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Local filmmakers bring Central Illinois to movie screens
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Central Illinois is working towards its Hollywood moment. One Danville filmmaker is ready to share his movie that features local actors and locations. He said they created this film independently and the mission was to keep it within the community. Chris Hightower is the co-producer and lead actor of the movie […]
Williams has been a "hit" with the Catfish this summer
As the Cape Catfish summer has turned decidedly in the right direction over the past few weeks, there have been several factors that the Catfish coaching staff can point to as to why that has occurred. “It has been the attitude that they have been bringing to the ballpark,” first-year...
OPRF switches gears after Illinois requires ACT exam for graduation
With an official switch back to the ACT exam, Oak Park and River Forest High School District 209 will be looking to bring in services to help students prepare for the college readiness assessment. “We have outside agencies that will come in and provide ACT support or test prep, just...
Grace Coffee and Café to celebrate first anniversary with block party
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Grace Coffee and Café will mark one full year in business with a block party for the community. This Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the community is welcome to come to the parking lot of the shop, located at 1865 Broadway in Cape Girardeau. Organizers say a wedding tent will be set up to offer partygoers some shade.
Jackson's Gilbert improves game, earns second Semoball Award
For the second year in a row, Jackson’s Alana Gilbert was named Girls Golf Athlete of the Year at the 2024 Semoball Awards on Friday, July 12, at LaCroix Church in Cape Girardeau. Gilbert won the 2023 award after an 18th-place finish at the state tournament, leading the Indians...
Saxony's Eggemeyer wins inaugural boys VB Semoball Award
With boys volleyball becoming an MSHSAA-sanctioned sport in 2024, the Semoball Awards named a Boys Volleyball Athlete of the Year for the first time. The inaugural award was won by Saxony Lutheran senior, Luke Eggemeyer who accepted the award at the 11th annual Semoball Awards on Friday, July 12, at LaCroix Church in Cape Girardeau.
Gun Violence Task Force members speak out about their mission
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The Cape Girardeau Gun Violence Task Force met for the first time on Tuesday, and they say community involvement is needed to see results. “We’ve got to focus in on narrowing down what exactly should the city be doing,” said Adrian Taylor Jr., Senior Pastor at Lighthouse United Church.
Shawnee College to offer a free EMR class
Shawnee Community College is offering a free, non-credit Emergency Medical Responder Hybrid Class, which will include online and in-person instruction. The in-person portion of the class will be held at the Union County Extension Center in Anna from August 12 through October 4. There are mandatory in-person sessions on Mondays....
Suicide Prevention Conference at the Show Me Center
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Missouri Suicide Prevention Network hosted the Suicide Prevention Conference at the Show Me Center Wednesday in Cape Girardeau. The Missouri Suicide Prevention Conference welcomes everyone from community members, to suicide loss survivors, and more raising awareness about mental health and the well being of both adults and children.
SEMO Football opens preseason camp, seniors cherish last first day
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Shouts, whistles and humidity--football’s back in Cape Girardeau. SEMO Football opened its preseason camp Wednesday, exactly a month ahead of the team’s first game, the FCS Kickoff, Week 0 against North Alabama. And for head coach Tom Matukewicz, getting back out on the...
Mike Singletary football card, US currency sheets and gold Rolex among unclaimed property up for auction
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Illinois State Treasurer, Michael Frerichs, will host a preview of unclaimed property set for auction at the Illinois State Fair. Items include a woman’s 18-karat yellow gold Rolex Oyster watch, Mike Singletary and Troy Aikman football cards, uncut sheets of American currency, and a variety of collectible coins, bills, and precious metals.
Illinois House hearing into how pharmacy benefit managers affect drug prices
(The Center Square) – Pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, which negotiate the terms for prescription drug access for much of the country, was the focus of an Illinois House hearing Tuesday. PBMs have been in the spotlight in recent years, with the U.S. Congress seeking to increase transparency into the industry’s operations and their effect on prescription drug prices. Pharmacists have urged Illinois state lawmakers to enact legislation banning certain...
Mercy Hospital Southeast recognized for heart failure and stroke care
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Mercy Hospital Southeast was nationally recognized with the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Heart Failure Gold Plus quality achievement award. The medical facility also received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus quality...
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