Chicago, IL

Union County, IL

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Carbondale, IL

CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - A Cairo man wanted in connection with a homicide investigation in Carbondale has been arrested. According to Carbondale Police, 20-year-old Daurice T. Morse was taken into custody in Houston, Texas on Tuesday, March 28. Morse was wanted by police in connection with the shooting death of...

Cairo man wanted on 1st degree murder charge arrested

Illinois State

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

Perry County, MO

Perryville, MO

PERRYVILLE, Mo. (KFVS) - Perryville Police report a Perry County Middle School student was taken into custody in connection with a bomb threat investigation. Police said they were notified of a bomb threat to the middle school on Wednesday evening, March 29. According to a release from the police department,...

Police: Student taken into custody in connection with bomb threat at Perry County Middle School

Cape Girardeau, MO

The grand opening for the Jefferson Community Center is on April 6, at 1 p.m. 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. Former Chaffee R-2 teacher facing sex-related charges. Updated:...

Fire Marshal investigating deadly house fire in East Cape Girardeau, Ill.

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

Johnston City, IL

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (KFVS) - Crews were on the scene of a large field fire Tuesday afternoon, March 28. It was off Interstate 57, southwest of Johnston City, between Stardust Golf Course and Bandy’s Pumpkin Patch. Heavy smoke could be seen for several miles. Williamson County Fire Protection Chief...

Crews controlling large field fire south of Johnston City, Ill.

Paducah, KY

Paducah PD: Couple wanted after 2-year-old tests positive for cocaine

PADUCAH, Ky. (KFVS) - Paducah Police are investigating a reported shooting on the 600 block of South 28th Street. The shooting happened just before 5 a.m. on Tuesday, March 28. Police said a 24-year-old man was shot in the foot. The victim was treated at a local hospital. Police are...

Police investigating after man shot in the foot

CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - Police are investigating reports of “theft by deception” at area businesses. According to police, they responded to a Carbondale business on March 15 for one report. They learned an unknown suspect called the business claiming to be a member of law enforcement investigating a...

Carbondale police warn of recent scam targeting businesses

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

SIKESTON, Mo. (KFVS) - The Sikeston Department of Public Safety Patrol Division will be moving from 8-hour shifts to 10-hour shifts. According to a release from the city, the change was approved by the Sikeston City Council at their Monday, March 27 meeting, and will take effect starting with the new budget cycle, which begins July 1.

Sikeston Dept. of Public Safety Patrol Division to move to 10-hour shifts

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

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 ceremony held for recreational marijuana dispensary in Cairo, Ill.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The Cape Girardeau Public School District announced changes to its leadership team. According to a release from the school district, they plan to replace one deputy superintendent position and shift duties to allow for more direct academic support to buildings under an assistant superintendent of academic services.

Cape Girardeau Public Schools announces changes to district leadership team

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

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

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One injured, one arrested in Union County shooting

Legalized recreational weed is right around the corner in Missouri and dispensaries are preparing for the busy week ahead. City leaders in Southern Illinois are backing...

One injured, one arrested in Union County shooting

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