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Learn to identify native plants at 573 Pawpaw Shake
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Learn to identify elderberries, pawpaws, and other native plants at a beginner-friendly hike. The 573 Pawpaw Shake (Beginner Level Foraging Hike) is set for 10 a.m. Sunday, August 18 at Cape Girardeau County Park North. Organizers say the event is free and open to all...
Exonerees in Missouri left with little to no financial support
ST. LOUIS — Even after Christopher Dunn's exoneration following decades of wrongful imprisonment, Missouri's restrictive laws leave him with almost no support. In just the last six years in Missouri, there have been nine people who have been exonerated after having been wrongfully convicted, according to the National Registry of Exonerations. Those people are Ricky Kidd released in 2019; Donald Nash, Jonathan Irons and Lawrence Callanan released in 2020; Kevin Strickland released in 2021; Keith Carnes released in 2022; and Lamar Johnson and Lamont Campbell released in 2023. The latest is Dunn, who was released in July.
Scattered showers possible today, but lower temperatures and dry conditions on the way
Temperatures are expected to drop, and many places will remain dry through the weekend. The National Weather Service says there’s a 20-30% chance of scattered showers and storms across mid-Missouri today. In southern Missouri, there is a marginal risk for severe storms with large hail and damaging wind gusts. Those storms are expected to be south of the Lebanon area.
Missouri woman sentenced for interfering with family housing rights
A Missouri woman has pleaded guilty to interfering with the housing rights of a St. Louis family. U.S. District Judge Rodney W. Sippel sentenced Judy Kline, 55, to five years of probation, the maximum term available for this crime. During her probation, Kline must remain in the nursing home where she is currently living and receiving mental health treatment, or a similar facility. She is also prohibited from contacting the victims or approaching their residence.
Day in the life of Heartland custodian preparing for new school year
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - As the school year begins, a lot is happening inside each building to prepare for a new school year. The custodian staff at Clippard Elementary knows every square inch of the school. It’s a job that often gets overlooked. “A lot of people don’t...
Ring camera catches attempted car break ins in Jackson
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – A problem that’s only escalating for police — add Jackson to Cape and Fruitland dealing with car break ins and vehicle thefts. Attempted car break ins caught on tape — Matthew Nenninger shares what was caught on his neighbor’s ring camera.
Rain chances come to an end, seasonal temperatures and sunshine for weekend
ST. LOUIS – The cold front is moving through Friday morning, and we have a chance of a few more non-severe storms entering the region. Clouds decrease Friday morning and humidity remains high, so temperatures in the low to mid 90s will feel like the upper 90s. A cluster of storms looks to develop later […]
Cape Riverfront Market to host Harvest Festival
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Get ready to celebrate the harvest season in Cape Girardeau as the Riverfront Market holds a special festival. The Cape Riverfront Market will be dedicating Saturday, August 24, to celebrate the harvest season. The Harvest Festival will take place from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 35 South Spanish Street.
Notre Dame suspends men's swimming after players found betting on performances
Notre Dame has suspended its men's swimming program for at least one season following an external review that found members of the team violated NCAA rules involving gambling. According to a statement from athletics director Pete Bevacqua, "the overwhelming cultural dynamic on the team" necessitated a full suspension. "The external...
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