Month: August 2017
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Behind bars: man accused in crime spree at Cape Girardeau airport in custody
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) – Original Post A Cape Girardeau man is out of the hospital and behind bars after an alleged crime spree that ended at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. Charles Benedict Coker, of Cape Girardeau, was charged in Scott County with tampering first degree, stealing, and property damage. His bond was set at…
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Motion denied: judge rules AG’s order to strip Mississippi Co. sheriff of his duties stands
MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, MO (KFVS) – Original Post A judge has denied a motion filed by Cory Hutcheson to dismiss an order by the Missouri Attorney General to strip him of his duties as Mississippi County Sheriff. During a hearing on Friday, May 26, Hutcheson’s attorney and a representative from the Attorney General’s office presented their arguments…
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Family of man who died in Mississippi County jail ask for justice, NAACP reacts
MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, MO (KFVS) – Original Post The decision to remove Hutcheson late Tuesday, May 9 by the Attorney General hinged on the death of a Tennessee man. Tory Sanders’ family told Jessica Jaglois of WKRN that he took a drive trying to clear his head, but somehow ended up in Missouri dead in a jail cell. Chief Robert…
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CAPE PD: Man shoots into woman’s house during attempted break-in
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) – Original Post A Cape Girardeau, Missouri woman is shaken after a knock on her door led to a bullet through her wall. Break-ins happen from time to time in every community, but Sargent Rick Schmidt with The Cape Girardeau Police Department said this one is pretty unusual. The attempted break-in…
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Mississippi River traffic closure causes slowdown for SEMO Port Authority
SCOTT CITY, MO (KFVS) – Original Post With the Mississippi River still at high levels, and river traffic shut down, businesses at the Southeast Missouri Regional Port Authority are at a standstill. Currently, river traffic is closed between Chester and Cairo, Ill. Some work is still able to be done but it’s not easy. Dan…
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Volunteers needed for sandbagging in St. Mary, MO
ST. MARY, MO (KFVS) – Original Post There is an urgent need for sandbagging volunteers in St. Mary, Missouri to help keep the Mississippi River from spilling into their town. Residents of St. Mary have been working together all week in hopes of protecting homes and businesses. Including one man who is desperately trying to get sandbags…
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Van Buren, MO principal: School likely out rest of year; gym heavily damaged
VAN BUREN, MO (KFVS) – Original Post In Carter County, Missouri, residents of Van Buren were focused on cleaning up on Wednesday, May 3 after much of the town was under water. Eddie Tipton, the principal of Van Buren High School, said they don’t expect to be back in session for the rest of the…
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‘The Landing’ in Van Buren sees significant damage in spring flood
VAN BUREN, MO (KFVS) – Original Post The Landing, one of Van Buren’s biggest attractions, is closed after high waters damaged much of their buildings. While the tourist destination is closed for now, it’s not closed for good. Owner Tom Bedell said they are moving their restaurant up to their second building, and it should…
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