PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – A Paducah man faces drug charges after police say they found a handgun, cash and drugs. Rafael Rodriguez Rios, 23, of the 400 block of Thurman Street faces charges of trafficking in a controlled substance (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives, enhanced by firearm possession) and possession of marijuana. A tip led police to a home on the…
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – Four people face drug charges in different investigations in McCracken County. McCracken County Sheriff’s detectives conducted a joint investigation with the Carlisle County Sheriff’s Office on Jan. 16. Detectives executed a search warrant early Sunday morning (Jan. 16) at 211 Colony Drive in McCracken County. During a search of the apartment and a vehicle on the…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – One of KBSI Fox23’s own received the honor of Ambassador of the Year from the Jackson Chamber of Commerce. April Creech is a marketing consultant at KBSI Fox 23. She has been active in the Jackson Chamber of Commerce for two years serving as an ambassador since 2020. Ambassadors promote the chamber, recruit new members to the…
WEST FRANKORT, Ill. (KBSI) – The remains of a missing man are believed to have been found in rural Benton on Jan. 19. Detectives from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a location in rural Benton at 12:45 p.m. on Jan. 19 where human remains were discovered, according to Franklin County Chief Deputy Kyle Bacon. It is believed that…
BURRILLVILLE, R.I. (WLNE) – A 7-year-old Rhode Island boy and his mom make it a yearly tradition to build elaborate sculptures when it snows. Gabriel Primeau-White lives in Burrillville. His mom, Annie, said the tradition began when Gabriel was just two years old. She said her son hated the snow as a toddler, so she built a Thomas the Train…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Humane Society of Southeast Missouri has changed its name and will now be known as Southeast Missouri Pets. The name change is part of the transition to a community resource center, a no-kill pet shelter and a place that offers more than just kennels for pets. Southeast Missouri Pets held a ribbon cutting Thursday…
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – The Paducah Police Department asks for the public’s help in identifying three people suspected of stealing cell phones from a business on Hinkleville Road. The business manager told police two men and a woman, believed to be Hispanic, stole the phones from a display. They left in what appeared to be a black Buick Enclave. Anyone…
FRUITLAND, Mo. (KBSI) – A Fruitland woman received the gift of comfort and joy just before the Christmas holiday. York Heating and Cooling and Aire Solutions of Cape/Jackson held a “Comfort and Joy Giveaway” contest on kbsi23.com asking for nominations of people who needs a new heating and air unit. Greg Brown, owner of Aire Solutions Cape/Jackson, said they narrowed…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – Two people suspected in an alleged burglary and property damage in Jackson have been identified, according to the Jackson Police Department. The identities of those people have not been released. The Jackson Police Department previously asked for the public’s help identifying two people suspected in an alleged burglary and property damage. Police say two people arrived…
MAYFIELD, Ky. (KBSI) – The City of Mayfield and Graves County seek volunteers to help deliver holiday cheer to city and county residents who were impacted by the catastrophic tornado. Operation Christmas Tuesday, scheduled for Tuesday, December 21, is in need of about 150 volunteers. Groups of volunteers are preferred. The volunteers will assist with distributing a 4-day supply of food and…
CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – A new design for the official “I Voted” sticker for Cape Girardeau County Elections has been chosen. The winning design will be used as the “I Voted” sticker in all elections held in the county for 2022 and 2023. The public voted on the artwork of six finalists. The winning sticker was designed by…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Mary Mingle 5K brought out dozens of runners/walkers on Saturday to raise money for the Community Counseling Center. This walker and runner-friendly event supports the Community Counseling Center to restore, bring hope, motivate, and inspire healing to regional mental health clients living with the challenges of mental illnesses and mental health disorders in our…
MAYFIELD, Ky. (KBSI) – Seventy-four people have died and 105 people are unaccounted for after devastating tornadoes tore through Mayfield on Friday, Dec. 10. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear gave updates Monday morning and afternoon on the response to the Dec. 11 tornado outbreak that impacted four states. Key updates from Gov. Beshear: This was the worst tornado event in state…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Every Person Impacts Community (EPIC) is an organization in Cape Girardeau that works to make a positive difference by working with individuals, schools, businesses and other organizations in the community to support positive youth development and reduce risks associated with substance misuse. EPIC is a youth substance abuse prevention organization that works to build on…
GRAVES & MCCRACKEN COUNTIES, Ky. (KBSI) – The Kentucky State Police ask for help identifying two people suspected of using stolen credit cards at multiple businesses in Graves and McCracken counties. They were caught on security camera at one of the businesses. Kentucky State Police, Post 1 asks for the public’s assistance in identifying the two individuals. Anyone with information…
WEST CITY, Ill. (KBSI) – The West City Police Department asks for the public’s help identifying suspects in a vehicle burglary from over the weekend. The vehicle was parked at the Wal-Mart Supercenter in West City. Any information will remain completely anonymous. Call 618-439-7100 with any information. Categories: News Tags: burglary, Illinois, Walmart, West City
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A Jackson firefighter received the First Responder of the Year award on Saturday, Dec. 4 during the SEMO Redhawks basketball game. SERVPRO® of Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties hosted the contest and awarded its First Responder of the Year to Dalton Abernathy. He is a firefighter with the Jackson Fire Department. He has been with Jackson…
NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WLNE) – A “Let’s Go Brandon” gift shop has opened up in North Attleboro on Saturday December 4. Located on North Washington Street, the store sells merchandise like hats, shirts, patches, stickers, bumpers and more. The phrase “Let’s Go Brandon” is from an October 2 NASCAR race where an NBC Sports reporter was talking to Brandon Brown,…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI) – Poplar Bluff police ask for the public’s help identifying two suspects who were caught on camera burglarizing a home. The two men was caught on a trail camera burglarizing a home on Nov. 14. The trail camera took additional photos of a subjects on Nov. 15. Anyone who recognizes any of the subjects in the…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. (KBSI) – The Dyersburg Police Department Criminal Investigation Division seeks the public’s help identifying the driver of a maroon or burgundy car depicted in the still photographs. The time stamp is the actual date and time. The vehicle is described as a 4-door sedan with a sunroof and was last seen traveling from the Dyersburg Square through the McDonald’s…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – One of KBSI Fox 23’s own was honored as a Person of IMPACT at the SEMO Redhawks Football game on Saturday, Nov. 20. The Redhawks took on the UT Martin on Senior Day for the team’s IMPACT game which recognizes individuals throughout the region who are making an impact in their communities. KBSI marketing consultant…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Bank of Missouri held a ribbon cutting Thursday to celebrate the bank’s 130th anniversary and unveil a new Community Bank on Wheels. Bank leaders held the ribbon cutting at 3427 William Street in Cape Girardeau at 11 a.m. Nov. 18. Categories: News
ALMO, Ky. (KBSI) – An Almo man and woman face drug charges after the Calloway County sheriff says multiple drugs were found in their home. Early Wednesday morning, Nov. 17, deputies served a search warrant a a home on Radio Road. During the search, methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia were found, according to the sheriff’s office. Also during the investigation,…
WILLIAMSONVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) – Two earthquakes shook southeast Missouri Wednesday night. A 4.0 and 2.5 magnitude earthquakes were recorded by the United State Geological Survey Wednesday night. The first 4.0 magnitude quake happened 8:53 p.m. according to the USGS. It was 16.9 kilometers (or 10.5 miles) deep. It was centered 8 kilometers (or nearly five miles) SSE of Williamsville. The…