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News

Police say it's important for drivers and riders to be aware of their surroundings because...

Cape Girardeau police remind motorcyclists, drivers about road safety

Updated: 38 minutes ago
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By Breanna Harris
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.

Crime

William Kuper, Jr., 32 of Marble Hill, Mo., was arrested in connection with stabbing...

Marble Hill man arrested in connection with Cape Girardeau stabbing

Updated: 44 minutes ago
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By Marsha Heller
A Marble Hill man was arrested in connection with a stabbing investigation in Cape Girardeau.

News

Crews on scene of house fire on North Park Street in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

2 people escaped house fire in Cape Girardeau; neighbors reported loud ‘boom’

Updated: 45 minutes ago
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By Amber Ruch
Crews are on the scene of a house fire on North Park Street.

Crime

On Friday, June 2 at 11:18 p.m., officers with the Carbondale Police Department responded to a...

2 juveniles arrested in connection with motor vehicle burglary in Carbondale

Updated: 48 minutes ago
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By Olivia Tock
On Friday, June 2 at 11:18 p.m., officers with the Carbondale Police Department responded to a parking lot in the 900 block of East Park Street regarding a report of a possible motor vehicle burglary in progress.

News

Police are on the scene of a standoff in Metropolis, Illinois.

Standoff underway in Metropolis, Ill.

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Amber Ruch
Police are on the scene of a barricaded subject in Metropolis, Illinois.

News

Ill. Comptroller Susana Mendoza visited a community garden on the grounds of the Choate Mental...

Produce from community garden donated to southern Ill. food pantries

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Heartland News
Mendoza visited a community garden on the grounds of the Choate Mental Health Facility in Anna.

News

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the child was found safe with his mother, and...

11-month-old boy from Stoddard Co. found safe; Endangered Person Advisory canceled

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Josh Seabaugh
Authorities say the child was found safe with his mother, and that the mother is the legal guardian of the child.

Traffic

Heartland Road Projects.

Heartland Road Projects

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Heartland News
Here are road projects going on in the Heartland. Drive safely!

News

Two people are dead and two others injured after a crash Sunday afternoon, June 5.

2 dead, 2 injured in McCracken Co. crash

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Amber Ruch
Two people are dead and two others injured after a crash Sunday afternoon, June 5.

Crime

One person was injured in a late night shooting in Cape Girardeau on Sunday, June 4.

Cape Girardeau Police investigating late night shooting; 1 injured

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Marsha Heller
One person was injured in a late night shooting in Cape Girardeau on Sunday, June 4.
7-Day Forecast
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Crime

Shootout in Colp, Ill. under investigation

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Marsha Heller
A shootout involving multiple people in Colp is under investigation.

News

Mo. man killed, passenger injured in Iron County motorcycle crash

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Heartland News
Emergency crews rushed to the scene of a crash involving a motorcycle in Iron County on Sunday afternoon, June 4.

News

Motorcyclist killed in Perry County, Mo. crash

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Heartland News
A Perryville man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Sunday night, June 4.

National

‘Look what we found’ Group restores 19th century St. Charles County Cemetery, uses QR codes to bring history to life

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Jon Kipper
Everybody buried at the cemetery died in the 19th century, but perhaps the most unique part of the cemetery lies in modern technology.

News

Pride in the Park returns to Cape Girardeau

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Jeffrey Bullard and Makenzie Williams
Pride in the Park is making it’s way back to Cape Girardeau on Sunday, June 4.

News

Heartland News wins two awards from the Missouri Broadcaster Association

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Josh Seabaugh
Heartland News is the winner of two big awards on June 4 at the Missouri Broadcaster Association’s annual meeting and award ceremony.

News

Woman seriously injured after multiple dogs attack her

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Imani Williams
Two of the dogs were shot and killed at the scene. A third dog is in the custody of animal control.

News

Vehicle overturn in Dexter sends Mississippi man to hospital

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 4:06 PM CDT
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By Josh Seabaugh
One man has been sent to the hospital for serious injuries following a crash that occurred in Stoddard County, Mo.

Crime

Traffic stop leads to Kentucky man’s arrest

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 3:24 PM CDT
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By Olivia Tock
On Friday, June 2, deputies with the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop and discovered that the passenger of the vehicle had an active arrest warrant.

Heartland Sports

Mizzou hires first Black baseball coach in SEC history

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 12:30 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
Missouri athletic director Desireé Reed-Francois made SEC history with her latest hire.

National

Multiple teens killed, more wounded in overnight shooting in Columbia

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 11:39 AM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
Two teenagers were killed and four more were injured in an overnight shooting in Columbia, Missouri.

Mental Illness

Dr. Shannon Cubria Farris answers the Heartland’s mental health questions

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 8:34 AM CDT
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By Nicki Clark
Dr. Shannon can answer questions about mental illness, dealing with mental illness, working with your children or family members and more.

News

Cowboys and Camping in Cape Girardeau

Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 10:10 PM CDT
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By Makenzie Williams
The western-loving community gathered in Cape Girardeau at the Osage Center for the Cowboy and Camping Outdoor Show.

News

Traveling SPARK exhibit to be in Gallatin County

Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 9:36 PM CDT
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By Josh Seabaugh
The Village of Equality, Ill. in Gallatin County will be hosting “SPARK”, a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution for a month long exhibit.

News

Blessing of the Jeeps at Bald Knob Cross

Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 9:24 PM CDT
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By Makenzie Williams
Many people gathered out at Bald Knob Cross in Alto Pass, Ill. for the annual Blessing of the Jeeps event

Traffic

Crews respond to tractor trailer fire on Hwy 60 near Poplar Bluff

Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 2:25 PM CDT
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By Olivia Tock
Firefighters and crews with MoDOT were on the scene of a large tractor trailer fire on Highway 60 near Poplar Bluff, Missouri on Saturday, June 3.

Earthquake

M2.5 earthquake recorded near Nebo, Ky.

Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 12:42 PM CDT
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By Olivia Tock
The United States Geological Survey is reporting an earthquake was recorded Saturday afternoon, June 3 in Hopkins County, Kentucky.

Earthquake

M2.8 earthquake recorded near Ridgely, Tenn.

Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 11:45 AM CDT
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By Olivia Tock
The United States Geological Survey is reporting a small earthquake was recorded Saturday morning, June 3, 2.6 miles east of Ridgely, Tennessee.

News

1 person in custody, 3 wanted after short chase in Cape Girardeau

Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 8:26 AM CDT
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By Amber Ruch and Josh Seabaugh
One person was arrested after a short chase in Cape Girardeau on Friday afternoon, June 2.

News

Florida pride flag comes to Cape Girardeau

Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 7:33 AM CDT
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By Jeffrey Bullard
June is Pride Month. That means across the nation, celebrations are taking place and people are remembering the history of the LGBTQ+.

News

STL teen who walked 6 miles to graduation gifted new bike & $40,000 family vehicle

Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 6:52 AM CDT
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By Melanie Johnson
A North St. Louis teenager who walked miles to his 8th grade graduation now has two new ways to get around.

News

Wear Orange Weekend raises awareness of gun violence

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 10:24 PM CDT
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By Heartland News
“Wear Orange Weekend” is an effort to raise national awareness of gun violence.

News

One man dead after boating accident on Kinkaid Lake

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 10:22 PM CDT
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By Josh Seabaugh
A Desoto man is dead following a boating accident that occurred on Wednesday in Kinkaid Lake.

News

Southern Seven Health Department is offering Genetic Cancer Testing

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 10:18 PM CDT
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By Colin Baillie
Local healthcare leaders call a new, simple way to screen for cancer a gamechanger.

News

Mayfield man arrested after driving motorcycle intoxicated

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 10:13 PM CDT
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By Josh Seabaugh
A man has been arrested following a police chase where the man was driving a motorcycle while reportedly intoxicated.

News

Ameren donates $15K to Woodland Fire Protection Dist. for recovery efforts following April tornado

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 9:48 PM CDT
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By Amber Ruch
Ameren donated $15,000 to the Woodland Fire Protection District to help with recovery efforts following a deadly EF2 tornado on April 5.

News

Bear cub hit and killed on James River Freeway in Springfield, Mo.

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 6:35 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff and Joe Hickman
A sad ending to the story of a bear cub roaming around south Springfield.

News

Mermaids visit summer school students at Jefferson Elementary

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 5:39 PM CDT
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By Heartland News
Four mermaids came to visit them at the Jefferson Community Center Pool.

News

Hot air balloons to fly over Sikeston

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 5:36 PM CDT
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By Amber Ruch
Hot air balloons will fly over a southeast Missouri city in June.

News

Crittenden Co. Sheriff’s Dept. looking for person of interest in car theft

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 5:35 PM CDT
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By Amber Ruch
The sheriff’s office is looking for a person of interest in a car theft.

News

Judge delivers verdict in trial of ex-Missouri State University instructor accused of killing colleague

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 5:20 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Edward Gutting pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to first-degree and armed criminal action charges.

News

Body of eastern Missouri woman found in Shannon County

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 5:19 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says human remains of a woman have been found in rural Shannon County.

News

Paducah woman accused of leaving puppy in car overnight without food, water

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 4:36 PM CDT
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By Amber Ruch
The deputy was able to open the vehicle to check on the young dog. They say it was in clear distress and did not have access to food or water.

News

Murray State University to form partnership to advance invasive carp removal

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 4:04 PM CDT
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By Josh Seabaugh
The Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business at Murray State University and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources have announced a new partnership to advance invasive carp removal efforts in Kentucky waterways

National

Remainder of Spring Meet at Churchill Downs will move to Ellis Park

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 3:41 PM CDT
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By WAVE Staff
The decision comes after a series of 12 horse deaths since the meet began

News

SIU’s Sunset Concerts begin on June 22

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 3:40 PM CDT
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By Josh Seabaugh
A Southern Illinois summer tradition since 1978, the Sunset Concerts Series, starts later this month.

News

Western Ky. woman accused of stealing money from employer

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 2:37 PM CDT
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By Amber Ruch
A woman is accused of stealing money from her employer.

News

Auto parts store in Ullin, Ill. destroyed by fire

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 2:17 PM CDT
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By Amber Ruch
A southern Illinois auto parts storNo one was injured in the fire.e was destroyed by a fire Thursday night, June 1.

News

7 inmates escape from the Barry County, Mo. Jail; Deputies arrest 6; jailers assaulted in escape

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 2:00 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff and Liam Garrity
Police in Barry County are searching for one last inmate who escaped the county jail Thursday night.

Events

Music in the Park summer concert series kicks off Friday in Sikeston

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 12:20 PM CDT
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By Marsha Heller
Music in the Park summer concert series returns to downtown Sikeston on Friday nights.
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