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Community Photo: Active Hummingbirds on first day of Autumn

Community Photo: Active Hummingbirds on first day of Autumn

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - A viewer sent us this photo of an active hummingbird on the first day of fall!

You can send us your photos to cnews@kfvs12.com.

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2 new volunteer programs at Missouri State Parks

2 new volunteer programs at Missouri State Parks

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - Missouri state parks have added two new programs to allow groups to volunteer at state parks and historic sites.

Families, organizations, youth groups, school groups and businesses the opportunity to support a Missouri state park or historic site through the newly added Adopt-a-Park and Youth Volunteer Patch programs.

Groups can adopt areas within a park or historic site, such as trails, campgrounds, picnic areas and streams.

Groups are asked to contribute 200 hours of service hours a year for two years.

Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher

Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher

PUXICO, MO (KFVS) - This bird is called a Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher and is the Oklahoma State Bird. 

It is not normally seen this far east but this one was spotted Sunday at Duck Creek State Wildlife Management Area near Puxico in Stoddard County. 

He has an unmistakable long forked tail. 

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New mobile site helps travelers plan just in time for spring

New mobile site helps travelers plan just in time for spring

(KFVS) - Tuesday, March 20 is the first day of spring and the Missouri Division of Tourism announces you can now access their new mobile version on VisitMo.com in to time for travelers to plan trips.

The mobile site m.VisitMO.com, is compatible with iPhones and Android-based phones, and allows users to access thousands of attractions, events, restaurants, shops and lodging options in Missouri. According to MDT, all you have to remember is VisitMO.com; the site will automatically render the mobile version for users on a mobile phone. Tablet users will default to the full version, as larger tablet screens are better suited for the full-site experience.

Community photo: Star gazing at it's best

Community photo: Star gazing at it's best

If you haven't already seen it, be sure to look at the skies after dark to see a picture it is providing at this time.

You will find a  nice bright crescent moon. On Sunday, to the left  of the moon is the planet Jupiter, and to the bottom of the moon is the planet Venus which is a little brighter than the planet Jupiter. You don't want to miss it.

These pictures were taken in Scott County, Mo. How well can you see the moon and planets where you live? You can e-mail us pictures from your community to cNews@kfvs12.com or click here to upload them. Don't forget to include your name, where you were from and a brief description of the picture.

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Sunset in Dexter

Sunset in Dexter

DEXTER, MO (KFVS) - Viewer Teena Fields from Dexter sent us this picture of the sunset on Friday, Nov. 18.

You can send us pictures from your community to cNews and we'll feature them on your county site. Don't forget to include your name, where the picture was taken and when it was taken.

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