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Waterfest at Wappapello Lake features sandcastle-building contest, innertube race, more
SOUTHEAST Mo. (KFVS) - Waterfest at Wappapello Lake will feature a sandcastle contest, innertube race and more. According to the Wappapello Lake U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the family-friendly event will be June 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Redman Creek Beach. It’ll include beach games, a personal...
Meet Zoe St. Gemme, Lesterville High School’s Top-Ranked Graduate
(LESTERVILLE) Zoe St. Gemme is this year’s valedictorian from Lesterville High School, which has been a goal of hers since she began high school. St. Gemme shares how it feels to see her hard work pay off. St. Gemme excelled outside of the classroom too. She was the president...
One Injured in Single-Vehicle Accident in Wayne County
(WAPPAPELLO) A man from Fisk, Missouri was injured in a single vehicle accident in Wayne County on Friday afternoon. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 37-year old Aaron Smiley of Fisk was driving northbound on Highway T, 1 mile east of Wappapello in a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse when he ran off the left side of the road, went airborne, and struck a tree. Smiley was not wearing a seatbelt, and was taken to the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center with moderate injuries.
Lesterville Seniors to Graduate Friday
(LESTERVILLE) The end of the school year is in sight for students at Lesterville High School. The Bearcats senior class will be one of the first in the area to receive their diplomas, according to principal Jason St. Gemme. St. Gemme says this year’s class is small, yet accomplished.
Lady Royals edge East Carter to capture third in OFC tournament
The Twin Rivers Lady Royals fought tooth and nail against the East Carter Lady Redbirds to secure third place in this year’s OFC softball tournament. The Lady Royals jumped out front early, and though the game got close, they managed to ease past the Lady Redbirds 6-5 on Wednesday at Three Rivers College.
East Carter Lady Redbirds edge Clearwater to open OFC Tournament
DONIPHAN - The time to determine the best softball team in their conference kicked off on Monday as the 2024 Ozark Foothills Conference Tournament was in full swing at the Doniphan Donettes Softball Field. With the Doniphan Donettes and reigning OFC champions having a bye in the opening round, six...
DAR Prep Roundup: Donettes hold on to streak in doubleheader
GREENVILLE — The Doniphan Donettes softball team had to pull double duty on Thursday as they faced off against the Greenville Lady Bears and the Neelyville Lady Tigers in a makeup game from earlier this year. The Donettes kicked off the doubleheader against the Lady Tigers. Peyton Lowery drove...
More abuse allegations from religious boarding schools in Missouri surface
MISSOURI(KBSI) – The Abm Ministries school in Piedmont, is just one of the Christian boarding schools in Missouri where victims say they endured horrible abuse and neglect as children. The owners currently face charges, but they aren’t the only Christian boarding in Missouri facing all forms of neglect charges.
M2.3 earthquake recorded in southeast Mo.
WILLIAMSVILLE, Mo. (KFVS) - The United States Geological Survey reported an earthquake happened in southeast Missouri on Saturday. According to the USGS, it was recorded at around 2:31 p.m. on April 13 just 6.1 miles east southeast of Williamsville. Preliminary data indicates that the earthquake had a magnitude of 2.3...
Thursday Sports Scoreboard (04/18/24)
ELLINGTON – 23**. Winona – 4 — SECKMAN AT OAKVILLE (POSTPONED) PERRYVILLE AT WINDSOR (POSTPONED, MAKEUP DATE TBD) BRENTWOOD AT HERCULANEUM (CANCELLED) STE. GENEVIEVE AT FREDERICKTOWN (POSTPONED, MAKEUP DATE MAY 6TH) VALLE CATHOLIC AT BISMARCK (POSTPONED, MAKEUP DATE TBD) NORTH COUNTY AT FARMINGTON (POSTPONED, MAKEUP DATE FRIDAY)
Police asking for help in identifying suspect for possible stolen debit card
VAN BUREN, MO KBSI — The Van Buren Police department is asking for your help in identyfing the woman you see in the pictures regarding a stolen debit card. If you recognize her or the car, you’re asked to call the Carter County Communications Division at (573) 323-4510 or the Van Buren Police Department at (573) 323-4060.
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