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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Lt. Rick Schmidt with the Cape Girardeau Police Department said it’s important for drivers and riders to be aware of their surroundings because anything can happen.
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More than a dozen first responders collect water from the pond at R.S Matthews Park in Sikeston.
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A seven-year-old boy from Poplar Bluff, Missouri, had a heartwarming reaction as he received the gift of hearing for the very first time.
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For local veterans, art therapy is helping them to connect with themselves and their community after service.
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Memorial Day weekend is right around the corner, and law enforcement agencies across the Heartland are urging you to stay safe.
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The Missouri Department of Conservation is proposing adjusting prices for most hunting, fishing, trapping and commercial permits.
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Cape Girardeau Police are investigating several shootings reported over the weekend.
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As the state struggles with retaining teachers, Missouri lawmakers are looking at a bill that would help school districts hire and retain educators amid the state’s ongoing teacher shortage.
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The city is working to revitalize uptown by attracting new businesses, while also providing existing businesses with more exposure.
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If you have a pet and are having a hard time getting an appointment with your veterinarian, especially for an emergency visit—you are not alone.
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World Maternal Mental Health Day on May 3 raises awareness for mental health disorders that women experience during and after pregnancy.
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Automotive technology students at the Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center recently completed the electric vehicle conversion of a five-speed truck—a campus-wide project that has been a couple of years in the making.
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One public safety advocate is fighting for change after a weekend shooting in East Cape Girardeau that happened in broad daylight.
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It’s move-in day at the Carter County Courthouse as staff are now calling the newly constructed courthouse home.
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As runners prepare to return to the pavement this weekend, the organizers and volunteers of the third annual Muddy River Marathon are busy behind the scenes.
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Students at John A. Logan College and Vienna High School learned about home ownership and honed their handyman skills at a Habitat for Humanity house in Murphysboro today.
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Volunteers and organizations continue leading efforts to help Bollinger County tornado victims return to normalcy.
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When members of the Christian Aid Ministries Disaster Response Team heard about the devastation of the recent tornado in Bollinger County, they were filled with compassion and a desire to help.
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Building a tiny home is not only giving the students real-world experiences, but turning a classroom into a construction site.
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School is back in session for students in Bollinger County, Missouri, nearly one week after a deadly tornado ripped through the community.
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Family and friends filled Hutchings-Pendergrass Funeral Chapel on Monday, April 10 for the funeral services of three of the five victims of the deadly EF2 tornado.
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Grace Fellowship Family Worship Center is offering care packages to those affected by the tornado.
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Residents are left to pick up the pieces after a devastating tornado tore through dozens of homes.
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The new Aquatic Center is set to open at Jefferson Elementary in Cape Girardeau, Missouri two days from now.
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The building is just one part of the city’s multi-million-dollar Capaha Park improvement project, paid for with taxpayer money.
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People are beginning to fill the pews now that churches have returned to in-person services, according to the PEW Research Center.
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A major financial boost will change the face of downtown Sikeston.
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It’s an event two years in the making--aimed at getting more young people interested in the Missouri National Guard.
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Not many high school students can say they helped build their new classroom.
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Some Heartland firearm owners are not happy about President Biden's executive order aimed at increasing background checks to buy guns.
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If passed, House Bill 253 would not go into effect until the 2024 school year.
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Piedmont lifted the city-wide boil water order on Sunday, March 12.
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Students from Chicago’s Trinity Christian College are spending the week helping Kentucky communities clean up after a devastating tornado destroyed homes.
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The shooting inside Hotshots Bar and Grill, in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, March 4, has left one woman shaken.
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Armbruster said working independently will allow her to help as many patients as she can.
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A Bootheel nonprofit helping foster kids is riding high on its first year of success.
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Royce Fisher, neighborhood coordinator, said it’s critical to get the community involved to help those in need.
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Improving access to care for patients in the Show-Me State, that’s the goal of two pieces of legislation focused on nurse practitioners.
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One doctor in southern Illinois says it’s important to have diversity in the healthcare field.
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A unique new gym opens soon in Cape Girardeau and it's more than just a playground for kids.
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A Bootheel educator has been selected as the next superintendent of the Charleston R-1 school district. And he is the first African American educator to lead the district.
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A fire destroys a local restaurant in Wayne, Co. that held sentimental value for people throughout the community.
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Valentine’s day can be filled with flowers, chocolates and making memories with someone special. Domestic violence advocates say it’s also a good time to remind everyone about dating safely.
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Heartland florists are working overtime right now to get everything ready for the big day.
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As we celebrate Black History Month, we look at how Black culture is presented through hairstyles.
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Changes could be on the way for your student’s school lunch.
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AAA said they have received an influx of auto insurance claims due to the recent winter storm.
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With freezing temperatures, icy roads and wrecks, that can mean a trip to the repair shop. And with the recent weather conditions, auto repair shops across the Heartland have been busy fixing vehicles.
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The doctor said one thing you might not think about ahead of snowfall is just how hard the cleanup can be on your body.
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