Alayna Chapie
Reporter, KFVS
Cape Girardeau, MO
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Alayna Chapie joins the Heartland News Team as a reporter/multimedia journalist
Before coming to the Heartland, Alayna spent the last four years in Columbia, Missouri where she received a degree in broadcast journalism and a minor in internet technology at the University of Missouri.
Alayna previously worked at KOMU as a multimedia journalist where she covered breaking news, sports and so much more.
Alayna was born and raised in St. Louis and is a lover of all things Cardinals and Blues.
When she is not at work you can find her baking, playing with her dogs or trying out new adventurous things.
Alayna is excited to tell your stories and to meet the all the amazing people in the Heartland.
If you have any story ideas please send them to Alayna via email, achapie@kfvs12.com.
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Cape Girardeau Fire Department to hold practice agility test ahead of upcoming hiring process
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Some have noticed a movie crew filming in parts of southeast Missouri. Executive producer and Heartland native Brent McMinn explains what the film is all about.
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Some say Ste. Genevieve is the oldest permanent settlement west of the Mississippi River.
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Mississippi Mutts is collaborating with Grace Coffee Shop and Café on a project to make a difference in Cape Girardeau.
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There are more than 300 million people looking for love online. Everyone’s online dating story is different.
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Spectrum Record Lounge hopes to bring more awareness to autism spectrum disorder.
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MoDOT paid out $295,000 in reimbursement money for pothole claims in the past 12 months.
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In a town with more than 4,000 people you can expect to see beautiful sights, eat good food and feel the strong sense of community.
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East Prairie is just off Highway 80 in Mississippi County, a town with fewer than 3,000 people, but a lot of heart
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A Heartland family continues to spread awareness about speech apraxia, a disorder that is often misdiagnosed.
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From the downtown boardwalk, to a secret garden, it’s a town with history, creativity and alpacas. This is Makanda.
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A small town just west of Poplar Bluff, known for the Current River, but with more to offer.
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Heartland man is working to improve hand-eye coordination through determination.
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Sheriff Jon Hayden was born and raised in Graves County, Kentucky.
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Near Kentucky Lake in the Cambridge Shores subdivision, the devastation seems endless.
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A Facebook fundraiser is set up in the family’s name.
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The food bank is gifting folks in the Heartland with holiday meals.
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Veterans Recovery Group is here to show support to veterans and their families.
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It’s an important part of our life that could help prevent other diseases, but for some with underlying health conditions like diabetes, a Heartland dentist said taking care of your teeth should be top of mind.
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Significant damage has been reported in Fredericktown after severe storms pushed through Madison County on Sunday night, Oct. 24.
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Kane said the lack of dentists in the area is just one reason why access to dental care may be hard to come by.
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More older adults have moved to rural comminutes, leading to a need for more access to health care.
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COVID-19 vaccine cards are a hot topic right now as some businesses, restaurants and colleges and universities are requiring a proof of vaccination.
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The food pantry is open Thursday 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Back-to-school fair taking place all over the Heartland!
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One in 20 American's over 50 suffer from Peripheral Artery Disease.
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You may think all you need is some gun powder and some color, but there is more to the magic of fireworks.
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S7HD will hold teen COVID vaccination clinics at end of July.
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You must qualify for WIC or Medicaid to take part in the program and live in the southeast Missouri area.
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Get a taste of nature with Winkeler's Wings and Wildlife tours.
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Kerigan's Closet is in memory of Kerigan Mullins who was killed in September 2020.
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The school district is heavily focusing on math and reading.
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The outreach center will open in a week.
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Sudden numbness, vision loss, slurred speech are all symptoms that you are having a stroke, and once the first symptoms hit, every minute you are losing 1.9 million brain cells.
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The school must raise $200,000 in less than a month in order to keep their doors open next year.
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The fishing clubs allows students to spend more time outside and learn life skills.
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Apraxia Awareness Day is Friday, May 14 and Union County is recognizing the day.
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Friday morning was a good start for some Cape Girardeau Public School students, as they biked their way to class.
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The Spanish/Independence intersection is expected to open this weekend.
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Substance use while pregnant can cause long-lasting health issues for both the mother and child; and the resources needed to help the family can be hard to get.
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In less than a month, Cape Central High School seniors will get a sense of normalcy with the return of prom.
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Infant mortality rates have fluctuated in southeast Missouri over the past eight years.
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A Heartland doctor says a vaccine for children could be ready in the near future.
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