Brian Heisserer

There are precautions you can take before heading to the pool, beach or lake.

Teen drivers need to be prepared and educated before getting on the road.

Libraries can help avoid the “Summer Slide” setting kids back in their reading skills.

Grace Presbyterian Fellowship Church in Farmington, Farmington Police, and Farmington firefighters are partnering up to make their community stronger.

Caruthersville police chief Tony Jones says his department is investigating a deadly shooting.

Police are investigating two overnight shootings in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

The Norfolk Southern "Safety Train" has begun its journey to provide local fire departments with crucial information involving emergencies with trains.

Two men were arrested in the Dyersburg High School parking lot after the school resource officer thought there might be the possibility of retaliation to another event.

An observant McCracken County deputy couldn't be fooled by a man wanted on three outstanding warrants Friday morning.

A 14-year-old student at Calloway County High School has been charged with falsely reporting an incident after complaints of a social media threat against the school. The Calloway County Sheriff's office got several complaints about a social media post reporting a threat against the high school.

Poplar Bluff's American Auxiliary Post 153 made a donation that could help provide care for homeless veterans.

On Wednesday, the club announced their schedule of promotional giveaways for the 2018 season.

Fire crews from several departments are on the scene of a fire on the outskirts of Scott City.

A man considered armed and dangerous after a shooting in Kennett, Missouri is behind bars.

MS Flowers Outreach Center will host their very first Thanksgiving dinner.

Police have arrested two Mayfield residents as part of the investigation.

A man from Chester, Illinois faces a felony charge after reportedly making threats on social media.

Some of the coldest air the Heartland has seen this season comes with a warning: Bugs could try to make their way into your home.

The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation department has planned a trip to watch the Memphis Grizzlies play the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, December 9th, 2017. The public is invited to buy tickets and ride the charter bus to and from the game.

The Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity at Southeast Missouri State University is having their philanthropy week this week.

Firefighters from five departments rushed to put out a house fire on the 100 block of Willow Bend Drive in Cape Girardeau early Wednesday morning, Sept. 13.

Notre Dame High School boasts two Coaches of the Year.

The Missouri Department of Transportation held an open house Thursday, Aug. 24, to get input from the people who use or live near the Chester Bridge.

A mess created by a semi-truck crash in Perry County, Missouri caused traffic to move slowly early Friday, Aug. 25.

Illinois State Police investigators say the driver, 55-year-old Michael Garwood swerved to avoid hitting some deer that had wandered onto Interstate 57.

West Frankfort firefighters said one of their own and two other people were injured during an early morning house fire.

A Cape Girardeau man faces arson charges in connection to a fire at an empty business on Tuesday, June 20.

An overnight fire at a house in Scott County, Missouri is being investigated as suspicious.

A Texas man has been treated for gunshot wounds and charged with first-degree tampering after an incident in Pemiscot County on Monday, June 19.

Scott City Police Lieutenant Michael Culler and Officer Larry Rutherford are making some changes to the pond at City Park to create a place the entire community can enjoy.

Volunteers are needed to help with the 2017 Ohio River Sweep that will pick up trash along the river banks on Saturday, June 17.

A homeowner in Union County, Illinois said she woke up when her dogs started barking; that's when she noticed a strange glow in her bedroom.

A mother and child had to run to safety after a house fire in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.

Deputies with the McCracken County Sheriff's Department said alcohol played a role in a crash involving two pick-up trucks and a boat on Monday, May 29.

Missouri drivers are paying less to fill up their gas tanks.

Two men were charged in Kentucky after a burglary investigation that lasted more than one year.

A McCracken County, Kentucky deputy jailer has been arrested and accused of sexual harassment.

One person is dead and another had to be rushed to the hospital after a crash in Pulaski County.

Today is Tuesday, May 9.

On Arbor day, students at Poplar Bluff Public Schools assembled to watch the city take the next step to earning the Tree City USA designation.

The victim of a deadly shooting in Cape Girardeau, Missouri has been identified.

Poplar Bluff students raised almost $48,000 to donate to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

More than 150 dignitaries and special guests are visiting Poplar Bluff schools on Thursday, May 6.

Rides Mass Transit will once again offer free rides to polling places on April 4, for the Consolidated Election.

The average price for a gallon of gas has gone up nearly five cents in the last week. That, according to GasBuddy.

Missouri treasurer Eric Schmitt announced tax-advantage savings accounts for expenses that relate to disabilities and special needs.

A Cape Girardeau native has been decorated with the Navy-Marine Achievement Medal. Naval Petty Officer 2nd Class Stephen L. Gilhaus earned the medal for meritorious service or achievement in a combat or non-combat role.

Rend Lake College plans to teach shoppers in McLeansboro, Illinois how to save money using store ads.

The former Girl Scout Camp at Cedar Point is under new ownership and is available for other groups to use for the first time in the camp's history.

You're invited to Trivia Night to raise money for charity.