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

New program offered for Mo. small business, farmers affected by natural disasters

The new program is called LIFT, Linked Deposits to Invest and Fund a Timely Recovery.

Marsha Heller

Published July 18, 2019 at 12:15 PM

Second earthquake rattles Bootheel area in nearly 12 hours

The earthquake hit at approximately 12:12 p.m.

Marsha Heller

Published July 17, 2019 at 1:08 PM

Small earthquake reported near the Bootheel

According to the USGS a magnitude 1.7 shook 2.9 miles southeast of Ridgely, Tennessee on Sunday evening.

Marsha Heller

Published July 15, 2019 at 10:46 AM

Calif. quakes reminder of Heartland risk

In light of the two major earthquakes in southern California, those living in the Heartland are urged to to have their own earthquake emergency plan.

Marsha Heller

Published July 8, 2019 at 11:37 AM

Wappapello Lake beaches are back open according to the Army Corps of Engineers.

Marsha Heller

Published June 28, 2019 at 4:59 PM

Police: Home firebombed in retaliation of deadly shooting

Dyersburg Police said a home was firebombed shortly after a man was shot and killed Monday, June 10.

Marsha Heller

Published June 25, 2019 at 9:18 AM

Eldorado Resorts to sell Cape Girardeau, Caruthersville casinos

Eldorado Resorts announced the company is in agreements to sell Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Isle Casino Cape Girardeau and Lady Luck Casino Caruthersville for $385 million in cash.

Marsha Heller

Published June 17, 2019 at 10:27 AM

Man sentenced for furniture warehouse fire in Kennett, Mo.

James L. Harrison, 52 of Kennett, was sentenced to 78 months in prison for a furniture warehouse and vehicle fire in August 2018.

Marsha Heller

Published June 13, 2019 at 10:58 AM

15-year-old in custody, 1 injured in shooting in Butler Co., Mo.

Butler County Sheriff Mark Dobbs said a man was shot in the hip twice and flown to a St. Louis hospital for treatment.

Marsha Heller

Published June 6, 2019 at 4:07 PM

Mo. AG warns of price gouging, scams in wake of tornadoes, storms, flooding

The Missouri Attorney General’s Office reports price gouging, construction fraud and charity fraud are very common following a disaster.

Marsha Heller

Published May 23, 2019 at 11:50 AM

Kayaker drowns after being trapped by log

MSHP reports an Arnold, Missouri woman drowned after she was thrown from her kayak and pinned against a log under water.

Marsha Heller

Published May 20, 2019 at 12:35 PM

Southeast MO State Board of Regents raise tuition, fees for fall 2019

The Board of Regents approved an $11.75 per credit hour increase in in-state undergraduate tuition and a $1 per credit hour increase in the maintenance and repair general fee.

Marsha Heller

Published May 10, 2019 at 11:27 AM

“There’s a donkey in the middle of I-90”: Sgt. makes wild traffic stop

The donkey, named Dusty, was reunited with his owner shorty after the adventure on the interstate.

Marsha Heller

Published April 19, 2019 at 8:44 AM

Mid Continent Steel & Wire receives steel tariff exemption

Mid Continent Steel & Wire says they have been granted exemptions from President Trump's steel tariffs.

Marsha Heller and Nathan Ellgren

Published April 4, 2019 at 10:11 PM

Crews battle early morning fire at businesses in Hayti Heights, MO

Hayti fire crews say when they arrived the front of the Old Turnage Wrecker buildings were engulfed in flames. The building housed three businesses.

Marsha Heller and Nathan Ellgren

Published March 19, 2019 at 10:16 PM

Gov. Parson signs Executive Order creating School Safety Task Force

According to Gov. Parson’s office the task force will develop a statewide strategic plan for school safety.

Marsha Heller

Published March 13, 2019 at 10:43 AM

Poplar Bluff VA holding groundbreaking ceremony for learning resource center

According to the Medical Center, the new Learning Resource Center will be compliant with the Americans With Disabilities Act and contain spaces for new employee orientation, continuing education and training for staff and other information-sharing space and technologies.

Marsha Heller

Published February 21, 2019 at 1:58 PM

East Prairie man dead after car crashes into water-filled ditch

MSHP Sgt. Clark Parrott said Homeland Security recovered 1 deceased subject.

Marsha Heller

Published February 21, 2019 at 12:37 PM

1 of 2 men sought in Poplar Bluff shooting arrested

According to Poplar Bluff Police Department, Michael Melvin was arrested at 4 a.m. in Ripley County, Missouri on Thursday, Feb. 21.

Marsha Heller

Published February 21, 2019 at 12:10 PM

2 adult elk poached; Information on case wanted

MDC agents are asking for help from the public after two elk were found shot and killed in Shannon County.

Marsha Heller

Published February 14, 2019 at 1:26 PM

Man wanted in connection with theft investigation

Police say the man wearing a red jacket, black shirt, black pants, black shoes with gray shoelaces is a person of interest in a theft investigation a the Ulta Beauty Salon.

Marsha Heller

Published February 13, 2019 at 7:53 AM

Wall-mounted tables being removed after student killed in accident at Poplar Bluff school

Butler County Coroner Andy Moore says a student was killed in an accident at the Early Childhood Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Marsha Heller

Published February 6, 2019 at 5:19 AM

Police board up Poplar Bluff building after finding people in filthy living conditions

Poplar Bluff Police are conducting a search warrant at a vacant building where 30 to 40 people were found to be living inside.

Marsha Heller and Isabelle Hanson

Published January 14, 2019 at 5:07 PM

Storm damage causes boil water order in Hayti, MO

All Hayti water customers are under a boil water order until further notice.

Marsha Heller

Published January 2, 2019 at 4:48 AM

Crews battle early morning house fire in Marston, MO

Crews battled an early morning house fire on Orchard St. in Marston, Missouri.

Marsha Heller

Published January 1, 2019 at 7:45 AM

Salon offering free haircuts for veterans

It’s Your Hair staff is offering free haircuts for veterans at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center on Monday, Dec. 17.

Marsha Heller

Published December 13, 2018 at 7:50 AM

Lost: Campbell, MO water bills aren’t in the mail

This City of Campbell claims water bills for December were allegedly lost by the Post Office.

Marsha Heller

Published December 5, 2018 at 12:35 PM

Could XFL bring a pro football team back to St. Louis? Sources say yes

According to a press release in January 2018, XFL is launching a ‘reimagined’ professional football league in early 2020 with eight teams, a 10-week regular schedule with two semifinal playoff games and a championship game.