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

SIU research team reports discovery of new, dominant COVID-19 variant in U.S.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale announced a research team at the university has discovered a new variant of the COVID-19 virus that is “specific to and dominant in the United States.”

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Published January 14, 2021 at 9:25 AM

Gov. Parson sworn in as 57th Governor of the State of Missouri

Governor Mike Parson was sworn in as 57th Governor of the State of Missouri at the 2021 Bicentennial Inauguration on Monday, Jan. 11.

Marsha Heller

Published January 11, 2021 at 12:32 PM

Small earthquake registers on New Year’s Day near Doniphan, Mo.

According to the USGS, a 2.4 magnitude quake registered northwest of Doniphan Friday morning.

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Published January 1, 2021 at 11:12 AM

Gov. Parson to deliver State of the State Address on Jan. 27

Missouri Governor Mike Parson is scheduled to deliver his State of the State Address on Wednesday, January 27, 2021.

Marsha Heller

Published December 30, 2020 at 2:33 PM

According to the East County Fire Protection District, a driver lost control of her car on CR 621 on Wednesday and ended up crashing into Cape La Croix Creek.

Marsha Heller

Published December 30, 2020 at 2:19 PM

Sen. Hawley to object during Electoral College certification process on Jan. 6

On Jan. 6, the Electoral College envelopes from each state and the District of Columbia will be opened before the members of Congress.

Marsha Heller

Published December 30, 2020 at 11:05 AM

Sheriff’s office investigating rash of vehicles tampered with, asks public for surveillance video

Stoddard County deputies are investigating a rash of vehicles that were tampered with in an area north of Dexter on or about Tuesday, December 22.

Marsha Heller

Published December 29, 2020 at 8:33 AM

COVID-19 positivity rate in Mo. is 17.9%

The positivity rate in Missouri is currently 17.9 percent.

Marsha Heller

Published December 16, 2020 at 3:26 PM

Southeast University, Three Rivers College, 26 other Mo. colleges receive rapid COVID-19 tests

A total of 77,240 antigen COVID-19 tests were shipped to higher education facilities throughout Missouri in November and early December.

Marsha Heller

Published December 16, 2020 at 10:57 AM

Woman facing charges after pedestrian hit, killed by SUV in Butler Co.

A woman was hit and killed by an SUV in Butler County, Missouri shortly after midnight on Sunday, December 13.

Marsha Heller

Published December 15, 2020 at 1:39 PM

Poplar Bluff woman sentenced for sexually exploiting a child, sending photos to former police and school resource officer

Amber Longhibler was sentenced on Tuesday, December 8 to 20 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting a minor.

Marsha Heller

Published December 9, 2020 at 9:21 AM

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony held in Cape Girardeau

Monday marked the 79th anniversary of the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.

Marsha Heller

Published December 7, 2020 at 4:42 PM

Southeast Mo. State University announces aviation program partners

Southeast Missouri State University announced a new partnership in their new aviation program at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport on Friday, Dec. 4.

Marsha Heller and Alayna Chapie

Published December 4, 2020 at 4:28 PM

No mask mandate in New Madrid Co. for now

Leaders from across the county and residents expressed their thoughts about whether a face mask mandate should be legally required and how a mandate would be enforced.

Marsha Heller and Brooke Buckner

Published December 3, 2020 at 5:25 PM

Gov. Parson announces partnership with Vizient, additional hospital staff, expand statewide hospital capacity

Gov. Parson is expected to announce new assistance the State of Missouri will be providing to support hospital staff and to expand the state’s hospital capacity.

Marsha Heller

Published December 2, 2020 at 5:57 PM

14-month-old scalded by bath water dies; Mother charged with abuse, homicide

Lauren McArthur has been charged with child abuse and negligent homicide in connection with the death of her son.

Marsha Heller

Published December 1, 2020 at 11:11 AM

MDC releases deer harvest numbers for Missouri Firearms Deer Season

Preliminary numbers show that deer hunters in Missouri harvested 176,604 deer during the November portion of Firearms Deer Season.

Marsha Heller

Published November 26, 2020 at 10:26 AM

Former Parma mayor, 2 former city employees arrested for stealing city funds, forgery

Three former Parma, Missouri city leaders have been arrested in connection with an ongoing fraud and misappropriation of city funds investigation that began in 2018.

Marsha Heller

Published November 23, 2020 at 2:52 PM

2021 Cardinals Care Winter Warm-Up goes virtual; 2021 Caravan canceled

The St. Louis Cardinals announced some changes for upcoming events in 2021.

Marsha Heller

Published November 23, 2020 at 1:42 PM

Wanted man arrested after hiding behind trash can at park

Poplar Bluff police were called to investigate a possible burglary in progress on Saturday, Nov. 21.

Marsha Heller

Published November 23, 2020 at 9:52 AM

New COVID-19 restrictions in effect in Ill., Ky.

The new restrictions went into effect just after midnight on Friday, November 20.

Marsha Heller

Published November 20, 2020 at 4:17 PM

Small earthquake recorded near Caruthersville, Mo.

The USGS reports a magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded just before 8 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 20.

Marsha Heller

Published November 20, 2020 at 9:06 AM

Gov. Parson extends statewide emergency order, issued public health warning

Governor Mike Parson extended the statewide emergency order on Thursday, November 19.

Marsha Heller

Published November 19, 2020 at 11:46 AM

Mo. health, school leaders announces changes to K-12 school quarantine guidance

The Departments of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) have modified COVID-19 guidance for close contacts and assessing exposures in school settings.

Marsha Heller

Published November 12, 2020 at 10:38 AM

Kidnapping, robbery suspect considered armed, dangerous in police custody

According to the Dunklin County Sheriff’s Office, Stacy A. Smith II, of Kennett, is in custody.

Marsha Heller

Published November 6, 2020 at 2:52 AM

Gov. Parson: Mo. continues to focus on testing, expanding capacity across state

The positivity rate in Missouri is currently 15.2 percent.

Marsha Heller

Published November 5, 2020 at 12:01 PM

NASA announces water discovered on sunlit surface of the Moon

For the first time, water has been discovered on the Moon.

Marsha Heller

Published October 26, 2020 at 11:35 AM

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

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Marsha Heller

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Cape Girardeau, MO

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