MURPHYSBORO, Ill., (KBSI) — The University of Illinois Extension AJMPU Unit will host its fourth annual Pumpkin Extravaganza, a free family event celebrating the fall season. The event is set for the Lincoln Memorial Picnic Grounds and will feature pumpkin-themed activities, treats, crafts and games. Activities are geared toward youth ages 5 to 17, and children must be accompanied by…
PERRYVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — UPDATE: A 25-year-old man has been charged in connection with an armed robbery at a Perryville convenience store, police said. Officers were dispatched about 5:45 a.m. Sept. 24 to the QuickStop at 1236 W. St. Joseph Street after reports of a robbery. Surveillance video showed a masked man entering the store about 5:40 a.m., displaying a long-bladed…
WEST FRANKFORT, Ill., (KBSI) — Contract talks between West Frankfort teachers and the CUSD 168 school board remain stalled after two bargaining sessions with a federal mediator failed to produce an agreement, the teacher’s union said. In a statement Friday, American Federation of Teachers Local 817 President Tim Aldridge said members are “very disappointed in the lack of progress” and…
PATTON, Mo., (KBSI) — The Meadow Heights R-II School District has received a $50,000 donation from Junction 51 Solar to support new equipment for the district’s FEMA gymnasium. District officials said the funds will be used to purchase scoreboards, a sound system and a scorer’s table. “Their generous donation is greatly appreciated by the students and staff of the Meadow…
PULASKI COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — A Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office K9 helped deputies uncover suspected fentanyl and heroin during a traffic stop on Sept. 26, authorities said. Deputies said the vehicle was stopped after failing to maintain its lane and speed. K9 Alex conducted an open-air sniff and alerted to the odor of illegal substances, giving deputies probable cause to…
MARION, Ill., (KBSI) — Williamson County deputies executed a search warrant Thursday at a Marion recovery home after investigators said a resident sold drugs to an undercover officer. The search took place around 6:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at 806 Morningside Drive, a residence intended to provide a drug- and alcohol-free environment for people in recovery. Deputies said they found methamphetamine,…
MAYFIELD, Ky., (KBSI) — A Calloway County woman was arrested Thursday after deputies said she was driving under the influence when her minivan rear-ended a truck on KY 80 East. The crash happened about 4:15 p.m. Sept. 25 near the intersection of KY 940, according to the Graves County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said Seth Arnett, 30, of Mayfield, was stopped…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI) — Pitsco Education has donated more than $30,000 in classroom materials to aid tornado recovery efforts at the Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center. The Pittsburg, Kan.-based curriculum company delivered several pallets of STEM kits, sensory learning products and furniture last month to help the school reopen after sustaining tornado damage March 14. “At Pitsco, we have a…
Forecast: After a cloudy start to the day in Cape, temperatures will reach the lower 80s on Thursday afternoon. Partly sunny skies the rest of the day with a wind out of the north between 5 and 10 miles per hour. We saw slight improvements to the drought monitor this week, including here in Cape Girardeau County. Although the Bootheel…
SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — A 19-year-old Sikeston man has been arrested after officers responding to a gunshot detection alert recovered a stolen handgun, according to the Sikeston Department of Public Safety. Officers were dispatched early Tuesday, Sept. 23, to the area of Alabama Street after receiving a ShotSpotter alert. While en route, they spotted a man walking away from the…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — FRESH Healthy Café is launching a new program aimed at encouraging children to read by rewarding them with smoothies. The café’s Reading Rewards Program allows students to log the books they read on a special bookmark. For every 10 books completed, they can redeem the bookmark for a free smoothie at either the N. Kingshighway…
WEST FRANKFORT, Ill., (KBSI) — A Cape Girardeau man is facing multiple felony charges in Franklin County after authorities said he traveled to meet a minor. David Alan Weaver, 63, was arrested Monday and booked into the Franklin County Jail. He is charged with one count of traveling to meet a minor, a Class 3 felony, and Class 4 felonies…
GREENVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — Camp Allen Ministries will host its annual Run & Kids Fun Run on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at the campgrounds, 3104 Wayne Route F in Greenville. The 5K race begins at 9 a.m., with registration from 8 to 8:45 a.m. The Kids Fun Run for ages 10 and under is free without a shirt or $30…
HARRISBURG, Ill., (KBSI) — A Harrisburg man was arrested Tuesday after police said he fired a gun during an argument and then hid in a nearby home. Officers responded around 3:01 p.m. Sept. 23 to reports of shots fired in the 700 block of South Granger Street. Witnesses told police a man had discharged a firearm during a dispute with…
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — A Paducah man was arrested Tuesday after detectives found synthetic marijuana, marijuana and drug paraphernalia during a search of his home, according to the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said investigators executed a search warrant Sept. 23 at a residence on North 26th Street as part of an ongoing drug investigation. Inside, they located Corey A….
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — Two men were arrested early Sunday after deputies found more than a pound of marijuana and a handgun during a traffic stop on Interstate 24, according to the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the stop occurred around 3:23 a.m. Sept. 14, when Deputy Cope pulled over a 2025 Nissan Altima for a traffic violation. Deputy…
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce is congratulating Ruppel Auto Service on 70 years in business and its grand re-opening under new ownership. Chamber officials said they are grateful to have the longtime business continue serving the Jackson community. Categories: News Tags: Jackson, Missouri
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – A man was taken into custody Saturday night after Williamson County Sheriff’s deputies recovered a stolen vehicle during a traffic stop in Marion. At approximately 11:27 p.m., deputies observed a vehicle known to have been reported stolen out of Johnston City traveling south on Russell Street from Boulevard Street. Deputies initiated a traffic stop after…
KENNETT, Mo. (KBSI) – The Kennett Fire Department responded Tuesday morning to a mutual aid request from Rector, Arkansas, following a fire in the city’s downtown district. Upon arrival, firefighters found a two-story commercial building fully engulfed in flames. The structure housed a flower shop on the first floor and the former Masonic Lodge on the second. “Our thoughts are…
MURRAY, Ky., (KBSI) – The Murray Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious person at an apartment complex Friday at 3:43 p.m. Officers said they found an intoxicated man, identified as Dawson McCoy, 26, of Murray, who had allegedly grabbed two young children and attempted to get them to go with him. Both children were able to pull…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) – The Boots, Bling & Blessings Gala will take place Friday, Sept. 27, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Rusted Route Farms, with proceeds supporting Hope Children’s Home and local foster children. The event will feature cocktails, hat branding by Brim & Buckle, a bourbon toss, dinner, auctions and dancing. A highlight of the evening will…
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) – Business owner, combat veteran and community leader Lucas Green has announced his candidacy for Missouri House District 146 in the August 2026 Republican primary. Green, who previously ran for the seat, said he has continued building support since his last campaign, including working on the “No on Amendment 3” effort with grassroots pro-life advocates. “With the…
OSAGE BEACH, Mo., (KBSI) – A first-of-its-kind fishing-focused resort will break ground Oct. 3 in Osage Beach, coinciding with the Big Bass Bash that draws more than 3,500 anglers to Lake of the Ozarks. The $7 million Anglers Outpost will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at 6051 Osage Beach Blvd. Local leaders, investors and business…
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) – Crews this week began carefully removing the 1958 Reuter Opus 1248 organ from University Place Christian Church in Champaign, Illinois, marking the end of an era for the congregation that has worshipped in the building for more than a century. At 54 ranks, the instrument is the largest organ in the city of Champaign. While the…