KFVS-TV (Cape Girardeau, MO)

KFVS-TV is a CBS-affiliated television station serving Southeastern Missouri, the Purchase region of Western Kentucky, and Southern Illinois. Located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, it transmits a high-definition digital signal on VHF channel 12 from its transmitter situated northwest of Egypt Mills in unincorporated Cape Girardeau County. The station is owned by Raycom Media and shares ownership with the low-powered CW/MeTV affiliates WQWQ-LP and WQTV-LP. Both stations operate out of the Hirsch Tower, located on Broadway Avenue in Downtown Cape Girardeau. KFVS features a variety of syndicated shows, including The Middle, The Dr. Oz Show, and Live! with Kelly & Michael, among others. Previously, KFVS acted as the main CBS station for the Jonesboro media market on satellite services, but this status may change following the launch of the area's first local CBS affiliate on August 1, 2015, which broadcasts on a second digital subchannel of Fox affiliate KJNB-LD.

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English

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#81254

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#15794

Arts and Entertainment/TV Movies and Streaming

#504

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NubAbility hosting golf scramble fundraiser this weekend

1 day ago | kfvs12.com | Olivia Tock

MARION, Ill. (KFVS) - NubAbility Athletics Foundation will be hosting a golf scramble fundraiser, Tee Off Fore Nub Kids, this Sunday. According to the nonprofit, the event is set for June 8 at Kokopelli Golf Club, located at 1527 Champions Drive in Marion, Illinois. Registration begins at noon with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. A dinner will follow the scramble at 5 p.m.All proceeds from the event will support NubAbility’s mission to provide adaptive sports camps for youth with limb differences.
Disaster Recovery Center opening up in Butler County

1 day ago | kfvs12.com | Olivia Tock

BUTLER COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is opening up in Butler County, Missouri this Friday. According to EMA Director Robbie Myers, the DRC will begin operations starting June 6 at 8 a.m. to support the recovery of those impacted by the deadly March 14-15 storms. The DRC will be at the MPC World Impact Center, located at 727 Ridge Avenue in Poplar Bluff. It will be open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. until further notice. It will be closed on Sundays.
New Illinois State Fire Marshal announced

1 day ago | kfvs12.com | Olivia Tock

CHICAGO, Ill. (KFVS) - On Wednesday, Governor JB Pritzker announced his appointment of Michele L. Pankow to serve as the Illinois State Fire Marshal, pending Senate confirmation. According to the governor’s office, Pankow has spent over 32 years in the Illinois fire service and will be the first woman to serve as the Illinois State Fire Marshal beginning in mid-July.
Deadline to apply for unemployment assistance for April storms extended in Ky.

1 day ago | kfvs12.com | Olivia Tock

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KFVS) - Kentuckians will now have more time to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) after the spring storms. Governor Andy Beshear announced on Wednesday, June 4 that Kentucky’s request for a 30-day extension to the registration period for those impacted by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides and mudslides that began on April 2, has been approved.
Construction of Riverboat Excursion Pier in Paducah begins June 9

1 day ago | kfvs12.com | Olivia Tock

PADUCAH, Ky. (KFVS) - The next construction phase of the Riverfront Infrastructure Improvement Project in Paducah, Kentucky begins next week. According to the city of Paducah, crews will begin mobilizing equipment for the construction of the riverboat excursion pier and its associated walkways starting June 9. This pier will be a large structure along the riverfront just downstream of the Broadway floodwall entrance.
Traffic Alert: Crash blocking part of Kingshighway in Cape Girardeau

1 day ago | kfvs12.com | Olivia Tock

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - A two-vehicle crash is blocking the center lane on Kingshighway between William Street and Bloomfield Road in Cape Girardeau. Your First Alert News team is at the scene and can confirm at least one person was injured. The crash may be impacting traffic for a bit as crews work to tow the vehicles. We will provide more information as it becomes available. Copyright 2025 KFVS. All rights reserved.
SEMO Law Enforcement Academy set to undergo $2M renovation project

2 days ago | kfvs12.com | Olivia Tock

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - A $2 million grant will help enhance the Southeast Missouri State University Law Enforcement Academy’s training facilities. According to a release from the university, the grant comes from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program. The renovation will include 3,000 square feet of new space designed specifically for modern law enforcement training.
Paducah Parks and Rec has busy week of events planned

2 days ago | kfvs12.com | Olivia Tock

PADUCAH, Ky. (KFVS) - It’s a busy week for Paducah Parks and Recreation. There are several events happening this week, including movie nights, a summer music series and a fishing tournament. Below is a list of all the activities:Movies in the Park - A free, family-friendly movie series held in Noble Park with an inflatable screen set up in the grassy area near the Music Garden between the Noble Park Pool and Lake Gerry B. Montgomery. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs, snacks and insect repellent.
Annabelle Festival happening June 12-15

2 days ago | kfvs12.com | Olivia Tock

ANNA, Ill. (KFVS) - The Annabelle Festival returns to downtown Anna, Illinois next week. The Union County Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development, in partnership with the city of Anna, will be hosting several events throughout the week, starting on June 12 with the Annabelle Pageant at 6 p.m. at the Shawnee Hills Art Council.
John Doe found in New Madrid County in 2022 identified as missing Indiana man

2 days ago | kfvs12.com | Olivia Tock

NEW MADRID COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - Human remains recovered from the Mississippi River in June 2022 have been identified. The New Madrid County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Southeast Missouri State University anthropology team, was able to successfully identify the John Doe as Robert J. Eaton.