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1 airlifted, 2 seriously injured in crash on I-55
SCOTT COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - Three people from Sikeston were seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash Saturday night in Scott County, Missouri. It happened just before 9:30 p.m. on May 18. According to the Mo. State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred near the 69.6-mile marker in the southbound lanes of...
Two charged in downtown Columbia shooting on Sunday; 1 accused in preceding fight
The three people arrested early Sunday in connection with a fight and shooting in Downtown Columbia have now been charged. The post Two charged in downtown Columbia shooting on Sunday; 1 accused in preceding fight appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
High-speed chase ends with deputy and suspect’s car in the water
DUNKLIN COUNTY, Mo. (KAIT) - A high-speed chase in Dunklin County ended up with a deputy and suspect’s cars in the water. According to Senath Police Chief Omar Karnes, the chase started in Kennett just before 10 p.m. Sunday, May 19. It ended on Dunklin County Road 542, two...
3 suspects wanted in connection with theft from Puxico ATM
STODDARD COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - Three suspects are wanted in connection with a theft from a Puxico ATM. According to a release from Stoddard County Sheriff Carl Hefner, they were notified of an alarm call around 4:51 p.m. on Sunday, May 19 at First Midwest Bank in Puxico. When they...
Memphis woman taken into custody following police chase in Portageville
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. (KFVS) - A woman from Memphis is in custody following a police chase in Portageville Saturday night, May 18. According to Portageville Police, officers were called around 10:44 p.m. to a theft report a the Dollar General. Officers said they found the suspect’s vehicle at a nearby gas...
City of Sikeston sells 2 lots of land to build recovery campus
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – A faith-based social services agency purchased two lots of land from the city of Sikeston to build a dedicated recovery campus. During Monday’s Land Clearance Redevelopment Authority meeting, Mission Missouri purchased two lots. Mission Missouri is a drug and alcohol treatment and recovery center....
First Alert: Summer-like conditions to begin the week
(KFVS) - Get a sneak peek of summer these next few days as temperatures rise and conditions stay dry. Starting off this morning, we are still seeing some patchy fog. However, expect mainly sunny and warmer weather during the day as afternoon highs will reach the mid-80s to low 90s.
C2SB Notebook: Kennett offensive depth led by junior in Semifinal W
SPRINGFIELD – It’s difficult to know where to focus if you are an opposing softball coach trying to contain the Kennett High School offense. The Indians (25-8) have power (they have crushed 26 home runs this spring and have 87 doubles), but also speed (Kennett has stolen 66 bases).
First Alert: Hot, humid, windy ahead of possible strong storms
(KFVS) - Today will be hot, humid and windy ahead of storm chances tonight through Wednesday. Afternoon highs will be in the upper 80s and low 90s under mostly sunny skies. Lake wind advisories are in effect because gusty winds could cause hazardous conditions for boaters. South winds will be...
3.8 magnitude earthquake shook northwest Tennessee
RIDGELY, Tenn. (WTVA) — A 3.8 magnitude earthquake shook northwest Tennessee early Thursday morning. The quake happened at 3:19, approximately 4 miles south of Ridgely, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). It originated 4.5 miles down into the Earth. That level of magnitude is considered minor.
Piggott girls basketball coach Chris Brantley dies after battle with cancer
PIGGOTT, Ark. (KAIT) - Piggott girls basketball coach Chris Brantley died May 16th following a near-year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Brantley, 46, spent 12 years as a pastor at Piggott First General Baptist Church. He became head coach of the Lady Mohawk basketball team in 2018, leading the squad to their first Region Tournament appearance in nearly two decades this season. His wife, Laura, joined him on the bench as an assistant coach.
Hoverboard charger sets fire to home
KENNETT, Mo. (KAIT) - Hoverboards are a hot item to get from one place to another. But one Kennett resident’s hoverboard got a little too hot. The Kennett Fire Department responded to a house fire Thursday night after a charging hoverboard caught on fire. According to the news release,...
C1SB 3rd-Place Game: Holcomb explodes late on Bernie in rout
SPRINGFIELD – Bernie High School softball coach Brad Botsch had just one point of emphasis for his team as it prepared for its final outing of the 2024 spring season on Monday. “The only way that I’ll be disappointed in these kids,” Botsch explained, “is if they don’t come...
Class 2 State Tournament: Portageville edges Van Buren in final inning
VAN BUREN — Defense was the game plan for both teams in the first round of the Class 2 State Baseball Tournament, but a late rally in the final inning would give a team the edge to sneak to the next round. The Van Buren Bulldogs went head-to-head against...
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