Perry County stocks 3,760 trout at Legion Lake for winter fishing season

PERRYVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — Perry County received 3,760 rainbow trout Monday morning as part of the annual winter trout-stocking program at Legion Lake. The program, now in its ninth year in Perry County, is funded locally by Perry County, the Perry County Sportsman Club and the city of Perryville.

City of Benton, Illinois announces cancellation of Snow Globe Village 2026

BENTON, Ill. — The City of Benton, Illinois is announcing the cancellation of Snow Globe Village, originally set for Nov. 21 and Nov. 22, 2026. "We were looking forward to introducing this exciting new holiday event to our community and sincerely apologize for any disappointment or inconvenience this cancellation may cause," a release from the city states.

Farmington to Dedicate Memorial Plaques to Former City Employees

Farmington, Mo. (KFMO) - The City of Farmington will honor the service and contributions of two former city employees during a memorial dedication ceremony Friday, November 13, 2026, at Crouch Memorial Park. The ceremony is scheduled for 3 p.m. near Asher Lake, where memorial plaques will be placed in recognition...

Vienna receives state cultural district designation, $200,000 grant

VIENNA, Ill., (KBSI) — The city of Vienna has been named an Illinois State-Designated Cultural District, securing a $200,000 grant to support cultural preservation, tourism and economic development. The designation, awarded through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, will remain in effect for 10 years. Vienna is...

Veterans Day events in the Heartland

(Heartland News) - Communities and organizations across the Heartland will be hosting Veterans Day events on Wednesday, November 11. There will be parades, ceremonies and more. You can send us details on your community event to news@kfvs12.com. The following is an unofficial list of events in the Heartland:. Missouri. Missouri’s...

Zeigler Cemetery to participate in National Wreaths Across America for 1st time

ZEIGLER, Ill. (Heartland News) - A southern Illinois cemetery will participate in National Wreaths Across America for the first time. According to a news release, the ceremony will be Saturday, December 19 at 11 a.m. at Zeigler Cemetery. It’s organized by Southern Illinois USPHS officers IL0352. It’s free and...

BJC HealthCare, Aetna agree to extend access for southern Illinois retirees

Thousands of Illinois retirees will maintain in-network access to BJC HealthCare hospitals and providers through the end of next year after BJC and insurer Aetna reached a one-year agreement. The deal, announced Friday, Nov. 6, applies specifically to members enrolled in the TRAIL program through the end of 2027. Discussions...

SSM Health Launches New Maternal-Fetal Medicine Clinic in Southern Illinois

SSM Health is expanding access to specialized prenatal care in Southern Illinois with the opening of a new Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) Clinic at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon on November 16th. The clinic will provide expert care for expectant mothers experiencing high-risk pregnancies, offering advanced maternal-fetal medicine...

MoDOT Awards Bridge Painting Contract in Ste. Genevieve County

Ste. Genevieve Co., Mo. (KFMO) - The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission has awarded a contract totaling more than $850,000 for bridge painting work on four bridges over Interstate 55 in Ste. Genevieve County. During its regular meeting on November 5, 2026, the Commission awarded an $852,987 contract to International...

Missouri to pay $150,000 to settle lawsuit over prisoner’s death by suicide

Missouri must pay $150,000 to the mother of a man who committed suicide in a Southeast Missouri prison, a Mississippi County judge ruled Friday. Jahi Hynes was 27 when died April 4, 2021, at the Southeast Missouri Correctional Center in Charleston. His mother, Willa Hynes, sued the Department of Corrections, three of the agency’s corporate […]

Madison County Extension approves new Century Farm

The year was 1816. John Matthews Sr. obtained 640 acres of land through a land grant just off E Highway in what is known as the Boswell community. The description starts out – beginning at a post from which a hickory 16 inches in diameter bears south 89 degrees west distance 36 links, thence south 10 degrees east 80 chains to a post corner from a white oak 12 inches in diameter bears south 68 degrees east. The description of the land goes on naming white and black oak trees and hackberry and hickory trees as markers for the property lines.

Giessing Reappointed to Missouri State Board

Jefferson City, Mo. (KFMO) - Charles Giessing, of Farmington, has been reappointed by Governor Mike Kehoe to the Missouri State Board of Private Investigators, Private Fire Investigators and Professional Surety Bail Bond Agents. Giessing is the owner and consultant of Pro-G Fire Consulting and has more than 47 years of...

Giant City School earns Illinois’ highest school rating

JACKSON COUNTY, Ill. (Heartland News) - A Jackson County, Illinois school earned a major achievement this year. Giant City School received an exemplary designation by the Illinois State Board of Education, the highest ranking under its guidelines. In order to receive it, the school had to reach certain levels of...

Cape Girardeau prepares for more road work and street improvements

The City of Cape Girardeau boasts plenty of fun activities, a lively downtown and multiple subdivisions, but all of that traffic can cause more stress on the roadways. While it might cause more delays and longer travel times, the City of Cape Girardeau is planning more construction projects and improvements to the roads around town.

Downtown Cape Girardeau announces holiday events, 34th annual Parade of Lights

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Old Town Cape Inc. is preparing for the holiday season with several events planned in downtown Cape Girardeau, including a Christmas tree lighting, Small Business Saturday and the 34th annual Parade of Lights. The holiday festivities will begin Friday, Nov. 27, with the downtown...

Election raises questions about mayor pro tem

Thomas earns most city commission votes; Wilson marks longest-serving female commissioner. Paducah City Commissioner Dujuan Thomas received the most votes in Tuesday’s city commission election, putting him in a position to potentially become the city’s next mayor pro tem. The city commission must still formally select someone for the position.

Sikeston VA Clinic hosts Veterans Resource Fair

SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — The Sikeston VA Clinic hosted a Veterans Resource Fair on Thursday, Nov. 5, providing an opportunity for local veterans to connect with available resources. An event connecting local veterans to valuable resources took place in Sikeston. A resource fair for veterans and their families to...

Williamson County social worker pleads not guilty

Jackson Veterans Day parade set for Nov. 11

JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — The city of Jackson will honor military veterans with a Veterans Day parade Wednesday, Nov. 11. According to the Jackson Police Department, the parade will begin at 4 p.m. and travel through uptown Jackson. The parade will start at the Frozen Food Locker on South...