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FEMA gives update to Sikeston officials
SIKESTON, Mo. (KFVS) - Federal Emergency officials are preparing to leave Sikeston, but their work to help tornado victims will continue. FEMA updated Sikeston city leaders this morning about the agency’s door-to-door efforts from July 27 to August 12. Sikeston was declared a disaster area on July 23 after...
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife responds to reports of dead fish on Ohio River
PADUCAH — Reports have again come in about dead fish on the banks of the Ohio River — something that has become a seasonal trend — but still causes some panic within the community. The fish are mostly Asian or silver carp, an invasive species to the...
Inmates graduate from female electrical training program
PADUCAH — Three women at the McCracken County Jail graduated Tuesday from a training program designed to teach inmates electrical work. Completion of the 60-hour training program was celebrated with a short ceremony during which the inmates spoke about their time in training and enjoyed refreshments the jail provided.
Paducah Tilghman baseball under investigation by KHSAA
PADUCAH, KY -- The Kentucky High School Athletic Association today confirmed an ongoing investigation into possible rule violations involving the Paducah Tilghman baseball program. The statement from KHSAA did not specify what violations may have occurred, but usually reliable sources with ties to area high school athletics say the investigation...
City of Paducah launching new program to focus on growth of city, county
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – The City of Paducah is launching a new program to share information about projects, people, and initiatives that are focused on growing Paducah and McCracken County. The program is called Crossroads for Growth and is hosted by Paducah Mayor George Bray. “Crossroads for Growth is...
MoDOT to hold public meeting about I-55 Exit 93 interchange
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting to discuss the Exit 93 interchange in Cape Girardeau. The meeting is Tuesday, August 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. It will be held at the Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center located at 1080 S. Silver Springs Road in Cape Girardeau.
Kelly School Dist. adds major safety upgrades ahead of upcoming school year
BENTON, Mo. (KFVS) - Just eight days before the start of the new school year, we are getting a look at some major security upgrades in the Kelly School District. “So we have a lot of new things going on this year,” said Brad Kolwyk, Kelly Superintendent. Kolwyk said...
December execution date set for man convicted of killing a young Missouri girl
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday set a December execution date for Christopher Collings, who was convicted of raping and killing a 9-year-old girl nearly two decades ago. Collings is scheduled to die by a chemical injection at 6 p.m. on Dec. 3 at the state prison in Bonne Terre, Missouri. He was convicted in the death of Rowan Ford, a fourth-grade student who went missing from her home in Stella, Missouri, on Nov. 3, 2007. Her body was found in a cave six days later. Police said the child had been strangled. A message was left Tuesday with Collings’ attorney. Two men have been executed in Missouri this year — Brian Dorsey on April 9 and David Hosier on June 11. A third execution is scheduled on Sept. 24 for Marcellus Williams.
Tours available for voters in Cape Girardeau ahead of proposed rate increase on November ballot
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Voters in Cape Girardeau wanting to know about a proposed rate increase for water system improvements can learn more at upcoming plant tours. The city of Cape Girardeau will hold plant tours on Fridays at 2 p.m. Call ahead to schedule a tour at 573-334-6747.
Calvert City Council approves financing for new gaming venue
CALVERT CITY, Ky. — Calvert City Council approved financing Monday for Churchill Downs Incorporated, with the goal of bringing a historical racing gaming venue in Calvert City. According to a news release from the Calvert City government, the new 23,000-square-foot facility plans to host 250 historical racing machines, a...
9-year-old Henderson girl passes away after fighting for life at hospital
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEVV) — There is a tragic update on a Henderson girl's fight for her life. Family of 9-year-old Lucy Nash shared Tuesday that she had passed away at the hospital. The entire Henderson community had rallied in support of Nash, after she suddenly collapsed on the first...
Scripps Scores With Mulligan’s K.C. Return
He was an Executive Producer at “The Spot” and its NBC-affiliated sibling serving Kansas City from 2017 to 2019 and most recently served as News Director of an Allen Media Group property in the Cape Girardeau, Mo.-Paducah, Ky.-Harrisburg, Ill. DMA. Now, he’s coming back to the Paris of...
Ross Furniture to close after 45 years in Jackson
Ross Furniture and Bedding, located at 2310 E. Jackson Boulevard, announced its closure on social media on Tuesday, Aug. 13. The store is set to close within the next 60-90 days, with a closing sale starting on Aug. 15. Photo by Jay Forness. Ross Furniture and Bedding announced it will...
Candy Sold at Major Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Retailers Under Urgent Recall
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded a recall of nearly two dozen candies and snacks sold at major retailers; ones that are very prominent in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. This is an urgent recall, for the products in question can cause serious illness, and in rare cases, death.
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