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.
Governor Mike Parson announced his choice to fill an open seat on the Missouri Supreme Court.
A small earthquake was recorded just north of Marston, Mo. on Tuesday night.
Homes, roads and campgrounds in Bollinger County were hit by major flooding early Monday morning, August 14.
Crews rushed to a water emergency at a Chaffee home early Monday morning.
The Butler County coroner identified a man killed in an officer-involved shooting.
A 200-year-old state champion tree in Cape Girardeau was cut down on Thursday, July 27.
Investigators have revealed why there was a large presence of law enforcement throughout Charleston, Missouri on Thursday.
Preliminary information from the National Weather Service survey team shows what looks like high-end EF2 tornado damage in the Glenallen, Mo. area.
Accused catalytic converter thief gets ‘bite to the biscuit’ by K-9; sheriff’s dept. post goes viral
As of Monday before 12 p.m., the post by the St. Francois County Sheriff's Department has more than 1,000 reactions, 370 comments and 700 shares.
Governor JB Pritzker appointed Natalie Phelps Finnie as the new Director of Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
The Illinois House passed two bills early Friday morning, January 6 during the lame duck session.
Governor Mike Parson says he will not grant the clemency request of Missouri death row inmate Amber McLaughlin.
The USGS is reporting two small earthquakes were recorded early Tuesday morning, December 27 in New Madrid County.
Wildlife officials are urging hunters to be aware of sick or dead waterfowl throughout southern Illinois.
Someone is holding a very lucky lottery ticket bought at convenience store and gas station in Murphysboro.
A small earthquake was recorded in St. Francois County on Sunday, November 6.
A school district in Missouri is dealing with the death of one of its bus drivers following a crash on a highway Tuesday morning.
A southeast Missouri school district is grieving the loss of one of their bus drivers following a crash on Route K on Tuesday morning, September 6.
The General Assembly will meet in Jefferson City on September 6 at 12 p.m. to begin consideration of the governor’s proposed legislation.
Zander Trainer, of Kennett, Mo., finished ninth in the Kids Division of the USA Mullet Championships.
A small earthquake registered near West Park Mall in Cape Girardeau early Monday morning, August 22.
Mississippi County Coroner Terry Parker confirmed at least one person was killed in the blast.
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office released new information regarding IDOT worker, Edward Stallman, who was killed in Murphysboro, alleging that his death was caused by his ex-wife stabbing him.
Investigators searching for a missing man in Madison County found human remains that have now been confirmed to belong to him.
Governor JB Pritzker has appointed Dr. Sameer Vohra as the new Director of Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).
A small earthquake was recorded in Franklin County early Sunday evening, July 10.
MoDOT honored several first responders who helped during and after the massive crashes on I-57 in Mississippi County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released three reports on last week's multi-vehicle deadly crashes on I-57.
Five people died and 14 were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Thursday in southeast Missouri, according to the highway patrol.
About 40 to 50 vehicles were involved in a chain-reaction crash that happened in foggy conditions.
Nickelson, a Missouri native, has served within DHSS for more than 22 years and has a career in public health and health care management.
