Updated: Sep. 3, 2023 at 12:01 AM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams
Not everyone hit the road for the holiday weekend. Some stayed in Cape Girardeau and celebrated local events.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2023 at 9:30 PM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams
The 4th annual Smooth Jazz on the River Festival continued in Cairo
Updated: Aug. 19, 2023 at 9:26 PM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams
A truck show drove people to downtown Perryville, as well as fueled funds for the Down Syndrome Association.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2023 at 9:12 PM CDT
|By Nicki Clark and Makenzie Williams
Making sure every child has what they need for back to school. That’s the goal of an event happening tomorrow in Cape Girardeau.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 9:27 PM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams and Olivia Tock
Today in Poplar Bluff, 100 residents received the gift of sound--and that includes 11-year-old Alyson Murphy.
Updated: Aug. 13, 2023 at 9:10 PM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams
Today was the last day of the Yamaha Demo Days in Marion at Oasis Power Sports.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 11:53 PM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams
Community leaders joined together to honor Paul Page, known to many as the man behind the Charleston Housing Authority.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 6:14 PM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams
Shining Light Outreach Center opened its doors for people to come and take showers and supply them with food and water.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 10:36 PM CDT
|By Josh Seabaugh and Makenzie Williams
A public dedication ceremony took place at 12 p.m. to establish historical markers from the Illinois State Historical Society in front of the Chamber of Commerce Building on Market Street.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2023 at 10:22 PM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams
One Southern Illinois group is remembering the dropping of the hydrogen bomb and is fighting for peace.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2023 at 9:29 PM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams
The newly remodeled Oliver House in Jackson, Missouri was open for tours today.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2023 at 9:28 PM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams
Those in the Heartland got to tour the Motor Vessel Mississippi today at the Cape Girardeau Riverfront.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 6:15 PM CDT
|By Amber Ruch and Makenzie Williams
A man charged with arson in a fire at the Cape Girardeau Islamic Center received the max recommended sentencing.
Updated: Jul. 23, 2023 at 10:32 PM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams
Helping the community through music and action is just what Kevin Lucas and the Good Samaritan Ministries are doing.
Updated: Jul. 23, 2023 at 10:31 PM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams
In Jackson, history buffs from all across the Heartland got a chance to learn a little more about American history.
Updated: Jul. 23, 2023 at 8:42 PM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams
Today in Cape Girardeau, an annual fishing tournament took place and it was the battle of the biggest catch.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2023 at 9:15 PM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams
More than 100 vendors were present at the expo gathering today for the Southern Illinois Made Expo.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2023 at 8:53 PM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams and Olivia Tock
A New York film school student recently returned to her hometown here in the Heartland to work on an upcoming project.
Updated: Jul. 17, 2023 at 9:53 PM CDT
|By Olivia Tock and Makenzie Williams
Students from nine Missouri schools participated in a mock DWI crash during the TRACTION conference held from July 16 through July 18 in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
Updated: Jul. 16, 2023 at 10:19 PM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams
The Special Olympics helps raise money and change the lives of people with intellectual disabilities across the globe
Updated: Jul. 8, 2023 at 10:16 PM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams
The Perryville Parks and Recreation Department hosted their annual Touch-A-Truck Event.
Updated: Jul. 4, 2023 at 8:52 PM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams and Olivia Tock
Celebrations for the Fourth of July were held today at Fort D in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Updated: Jul. 3, 2023 at 11:31 PM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams and Olivia Tock
The community of Benton, Missouri, had a city council meeting today, regarding residents being allowed to raise chickens.
Updated: Jun. 26, 2023 at 10:59 PM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams and Olivia Tock
No doubt many of you have been blasting your air conditioners during the recent rise in temperature.
Updated: Jun. 25, 2023 at 10:31 PM CDT
|By Olivia Tock and Makenzie Williams
Crews battled a large field fire this afternoon in Oak Ridge this afternoon.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2023 at 2:13 PM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams
Education and activities take place at the excel center in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
Updated: Jun. 19, 2023 at 10:42 PM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams
Monday, June 19 marks the first day of National Pollinator Week.
Updated: Jun. 19, 2023 at 7:41 PM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams
The Cape Safari Park made a visit to the library and brought out a few of their fun furry--and some not-so-furry--friends for families and kids to see and learn about.
Updated: Jun. 19, 2023 at 7:20 PM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams
Today at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau, kids enjoyed a sweet treat on their last day of science camp--ice cream they made themselves.
Updated: Jun. 18, 2023 at 9:50 PM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams
Beggs Family Farm in Sikeston are preparing for one last festival of the season next weekend.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2023 at 10:19 PM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams
Fishermen from all over the Heartland hit the waters of Rend Lake in Illinois for the 16th Annual Bass Fishing Tournament in memory of fallen soldier, Kyle Price.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2023 at 9:28 PM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams
People in Cairo, Ill. held a celebration today in honor of Juneteenth.
Updated: Jun. 13, 2023 at 5:35 PM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams
Teens take action as their skills are put to the test at a First Responder Camp at Touch of Nature on Tuesday, June 13.
Updated: Jun. 12, 2023 at 9:18 PM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams
Piece by piece, kids are building friendships and colorful creations at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2023 at 9:27 PM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams
The Rotary Club was at work today in downtown Cape Girardeau.
Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 9:15 PM CDT
|By Jeffrey Bullard and Makenzie Williams
Pride in the Park is making it’s way back to Cape Girardeau on Sunday, June 4.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 10:10 PM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams
The western-loving community gathered in Cape Girardeau at the Osage Center for the Cowboy and Camping Outdoor Show.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 9:24 PM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams
Many people gathered out at Bald Knob Cross in Alto Pass, Ill. for the annual Blessing of the Jeeps event
Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 10:10 PM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams
People from all over the Heartland visited Fort D in Cape Girardeau on May 28 as part of Memorial Day Weekend.
Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 9:13 PM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams
It’s Memorial Day Weekend and some in the Heartland are celebrating by gathering with family and cooking up hot food.
Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 10:26 PM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams
The National Veterans Memorial in Perryville celebrated the first day of Memorial Day Weekend by displaying items that people have left to remember
Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 9:30 PM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams
Many people gathered today to honor their loved ones and veterans at Mound City National Cemetery.
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 5:38 AM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams
Good times were had a this month’s Senior Social at the Jackson Senior Center.
Updated: May. 21, 2023 at 9:30 PM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams
The Paducah Fire Department and Police Department joined forces today to raise money for a local organization
Updated: May. 20, 2023 at 9:26 PM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams
People from all over gathered in Sikeston today at the Jaycee Rodeo Arena for the annual Crawfish Boil.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 6:17 PM CDT
|By Marsha Heller and Makenzie Williams
Heavy rain from storms Monday night into early Tuesday morning, May 16 caused damage in one Piedmont neighborhood.
Updated: May. 14, 2023 at 9:19 PM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams
Mothers gathered today for Mother’s Day at Rusted Route Farms for an early and late brunch.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 7:25 PM CDT
|By Makenzie Williams
Southeast Missouri State University established the Walter B. Wildman III Endowed Scholarship for civic engagement.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 1:53 PM CST
|By Makenzie Williams
Eighty-eight counties in Illinois are at an elevated level for COVID-19 by the CDC, up from 86 a week ago, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 12:47 PM CST
|By Makenzie Williams
Missouri One Call System will rebrand as Missouri 811 to better align with nationwide efforts to enhance public safety and prevent damage to underground facilities.