JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., (KBSI) — Missouri’s average gas price climbed to $4.16 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel this week, according to AAA Missouri’s Weekend Gas Watch. The statewide average is up 33 cents from last week and $1.34 higher than the same time last year. Missouri drivers are now paying about 47% more at the pump compared to this…
CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — UPDATE: Lackey has been found safe. The City of Carbondale Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 15-year-old. Police said Sawyer H. Lackey was last seen around 4:15 p.m. May 5 in the 700 block of South Lewis Lane. Authorities said Lackey was seen entering a white Chevrolet and may have…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The Cape Girardeau Rotary Club hosted its 27th annual Soap Box Derby on May 2. Officials said first-place winners Zander Nelson in the Stock division and Eli Fortner in the Super Stock division will advance to the 2026 Soap Box Derby World Championship in Akron in July. Other top finishers included Mariella Koenig, who placed…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau Foundation will host its annual 5K, 10K and 1-mile fun run June 13 at Arena Park. Organizers said the event will again be part of the Cape Road Runners Grand Prix, drawing both competitive runners and community participants. The race includes a 10K, 5K run/walk and a 1-mile event…
UNION CITY, Tenn., (KBSI) — Union City High School senior Ca’Lae Ervin has committed to compete in cheerleading at Middle Tennessee State University, earning a scholarship after a successful tryout. Ervin said her interest in cheerleading began later than many athletes, starting at age 8 after years of practicing flips at home. She received an invitation to join the university’s…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Saint Francis Foundation recognized three Donors of Distinction during its annual Grace Notes donor appreciation dinner. Honorees included First State Community Bank, Jim and Teresa Maurer, and Ann Wescoat Ritter. Officials said the awards highlight leadership giving and long-term contributions to healthcare in the region. Foundation leaders said Ritter’s recognition also reflects a family legacy…
SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) – A man was arrested Sunday night after a ShotSpotter alert led officers to a Sikeston home where firearms and suspected drugs were recovered, according to the Sikeston Department of Public Safety. Officers responded around 10 p.m. May 3, 2026, to the 600 block of Dempster Street. At the scene, police said they made contact with an…
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) – McCracken County Public Schools has named Johnna Hite as assistant director of exceptional children’s programs, effective July 1. Hite brings more than a decade of experience in education and has served as assistant principal at Heath Elementary School since 2018. In that role, she led Response to Intervention efforts, coordinated professional development, managed testing accommodations…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) – Students at Eagle Ridge Christian School welcomed a special guest during a preschool activity this week. School officials said a student invited his father and coworkers from the Cape Girardeau Fire Department to participate in a show-and-share event. The group brought along a Dalmatian, often associated with fire service traditions. The school thanked the firefighters…
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) – Students from McCracken County High School have earned top honors at the state Future Problem Solving competition. The school’s team was named state champion, with members Jack Nelson, Riya Patel, Allison Ricketts and Gavin Schooley posting record-setting scores, according to school officials. Nelson, a senior, also won state titles in individual Future Problem Solving and…
LYON COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) – A man wanted on multiple charges was taken into custody Monday night after being extradited to Kentucky from Georgia. Deputy Bobby Beeler served a Lyon Circuit Court bench warrant on Prince G. Koiyan, 31, of Conyers, Georgia, around 9 p.m. April 27, 2026, according to authorities. Koiyan had previously failed to appear in court on…
Warmer weather is in store for the start of the work week, with a breezy afternoon ahead on Monday. Highs will reach the lower 80s, but wind gusts up to 30 miles per hour will try to spoil any time outside. There is a chance for showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the northern half of the viewing area on Monday….
RICHLAND, Mo. (KBSI) — Students in the Richland R-1 Public Schools participated in a mock accident simulation ahead of prom and graduation to highlight the dangers of impaired and underage driving. School officials said the event, held for the second consecutive year, was designed to demonstrate the potential consequences of unsafe decisions and their impact on individuals, families and the…
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (KBSI) — Rural Health Inc. is encouraging residents to recognize early signs of mental health concerns and seek treatment during Mental Health Awareness Month in May. Officials said mental health plays a critical role in daily life, affecting how people think, feel and interact, as well as their ability to manage work, relationships and community involvement. “Mental illnesses…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The Alzheimer’s Association will host a community event highlighting new advances in Alzheimer’s and dementia research on May 13. The event, scheduled from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Osage Centre, is free and open to the public. Dr. Beau Ances, a neurologist and researcher at Washington University in St. Louis, will lead the discussion….
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KBSI) — Gas prices are climbing across Missouri as crude oil prices remain above $100 per barrel, according to AAA Missouri. The statewide average for regular unleaded fuel is $3.83 per gallon, up 22 cents from a week ago and 97 cents higher than a year ago. Among major metro areas, Cape Girardeau has the highest average…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Saint Francis Foundation recognized three recipients with Donors of Distinction awards during its annual Grace Notes donor appreciation dinner. The awards honor leadership giving and long-term commitment to advancing health care across the region. First State Community Bank received the first award for its support of initiatives including Saint Francis Mobile Wellness outreach efforts. Foundation…
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) — Baptist Health Paducah has partnered with Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ohio Valley to launch a “Happy Wheels Cart” aimed at supporting patients and families during hospital stays. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held earlier this week to mark the program’s introduction. The cart, operated by trained volunteers, delivers items such as snacks, blankets, toys, books…
VALLEY STATION, Ky., (KBSI) — A Kentucky State Police trooper was injured in a three-vehicle crash Tuesday on Dixie Highway in Jefferson County, authorities said. The crash occurred near the 15000 block of Dixie Highway, about four miles south of the Gene Snyder Freeway. Preliminary findings indicate a Mitsubishi Mirage driven by David Huggins, 33, of Louisville, was traveling southbound…
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (KBSI) — Rural Health Inc. will host a series of food drives in May to help local pantries prepare for an expected surge in demand during the summer months. With the school year ending, many families lose access to meals provided through the National School Lunch Program, increasing pressure on food pantries. Officials estimate demand can rise between…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI) — A senior at Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center has made school history by winning first place in the secondary brand design category at the SkillsUSA Missouri competition, the first such win for the program in a decade. Amelia Hampton, a computer graphic arts student from Van Buren, created a T-shirt design selected by membership after…
METROPOLIS, Ill., (KBSI) – A Massac County grand jury has indicted a Kentucky man on multiple murder charges in connection with a 1984 killing, the state’s attorney’s office announced Friday. George E. Bradfield, 76, of Owensboro, Kentucky, faces five counts of murder in the death of Lisa Ann Carnes. Authorities said Carnes, 26, was found dead March 30, 1984, in a…
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) — Southern Illinois University Carbondale and the SIU Foundation will host a grand opening ceremony for the Tedrick Welcome Center on May 1. The event is scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. at the facility, located at 1264 Lincoln Drive. A public open house will follow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 2. The 44,000-square-foot building,…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — A man has been charged in connection with a robbery and vehicle theft reported in Cape Girardeau, according to a probable cause statement. Police said the incident occurred around 3:49 a.m. March 27, when a victim reported being approached by a suspect while stopped at an intersection after dropping off coworkers. According to the report,…