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CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KBSI) — Delta fire protection district was dispatched for a train verses semi-truck on Highway P. Cape City Fire Department was dispatched and Oran Fire Department assisted with mutual aid. When crews arrived on the scene, it was determined there was no extrication needed, and no injuries occurred.

CHAFFEE Mo. (KBSI) – It happened over the weekend an incredible scene as firefighters arriving to billowing smoke and flames. A former resident says he believes a candle started the fire. Someone who used to live in the house who did not want to be identified said this house...

PATTON, Mo. (KFVS) - A Perryville woman was flown to the hospital following a single-vehicle crash in Bollinger County, Missouri. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Report, the crash occurred around 12:10 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9. The driver was southbound on MO 51, four miles south of Patton.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Police are investigating damage caused by gunfire in Cape Girardeau on Tuesday night, October 8. Officers were called to the 700 block of William Street to investigate a shots fired report. When they canvassed the area, officers said they found evidence of gunfire, which included...

SCOTT COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – Sikeston will soon take over Scott County 911 services. After an agreement was approved by the Sikeston City Council during their meeting held Monday it was agreed that Sikeston will now handle most of the 911 calls in Scott County. The agreement term will...

Pleasant but dry fall weather is set to continue through the remainder of the work week. Another dry cold front looks to push through on Sunday. In the short term, skies will remain mainly clear for the next few days, with a gradual warming trend. Highs today will be about 75 to 80, but dew points remain relatively low. With clear skies, calm wind and slightly higher humidity, some patchy fog is likely the next few nights and mornings. Otherwise the pattern remains tranquil.

ALEXANDER COUNTY, Ill. (KFVS) - Crews are at the scene of a large fire in Alexander County, Illinois. It is at a building on Ditch Road off Bader Lane in McClure, west of Rte. 3. There is no word yet on the cause of the fire or if anyone is...

CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - It will be a celebration at the Bollinger Mill State Historic Site on Saturday, October 12. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is hosting a fall festival celebrating the grand reopening of the mill. All four floors of the mill will be open for...

Dry, pleasant early fall weather is set to continue, with a slow warming trend as we approach the weekend. At this point there is essentially no chance of precipitation anywhere in view. In the short term, skies will remain mainly clear for the next few days. Highs today will be...

DEXTER, Mo. (KFVS) - Dozens of the trees in a park in Dexter were lost when a tornado touched down earlier this year. Now, there’s an ongoing effort to replace the trees, and it’s getting a big boost from a generous donation. 83 new trees are growing at...

ADVANCE, Mo., (KBSI)- The Advance Fire Department and Zalma Fire Department joined forces for a critical Joint Car Extrication Training exercise. This collaborative effort aimed to enhance the emergency response skills of both departments, ensuring they’re better equipped to save lives in critical situations. This joint training demonstrates the...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Cape’s Central Academy will soon move into the former Red Star Baptist Church. “We decided as a district that this would be a wonderful facility for us to come in, update, rehabilitate, keep a facility here in this part of the community,” said Josh Crowell, Assistant Superintendent of Support Services for Cape Girardeau Public Schools.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Good afternoon, the beautiful weather continues with sunny skies prevailing for several days. Highs will gradually increase over the next few days with highs today in the upper 70s but climbing to the mid 80s by Saturday. The evenings and early mornings will stay on the cooler side in the upper 40s to low 50s. Expecting skies to remain quiet and dry for the remainder of the week.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Missouri is one of the worst states for infant mortality, with over 400 infant deaths each year, according to the CDC. This Infant Safe Sleeping Awareness Month, the state is working to combat infant death by investing in programs that help low-income families with cribs. In the past few years, the state has increased its funding for maternal health research and outreach, allocating over $7M for this fiscal year.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Houses on Perryville Road is under a precautionary boil water advisory due to a water main break. According to the city of Cape Girardeau on Wednesday, October 9, the advisory is in effect for around 110 homes near the site of the water main break. Perryville Road is closed from Bertling to Clark Street.

Good afternoon, another gorgeous day across the region! Abundant sunshine and highs in the mid-70s throughout the day, tonight skies will remain clear with lows dropping to the mid-40s. We will continue on this dry and sunny pattern for the next several days. Temperatures will gradually warm up through the rest of the week during the afternoon hours with highs in the mid-80s by the weekend. Although temps are set to increase dew points will stay low.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri is bringing back a free resource fair. Project Hope 2024 is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, October 11 at the Shawnee Park Center in Cape Girardeau. Anyone is welcome to come out and take advantage of the...

(KFVS) - It has been another gorgeous day across the region. Chief Meteorologist Grant Dade says for this evening, we will see clear skies with light winds as temperatures fall through the 50s. Lows by morning will mainly be in the middle 40s. We will continue with this dry and...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - From concrete mixing, to road paving and learning how to work heavy machinery. More than 2,500 students from high schools throughout the Heartland gathered at the Show Me Center for a day of learning about the various construction career paths they can choose from. “There’s...

METROPOLIS Ill. (KBSI) – Some kids are getting this chance through the head start program, but some kids are being left behind. Officials and parents speaking out about these programs in Illinois and Missouri. HeadStart is an early education program for kids under five that focuses on kindergarten readiness...