How To Ease Your Kids’ Anxiety About The Start Of A New School Year
News

Johnston City school bus involved in accident; all families notified, several students treated for minor injuries

KBSI FOX23 News at 9 p.m.
Sasha Moore,

JOHNSTON CITY, Ill., (KBSI) – Several children were evaluated for minor injuries after a Johnston City School District bus was struck from behind Monday morning in slick, rainy conditions on Illinois Route 37. The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded at about 7:25 a.m. to the crash at Foxcroft Drive. The bus, carrying about 30 students in grades K-12,…

549338306 1082103210801944 8081972331115788082 N
News

Man arrested in Rowan County double homicide of mother and daughter

KBSI FOX23 News at 9 p.m.
Sasha Moore,

MOREHEAD, Ky., (KBSI) – Kentucky State Police have arrested a Morehead man in connection with a double homicide in Rowan County that left a woman and her teenage daughter dead. The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office said deputies conducted a welfare check around 10:15 a.m. Friday at a home on South Spring Street in Morehead and found two deceased victims inside….

Source Southeast Missouri State University 2
News

Southeast Missouri State University students discover T. rex fossil during Montana field expedition

KBSI FOX23 News at 9 p.m.
Sasha Moore,

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) – Southeast Missouri State University students spent part of their summer unearthing fossils in the badlands of Jordan, Montana, including the discovery of a Tyrannosaurus rex bone, university officials said Friday. Geoscience instructor Pamela Mills, who has led the trip annually since 2019, shared the students’ discoveries with SEMO’s Board of Governors during its Sept. 19…

Special Olympics Mo Magic
News

Local Special Olympics volleyball team calls for community support ahead of 2026 U.S. Special Olympic Games

Shelby Brown,

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The MO Magic’s Special Olympics volleyball team has been capturing hearts through their skill and determination but now they’re asking for the community’s help as they prepare for their journey to the 2026 U.S. Special Olympic Games that will be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Melody Gardner is the volleyball coach for Special Olympics team MO Magic….

(Source: Southeast Football/Facebook)
News

SEMO hosts Southern Illinois in annual ‘War for the Wheel’ rivalry

KBSI FOX23 News at 9 p.m.
Sasha Moore,

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) – Southeast Missouri (1-2) will host longtime rival No. 11 Southern Illinois (2-1) in the annual “War for the Wheel” game Saturday at Houck Field. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. The Redhawks hold a 44-40-8 advantage in the all-time series, which began in 1909 and is the longest in both programs’ histories. The schools are…
News

Cape Girardeau County man charged with tampering, $12K damage to utility structures

KBSI FOX23 News at 9 p.m.
Sasha Moore,

CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) – A Cape Girardeau County man has been charged after authorities said he tampered with large utility structures, causing an estimated $12,000 in damages. Deputies and detectives with the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office, along with Ameren technicians, inspected the structures near County Road 532 on Sept. 16 and found evidence of tampering and missing…

Fowler Jacobs Windhorst Senior Fair2025
News

Free senior health fair set for Sept. 23 in Marion

KBSI FOX23 News at 9 p.m.
Sasha Moore,

MARION, Ill., (KBSI) – A free senior citizens’ health fair will be held Tuesday, Sept. 23, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the HUB Recreation Center, 917 W. Main St., in Marion. The annual event will feature free health screenings, information booths, and prize giveaways. Area health providers and senior service vendors will participate, along with State Sen. Dale Fowler…
News

Cape Girardeau Police Department relaunches community podcast with new co-hosts

KBSI FOX23 News at 9 p.m.
Sasha Moore,

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – After a break from the podcasting world, the Cape Girardeau Police Department is returning to the airwaves with a relaunched community podcast designed to connect officers and residents through conversation. The department announced that Patrolman Newton and Patrolman Smelser will serve as the new co-hosts, bringing listeners fresh episodes every other Thursday beginning Sept. 18….

Thumbnail Semo Suds 2025 Flyer Blue
News

Dino-themed SEMO Step Up for Down Syndrome set for Oct. 4 at Capaha Park

KBSI FOX23 News at 9 p.m.
Sasha Moore,

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Heartland Down Syndrome Community Group will host its annual SEMO Step Up for Down Syndrome event Saturday, Oct. 4, at Capaha Park. This year’s walk will feature a dinosaur theme, with activities and contests for participants. Families are encouraged to start teams in honor of loved ones with Down syndrome and raise funds to…
News

McCracken County School employee arrested on rape charges

KBSI FOX23 News at 9 p.m.
Sasha Moore,

PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) – A McCracken County school employee was arrested Thursday on charges of rape and unlawful transaction with a minor, authorities said. The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office said the investigation began after a juvenile reported that Julio Estrada, 30, engaged in illegal sexual contact with her about a year ago. Detectives said evidence was found that corroborated the…

Source Graves County Sheriffs Department 1
News

Plane runs off runway, hits home in Mayfield; No injuries reported

KBSI FOX23 News at 9 p.m.
Sasha Moore,

MAYFIELD, Ky., (KBSI) – A jet airplane overran the runway at Mayfield-Graves County Airport on Thursday afternoon and crashed into a residence along Kentucky 58 East, authorities said. Emergency crews were called at 3:49 p.m. and found the aircraft had crossed a grassy area, broke through a perimeter fence, crossed KY 58 and struck a home in the 2100 block,…

484111792 2604571756407416 3205076836923032091 N
News

Fruitland Fire Protection District to dedicate first Safe Haven Baby Box

KBSI FOX23 News at 9 p.m.
Sasha Moore,

JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) – The Fruitland Area Fire Protection District will host a dedication and blessing ceremony for Cape Girardeau County’s first Safe Haven Baby Box on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 3 p.m. The event will take place at Fire Station No. 1, located at 7273 U.S. Highway 61 in Jackson. Safe Haven Baby Boxes provide a secure, anonymous option…

(Source: Saint Francis Healthcare System)
News

Fallan Mayabb, MD, joins Cape Care for Women

Sasha Moore,

  CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Saint Francis Healthcare System has announced that Dr. Fallan Mayabb has joined Cape Care for Women, a Saint Francis Medical Partner. Mayabb earned her medical degree in 2011 from the University of Missouri and completed her residency at Baylor Scott and White. She is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and…

(Source: Williamson County Sheriff's Department)
News

Williamson County man charged after firing gun during service attempt

KBSI FOX23 News at 9 p.m.
Sasha Moore,

JOHNSTON CITY, Ill., (KBSI) — A Williamson County man was arrested after deputies said he fired a handgun to scare away a process server earlier this month. The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded around 6:43 p.m. Sept. 4 to 911 call reporting gunshots in the 17000 block of Illinois Route 37. The caller, a process server, told authorities…

Download 1
News

McCracken County burglary investigation leads to four arrests

KBSI FOX23 News at 9 p.m.
Sasha Moore,

PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — Four Paducah residents were arrested this week following a McCracken County Sheriff’s Office investigation into a string of storage unit burglaries on Tharp Drive. Deputies said the investigation began Aug. 15 after multiple burglaries were reported at the facility. Detectives set up surveillance and, around 4 a.m. Sept. 16, observed two men on bicycles near the…
News

Free trees available in Cape Girardeau through project CommuniTree

KBSI FOX23 News at 9 p.m.
Sasha Moore,

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The Missouri Department of Conservation is partnering with Forest ReLeaf of Missouri to provide free trees in southeast Missouri as part of the Project CommuniTree program. Schools, nonprofits, neighborhood associations and community groups can register to pick up free native trees and shrubs Oct. 8 at 2610 Industrial Drive in Cape Girardeau. The trees, provided…

3
News

13th For Kids’ Sake Superhero 5K set for Saturday in Carbondale

KBSI FOX23 News at 9 p.m.
Sasha Moore,

CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — Superheroes will take over Turley Park in Carbondale on Saturday, Sept. 20, for the 13th For Kids’ Sake International Superhero 5K Run/Walk. The event, which raises funds for life-saving services for children in southern Illinois, Bangladesh and The Gambia, begins at 8 a.m. with same-day registration. The race starts at 9 a.m., kicked off by Carbondale…

Source Brandy M 1
News

Jackson R-2, Saint Francis hold ribbon cutting for Ignite CAPs Program

KBSI FOX23 News at 9 p.m.
Sasha Moore,

JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — The Jackson R-2 School District and Saint Francis Healthcare System celebrated the launch of the inaugural JR2 Ignite CAPs program this week, marking a new opportunity for Jackson High School students. The program is designed to provide hands-on learning experiences and career preparation for students while building stronger partnerships between education and the region’s workforce. District…

Mercy Cancer Center Cape Girardeau
News

Mercy Southeast to host free community health event in Cape Girardeau

KBSI FOX23 News at 9 p.m.
Sasha Moore,

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — Mercy Southeast will host a free community health event Oct. 11 to encourage residents to take a proactive approach to their health, officials announced. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Mercy Cancer Center, 789 S. Mount Auburn Road. Attendees will have access to free health screenings, demonstrations, educational materials…

(Source: WFCN News: Swinford Media Group)
News

Christopher man charged with arson after apartment fire

KBSI FOX23 News at 9 p.m.
Sasha Moore,

CHRISTOPHER, Ill., (KBSI) — A man has been arrested in connection with an apartment fire Wednesday evening in Christopher, police said. Shon M. Middleton, 48, was booked into the Franklin County Jail on one count of aggravated arson. The fire broke out in the 400 block of Sylvia Avenue. Authorities said the blaze caused major damage to the building, but…

(Source: Graves County Sheriff's Office)
News

Traffic delays expected Sept. 17–18 on I-69 and US 45 near Mayfield

KBSI FOX23 News at 9 p.m.
Sasha Moore,

MAYFIELD, Ky., (KBSI) — Drivers should expect traffic delays Sept. 17–18 at the intersection of U.S. 45 North and Interstate 69 as contractors install new lighting, officials said. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, lane and exit closures could affect all lanes and ramps at the interchange. Deputies will be on site to assist with traffic control during the work….

Source Williamson County Sheriffs Office 9
News

Veterans Honor Flight Mission 15 takes Southern Illinois Veterans to Washington, D.C.

KBSI FOX23 News at 9 p.m.
Sasha Moore,

MARION, Ill., (KBSI) — Nearly 200 veterans, guardians and volunteers from southern Illinois are in Washington, D.C., Tuesday as part of Veterans Honor Flight Mission 15, visiting the nation’s war memorials built in their honor. Since 2017, Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois has flown more than 1,200 veterans on what organizers describe as a once-in-a-lifetime journey of gratitude and…

Sparklight Adds Excitement To Dexter High School Homecoming
News

Sparklight to join Dexter High School homecoming festivities

KBSI FOX23 News at 9 p.m.
Sasha Moore,

DEXTER, Mo., (KBSI) — Sparklight, Dexter’s hometown internet provider, will take part in Dexter High School’s homecoming football game on Friday, Oct. 3, with activities planned before and during the event. The celebration will begin with a pre-game tailgate at 4:30 p.m. outside the stadium featuring vendor booths, music, refreshments and giveaways. Visitors to the Sparklight booth can pick up…

Source St Francios County Sheriff 1
News

Traffic stop leads to drug bust in St. Francois County

KBSI FOX23 News at 9 p.m.
Sasha Moore,

LEADINGTON, Mo., (KBSI) — A traffic stop in St. Francois County led to the seizure of suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine and the arrest of two men, authorities said. The St. Francois County Sheriff’s Department said a K-9 deputy stopped a vehicle Sept. 14 on U.S. Highway 67 near Leadington for defective equipment. After obtaining consent to search the vehicle, deputies…