Jeremy J. Ford
Reporter, KFVS
Cape Girardeau, MO
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Jeremy J. Ford joined the KFVS12 news team in February 2020 as a morning reporter.
A Missouri native, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from Chicago State University and a Master’s in Film Production from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.
While there, he worked behind the scenes on various popular reality television shows before moving in front of the camera to work as a freelance entertainment journalist. He then relocated to Mississippi to hone his skills as a general assignment reporter at Twin States News before joining our team at KFVS12.
Away from work, he enjoys competing in triathlons, working out, attending sporting events, writing and traveling.
If you would like to contact or share your story ideas with Jeremy J. Ford, you can reach him at Jeremy.ford@KFVS12.com
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Residents who want to report potholes in their neighborhoods can email the city to report a problem.
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Missouri Governor Mike Parson said in the next three years he will invest more money in the state than ever in education and the workforce because our economy is doing so well.
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The Circle Fiber project hopes to be completed by the end of September.
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The city’s dump site is located on Bloomfield Road. Trash and debris remains littered everywhere throughout the area.
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Illinois State Police are investigating two shootings in Mounds this week that left several different victims hospitalized.
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Drivers are sharing their experience from the deadly Interstate 57 crash.
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With six ambulances in his fleet, and two of them diesel, South Scott County Ambulance Director Ken Dicus said it’s eating up his budget.
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The Bald Knob Cross executive director created the post more than a week ago. Now, he said hundreds of thousands of views are coming from Ukrainians.
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This year City of Cape Girardeau has seen an increase in the vandalism of their public restrooms, with more residents finding them locked during the day.
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A Heartland city receives a grant for wastewater improvements. Some residents are speaking out about the current water system.
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The Portageville City Council found Mayor Vince Berry guilty on all charges except one in his impeachment trial after city officials believe he mismanaged funds.
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With STDs like syphilis on the rise across the Heartland, it’s possible that some of the infected might not know it.
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First responders from around the region are making their way to Cape Girardeau on Thursday.
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The Missouri Waste Pesticide Collection Event is scheduled for March 12 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Fisher Delta Research, Extension and Education Center in Portageville.
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As the war in Ukraine rages on some international students at Southeast Missouri State University are feeling its effects personally.
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Here in the Heartland, one cyber security company wants you to stay alert.
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Butler County has a new way to monitor weather conditions. Innovative weather cameras have been installed across the county which aid in the publics weather alert system.
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One City in Cape Girardeau has a leaky roof problem they can’t afford to fix.
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A new facility focused on cleaning up the environment is coming to New Madrid, Missouri.
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Flash flooding was an issue on Thursday evening, but with dropping temperatures, black ice is another concern.
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Visit Cape’s African American Driving Tour commemorates notable monuments and places of interest across the city.
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If you fly to Chicago out of Cape Girardeau, your time of departure may be affected.
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Musician Ken Marvin recently got together with some old friends after a suggestion to write and record a song for tornado victims.
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The organization is encouraging folks in need of assistance to apply for help before they run out of time.
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The Beacon of Hope kitchen is currently serving the public and welcomes anyone who wants to volunteer.
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Dr. Bennett said he hopes other small businesses will see the benefits of helping their employees get healthier in the near future.
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We talked to a nurse practitioner who said everyone who shovels snow should be careful.
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With severe weather on the way, some folks may be planning to run a portable generator in case of a power outage.
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A tax clinic will be held in Butler County next week for seniors and disabled individuals to get their taxes filed for free.
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The Mississippi River is currently experiencing low water levels. This has a significant impact on both recreational and commercial river users, making it costly and more dangerous on the water.
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Heartland retailers are still experiencing a staffing problem, and say finding good workers is a challenge.
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Solid Waste Superintendent Michael Tripp said with a 70 percent participation rate in Cape Girardeau County, contaminants in the recycling bins are still a problem.
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Southeast Missouri Food Bank plans to open a new satellite facility at the former Sappington Outdoor location in Jackson.
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The City of Cape Girardeau hopes to bring a new shooter detection system to area to crack down on crime. They are planning to use ShotSpotter technology, the city hopes will save lives, solve cases and deter crime.
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Some passengers across the country are experiencing airport delays due to 5G uncertainty.
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The Mississippi County Sheriff’s Office has a new incentive to get more staff.
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City officials in Mounds are working to transition the service to a new company to help the public with better rates.
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Renovations on the Pine Street Bridge in Poplar Bluff will affect the way some residents travel through the city.
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Some Heartland folks in southern Illinois are celebrating early with several community events throughout the week.
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The Benton Missouri Fire Department is looking to add more volunteers to its force.
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With pilot shortages and bad weather looming, folks could be looking at grounded flights.
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With snow and ice expected later this week, snow removal workers are prepared to keep the streets safe.
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Exercising more is one of the most common New Year resolutions.
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Two new Mayfield police officers took their oath of office at a time when their community needs them in a big way.
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Community members who lost government documents can show up and apply for new ones at the Graves County High School.
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Christmas came early for some Graves County residents. A community toy drive helped familes in need with much needed holiday cheer.
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A partnership between the City of Mayfield and Graves County, the event helps volunteers distribute much-needed items throughout the community.
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A national organization that offers mental health counseling for disaster survivors is in Graves County to help those in need of crisis support.
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Disaster stations are popping up around Mayfield to help those residents most in need.
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