Month: April 2017
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Man charged with rape, kidnapping in Ripley County, MO appears in court
GRANDIN, MO (KFVS) – Original Post A man accused in a violent rape in Ripley County made his first appearance in Ripley County court on Wednesday, March 22. Heath B. Miller, 35, of Rector, Arkansas faces charges of rape, kidnapping, and armed criminal action. When asked if he committed the crimes, Miller said “no ma’am,” […]
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Scott City mayor: Audit underway, 3 people no longer employed by city
SCOTT CITY, MO (KFVS) – Original Post An audit is underway in Scott City, Missouri amidst the dismissal of one employee and the resignation of two others. One of the former employees, Ron Eskew, said he was asked to resign following an internal audit. His resignation was effective March 9. While its unknown at this time what that […]
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Southeast University sexual assault survivors find their voice through writing project
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) – Original Post It can be difficult for victims of sexual assault to come forward, but survivors at Southeast Missouri State University are sharing their experiences on March 23. Not only are they talking about it, but they are writing it down. It’s called Project Unbreakable. Survivors are shedding light on […]
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Self-esteem program helps girls at Fredericktown High school
FREDERICKTOWN, MO (KFVS) – Original Post Being a teenager can be tough, but a group of girls at Fredericktown High School say an after-school program is making it easier. It’s called Just for Girls 2, and the group focuses on building up their self-esteem. “Today we’re going to talk about how words are powerful,” mentor […]
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MO Attorney General cracks down on human trafficking, forms task force
St Louis, MO (KFVS) – Original Post Missouri’s new Attorney General is taking aim at Human Trafficking, and local leaders are supporting his effort. We spoke with a prosecuting attorney and a police chief here in The Heartland, both said Hawley’s plan is innovative. “We need a new abolitionist movement to confront the networks of violence […]
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Bald eagle found in Cape Girardeau Co., MO recovering after surgery
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) – Original Post Almost a week since it’s discovery in Cape Girardeau County, an American bald eagle is on the mend. The doctor said it’s going to take months for the eagle to recover, but if it wasn’t found in time, it might not have survived. “I call ’em Regal Eagle,” said […]
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Sikeston voters say yes to new elementary school
SIKESTON, MO (KFVS) – Original Post It’s a step forward for Sikeston Schools after last week’s election. Matthews Elementary will be replaced in 2019. One teacher says it’s something she’s been hoping for. “It’s not in the best condition,” 4th grade teacher Carrie Baldwin said. For over 60 years kids have been going to Matthews […]
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Children of detained immigrant from Parma, MO pleading for her return
PARMA, MO (KFVS) – Original Post A Parma, Missouri woman has been in the custody of ICE officials since November, and her children say they need her to come home. However, an immigration lawyer believes it won’t be easy. “They said that they had came and got my mom… They came with paperwork, and said that […]
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Mayfield, KY woman finds more than 30,000 bees in wall of home
MAYFIELD, KY (KFVS) – Original Post Bees are fine at a distance, but what if you found thousands in your wall? That’s the situation one Mayfield, Kentucky woman is dealing with – bees, and a lot of them. “Anywhere from thirty thousand to forty thousand bees at least,” said Specialty Wildlife Control Agent, Micah Seavers, […]
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The Doobie Brothers donate $20,000 in retired equipment to Van Buren High School
VAN BUREN, MO (KFVS) – Original Post Students at Van Buren High School in Missouri are learning about music thanks to a band that’s been rocking since way before they were born. The Doobie Brothers donated more than $20,000 worth of retired equipment to the school. “Out of every school it has to be this […]