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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#86588

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#17853

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#559

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Mount Vernon man found guilty of 1st-degree murder

1 day ago | kfvs12.com | Marsha Heller

MOUNT VERNON, Ill. (KFVS) - A Mount Vernon man was found guilty of first-degree murder in a jury trial in Jefferson County, Illinois. According to Mount Vernon Police, 68-year-old Eddie Bennett was found guilty on Wednesday, June 25 of first-degree murder and murder involving mob action in the death of Patrick Williamson. Bennett is one of three adults charged in connection with the death of Williamson on Monday, March 24 in Mount Vernon.
Kennett police officer fired after arrest on domestic assault charges

1 day ago | kfvs12.com | Marsha Heller

KENNETT, Mo. (KFVS) - A Kennett Police officer was fired after he was arrested on assault charges. According to Kennett Police Chief Kenny Wilson, officer James Fisher is charged with two counts of felony domestic assault and three counts of misdemeanor domestic assault. In a released statement, Chief Wilson said Fisher was no longer employed by the police department after he was arrested on Thursday morning, June 26.
First Alert: High heat index in 100s continues, relief in sight

1 day ago | kfvs12.com | Marsha Heller

(KFVS) - Heat advisories remain in effect through the rest of the workweek because of very hot and humid conditions. Afternoon highs today will be in the mid-90s with the heat index approaching 105 degrees. Skies will be partly cloudy. Most locations will stay dry, but pop-up isolated thunderstorms with heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds will again be possible. High heat in the mid-90s continues Friday with a few isolated storms possible, but relief is on the way.
Southernmost Illinois Conference on Criminal Justice set for June 27-28

2 days ago | kfvs12.com | Rachel K. Grubbs

ULLIN, Ill. (KFVS) - An opportunity for Heartland community members to have their voices heard is happening at the end of June. The Southernmost Illinois Conference on Criminal Justice is taking place at Shawnee Community College in Ullin. It’s a gathering and conversation between professionals, advocates, scholars and community members from across the region. The conference begins at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 27. Day one speakers include the following:Lynne ChambersJames SwanseyRicky HamiltonRev.
Viking Mississippi arrives at Cape Girardeau for first docking of 2025 season

2 days ago | kfvs12.com | Marsha Heller

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The riverboat docking season at Cape Girardeau continues with a third arrival on Wednesday, June 25. The Viking Mississippi docked along the riverfront just before 9 a.m.This is the riverboat’s first stop at Cape Girardeau for the 2025 season. According to Viking, this riverboat was built in 2022 with a Scandinavian design and can host 386 guests and 147 crewmembers.
Water main break causes outage in Carterville, Ill.

2 days ago | kfvs12.com | Marsha Heller

CARTERVILLE, Ill. (KFVS) - The City of Carterville is reporting a water outage affecting its entire system on Wednesday morning, June 25. According to the city, complications from a water main break in front of the Fire Department are to blame. The city said water will be restored sometime Wednesday morning, but all customers will be under a boil water order until further notice. The public is urged to avoid the area of the water main break.
First Alert: Heatwave continues with isolated pop-up storms likely

2 days ago | kfvs12.com | Marsha Heller

(KFVS) - A large upper-level high will keep conditions very hot and humid for the next few days. The high looks to weaken by the weekend, allowing temperatures to moderate slightly and storm chances to increase. This morning is a bit more humid and muggy with dew points in the mid-to-upper 70s. Patchy fog and haze are likely. The rest of today and Thursday will be mainly sunny early then partly cloudy with isolated pop-up thunderstorms by the afternoon.
Woman found dead in St. Ann apartment after power shut off

3 days ago | kfvs12.com | Shoshana Stahl

ST. ANN, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A woman was found dead in her St. Ann apartment after power was shut off. St. Ann police confirmed to First Alert 4 that Shauna Thomas, 55, was found dead Monday evening at her apartment off of Wright Avenue in St. Ann. According to police, Thomas had underlying health conditions. First Alert 4 has asked if heat had a role to play in her death. Major Blake Carrigan said Thomas’ power was shut off on June 11.
Sheriff asking for help identifying burglary suspect

3 days ago | kfvs12.com | Marsha Heller

MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KFVS) - The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man wanted in connection with a burglary investigation. Deputies were called early Tuesday morning, June 24 to a report of a burglary at the Superway Market on the corner of Lone Oak Road and Charleston Avenue. According to the sheriff’s office, the investigation revealed that a man broke a window at the store around 9:30 p.m. on Monday and got into the business.
Man arrested on child molestation, assault charges

3 days ago | kfvs12.com | Marsha Heller

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - A Columbus, Ohio man was arrested in connection with an assault investigation in Cape Girardeau over the weekend. Andres Morales-Molina, 26, was arrested on one count child molestation third-degree and three counts assault fourth-degree charges. According to online charging documents, Morales-Molina is accused of sexually grabbing a child under the age of 14 and touching, grabbing and grazing the buttocks of three other people on Sunday afternoon, June 22.