Breanna Harris
Reporter, KFVS
Cape Girardeau, MO
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Breanna Harris joined the Heartland News Team as a multimedia journalist in March 2021.
She was born and raised in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and moved to Murray, Kentucky to attend Murray State University.
At Murray State, Breanna worked for "The Murray State News" as a contributing writer.
In her free time, she enjoys painting for fun.
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Leaders in Pemiscot County say more jobs are coming to the area.
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School is almost out and the heat of summer is quickly approaching; people will be looking for a way to cool off.
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Demolition is set for some time this summer.
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As the formula shortages continues, many families are wondering how they’re supposed to feed their babies.
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With record high temperatures this week, hopefully you’ve got a way to keep cool at home.
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Reeves said they’re prepared to work day in and day out until the planting is done.
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Cape Girardeau’s Aquatic Supervisor Robert Shanahan said there are fewer lifeguard applicants for this summer.
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With standing water and warm temperatures, you might have noticed a lot more gnats and mosquitoes flying around.
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Today is Cinco de Mayo, the holiday which celebrates Mexico’s victory over the French empire in 1862.
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Leaders in Cape Girardeau County took the next step in deciding whether to expand the overcrowded county jail.
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Leaders say the move to update the center’s welding building will provide more space and opportunities for students.
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Runners will start and finish in downtown Cape Girardeau. The first heat takes off at 6 a.m.
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The pandemic and chip shortages have limited the number of vehicles on car lots.
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Doctors say allergy symptoms have gotten worse this spring.
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Fellow first responders and community members gathered in New Madrid County to pay their final respects.
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According to a new report, river cruises are gaining steam and are more popular now than they were at the start of the pandemic.
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The Charleston R-1 School District is going through a major change.
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A church congregation in Cape Girardeau looks to the future one year after fire destroyed their house of worship.
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The goal for Southeast Behavioral Hospital is to have all four of their courtyards painted with the same mural in the next two years.
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Twenty-two teachers are getting grants from the Sikeston Public Schools Foundation to enhance their classrooms.
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An economics professor at Southeast Missouri State University says that less expensive gas will be tough to find.
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A recent recall, as well as supply chain issues, are leading to a shortage of formula.
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Heartland school districts and police are concerned about popular trends on TikTok.
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Heartland teachers react to bill that could allow reimbursement for out-of-pocket classroom expenses
Missouri lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow teachers to deduct out-of-pocket costs on their state income taxes.
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Signs of change are coming to downtown Cape Girardeau.
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As the weather warms up, you may have already started thinking about catching up on your lawncare.
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With warmer weather now upon us, you may notice a few bees flying around.
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The city council recently signed off on the $26-million plan.
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What starts as cracks in the pavement can lead to bigger problems for drivers.
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Like tow truck companies, auto repair shops have also been busy the last few days.
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It’s been a busy day for city crews and tow truck drivers as they work to clear the roads.
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With ice and snow on the way, many of you may have needed to add some winter weather necessities to your last-minute shopping list.
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With a winter storm on the way, road crews and tow truck drivers in Cape Girardeau anticipate their crews to be tied up the next few days.
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Cape Girardeau County leaders say they need a better place to store emergency response equipment.
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The cold weather can be deadly for people who do not have a warm place to stay.
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Southeast Missouri State University honored the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a celebration dinner.
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Typically, Valentine’s Day generates a lot revenue for her shop, but she said she’s not sure what this year will look like.
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Pastor Scott Johnson with Soulful Harvest Ministries said after bringing an outreach center to the area last year, he knew he wanted to expand the services even more.
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Millions of rapid COVID-19 tests will soon be available to Americans, but if you have symptoms and your at-home test comes back negative, you might not be in the clear.
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The Safe House of Southeast Missouri has expanded its services for victims of abuse.
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The cold weather also means more expensive utility bills.
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The safe driver apprenticeship pilot program is designed to help with the ongoing truck driver shortage and working conditions.
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Snow plows and salt trucks are prepped and ready for this weekend’s snowfall.
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New information has been released regarding the reinfection rates for COVID-19 in Missouri.
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As winter continues, firefighters in the Heartland want you to stay safe if you rely on space heaters to stay warm.
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Leaders in Scott County say senior citizens often don’t have access to information on health care, insurance and legal advice.
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After more than 80 years, Cape Girardeau City Hall has a new home.
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While many folks were enjoying a snow day off from school or work, city workers were out clearing the roads.
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