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Rte. 146 east of Anna, Ill. reopens after 2-vehicle crash
ANNA, Ill. (KFVS) - Route 146 east of Anna reopened Friday afternoon, May 17 after a two-vehicle crash. This was about halfway between I-57 and Route 51. We learned one of those vehicles may have rolled over. The Union County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.
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.
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,...
It’s going to feel like summer!
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Good Saturday Evening Heartland. For this evening, any showers that develop will die off rapidly as we approach sunset. Temperatures will be very mild slowly falling through the 70s. Lows by morning will be in the lower to middle 60s. Sunday will be mostly sunny...
Driver hits fire hydrant after crashing into ditch: Olmsted Township police blotter
On May 11 around 4:15 am, officers were dispatched for a vehicle that crashed into a ditch and stuck a fire hydrant. The driver was not injured and was cited on scene. On May 10, a woman reported she has a temporary restraining order against her ex-husband, but he showed up at her home and was being loud and belligerent. He left the scene and charges are pending.
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...
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...
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.
Softball Game Preview: Ballard Memorial Plays at Home
Ballard Memorial is 9-1 against Mayfield since April of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Ballard Memorial Bombers will be playing at home against the Mayfield Cardinals at 6:00 p.m. Ballard Memorial will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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