KFVS-TV (Cape Girardeau, MO)

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KFVS-TV is the CBS-affiliated television station for Southeastern Missouri, the Purchase area of Western Kentucky, and Southern Illinois. Licensed to Cape Girardeau, Missouri, it broadcasts a high definition digital signal on VHF channel 12 from a transmitter, northwest of Egypt Mills, in unincorporated Cape Girardeau County. Owned by Raycom Media, the station is a sister station to the low-powered CW/MeTV affiliates WQWQ-LP/WQTV-LP. The outlets share studios, in the Hirsch Tower, on Broadway Avenue in Downtown Cape Girardeau. Syndicated programming on KFVS includes The Middle, The Dr. Oz Show, and Live! with Kelly & Michael among others. KFVS had previously served the Jonesboro media market as the default CBS station on satellite providers. It is not known how much longer that arrangement will continue, after the sign-on of the Jonesboro area's first locally based CBS affiliate August 1, 2015 on a second digital subchannel of Fox affiliate KJNB-LD. Source

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Language English
Country United States of America
Media Market Paducah-Cape Girardeau-Harrisburg
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World Cup match between US and Belgium was the most-watched soccer game in US history

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(AP) - The U.S. game against Belgium in the round of 16 at the World Cup set another record as the most-watched soccer telecast in U.S. history, Fox said after preliminary ratings came out Tuesday. Fox said 30 million people watched the game, a 4-1 victory for Belgium on Monday in Seattle to move into the quarterfinals and eliminate the last of the tournament’s three co-hosts. Fox said audience peaked at more than 36.8 million people between 9:15 and 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
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Man accused of cutting off his genitals, using them to start a fire, authorities say

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By Corryn Brock Verified, Akim Powell
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA/Gray News) - A man in Indiana is accused of cutting off his genitals and using them to start a fire, according to authorities Christopher Peden is charged with one count of arson, which carries a potential prison sentence of up to 12 years. Fort Wayne firefighters were dispatched to a garage fire in May, while at the same time, authorities were called to reports of a stabbing.
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Mizzou to induct Drew Lock into school’s Hall of Fame

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By Gabe Swartz Verified
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KCTV) - Mizzou Athletics announced a pair of future inductees into the Mizzou Athletics Hall of Fame on Wednesday. In a video released by the school’s athletic department, former Tigers quarterback Drew Lock and assistant football coach Andy Hill each surprised the other with the news that they will be part of the 2026 Mizzou Athletics Hall of Fame.
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Two new gorillas coming to the Saint Louis Zoo

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ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Two new juvenile male western lowland gorillas are coming to the Saint Louis Zoo. The zoo says Gus, 10, and Bukavo, 8, are moving to the Saint Louis Zoo from the Fort Worth Zoo as part of a program to manage a genetically healthy population of the western lowland gorillas in North America. The zoo adds that two new gorillas will get acclimated behind the scenes before they join a bachelor gorilla troop at Jungle of the Apes later this year.
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Teen who suffered third-degree burns by microwaved NeeDoh toy warns others about social media trend

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By Lauren Harksen Verified, Debra Worley Verified
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JEFFERSON CO., Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) – A teenager in Alabama who was burned by a NeeDoh is warning people to stop doing a dangerous social media trend circulating the internet. Eli Blackmon was 11 when he saw a trend on TikTok showing users putting NeeDoh squishy toys in the microwave to make them softer. After removing the toy and playing with it, the squishy popped. The hot material inside burned his neck and chest, leaving scars he will carry for the rest of his life. “Don’t do it. It’s stupid.
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Former church treasurer accused of stealing more than $400,000

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By Amanda Alvarado Verified
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) - A former church treasurer is accused of stealing more than $400,000 from the church. Latrise Seward is accused of using her access to the church’s bank accounts to make unauthorized personal purchases totaling $402,655.45 between Jan. 1, 2018, and Aug. 29, 2025, according to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. Seward, who admitted to making the purchases, worked as the treasurer of Mechanicsville United Methodist Church.
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Jay Leno coming to Walker’s Bluff Casino

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By Olivia Tock Verified
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CARTERVILLE, Ill. (HEARTLAND WEEKEND) - Comedian, writer and former late-night T.V. show host Jay Leno is coming to southern Illinois. He’ll perform his stand-up comedy show at Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort on Friday, February 19, 2027. Doors will open at 7 p.m., and the show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets go live for presale on Thursday, July 9. Click here to buy tickets online. You can also purchase tickets in person at the Café at 22 & VINE.
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Woman accused of running over boyfriend’s legs with car during argument

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By Katelyn Carlock
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA/Gray News) — A Texas woman is accused of running over her boyfriend’s legs with her car after they got into an argument. The situation unfolded Tuesday in Midland, according to an affidavit. Deputies were called about a pedestrian accident in which dispatchers said that a man had been run over by his girlfriend and was being driven to the hospital. A responding deputy found a black Nissan in the H‑E‑B parking lot.
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Belgium fans celebrate after WC victory against US

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Fans react to Belgium winning World Cup game over USA. (Source: VTM)
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Family-friendly Colors for CASA event returns to Marion to support advocates for children

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MARION, Ill. (KFVS) - A 1.5-mile color run and walk benefiting CASA of Southern Illinois will return to Marion on Saturday, August 29, with the event hosted at The HUB Recreation Center. Doors open at 8 a.m., and the run and walk begin at 9 a.m. The event starts at The HUB, 917 W. Main St., and is open to participants of all ages.
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KFVS-TV (Cape Girardeau, MO) Journalists

Alworth, Brian
Assaf, Caitrin
Barker, Tyler
Britt, Crystal
Bullard, Jeffrey
Byars, Stephanie
Campbell, Cassie
Clark, Nicki
Cook, Noland
Cox, Jeffrey
Cunning, Jeff
Dade, Grant
Dickerson, Derek
English, Tom
Grubbs, Rachel K.
Harris, Breanna
Hecht, Shirlene
Heller, Marsha
Johnson, Morgan
Kidd, Devin
Lathan, Ahmad
Mueller, Ellie
Nakamoto, Chris
O'Keefe, Carly
Parker, Madeline
Payne, Mike
Phillips, Kalup
Randle, Luke
Richards, Todd
Ruch, Amber
Santiago, Kristy
Seay, Roger
Smith, Meghan
Steward, Madison
Sweeney, Kathy
Tock, Olivia