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

Mo. AG investigation: 12 former clergy could face charges

Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt's investigation found 163 priests or clergy members accused of sexual abuse or misconduct against minors.

Marsha Heller

Published September 13, 2019 at 12:35 PM

Deputies rescue man pinned under tractor

The Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Office said the operator was able to call for help by using his cell phone.

Marsha Heller

Published September 12, 2019 at 9:05 AM

Sinkhole closes portion of road in Portageville, Mo.

Police report W. Fifth St. between Meatte Ave. and Lesieur Ave. was closed Monday.

Marsha Heller

Published September 10, 2019 at 7:56 AM

Public meetings to be held on replacing the U.S. 51 Ohio River ‘Cairo’ Bridge

KYTC urges anyone affected or interested in the bridge replacement project to attend one of the two meetings planned.

Marsha Heller and Brittany Jacob

Published September 9, 2019 at 12:41 PM

MDC proposes revised regulations to help landowners control nuisance wildlife

MDC is considering revised regulations to allow landowners to use thermal imaging or night vision equipment to control damage from problem wildlife and feral hogs.

Marsha Heller

Published September 5, 2019 at 11:58 AM

Mo. Treasurer to hold Unclaimed Property Auction

Items up for auction include old coins and currency, stamps, jewelry, comic books and signed sports memorabilia.

Marsha Heller

Published September 5, 2019 at 11:05 AM

Emergency crews are searched door-to-door for the missing boy.

Marsha Heller

Published August 30, 2019 at 9:33 AM

Crews battle house fire near Portageville, Mo.

Portageville Rural Fire said all the residents made it out of the home safely.

Marsha Heller

Published August 29, 2019 at 3:37 AM

Man wanted in Poplar Bluff theft investigation

Poplar Bluff Police said Michael Lott is a suspect in a theft investigation at Menards.

Marsha Heller

Published August 22, 2019 at 10:56 AM

Police trying to identify man suspected of using stolen credit card

Poplar Bluff Police said the man in the video made a purchase at a Rhodes 101 location on Wednesday, July 31.

Marsha Heller

Published August 19, 2019 at 1:58 PM

Police release video of apparent business burglary

A video posted on the Poplar Bluff Police Department’s Facebook page shows the apparent suspect in a hoodie taking money out of a register at the Lemonade House Grill shortly after closing time.

Marsha Heller

Published August 19, 2019 at 1:30 PM

School district offers students attendance incentives, includes a car

Union City School leaders said the incentives are being offered to combat chronic absenteeism.

Marsha Heller

Published August 13, 2019 at 11:50 AM

Missouri holds annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday

Missouri's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is Friday, Aug. 2 through Sunday, Aug. 4.

Marsha Heller

Published August 3, 2019 at 2:51 PM

Man considered armed and dangerous wanted, 1 in custody in Kennett, Mo. after deadly shooting

According to Dunklin County Prosecuting Attorney Nicholas Jain, police found a man with what appeared to multiple gunshot wounds at the Beaton Street Apartment complex Sunday, July 28.

Marsha Heller

Published July 30, 2019 at 6:26 AM

Burglary suspect arrested on top of levee

Caruthersville Police were called to Woody's Lounge early Saturday morning about a suspected burglary.

Marsha Heller

Published July 29, 2019 at 8:23 AM

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.