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Cape Girardeau city leaders expected to address Sunday’s shooting at city council meeting
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - City leaders are expected to address Sunday’s shooting at the city council meeting on Monday evening, May 20. City council members will meet at city hall at 5 p.m. for the regularly scheduled meeting. In addition to addressing the shooting at the Cape Central...
Two charged in connection with shooting at Cape graduation
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KBSI) — The Cape Girardeau Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has charged Kris E. Owens with a class a felony assault in the first degree, an unclassified felony of armed criminal action, and Class E felony of Unlawful use of a Weapon. This is regarding the shooting that happened on May 19th at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
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...
Ceremony honors Cape Girardeau National Guard member set to deploy
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - A departure ceremony to honor Missouri National Guard unit 1140th Engineer Battalion in Cape Girardeau took place Monday morning, May 20. More than 1,000 came out to the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus Performing Arts Centre at 10 a.m. to show their support for the service members set to deploy soon.
First adult high school graduation ceremony for Excel Center held in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - A group of students walked across the stage Friday evening at the first of its kind graduation at a Cape Girardeau high school for adults. The Cape Girardeau Excel Center Adult High School opened its doors last January in 2023. It’s a place for adults who never graduated high school to achieve that goal.
Family Fun Day held in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Saturday marked the first Family Fun Day for the Salvation Army in Cape Girardeau on Good Hope Street. Held on May 18, the day consisted of food and refreshments along with ponies, bounce houses, and activities for the whole family to take part in. Karen...
Area police departments are seeing an increase in vehicle theft
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Police departments all over are seeing an increase in car thefts and break ins lately. Mccracken county police department saw a string of car thefts that resulted in the arrest of two minors a week and a half ago, Cape County sheriff’s office is advising citizens to lock up their vehicles, and cape police department is seeing multiple car break ins a week.
Mother shares her story after losing son to suicide
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A southeast Missouri mother shares her story four years after losing her son to suicide. This comes as local counseling centers share new information about crisis incidents at local schools and where parents can turn for help. Tamatha Crowson says if her son could...
Craft Show for a Cure happening in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (HEARTLAND WEEKEND) - A craft show is coming to Cape Girardeau in July, and the event is for a good cause. Craft Show for a Cure is set up to raise funds for Leiomyosarcoma research. Leiomyosarcoma, or LMS, is a rare cancer that grows in the smooth muscles.
Where are the cicadas in the Heartland?
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - We’ve all heard about the trillions of cicadas emerging across the Midwest this spring, but why aren’t we seeing more of them in the Heartland?. We talked to one insect expert who said it’s all about where you live. “Well, probably millions,...
Cape Girardeau police officers receive life saving award, medals
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Several Cape Girardeau police officers received life saving awards and medals for their work to save people’s lives. Three Cape Girardeau police officers received a life saving award for their work to help an elderly man lying in a ditch. On Friday, January...
Salvation Army hosts first annual fair
CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. (KBSI) – The Salvation Army is an organization known to help and give back to the community, and this Saturday’s fair is no exception. This is the first year that The Salvation Army put together a free fair, and after seeing an excellent turnout, volunteers say this won’t be the last.
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...
St. Louis man arrested in Scott City after police locate AR-15 pistol
SCOTT CITY, Mo. (KFVS) - A St. Louis man was arrested after Scott City police located an AR-15 pistol. According to the Scott City Police Department, officers were dispatched to a residence in Scott City around 8:19 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14. This was for a report of an armed man refusing to leave.
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...
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