Kelsey Anderson

Anchor/Reporter, KFVS

Cape Girardeau, MO

Kelsey Anderson comes to the Heartland News team from the Hoosier state.

She reports three days a week and produces/anchors the weekend Breakfast Show.

Kelsey graduated from Ball State University’s College of Communication, Information, and Media with a dual major in telecommunications and journalism. While there she worked for Newslink Indiana where she anchored, produced and reported.

In the spring of 2016, Kelsey interned at WLOS in Asheville, North Carolina.

Kelsey’s hobbies include watching HGTV, playing golf and petting any dog that comes near her.

Recent Articles by Kelsey

Some young adults may not be immune from the mumps

Some young adults who received the MMR vaccine as children are no longer immune to it.

Kelsey Anderson

Published September 13, 2019 at 3:53 PM

Sikeston DPS officer resigns following social media posts

Sikeston DPS Chief McMillen said he is taking the complaint very seriously.

Jasmine Adams and Kelsey Anderson

Published September 13, 2019 at 11:33 AM

Three Rivers Shrine Pro Rodeo to be held inside this year

The Three Rivers Shriners Club will hold its 12th Annual Rodeo indoors for a change and organizers says that should offer some relief from the heat.

Kelsey Anderson

Published September 5, 2019 at 5:11 PM

Heartland family reacts to thousands of kidneys being thrown out every year in the United States

A new study posted by JAMA Internal Medicine this week says 20 percent of donated kidneys in the United States are thrown out every year.

Kelsey Anderson

Published August 29, 2019 at 4:01 PM

Kids getting home late due to train on the tracks blocking bus

The school superintendent is calling for change.

Kelsey Anderson

Published August 28, 2019 at 4:30 PM

Auditor pushes for armed school resource officer in every Missouri school

Should every school in Missouri have its own armed resource officer?

Kelsey Anderson

Published August 22, 2019 at 6:13 PM

Patti’s 1880’s Settlement hopes to reopen Nov. 27

Patti’s 1880′s Settlement is gearing up to reopen this fall and they are looking to hire for more than 200 people.

Kelsey Anderson

Published August 21, 2019 at 3:31 PM

Portageville votes “yes” to approve funding for a school resource officer

Folks in Portageville may feel some Deja Vu when they head out to vote in the upcoming special election. That's because they will be voting on an issue, they approved last year regarding a student resource officer for Portageville schools.

Kelsey Anderson

Published August 6, 2019 at 8:32 PM

Voters pass $1 surcharge to all cell phones to help fund 911 services in New Madrid County, Mo.

Voters say yes to srucharged.

Kelsey Anderson

Published August 6, 2019 at 1:12 PM

Grand opening held for new Sikeston elementary school

This is the first brand new elementary school to be built in the Sikeston School District in more than 50 years.

Amber Ruch and Kelsey Anderson

Published August 1, 2019 at 5:43 PM

Melanoma patient has a warning about the dangers of the sun

The sun is finally out and if you’re headed outside, a Jackson woman is using her battle against Melanoma to urge others to protect their skin.

Kelsey Anderson

Published July 17, 2019 at 5:10 PM

Dunklin Co. hit hard by Thursday morning storm

Thursday’s storms left more than an early wake up call for people in Malden. A lightning strike actually shut down phones lines at the police department for several hours.

Kelsey Anderson

Published June 27, 2019 at 8:24 PM

BBB warns against timeshare exit business scams

The Better Business Bureau offers a new warning against timeshare exit programs.

Kelsey Anderson

Published June 7, 2019 at 4:33 PM

Butler County EMS donates ambulance to convert into mobile command center

The Southeast Missouri Search and Rescue team received a generous donation from Butler County EMS.

Kelsey Anderson and Isabelle Hanson

Published May 31, 2019 at 6:20 PM

Poplar Bluff VA welcomes new chief of staff with hefty resume

The Poplar Bluff VA Medical Center has a new chief of staff with a pretty hefty resume. He was over every health care facility in Iraq during the early stage of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Kelsey Anderson

Published May 23, 2019 at 10:26 PM

Bill awaiting Mo. Gov’s signature could help low income people get hearing aids

Hearing aids could soon be more accessible to Missourians who can’t afford them.

Kelsey Anderson

Published May 22, 2019 at 6:20 PM

Former deputy clerk takes legal action against Stoddard County, Stoddard County clerk

A former deputy clerk is taking legal action against Stoddard County and the Stoddard County Clerk after being fired from her position in April.

Kelsey Anderson

Published May 15, 2019 at 6:09 PM

Poplar Bluff Police Department to hold animal cruelty course

The class will cover both federal and state laws of animal cruelty, the link between animal abuse and violent crimes, plus how to properly investigate cruelty and fighting complaints.

Kelsey Anderson

Published May 9, 2019 at 4:41 PM

When you buy a car, a house or make any other big purchase your credit score matters.

Kelsey Anderson

Published April 17, 2019 at 5:26 PM

Flooding in New Madrid expected to get worse before it gets better

New Madrid County is one of several communities along the Mississippi and Missouri rivers dealing with rising waters and officials in the area say it will probably get worse before it gets better.

Kelsey Anderson

Published March 21, 2019 at 8:25 PM

Sikeston, MO law enforcement says false police reports are pretty common

Law enforcement in a southeast Missouri town say people making false police reports is more common than you’d think.

Kelsey Anderson

Published February 21, 2019 at 4:20 PM

MoDOT crews spent the day getting ready to battle the next winter storm.

Kelsey Anderson

Published January 10, 2019 at 5:43 PM

Southeast Missouri woman selected to help decorate the White House

A southeast Missouri woman was just one of 125 people chosen to decorate the White House for Christmas.

Kelsey Anderson

Published November 30, 2018 at 2:57 PM

Keeping your house warm without breaking the bank

Heaters across the Heartland are already buzzing as winter weather is heading in.

Kelsey Anderson

Published November 14, 2018 at 2:59 PM

Heartland small business owners concerned about minimum wage increase

Local businesses are getting creative to meet the books after Missouri voters passed proposition B.

Kelsey Anderson

Published November 8, 2018 at 5:42 PM

Poplar Bluff students decorate pumpkins to raise money for St. Jude’s

Third graders at O’Neal Elementary in Poplar Bluff are getting into the Halloween spirit while helping a good cause.

Kelsey Anderson

Published October 17, 2018 at 4:23 PM

Dunklin County Marine stationed in NC returns back to the Heartland

As the threat of hurricane Florence grows more people are leaving the east coast, one of them, a Dunklin County Marine stationed in North Carolina brought his family back to the Heartland safely out of the reach of Florence.

Kelsey Anderson

Published September 13, 2018 at 5:25 PM

Free flu shots offered for counties in Missouri’s Bootheel

Residents in Missouri’s Bootheel will be able to get free flu vaccines this year.

Kaylie Ross and Kelsey Anderson

Published September 6, 2018 at 5:09 PM

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Cape Girardeau, MO

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