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Sikeston city officials announce new sidewalk project
SIKESTON, Mo. (KFVS) - City officials in a Heartland town are using a six-figure grant to address safety concerns for the local community. “We would encounter them, large groups of them on the street walking,” said Jay Lancaster. Jay Lancaster is the Sikeston’s Director of Public Works. He’s talking...
Farmer Ty Ferrell gives inside scoop on Farmer Wants A Wife
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – We are counting down to the season finale of Farmer Wants a Wife with Sikeston’s own farmer Ty Ferrell. Holly Brantley went to Farmer Ty’s farm in Sikeston to get the inside scoop on what went on behind the scenes. She asked him...
Missing dog found more than 200 miles from home in Sikeston, Mo.
SIKESTON, Mo. (KFVS) - A missing dog was found three months later in southeast Missouri, more than 200 miles from home. According to a release from the city of Sikeston, Bree Keeran was reunited with her dog, Roxy, on April 13. However, that’s only part of the story. It...
Man charged with murder, armed criminal action after deadly stabbing in Benton, MO
BENTON, Mo. (KBSI) – A man faces murder and armed criminal action charges in Scott County. Brian Morrell is charged with first degree murder and armed criminal action in connection to a stabbing death. Scott County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to 407 Lake Road in Benton in reference to...
Bertrand man arrested after 1 injured in Cape Girardeau shooting
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – One man faces charges a shooting in Cape Girardeau Tuesday morning. Jacob Sipp, 22, of Bertrand is charged with Class A felony of assault in the first degree and felony armed criminal action. Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the 1000-block of N. Spanish...
Man arrested after lengthy chase in stolen car
MINER, MO (KBSI) — On Friday, April 19th officers with the Miner Police Department assisted the Scott County Sheriff’s Office with a pursuit of a stolen car. The driver of the stolen car, later identified as Terry Davis of Bloomfield, refused to stop for the deputy who was trying to pull him over. Davis instead led the deputy on a high-speed chase.
New Madrid County Central’s Jadis Jones officially signs with Lindenwood University
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The Missouri Gatorade Player of the Year and Mr. Show Me Basketball, Jadis Jones, officially signed with Lindenwood on Thursday, April 25. After athletic director Jonathan Haddon and boy’s basketball head coach Dontre’ Jenkins spoke about Jones’ achievements in his signing ceremony, Jones put pen to paper, getting applause from his family and friends who joined him at New Madrid County Central High.
Community invited to health fair in Cairo
CAIRO, Ill. (KFVS) - Community Health and Emergency Services are hosting a health fair to celebrate 43 years of service. The event will take place at Rise Community Market in Cario from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 26. Attendees can expect a mix of activities, including health...
Full Throttle Thursday: 1969 Cobra
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - On an all-new Full Throttle Thursday, we are happy to feature a real love affair that a local man has for his car. A car he special ordered back in 1969 and one he still loves to this day. 80-year-old Paul Brown still knows how...
Earthquake near Matthews, Mo. upgraded
NEW MADRID COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - A small earthquake recorded in southeast Missouri on Sunday morning, April 21 has been upgraded. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a magnitude 2.4 earthquake registered just after 10:30 a.m., approximately 2.9 miles southeast of Matthews, Mo. The depth of the quake...
$5M manufacturing facility coming to southeast Missouri
Trussworks Mid-America has broken ground on a $5 million manufacturing plant in the southeast Missouri city of Jackson. The facility, located in the Cape Girardeau area, would create 50 jobs, according to project officials. An opening is scheduled later this year.
Organ donor memorial, candlelight vigil to be held in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Mid-America Transplant and Southeast Missouri State University will hold a dedication and candlelight vigil for a monument honoring organ, eye and tissue donors. The memorial celebrates those who gave the gift of life through organ donation. It is set to take place on Thursday, April...
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