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Judge orders Waller held without bond

A Judge Thursday ordered Clay Waller to be held without bond pending trial.

This decision was made in a detention hearing on Thursday, according to US Asst. Atty. Larry Ferrell.

Ferrell says Judge Lewis M. Blanton issued an order of detention citing that Waller would be a potential danger to the community if released on bond and a risk for not appearing in court.

The court found that credible testimony and evidence submitted at the detention hearing "establishes by clear and convincing evidence that Waller's release on bond would constitute a danger to the community, and that here is a serious risk that Waller will endanger the safety of another person or the community," said Ferrell.

The order was established due to the court finding credible testimony and evidence submitted at the detention hearing, Ferrell said.

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SEMSPA holds workshop for high school journalists

Southeast Missouri Student Press Association, or SEMSPA, sponsored Thursday's workshop for future journalists, yearbook staff members and high school reporters.

More than 250 high schoolers from all over the Heartland attended and got a chance to see journalism up close and personal on Southeast Missouri State University's campus.

KFVS' Holly Brantley and Laura Wibbenmeyer were honored to be part of the event today, along with many other speakers.  Some speaking about broadcast, others about print, and some talking about how to make their yearbooks top notch this year.  Organizers and students say this 38th annual workshop was a success.

"We just try to inspire the kids that they can have fun while they are working on their yearbooks and newspapers and also put out a great product," said SEMSPA co-President, Pat Kuper.

Second annual Cape Public Schools art educators exhibit open

Second annual Cape Public Schools art educators exhibit open

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - The Second Annual Art Show of Cape Public Schools Art Educators opened recently during the Cape Art Walk at the Black Door Gallery at 124 South Spanish.

According to the district, two new teachers joined the faculty this year, Holly Cochrane of Blanchard and Clippard Elementary Schools will be displaying a porcelain landscape and some functional landscape cups and bowls, and Carlynn Forst of Cape Central High School will be showing three mixed-media sculptural works with found objects.

Other teachers will be showing the following:

  • Lawrence Brookins of Alternative Education Center - an acrylic and water color painting
  • Sculpture teacher Robert Friedrich of Cape Central High School - three sculptures from different types of wood and found objects
  • Kim Holman of Franklin and Clippard Elementary Schools - shares her batiks
  • Donna Richardet of Cape Central Middle School - a weaving and two macrame

Walk to End Alzheimer's event

Walk to End Alzheimer's event

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - The Walk to End Alzheimer's event will be Saturday, September 17 at Cape County Park North.

Organizers say they are expecting 500 to 600 walkers. Vendor check-in starts at 7:30 a.m., walk registration starts at 8 a.m., opening ceremony starts at 8:45 a.m. and the walk starts at 9 a.m.

The event will start at pavilion 4 in the park. Organizers say for parking, you can drive into the parking lot to drop off your booth supplies and materials, however, this lot is handicap parking only.

Organizers ask that you park at the Conservation building or pavilion 9 or 10. There will be a shuttle again if you wish to ride, or you can walk. They say they have reserved the entire park this year, so no one will need to park off site.

For more information, you can contact Teresa Birk at 1-800-272-3900.

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Mo. Governor requests farm help for 101 counties

Mo. Governor requests farm help for 101 counties

Gov. Jay Nixon asked the Secretary of Agriculture to designate 101 Missouri counties as primary disaster areas.

The designation will permit farmers who have suffered losses to crops and property from excessive heat and severe drought to receive assistance from the USDA's Farm Service Agency.

Redhawk volleyball to open OVC play

Redhawk volleyball to open OVC play

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - Southeast Missouri State University announces the Redhawks will open the Ohio Valley Conference play this weekend when they head to Eastern Illinois, Friday at 7 p.m.

Southeast will then visit SIU Edwardsville for a Sunday match at 2 p.m.

Live stats will be available for both games by visiting the respective schools' websites.

You can watch the Friday match online at OVCSports.TV.

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Restricted burn order rescinded for Cape Girardeau Co.

Restricted burn order rescinded for Cape Girardeau Co.

CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Cape Girardeau County Commission has rescinded a restricted burn order for the county after recent rain.

The burn order was due to high temperatures, lack of rain, and the possibility of increasing winds, according to the Cape Girardeau County Commission.

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