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Union City Elementary rewards students with cash, prizes for TCAP success

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Sasha Moore,

UNION CITY, Tenn., (KBSI) — Nearly 140 Union City Elementary students are walking away with more than bragging rights after excelling on last spring’s Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program exams. On Friday, Principal Allison Palmer and assistant principals Bill Kail and Maggie Miller handed out certificates redeemable for $50 to 67 former third graders and 71 former fourth graders, who returned…
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Paducah Police Drug Unit named Kentucky Narcotics Task Force of the Year

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Sasha Moore,

PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — The Paducah Police Department Drug Unit has been honored as the 2025 Narcotic Unit Task Force of the Year by the Kentucky Narcotics Officers Association. The award was presented this week during the association’s annual convention. In 2024, the unit investigated more than 160 narcotics cases, executed 37 search warrants, and seized more than 11,000 fentanyl…
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Paducah man charged with kidnapping, assault after Noble Road attack

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Sasha Moore,

PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — An 18-year-old Paducah man has been arrested in connection with a violent assault that left a man hospitalized with serious injuries, according to the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said they were dispatched Aug. 30 to the 7000 block of Noble Road after receiving a welfare check call. When they arrived, they found a man walking…

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Cape Girardeau dedicates Willis A. Martin Police Substation on Good Hope Street

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — City leaders, community members and the Blank family gathered Wednesday to celebrate the grand opening of the Willis A. Martin Police Substation, a new public safety facility at 629 Good Hope Street. The project is part of a yearslong effort to revitalize the neighborhood, with the Blank family playing a leading role in redeveloping the…

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Johnson County deputy, wrecker service employee honored for lifesaving actions

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Sasha Moore,

VIENNA, Ill., (KBSI) — The Johnson County Sheriff’s Department has recognized a deputy and a wrecker service employee for saving the life of an unresponsive man at a local gas station. Officials said Craig Bundren of Britton’s Wrecker Service reported finding a man behind the wheel of a vehicle who was not responding. Deputy Aaron Brown was dispatched and provided…

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Beshear joins officials to dedicate new homes for tornado survivors in Princeton, Mayfield

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Sasha Moore,

MAYFIELD, Ky., (KBSI) — Gov. Andy Beshear joined local leaders and representatives of The Hope Initiative on Tuesday to present keys to new homes in Princeton and Mayfield for families who lost their houses in the December 2021 tornadoes. “After such heartbreak and loss, today is a day of healing and hope as we see these two families — who…

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St. Vincent seniors celebrate Ring Day tradition

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Sasha Moore,

PERRYVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — St. Vincent High School seniors take part in one of the school’s most cherished traditions this week as 51 students receive and bless their senior rings during the annual Ring Day Mass. The ceremony, held at St. Vincent Church, is celebrated by Father Ranjan Lima with assistance from Father Fred and Father Joe Geders. Students process…

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Cape Girardeau leaders gather for State of the Community Luncheon

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Sasha Moore,

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual State of the Community Luncheon, bringing together regional leaders to discuss the city and county’s outlook. Scheduled speakers include Cape Girardeau County Presiding Commissioner Clint Tracy, Southeast Missouri State University President Dr. Brad Hodson, and Cape Girardeau Mayor Stacy Kinder. Gov. Mike Kehoe was unable to…
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Carbondale police seek help locating missing teen

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Sasha Moore,

CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — Carbondale police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 16-year-old boy. Amaree N. Johnson was last seen leaving his home in the 300 block of East Willow Street around 11:30 p.m. Sept. 1, police said. He is described as 5-foot-5, 130 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing…
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Residents face eviction after Kennett housing crisis

Shelby Brown,

KENNETT, Mo. (KBSI) -A Kennett pastor is speaking out after tenants say they are facing a housing crisis. Imagine waking up in a home that you rent to the utilities, being completely shut off, and then you go to your front door and there’s a red note saying that the home that you’ve been renting is not up to code….

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Cape Girardeau man arrested in Marble Hill drug case

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Sasha Moore,

MARBLE HILL, Mo., (KBSI) — A Cape Girardeau man was arrested Monday evening after Marble Hill police said methamphetamine was found in his vehicle during a shoplifting investigation. Police said Lt. Wheeler responded around 6:17 p.m. Sept. 1 to a business in Marble Hill for a reported theft. During the investigation, Wheeler contacted Dustin Williams in a vehicle parked outside….

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Murray woman arrested on warrant, drug charges

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Sasha Moore,

MURRAY, Ky. (KBSI) — A Murray woman out on bond in a Graves County drug case was arrested late Saturday after deputies said she was found in possession of methamphetamine. The Calloway County Sheriff’s Office said deputies located 42-year-old Carrie A. Runyon on Higgins Drive around 11 p.m. Aug. 30. Runyon had an active arrest warrant out of Graves County,…

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Mayfield-Graves Fire Rescue Chief injured in crash while responding to call

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Sasha Moore,

  MAYFIELD, Ky., (KBSI) — Mayfield-Graves Fire Rescue Chief David Warner was injured Sunday evening in a vehicle crash while responding to a brush fire, officials said. Warner was flown to an out-of-state hospital for treatment. Sheriff Jon Hayden said the chief is awake and responding but asked the community to keep him in their prayers. Categories: News Tags: Kentucky,…

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Jefferson County man charged in wife’s death

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Sasha Moore,

MT. VERNON, Ill., (KBSI) — A Jefferson County man has been charged with first-degree murder after deputies said his wife was found dead inside his vehicle following a multi-agency search Monday night. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said it received a report of a possible homicide around 8:03 p.m. Sept. 1. A suspect vehicle description was provided, and about an…
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Calloway County jail captain remembered for service, leadership

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Sasha Moore,

MURRAY, Ky., (KBSI) — The Calloway County Jail announced the death of Captain Michael Hopkins, who passed away Aug. 31 at his home. Hopkins began his career at the jail in January 2011 and rose through the ranks from deputy jailer to sergeant, lieutenant and, in 2019, captain. He was previously a firefighter and spent much of his life in…

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Fire damages grain bin in Advance

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Sasha Moore,

ADVANCE, Mo., (KBSI) — Firefighters responded late Sunday to a grain bin fire after receiving a report of a possible motor malfunction. The Advance Fire Department said crews were dispatched at about 9:58 p.m. for a report of a grain bin fan motor fire. When they arrived, the reporting party told them the grain bin itself was on fire. Firefighters…

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Sheriff’s Office receives donation to support child safety programs

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Sasha Moore,

JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — Cape Girardeau County Sheriff Ruth Ann Dickerson accepted a donation from the Jackson Noon Optimist Club to benefit the sheriff’s office and its partnership with the National Child Safety Council. The funds will help provide safety resources, educational materials and other support to children and families throughout Cape Girardeau County. “We sincerely appreciate the Jackson Noon…

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Waltonville man arrested on drug, protection order charges

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Sasha Moore,

WALTONVILLE, Ill., (KBSI) – A Waltonville man was arrested Aug. 27 after Jefferson County sheriff’s detectives said they found evidence of illegal drug activity while serving a search warrant. Detectives were investigating a violation of an order of protection when they executed the warrant at 6 Circle Drive. During the search, investigators said they discovered methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. The…

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Perryville High School teacher named Society for Science Advocate

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Sasha Moore,

PERRYVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) – Perryville High School science teacher Leanne Thele has been named to the Society for Science’s 2025-26 Advocate Program. Thele, a 29-year teaching veteran who has spent the past four years at Perryville, is one of 70 teachers nationwide selected for the program this year. The yearlong professional development initiative provides training, mentorship and a $3,000 stipend…

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Future flyers get a behind-the-scenes look at airport life

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Sasha Moore,

PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) – Students from Caledonia Christian Academy toured Barkley Regional Airport on Thursday, getting a behind-the-scenes look at airport operations. The visit included a walk-through with Transportation Security Administration staff and a close-up view of an aircraft with 3 Degrees Aviation at Four Rivers Aviation. Airport officials said the tour was designed to help students learn how an…
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Traffic stop leads to drug, DUI arrest in Burna

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Sasha Moore,

BURNA, Ky., (KBSI) – A Burna man was arrested Thursday afternoon after deputies said he was caught speeding and found with illegal drugs in his vehicle. The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office said Deputy Zackary Dunigan stopped a vehicle on U.S. Highway 60 West on Aug. 28 after clocking it at 75 mph in a 55-mph zone. The driver, identified as…

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Senior Information Day set for Sept. 4 in Cape Girardeau

Sasha Moore,

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Area seniors are invited to attend Senior Information Day on Sept. 4 at Eagles Aerie #3775, 321 N. Spring. The free event, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., will feature a Q&A session with representatives from local law enforcement agencies, including the Cape Girardeau Police Department, Jackson Police Department and Missouri Highway Patrol. Attendees…
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Two arrested in Paducah drug investigation

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

MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) – Two people were arrested Thursday morning after detectives executed a narcotics search warrant at a Paducah residence, the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office said. Around 10 a.m. Aug. 28, investigators searched a home at 1956 Madison Street as part of an ongoing drug investigation. Deputies said they seized about 26 grams of crystal methamphetamine, marijuana, doses…

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Herrin man arrested on child pornography charges

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

HERRIN, Ill., (KBSI) – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 7 arrested a Herrin man Thursday on multiple counts of possession and dissemination of child pornography. ISP said special agents executed a search warrant Aug. 28 at the home of Peyton Steckenrider, 23, in the 500 block of South 26th Street. Investigators reported finding evidence of child…