Meghan Smith

Cape Girardeau

Reporter at KFVS-TV (Cape Girardeau, MO)

Hello all! I'm a multi-media journalist working at KFVS in Cape Girardeau.

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Seeing Double: Four sets of twins at one family gathering

2 weeks ago | kait8.com | Meghan Smith

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - A family reunion in the Heartland is turning heads. Not just for its size, but because it has four sets of twins, all from the same family. At the Williams Family Reunion, there’s no shortage of hugs, laughter or matching faces. Don and Ronald Williams are one of four sets of twins. “When we would say we have other sets of twins in the family, immediately they would ask, ‘How many, who are they?’” Ronald said.
Seeing Double: Four Sets of Twins at One Family Gathering

2 weeks ago | kfvs12.com | Meghan Smith

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - A family reunion in the heartland is turning heads. Not just for its size, but four sets of twins, all from the same family. At the Williams family reunion there’s no shortage of hugs, laughter or matching faces. Don and Ronald Williams are one of four sets of twins.
No injuries reported after 3-story building collapses in Cairo, Ill.

1 month ago | kfvs12.com | Meghan Smith

CAIRO, Ill. (KFVS)— No injuries were reported after a three-story brick building in downtown Cairo came crashing down just before 5:50 p.m. Tuesday, May 20. According to Cairo Fire Chief John Meyer, the building, located on Washington Avenue, most likely collapsed due to its age. The Cairo Fire Department assisted with clearing debris from the roadway. The building, once home to Big River Resale, had been vacant for some time. Although the road has been cleared, the sidewalk remains blocked.
“This is how our name came about”: Shawnee Schools Supt. reacts to bill that could ban Native American mascots

2 months ago | kfvs12.com | Meghan Smith

WOLF LAKE, Ill. (KFVS) -A bill making its way through the Illinois General Assembly could force some schools to do away with certain mascots. House Bill 1237 recently passed through the Illinois House and now heads to the state Senate. This bill would eliminate Native American mascots from public schools across the state. One southern Illinois school district is speaking out, urging lawmakers to reconsider so they can preserve their mascot while also honoring its history.
Sunday Morning Weather Outlook

Aug 4, 2024 | kfvs12.com | Meghan Smith

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Good morning heartland, and happy Sunday. Starting the morning off with a little fog that could impact your morning drive. However, once the sun is up and shining expect to see clear and calm conditions for our Sunday. Highs today will be in the low 90s but with heat index values expect temps to be closer to the upper 90s for some places in the area. Hot and humid conditions will slowly start to creep back across the heartland as we start the work week.
Sunday Morning Weather Outlook

Jul 28, 2024 | kfvs12.com | Meghan Smith

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Good morning heartland. We are starting the morning off with a few scattered showers. Temps currently sitting in the low 70s and will warm up into the mid 80s. We will still see the possibility of a few isolated thunderstorms, with the potential for heavy rain and localized flooding. Taking a look into the work week, there are a few storms heading into the Heartland and have the possibility to see some isolated storms early on tomorrow.
Ending the weekend with sunny skies, but rain in the forecast for tomorrow

Jul 7, 2024 | kfvs12.com | Meghan Smith

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Good morning heartland and happy Sunday. Expect to see another nice sunny day with lower humidity levels. Perfect for a pool day or any summertime activities. Temps starting off in the mid 60s and will warm up into the low 90s for most places. Heading into the work week, expect isolated thunderstorms to move into the region, starting tomorrow into the middle of the week.
Starting the weekend off with dry skies and hot conditions

Jun 22, 2024 | kfvs12.com | Meghan Smith

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Good morning heartland and happy Saturday. We will start off the day with partly cloudy skies and hot and humid conditions. Temps will start off in the low 70s and will quickly warm up into the low to middle 90s. However, with the heat index values, expect to see temps in the upper 90s for most places. As we look into tomorrow we are tracking the chance for thunderstorms to develop early late tonight, early tomorrow morning.
A beautiful weather day in the heartland but expect rain by tomorrow night

May 30, 2024 | kfvs12.com | Meghan Smith

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Good afternoon heartland. It’s looking like a nice, pleasant weather day for today. We’re seeing sunny skies with fairly low humidity. Along with temps sitting in the upper 70s to low 80s for most places. As we head into tonight, skies will stay clear with quiet conditions and temperatures falling back down into the mid 60s. Looking into tomorrow, Friday’s weather expect to see a more active weather pattern with rain and storms coming back into the area.
First Alert Action Day Afternoon Update

May 26, 2024 | kfvs12.com | Meghan Smith

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Good afternoon heartland after a very busy weather morning we are finally starting to see a dryer pattern enter the area. However, the chance for strong large storms will redevelop and enter in from our northwestern counties as we head into tonight. Now the Storm Prediction Center still has us sitting at a level three out of five, an Enhanced Risk for today due to the chance of severe storms.