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A Sikeston man was arrested on drug charges in Scott County just before 2 a.m. this morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that 48-year-old Craig White was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance for meth, misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, and failure to drive on the right half of the roadway. He was taken to the Scott County Jail on a 24 hour hold.

Five fires are under investigation in Williamson County. One of them destroyed a local church. Crews respond to serious 2-vehicle crash on William St. in Cape Girardeau. Emergency crews were on the scene of a two-vehicle crash on William Street in Cape Girardeau on Friday morning. Debt ceiling looms, inflation...

JACKSON, Mo. (KFVS) - Hosting a Class 6 Quarterfinal on Saturday the Jackson baseball team defeated Lafayette 5-1. Caden Bogenpohl and John-Paul Sauer limited the Lancers’ offense from the mound and Jackson found a way to manufacture all five runs without a ball leaving the infield. The win punches...

KENNETT, Mo. (KAIT) - Shoppers and vendors in Missouri made a stop on Highway 25 for the 100-Mile Yard Sale. The annual yard sale stretches from Jackson to Kennett, Missouri. Vendors line up by the highway, waiting for shoppers. Kenyonna Brown has shopped on the 100-mile stretch before, but this...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Emergency crews were on the scene of a two-vehicle crash on William Street in Cape Girardeau on Friday morning, May 26. The crash happened at approximately 7:45 a.m. at the intersection of William St. and Broadview St. At one time, eastbound traffic was diverted onto...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Selling items on Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist often means meeting strangers to exchange the goods. The Cape Girardeau Police Department is making those meetups safer. Cape Girardeau police are designating two parking spots in their lot for “safe exchange” where they have 24-hour surveillance....

MOUND CITY, IL - Saturday, a program was held to remember those who have served our country. The Mound City National Cemetery Preservation Commission hosted a Memorial Day Ceremony. It was a morning filled with memories of fallen soldiers who gave their lives for the country. Vietnam Veteran James Melton...

A Scott City woman was killed and two Sikeston children were injured in a single-vehicle crash Friday, May 19 near Benton. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that at 11:50 a.m. on Route E, one mile east of Benton, the westbound vehicle driven by 57-year-old Theresa Wright ran off the right side of the road, overcorrected and overturned into a ditch. Wright was pronounced dead at the scene by Scott County Coroner Scott Branam and taken to McMikle Funeral Home in Sikeston. Her two passengers, ages 3 and 6, received minor injuries and were transported by ambulance to a local hospital.

If you're looking for a way to honor veterans this weekend, you can attend the annual March to the River this Saturday in Cape Girardeau. Developers revamping the old Broadway Theater plan to close a lane of Broadway next week. Cape Fire Department trains with new water rescue gear. Updated:...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Crews responded to a three-vehicle crash in front of a Cape Girardeau hospital on Tuesday afternoon, May 23. The crash happened at 3:30 p.m. on Sunset Boulevard and Broadway Street in front of SoutheastHEALTH. According to Cape Girardeau Police patrolman Bobby Newton, one person involved...

Darius Graham wins Class 5 High Jump State Championship. Darius Graham wins Class 5 High Jump State Championship. Darius Graham wins Class 5 High Jump State Championships. Darius Graham wins Class 5 High Jump State Championships.

Suspicious house fire on Jackson; Joplin Fire save kitten during overhaul. Shannon Becker was born and raised in Joplin and began in radio before graduating from Joplin Senior High in 1990. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mass communications from Missouri Southern State University (1994). Before launching Joplin News First in 2017, he worked in television and radio, overlapping a career in the music industry. He worked with major music artists for 20 years, garnering gold and platinum records to his credit. He comes to KOAM 7 News Now-CBS/FOX (Morgan-Murphy Media) with more than 30 years in media and entertainment. He previously worked for KOAM. He has five children and two grandchildren.

Crews respond to serious 2-vehicle crash on William St. in Cape Girardeau. Emergency crews were on the scene of a two-vehicle crash on William Street in Cape Girardeau on Friday morning. Debt ceiling looms, inflation data and consumer spending data | Money Talks 5/26/23. Updated: 5 hours ago. |. If...

Celebrating National Wine Day with the Peach Barn, Shawnee Hills Wine Trail. Jenny Schroeder, with the Peach Barn Winery in Alto Pass, highlights the favorites at her winery and the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail on National Wine Day. The history of Old McKendree Chapel | Heartland Heritage 5/24/23. Updated: 23...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) and Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS) operator position located in Cape Girardeau is seeking applicants due to a new vacancy. Beginning May 22nd, 2023, the Missouri National Guard’s DEERS/RAPIDS Cape Girardeau site will operate in a reduced,...

CAIRO, IL (May 25, 2023) – Ten students have completed the Highway Construction Careers Training Program at Shawnee Community College. This is the second class to go through the program, a collaborative effort between John A. Logan College and the Illinois Department of Transportation. On Wednesday, May 24, 2023,...

In support of Cape Girardeau County’s “thin gray line” — a reference to corrections officers — the County Commission on May 15 approved $77,971.25 to buy a wristband identification system for inmates at the Jackson lockup. The money will come from the sheriff’s office building and maintenance budget. Commissioners Clint Tracy, Paul Koeper and Charlie Herbst also approved a $12,000 annual program maintenance fee. RFID — radio frequency identification — devices use radio waves to identify people or objects through a device contained in a wireless device or a tag without making physical contact or even requiring a line of sight. An expansion of the county lockup at 216 N. Missouri St. is currently underway with general contractor Penzel Construction of Jackson tasked with a 2024 completion. Once completed, the jail will hold about 500 inmates, but the county is ordering 1,600 of the chip-installed wristbands. You can learn more in the Southeast Missourian.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Dr. Steven Hoffman, a history professor at Southeast Missouri State, said the construction of the Mississippi River floodwall in Cape Girardeau has saved downtown from flooding on several occasions, and had the wall not been constructed, the flooding would have taken its toll. “Having...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Musician Aaron Lewis is returning to the Heartland. Lewis is set to perform at the Show Me Center on Saturday, June 3. The stop is part of his 2023 Acoustic Tour. This is not his first stop in the Heartland. Lewis has taken the stage...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A Cape Girardeau man faces several charge after police say he stole several thousands dollars’ worth of of merchandise from multiple businesses. Jihad Ramadan, 34, faces three counts of Class D felony of burglary in the second degree, three counts of Class A...