appeal from Hotshots. Over 300 high schools attend National Guard Day event. A Paducah woman was indicted by a McCracken County Grand Jury on child abuse and strangulation charges on Friday, March 17. Inspection will decide future of Cairo Mississippi River Bridge. Updated: 6...

LGBTQ+ Carbondale City Council and mayoral candidate forum

Exhibiting Southeast Missouri State memorabilia for the 150th birthday | Heartland Heritage 3/24/23. We're joined by Southeast Professor Lisa Bertrand to talk about collecting memorabilia from the university. Updated: 3 hours ago. |. A threat involving a gun lands a Cape Girardeau man behind bars. Kentucky bills to help those...

Shots fired near Cape West Laundry in Cape Girardeau

One Heartland woman is turning the loss of her mother into an effort to keep Cape Girardeau clean. Police in Cape Girardeau are investigating a reported shooting that occurred near a laundromat tonight. Multi-vehicle interstate crash on I-57 Updated: 3 hours ago. |. Two people were taken to the hospital...

Arson investigation, suspected in bathroom

Jackson, MO

JACKSON, Mo. (KFVS) - Fire crews will be out in the community visiting area businesses and checking “knox boxes.”. According to a release from Jackson Fire Rescue, crews will visit the businesses starting on Monday, March 27. They will also be updating business contact information. They said this helps...

Jackson fire crews to check ‘knox boxes’ at area businesses

Matt Dorris with the Benton Speedway in Missouri previews the motocross event on Saturday, March 25. Liquor license review board to hear appeal from Hotshots. Liquor license review board to hear appeal from Hotshots. Over 300 high schools attend National Guard Day event. Updated: 13 hours ago. |. Over 300...

Liquor license suspension appeal hearing set for Cape Girardeau Hotshots

An investigation is ongoing in McCracken County following a 2-vehicle collision involving a McCracken County school bus. When was the last time you watched a movie you created? For some SEMO students that students, that's tonight. Entertainment for rodeo announced Sikeston. Updated: 4 hours ago. |. Country stars, Hip Hop...

Cape Girardeau man accused of firing shots; Cape police K-9 vehicle stolen with dog inside

CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - First responders were called shortly after 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 22 to a single-vehicle crash in Carbondale. The crash happened on the 500 block of East Main Street. According to police, a vehicle crashed into a utility pole and the driver was found unresponsive. Police...

Driver killed in single-vehicle crash in Carbondale

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Film students at Southeast Missouri State University got a lesson from someone in the industry. Fight director Kevin McCurdy led two classes on Thursday, March 23. He is the co-founder of the Academy of Performance Combat in the United Kingdom. He’s choreographed action scenes for...

Film students learn industry tips from Kevin McCurdy

Two shootings, two arrests and one stolen police SUV. It all led to a busy night for Cape Girardeau police. Looking for ways to enhance your home? The Heartland Home Show at the Osage Center this weekend could give you some ideas. Shots fired near Cape West Laundry in Cape...

Cape Girardeau police investigating 2 separate reports of shots fired, stolen patrol car

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Chaffee, MO

CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - A Chaffee man is accused of taking thousands-of-dollars-worth of tools from a business. Christian Neil Smith, 32, of Chaffee, was charged in a warrant with felony burglary and stealing. His bond was set at $15,000. According to the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office, they...

Chaffee man accused of taking tools from Cape Girardeau Co. business

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - A man is accused of stealing a Cape Girardeau police vehicle with a police K-9 inside while officers investigated a report of shots fired. Gregory Ross, 59, was charged with felony first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle and felony stealing. He is currently being held...

Man accused of stealing police vehicle with K-9 inside while officers investigated shooting

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - A southeast Missouri neurosurgeon and his fiancée have agreed to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in a lawsuit settlement. According to a release from U.S. Justice Department, Dr. Sonjay Fonn and Deborah Seeger, of Cape Girardeau, and their professional companies, Midwest Neurosurgeons, LLC and DS Medical, LLC, agreed to pay $825,000 to resolve a lawsuit alleging they violated the False Claims Act by soliciting and receiving kickbacks from spinal implant companies.

Cape Girardeau neurosurgeon, his fiancée to pay $825k in lawsuit settlement

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SIU opened with a delayed start, but many hoped for a snow day

CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - The snow delayed the start of classes at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale on January 18. Nearly everyone on campus was hoping...

SIU opened with a delayed start, but many hoped for a snow day

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