Marsha Heller

Digital Content Executive Producer, KFVS

Cape Girardeau, MO

Marsha joined the KFVS-12 News Team in August 1999.

She began as a photojournalist in the Southern Illinois Newsroom then transitioned into a news producer.

Marsha was a Breakfast Show producer for approximately six years before joining the Digital Team in July 2018. When she is not writing news content, Marsha enjoys spending time with her family and exploring the Heartland.

Recent Articles by Marsha

First Alert: Mostly sunny and warming-up

Afternoon highs will be in the upper 70s to 80.

Marsha Heller

Published September 25, 2020 at 10:29 PM

Family of Breonna Taylor, attorney respond to grand jury decision

At the conference, Ben Crump, a lawyer for Taylor’s family, said the transcripts from the grand jury should be released to the public.

Marsha Heller

Published September 25, 2020 at 11:06 AM

Date set for second Monster Mash Car Bash in Cape Girardeau

The family-friendly event will be held on Sunday, October 18 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Marsha Heller

Published September 25, 2020 at 10:49 AM

News headlines, First Alert Weather and trending web stories for Friday, Sept. 25.

Marsha Heller

Published September 25, 2020 at 4:24 AM

Scattered showers and light rain will slowly push south and east through the daytime hours.

Marsha Heller

Published September 24, 2020 at 10:30 PM

Gov. Pritzker stops in Carbondale, Marion to discuss 2020 Census

Overall, the self-response rate for the state of Illinois is at 70.7 percent.

Marsha Heller

Published September 24, 2020 at 4:21 PM

I-55 near Cape Girardeau clear after 2-vehicle crash

As of noon, all lanes of traffic were back open.

Marsha Heller

Published September 24, 2020 at 12:24 PM

Poshard’s donate $110K for scholarship endowment at John A. Logan College

Dr. Glenn Poshard, a John A. Logan College (JALC) Board of Trustee member, and his wife, Jo, have donated $100,000 to establish a scholarship with the John A. Logan College Foundation.

Marsha Heller

Published September 24, 2020 at 11:35 AM

3 southern Illinois health centers receive COVID-19 grants

Healthcare centers in Cairo, Carterville and Carbondale will each receive $100,000 in grants from two Illinois foundations.

Marsha Heller

Published September 24, 2020 at 10:08 AM

Harrisburg schools temporarily switch to full remote learning due to COVID-19 concerns

Students attending Harrisburg schools temporarily switched to full-remote learning on Thursday, September 24.

Marsha Heller

Published September 24, 2020 at 9:16 AM

News headlines, First Alert Weather and trending web stories for Thursday, Sept. 24.

Marsha Heller

Published September 24, 2020 at 4:04 AM

First Alert: Cloudy, cool with light rain possible

Light rain is possible in southeast Missouri, Kentucky and Tennessee throughout the afternoon.

Marsha Heller

Published September 23, 2020 at 10:29 PM

Gov. Beshear holds briefing on jury findings in shooting death of Breonna Taylor

Governor Andy Beshear is responding to the grand jury findings in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor.

Marsha Heller

Published September 23, 2020 at 3:03 PM

A total of 279,114 people in Illinois have tested positive for COVID-19, including 8,508 deaths.

Marsha Heller

Published September 23, 2020 at 12:04 PM

2-vehicle crash, truck fire blocked one lane of Hwy. 25 near Delta

Multiple emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash and truck fire near Delta Wednesday morning.

Marsha Heller

Published September 23, 2020 at 11:38 AM

Colo. man wanted for escape arrested in the Heartland after stolen vehicle investigation

An investigation into a stolen vehicle in McCracken County leads to four arrests, including a man wanted out of Colorado for escape and robbery.

Marsha Heller

Published September 23, 2020 at 11:15 AM

News headlines, First Alert Weather and trending stories for Wednesday, Sept. 23.

Marsha Heller

Published September 23, 2020 at 3:58 AM

Gov. Parson signs ‘Pretrial Witness Protection Services’ bill in Jackson

Governor Mike Parson signed House Bill 66 at the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22.

Marsha Heller

Published September 22, 2020 at 3:13 PM

Cape Girardeau Co. mask mandate extended by 1 month

The Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center Board of Trustees voted to extend the mask mandate for one month.

Marsha Heller

Published September 22, 2020 at 1:14 PM

Afternoon highs will range in the mid to upper 70s.

Marsha Heller

Published September 22, 2020 at 12:32 PM

5 new COVID-19 cases reported in Reynolds County, Mo.

Currently, 45 individuals have tested positive for the virus in Reynolds County.

Marsha Heller

Published September 22, 2020 at 10:39 AM

Annual Parson Family Fall Festival to be held at Missouri Governor’s Mansion

The outdoor festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3.

Marsha Heller

Published September 22, 2020 at 9:54 AM

McCracken County clinic receives $1M to build new facility

KentuckyCare has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Capital Assistance for Disaster Response and Recovery Efforts (CADRE) program.

Marsha Heller

Published September 22, 2020 at 9:23 AM

News headlines, First Alert Weather and trending web stories for Tuesday, Sept. 22.

Marsha Heller

Published September 22, 2020 at 3:37 AM

First Alert: Beautiful, calm Fall-like afternoon

This afternoon will be mostly sunny with highs in the mid-to-upper 70s.

Marsha Heller

Published September 21, 2020 at 4:46 PM

Illinois schools to receive more than $80M for digital resources

Approximately 471 Local Education Agencies (LEAs) will receive $80,092,677 to purchase electronics and to expand internet connectivity for students this fall.