Cape Girardeau, MO

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.

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

Illinois State

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

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

Paducah, KY

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

PERRYVILLE, Mo. (KFVS) - Mercy and Perry County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees have finalized a lease agreement so that Mercy can operate and manage the county-owned hospital in Perryville, Mo. Integration of the hospital and the Perry County Health System is expected to take place in the fall. The...

Mercy and Perry County approve lease agreement for Memorial Hospital

Clinton, KY

CLINTON, Ky. (KFVS) - City Hall is closing in Clinton, Ky. according to the City of Clinton Facebook page. Posted on March 28, the City of Clinton announced that City Hall will be closed for the time being. The reason for the closure is related to City Hall receiving severe weather damage.

City Hall closed in Clinton, Ky.

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:...

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

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.

Carbondale, IL

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

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

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

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. It’s all in an effort to add new attractions for the community and visitors to enjoy. Drug shortages continue. Updated: 7 hours ago. |

Expanding Thrillville Marion, Ill.

MARION, Ill. (KFVS) - The Marion VA Health Care System will host a Vietnam War 50th Commemoration Ceremony on Wednesday, March 29. The event will be from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with a dedication ceremony starting at 2 p.m. It will be at the Behavioral Health Building in Marion,...

Marion VA to host Vietnam War 50th Commemoration Ceremony

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.

Missouri State

Scott City, MO

SCOTT CITY, Mo. (KFVS) - Construction at Houck Field is forcing SEMO football to take their annual spring game on the road for a second consecutive year. This time, the Redhawks will be playing at Scott City. “I went to a Scott City High School game year two or three...

Scott City ready to host SEMO football spring game; continue Redhawks’ efforts to connect with communities

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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Fire at building on N. Sprigg St. in Cape Girardeau under investigation

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - A fire at a building on North Sprigg Street on Friday morning, February 3 is under investigation. According to the...

Fire at building on N. Sprigg St. in Cape Girardeau under investigation

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