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This Charming Little Missouri Town Is So Budget Friendly It Feels Almost Too Good To Be True

Most things that sound too good to be true actually are, but Farmington, Missouri keeps being the exception that breaks that rule. Sitting comfortably in the rolling hills of St. Francois County, about 70 miles south of St. Louis, this town has quietly assembled a combination of affordability, charm, and genuine quality of life that most people spend years searching for and never quite find.

Farmington, MO · 1d
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Ameren plans three more Missouri battery plants

Utility company Ameren has received the green light to add a new-to-Missouri type of infrastructure to the electric grid: batteries. The utility is expanding energy storage in the state. It is currently building its first battery facility in Missouri and recently received approval from state regulators for three more. Last...

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Missouri poet laureate Justin Hamm visits Cape Girardeau

Missouri Poet Laureate Justin Hamm gave a free public poetry reading on Oct. 29 at Catapult Creative House in Cape Girardeau. Following the reading was a Q&A and book signing. Photo by Jay Forness. Missouri Poet Laureate Justin Hamm visited Southeast Missouri State University for a public poetry reading on...

Cape Girardeau, MO · 14h
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Veterans Day events in the Heartland

(Heartland News) - Communities and organizations across the Heartland will be hosting Veterans Day events on Wednesday, November 11. There will be parades, ceremonies and more. You can send us details on your community event to news@kfvs12.com. The following is an unofficial list of events in the Heartland:. Missouri. Missouri’s...

Sikeston, MO · 3d
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MISSOURI HERO: After Two Tours In Iraq, This Veteran Gave His Life Protecting Missourians

In September 2026, Missouri honored a group of first responders and ordinary citizens for extraordinary acts of heroism in 2025. Their stories are incredible. And they're worth telling. Consider this our salute to some remarkable Missourians. Officer Henry Franklin served two tours in Iraq, but it was back home serving...

Sikeston, MO · 13h

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Perry County stocks 3,760 trout at Legion Lake for winter fishing season

PERRYVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — Perry County received 3,760 rainbow trout Monday morning as part of the annual winter trout-stocking program at Legion Lake. The program, now in its ninth year in Perry County, is funded locally by Perry County, the Perry County Sportsman Club and the city of Perryville.

Perry County, MO · 2d

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Giessing Reappointed to Missouri State Board

Jefferson City, Mo. (KFMO) - Charles Giessing, of Farmington, has been reappointed by Governor Mike Kehoe to the Missouri State Board of Private Investigators, Private Fire Investigators and Professional Surety Bail Bond Agents. Giessing is the owner and consultant of Pro-G Fire Consulting and has more than 47 years of...

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Veterans Day Ceremony Planned for November 11 in St. Francois County

Farmington, Mo. (KFMO) - Residents are invited to attend a Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the St. Francois County Courthouse in Farmington. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. and will provide an opportunity for the community to come together to honor and recognize the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

Farmington, MO · 1d

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Commission Hears Updates on Downtown Revitalization

The Madison County Commission discussed progress on a proposed downtown revitalization grant, county road improvements and preparations for the general election at its regular meeting Monday, Nov. 2, at the courthouse in Fredericktown. Although no new or old business was scheduled on the agenda, commissioners heard updates from county officials...

Fredericktown, MO · 22h

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Missouri to Pay $150,000 Over Son's Suicide in Prison Segregation Cell

A Mississippi County judge has ordered Missouri to pay $150,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by the mother of a man who died by suicide in a state prison segregation cell in 2021. Willa Hynes is set to receive about $80,000 of that amount, with the rest going to her attorneys and covering litigation costs, following a case that accused prison officials and medical staff of ignoring her son's mental health needs.

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Farmington to Dedicate Memorial Plaques to Former City Employees

Farmington, Mo. (KFMO) - The City of Farmington will honor the service and contributions of two former city employees during a memorial dedication ceremony Friday, November 13, 2026, at Crouch Memorial Park. The ceremony is scheduled for 3 p.m. near Asher Lake, where memorial plaques will be placed in recognition...

Farmington, MO · 2d

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Madison County Extension approves new Century Farm

The year was 1816. John Matthews Sr. obtained 640 acres of land through a land grant just off E Highway in what is known as the Boswell community. The description starts out – beginning at a post from which a hickory 16 inches in diameter bears south 89 degrees west distance 36 links, thence south 10 degrees east 80 chains to a post corner from a white oak 12 inches in diameter bears south 68 degrees east. The description of the land goes on naming white and black oak trees and hackberry and hickory trees as markers for the property lines.

Madison County, MO · 3d

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Orange Barrel Report November 9

SIKESTON, Mo., KBSI —Route O in Stoddard County will be reduced as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance. This section of roadway is located near County Road 371. Weather permitting, work will take place Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Route F in New...

Stoddard County, MO · 2d

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City of Benton, Illinois announces cancellation of Snow Globe Village 2026

BENTON, Ill. — The City of Benton, Illinois is announcing the cancellation of Snow Globe Village, originally set for Nov. 21 and Nov. 22, 2026. "We were looking forward to introducing this exciting new holiday event to our community and sincerely apologize for any disappointment or inconvenience this cancellation may cause," a release from the city states.

Benton, IL · 4d

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Toys 'R' Us location coming to Paducah

Paducah, KY · 2d

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Toys R Us to open location in the Heartland for holiday season

PADUCAH, Ky. (Heartland News) - Toys R Us will open a seasonal store in the Heartland. According to the toy story, it will be open in Kentucky Oaks Mall for the holiday season. They say other locations will open or are opened across Missouri and Illinois, as well. This is...

Paducah, KY · 2d

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MoDOT Awards Bridge Painting Contract in Ste. Genevieve County

Ste. Genevieve Co., Mo. (KFMO) - The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission has awarded a contract totaling more than $850,000 for bridge painting work on four bridges over Interstate 55 in Ste. Genevieve County. During its regular meeting on November 5, 2026, the Commission awarded an $852,987 contract to International...

Ste. Genevieve County, MO · 5d

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Missouri to pay $150,000 to settle lawsuit over prisoner’s death by suicide

Missouri must pay $150,000 to the mother of a man who committed suicide in a Southeast Missouri prison, a Mississippi County judge ruled Friday. Jahi Hynes was 27 when died April 4, 2021, at the Southeast Missouri Correctional Center in Charleston. His mother, Willa Hynes, sued the Department of Corrections, three of the agency’s corporate […]

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Giant City School earns Illinois’ highest school rating

JACKSON COUNTY, Ill. (Heartland News) - A Jackson County, Illinois school earned a major achievement this year. Giant City School received an exemplary designation by the Illinois State Board of Education, the highest ranking under its guidelines. In order to receive it, the school had to reach certain levels of...

Jackson County, IL · 5d

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Cape Girardeau prepares for more road work and street improvements

The City of Cape Girardeau boasts plenty of fun activities, a lively downtown and multiple subdivisions, but all of that traffic can cause more stress on the roadways. While it might cause more delays and longer travel times, the City of Cape Girardeau is planning more construction projects and improvements to the roads around town.

Cape Girardeau, MO · 6d