Jackson, MO

Perry County, MO

Perryville, MO

PERRY COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - On the evening of March 29, the Perryville Police Department was notified of a bomb threat at Perry County Middle School. According to a release from the police dept., a third party notified the police of a middle school student who had told several other students during class today not to come to school tomorrow because he was bringing a bomb to the school.

Police: Bomb threat at Perry Co. Middle School

Illinois State

Cape Girardeau, MO

EAST CAPE GIRARDEAU, Ill. (KFVS) - The state fire marshal is investigating a deadly house fire in East Cape Girardeau. According to Alexander County Coroner Joseph Thurston, one person died in the fire. He identified the woman as 66-year-old Katherine Kelley. An autopsy will be conducted later in the week.

Coroner IDs woman killed in East Cape Girardeau fire; fire marshal investigating

Missouri State

Bixby, MO

IRON COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - The victim in a deadly Bixby shooting has been identified. At around 8 p.m. on Monday, March 27, the Iron County Sheriff’s Department received a report of a man with a gunshot wound on County Road 79 in rural Bixby. When they arrived on...

Victim identified in deadly Bixby shooting; suspect in custody

Anna, IL

UNION COUNTY, Ill. (KFVS) - A section of U.S. Highway 51 south of Anna, Illinois is reopened after a vehicle accident. The roadway was closed from Brady Mill Road to Sadler Road in Union Co.

Traffic Alert: U.S. Highway 51 reopened after vehicle accident

Carbondale, IL

CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - A woman from Carbondale, Illinois is a “Hotdogger”--a driver of the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile--and she is headed to southern Illinois this weekend. Keagan Schlosser, who calls herself Chili Cheez Keagz, competed against thousands of applicants to become one of 12 Hotdoggers nationwide. “I feel...

Wienermobile coming to southern Ill. this weekend; driver, Carbondale native

Marion, IL

MARION, Ill. (KFVS) - The Fowler-Bonan Foundation will be hosting a free soup giveaway in Marion this weekend. The Fowler-Bonan Foundation will be handing out canned soup with help from Laborers Local 773 on Saturday, April 1. A drive-through distribution site will be set up at the Oasis Powersports dealership,...

Free soup giveaway in Marion, Ill.

Sikeston, MO

Rising drug shortages in the U.S. are impacting not only those out shopping for medicines they need, but pharmacies looking to treat patients as well. Expanding Thrillville Marion, Ill. Updated: 4 hours ago. |. Leaders in Marion, Illinois said the new developments planned around the Thrillville Thrillbillies’ ballpark will be...

Sikeston making changes to local park

Williamson County, IL

Cairo, MO

Crews were on the scene of a large field fire Tuesday afternoon, March 28. A recreational marijuana dispensary will open in Cairo off of Kessler Road. Crews were on the scene of a large field fire Tuesday afternoon, March 28. Local churches recovering post COVID. Updated: 9 hours ago. |

Local church leaders recover from post pandemic attendance

Expanding Thrillville Marion, Ill. Leaders in Marion, Illinois said the new developments planned around the Thrillville Thrillbillies’ ballpark will be a “game changer” for the city. Updated: 7 hours ago. |. It’s all in an effort to add new attractions for the community and visitors to enjoy....

Drug shortages continue

Chicago, IL

Cairo, IL

CAIRO, Ill. (KFVS) - A groundbreaking ceremony for the new recreational marijuana dispensary in Cairo off of Kessler Road was held at the site on Wednesday, March 29 at 4 p.m. Representatives from the city, county, Labor Local #773, Russell Construction and the developer were in attendance. According to a...

Groundbreaking for recreational marijuana dispensary in Cairo, Ill.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The grand opening for the Jefferson Community Center is on April 6, at 1 p.m. On August 13, 2021, there was a groundbreaking for the Jefferson Pool Project, which was a topic of discussion amongst city leaders for several years. The community center is located...

Jefferson Community Center grand opening in April

Poplar Bluff, MO

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KFVS) - The Missouri Association for Family and Community Education recently donated weighted blankets to the Poplar Bluff School District for students in need within the Special Education Department. According to a release from Poplar Bluff R-I, a dozen hand-sewn weighted blankets were dispersed to schools from...

Group donates weighted blankets for Poplar Bluff R-I students in need

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Rising drug shortages in the U.S. are impacting not only those out shopping for medicines they need, but pharmacies looking to treat patients as well. According to a report from the Senate Homeland and Security Committee, drug shortages reached a five-year peak at the end...

Drug shortage continues to affect Heartland pharmacies

MARION, Ill. (KFVS) - Leaders in Marion, Illinois said the new developments planned around the Thrillville Thrillbillies’ ballpark will be a “game changer” for the city. The home of the newest Prospect League baseball team, Mtn Dew Park, is set to have a sports complex, shopping district, golf-themed entertainment complex and more in the area.

New businesses and attractions planned around Mtn Dew Park

Washington State

CAIRO, Ill. (KFVS) - The 2nd annual Cairo Magnolia Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, May 6. Hosted by the Cairo Historical Preservation Project, Inc., the fundraiser will once again be held on the grounds of the historic 1869 Magnolia Manor on Washington Avenue in Cairo. You can buy tickets through...

Cairo historical group to host 2nd annual Magnolia Celebration

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Gun theft investigation, Jackson woman charged

He’s facing multiple charges including unlawful sale of firearms, unlawful purchase of firearms and gun running. Mail carriers with the U.S. Postal Service...

Gun theft investigation, Jackson woman charged

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