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Hot start to the week
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The pleasant and sunny weather we had from over the weekend will be sticking around today as high pressure sticks around. This will provide us with clear skies to start off our morning and sunny skies for our afternoon. A few areas of fog will be possible this morning, but the majority of the Mid-Ohio Valley will start off clear for the commute to work or school. With an easy-going day across the region, we will probably want to try to take advantage of the dry weather and try to get outside.
Celebrate summer with Shawnee Park Summer Bash May 18
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Dive into fun on Saturday, May 18 at the Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Summer Bash. The party is from noon to 4 p.m. at the Shawnee Park Center. Organizers say there will be activities for kids and families like outdoor games, water balloon fights...
Season 3 confirmed for Farmer Wants a Wife
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI)- Well, if you are already missing your farmer fix — we’ve learned it looks like there will be a season 3 — and casting is in the works. That news comes from Sikeston’s own Ty Ferrell — he shocked audiences across the nation by choosing neither of his leading ladies.
Schlittler’s long jump title leads Unity to better state showing: ‘It was amazing’
CHARLESTON — Jillian Schlittler is a state champion. The Unity sophomore stepped atop the podium on Saturday after jumping 17 feet, 10 ½ inches in the Class 2A long jump finals, setting the tone for what turned out to be a solid day at O’Brien Field for the Rockets.
Celebrate Heritage Day at the Red House Interpretive Center
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Celebrate Heritage Day at the Red House Interpretive Center on Saturday, May 18. The annual celebration will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Organizers say there will be demonstrations of “crafts and trades of days gone by.” There will also be live music, mule jumping, blacksmithing, flint knapping and a black powder gun display.
Scott City edges Lady Irish in regional final
SCOTT CITY – After throwing 116 pitches, 80 for strikes in Chapman’s 8-3 win over the Abilene Cowgirls in the Class 4A Regional semifinals, Madalynn Harold was called upon by coach Kyle Cook to go to the circle in the championship game against the host Scott City. Harold...
Prodigy Leadership Academy teacher awarded 1 of 12 Christian Teachers of the Year
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A teacher at Prodigy Leadership Academy in Cape Girardeau is one of 12 recipients to received the 2024 Christian Teachers of the Year award among more than 700 nominees in the country. Mrs. Jayme Reese was chosen as one of twelve recipients among 700+...
Unity girls' track and field brings numbers — and results — to state meet
CHARLESTON — Last year, Unity qualified 14 girls for the Class 2A state track and field meet, the most of any school, regardless of class. This year, the Rockets brought 12, the most in 2A with only Homewood-Flossmoor and Mt. Prospect in 3A having more at Eastern Illinois University.
Caruthersville residents react to recent M3.8 earthquake
CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. (KFVS) - Across the Heartland, people felt the rumble of an early morning earthquake along the New Madrid Seismic Zone. It was recorded a little after 3 a.m. on Thursday, May 16. The epicenter of the earthquake was recorded a few miles south of Ridgely, Tennessee. According to...
1 injury reported in Tuesday night crash on I-55 near 94 mile marker
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - First responders were on the scene of a crash on Interstate 55 on Tuesday night. According to Cape Girardeau Police patrolman Bobby Newton, the crash happened near the 94-mile marker at 9 p.m. Newton said there were possibly two vehicles involved and one person was...
Woman celebrates 100th birthday in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Family and friends celebrated a woman for her 100th birthday on Thursday, May 16. Tillie Boswell lives at Foutainbleau Lodge. Her family and friends from all over the country gathered on Thursday to celebrate her century of life. When asked what she does for fun,...
SEMO Softball loses by one run to Arkansas in NCAA Softball Regional
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KFVS) - The Southeast Missouri State University Softball team lost a tough 3-2 game to Arkansas in the NCAA Regional Friday night in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Redhawks scored two runs in the second inning but Arkansas responded with three runs in the fifth to get the win and...
Tuition, fees to increase at Southeast MO State for 2024-25 academic year
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Southeast Missouri State University will raise tuition and fees for the 2024-2025 academic year. The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Governors decided to increase tuition and fees for the 2024-2025 academic year by 4.29 percent during its meeting Friday, May 17. “The decision...
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