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Tropics beat Squirrels for 3rd Place in Babe Ruth World Series
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The Southeast Tropics beat the Charleston Fighting Squirrels 11-2 to claim third place in the Babe Ruth World Series Thursday at Capaha Park. This marked the final game for the Tropics and head coach Dustin Schwartz. Schwartz is stepping away to spend more time with...
Jazz trombonist to debut new album at Scout Hall in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Jazz trombonist Felipe Brito will debut his new album at Scott Hall in Cape Girardeau. On Saturday, August 24, you can experience the music of São Paulo in an evening at Scout Hall. Brazilian trombonist, educator, composer, and arts administrator, Felipe Brito, debuts his new album, “Não Deixe para Amanhã” (“Don’t Put Off Until Tomorrow”).
Recent dog dumping in Cape Girardeau overwhelms a Heartland animal shelter
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Dogs can be a man’s best friend. But it doesn’t always go both ways. Two Cape Girardeau animal facilities have been met with some unpleasant surprises that they were not prepared for. Two dogs, both in poor condition were dumped at Dana’s Pet...
Alternating Currents Electrifying The Quad-Cities With Events In Illinois And Iowa
Alternating Currents is recharged and ready to electrify local music fans Aug. 16-20 with over 100 acts across 30 venues throughout the Quad-Cities. Featuring an eclectic and vibrant mix of music, comedy, film and visual arts strewn across two states and multiple locations, it’s a one-of-a-kind fest that allows people to put together a diverse menu of awesome entertainment, and the majority of the shows are free.
Pioneer Hi-Bred, Corteva settle suit with farmworkers allegedly sprayed with pesticides
A group of migrant agricultural workers who say they were sprayed with pesticides while working in a central Illinois cornfield in 2019 reached a confidential settlement late last month with Corteva and its Johnston-based subsidiary, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, ending a three-year lawsuit with the seed giants. The case against the companies that...
2 Popular Illinois Christmas Events Have Been Canceled For 2024
Some families in Illinois will be disappointed this Christmas because a pair of their annual traditions have been canceled for 2024. The majority of people who live in Illinois usually have holiday traditions with family and friends. It's something they do every year and of course, they look forward to it too. I would consider it an important part of their Christmas.
It’s A Historic Time For Illinois High School Girls Sports
It's a very exciting time for high school sports in Illinois with a new opportunity starting this fall for the female athletes. High School Girls Flag Football Kicks Off Officially This Fall In Illinois. It's been an amazing year for women's sports. A year ago, a world record-breaking crowd of...
Pumpkins, orchards & farms: Where to find them in Central IL
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Central Illinois has already gotten a brief taste of the crisp autumn air, and it might have left some feeling eager to pick some pumpkins or wander around the nearest orchard. But where can you find them, and when will they open? We won’t “leaf” you hanging, fall fans. Here’s a […]
Pritzker signs an executive order, creates new agency position
Ill. (WTVO) — Governor J.B. Pritzker is looking to address the needs of aging Illinoisians. To start the decades-long process of providing those needs, Pritzker signed an executive order to hire a Chief Planning Officer for the Illinois Department of Aging. A fourth of the Illinois population is expected to be 60 or older by […]
Brace Yourself, Illinois – Farmers Almanac Predicts Brutal Winter
What else would you expect really? It's not like Illinois isn't accustomed to winters with a lot of snow and cold conditions, but the new Farmer's Almanac prediction says the upcoming winter will be brutal for Illinois in particular. I will say that there's a part of me that feels...
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