Marsha Heller

Digital Content Executive Producer, KFVS

Cape Girardeau, MO

Marsha joined the KFVS-12 News Team in August 1999.

She began as a photojournalist in the Southern Illinois Newsroom then transitioned into a news producer.

Marsha was a Breakfast Show producer for approximately six years before joining the Digital Team in July 2018. When she is not writing news content, Marsha enjoys spending time with her family and exploring the Heartland.

Recent Articles by Marsha

Health department ends COVID-19 updates on Facebook due to comments

In a Facebook post on Thursday, the Ste. Genevieve Health Department stated that negative, insulting, argumentative and “conspiracy theories” in the comments are getting out of hand and have become hurtful.

Marsha Heller

Published October 23, 2020 at 8:57 AM

Gov. Parson to call for special session for supplemental budget

During the briefing, he said he was calling for a special session to start on Thursday, November 5 for a supplemental budget.

Marsha Heller

Published October 21, 2020 at 4:57 PM

MoDOT to prepare for winter weather with drills

MoDOT said this year’s drill has been expanded to two days due to ensure social distancing recommendations are followed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Marsha Heller

Published October 21, 2020 at 7:43 AM

According to the USGS, a 2.2 magnitude earthquake rumbled 5.8 miles northeast of Steele on Thursday night.

Marsha Heller

Published October 16, 2020 at 10:23 AM

House-to-house trick-or-treating discouraged in Puxico, city offers alternative

The City of Puxico is encouraging trick-or-treaters to attend trunk-or-treating events instead of going home-to-home.

Marsha Heller

Published October 16, 2020 at 8:02 AM

Mo. reaches milestone of 2M COVID-19 tests; state prepares to roll out vaccination plan

As of Oct. 12, 150,554 individuals have tested positive for the virus in Missouri.

Marsha Heller

Published October 15, 2020 at 5:59 PM

Police warn of drug that resembles children’s vitamins, candy

The suspect arrested reportedly told Potosi Police seized items that look like children's vitamins were actually ecstasy 'pills'.

Marsha Heller

Published October 14, 2020 at 9:04 AM

2nd Shannon County jail escapee captured in Ripley County, Mo.

A second man is back in custody after an escape at a Shannon County Jail on Sunday, September 27.

Marsha Heller

Published October 7, 2020 at 5:04 PM

The sheriff’s department said Bobby Dale Murphy turned himself into authorities on Monday, October 5.

Marsha Heller

Published October 7, 2020 at 4:13 AM

AMBER ALERT canceled: 2-year-old found safe, suspect in custody

The Missouri State Highway Patrol canceled an Amber Alert for a missing two-year-old girl.

Marsha Heller

Published October 6, 2020 at 11:27 AM

Man charged with murder in deadly New Madrid shooting

A man was charged with murder in connection to a deadly shooting in New Madrid on Thursday morning.

Marsha Heller

Published October 1, 2020 at 4:38 PM

The CDC has weighed-in on what’s safest for families planning to celebrate Thanksgiving amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Marsha Heller

Published September 29, 2020 at 8:24 AM

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 1,191 new COVID-19 cases.

Marsha Heller

Published September 16, 2020 at 3:27 PM

Missouri National Guard mobilization for COVID-19 extended

The mobilization of the Missouri National Guard to support the state’s COVID-19 response has been extended through December 30, 2020.

Marsha Heller

Published September 16, 2020 at 11:06 AM

A total of 96,475 individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 in the state, including 1,673 deaths.

Marsha Heller

Published September 9, 2020 at 2:05 PM

Heartland businessman, Charles Drury, Sr., passes away at 92

Businessman Charles L. Drury, Senior, formally of southeast Missouri, passed away at the age of 92 on Monday, September 7.

Marsha Heller

Published September 9, 2020 at 9:38 AM

Gov. Parson announces saliva-based COVID-19 test developed in Mo. approved by FDA

At least 78,062 individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 in Missouri, including 1,449 deaths.

Marsha Heller

Published August 26, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Crews battle fire at Kennett, Mo. restaurant

Crews were dispatched early Monday morning to D n R’s McCormick’s Steakhouse for a report of a fire.

Marsha Heller

Published August 24, 2020 at 9:35 AM

Small earthquake recorded near Steele, Mo.

A least one Steele resident reported feeling the quake.

Marsha Heller

Published August 17, 2020 at 6:19 AM

Small earthquake recorded near Portageville, Mo.

The epicenter of the earthquake was just south of Highway 162 along the Little River.

Marsha Heller

Published August 12, 2020 at 8:40 AM

Shooting investigation underway in Kennett, Mo.

Kennett Police are investigating the shooting of a 50-year-old woman on Tuesday, Aug. 4.

Marsha Heller

Published August 5, 2020 at 9:12 AM

Several report feeling late-night earthquake in New Madrid Co., Mo.

A magnitude 2.5 quake registered at 11:47 p.m. Tuesday, nearly 2 miles northwest of Marston, Missouri.

Marsha Heller

Published August 5, 2020 at 7:40 AM

Retired southeast Mo. priest faces additional accusations of physical/sexual misconduct

According to the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, two adult males allege Fr. Gary Carr made inappropriate physical/sexual conduct with them in Butler County in the early 1990s.