Martin Receives Grant to Remove Soybean Water Tower

The City of Martin has been approved for a Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grant to help fund the demolition of its soybean water tower. Interim City Manager Brittany Newton announced the grant approval during this month’s informal city board meeting. The grant program, administered by TDEC supports the redevelopment of...

This Kentucky Town Has The World’s Largest Quilting Needle, And Its Thread Weaves Right In And Out Of The Ground

A 22-foot stainless steel needle stands on a street corner, and its thread dives straight into the grass. Then the thread pops back up and turns into benches you can sit on. I love that someone looked at a sewing kit and thought, bigger. The steel thread stretches more than 40 feet, looping in and out of the ground like a giant mid-stitch.

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 […]

McCracken Commissioner Jones renews push for railroad overpass improvement

PADUCAH — McCracken County Commissioner Eddie Jones is renewing conversation about the potential for city and county collaboration to rejuvenate privately owned railway overpasses in the city of Paducah. Jones initially brought up the prospect of collaborating with the city to beautify the railroad overpass located at Broadway Street...

The legend of the Beast of LBL lives on at first-ever Beast Fest

For centuries, people have told stories of beasts and monsters. Werewolves, shapeshifters, Mothman, Bigfoot and Dogman are all examples of this. In western Kentucky, the story is that of the Beast of Land Between the Lakes, and this year the Lake Barkley Tourist Commission will hold its first-ever Beast Fest, Nov. 13-14 at the Lyon County Convention Center in Eddyville.

This Beloved Western Kentucky Light Display Is Celebrating 100 Years Of Its Park With Over Half A Million Twinkling Lights

More than half a million lights blink in time with holiday songs on your car radio. You never even have to unbuckle your seatbelt to enjoy the show. Nutcracker soldiers stand guard along the route. Rudolph leads Santa’s sleigh across the dark sky. Giant greeting cards, some taller than...

Santa Claus returns to Kentucky Oaks Mall's Santa Land

PADUCAH — The Kentucky Oaks Mall opened Santa Land this holiday season with a marching-band escort for Santa and added plans for more family activities. Santa's arrival at the mall marks the beginning of the winter holiday season. Property Manager of the Kentucky Oak Mall Brian York said that each year they try to find a fun and unique way to introduce him.

Christian County Bowlers Finish 3rd at Graves County

A good start to the bowling season Saturday for the Christian County Tigers. The Tigers took a third place finish at Graves County. Additionally, two Christian County bowlers ended up with Top 10 finishes. A total of 16 teams took part in the tournament. Individually, Christian Lane finished 6th with...

Crews repairing broken water main in Fulton, Ky.

FULTON, Ky. (Heartland News) - Crews with the city of Fulton are fixing a water main break on Friday afternoon, November 6. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the water main break is at the intersection of KY 116/W. State Line Street and KY 129/E. State Line Street. There is...

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...

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...

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.

Downtown Cape Girardeau announces holiday events, 34th annual Parade of Lights

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Old Town Cape Inc. is preparing for the holiday season with several events planned in downtown Cape Girardeau, including a Christmas tree lighting, Small Business Saturday and the 34th annual Parade of Lights. The holiday festivities will begin Friday, Nov. 27, with the downtown...

Election raises questions about mayor pro tem

Thomas earns most city commission votes; Wilson marks longest-serving female commissioner. Paducah City Commissioner Dujuan Thomas received the most votes in Tuesday’s city commission election, putting him in a position to potentially become the city’s next mayor pro tem. The city commission must still formally select someone for the position.

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 VA Clinic hosts Veterans Resource Fair

SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — The Sikeston VA Clinic hosted a Veterans Resource Fair on Thursday, Nov. 5, providing an opportunity for local veterans to connect with available resources. An event connecting local veterans to valuable resources took place in Sikeston. A resource fair for veterans and their families to...

Williamson County social worker pleads not guilty

Jackson Veterans Day parade set for Nov. 11

JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — The city of Jackson will honor military veterans with a Veterans Day parade Wednesday, Nov. 11. According to the Jackson Police Department, the parade will begin at 4 p.m. and travel through uptown Jackson. The parade will start at the Frozen Food Locker on South...

Orange Barrel Report November 4

SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — Route M in Iron County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction lane as contractor crews perform shoulder repairs. This section of roadway is located from Boulder Drive and Longwood Drive near Ironton, Missouri. Weather permitting, work will take place from...

Cape Girardeau’s Spaghetti Day set for Nov. 5

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department and Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Foundation will host Spaghetti Day on Thursday, Nov. 5. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the A.C. Brase Arena in Cape Girardeau. Meals will include...