PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) – A Paducah man and woman were arrested Aug. 14 after police said an investigation into drug trafficking led detectives to their residence on Park Avenue. The Paducah Police Department’s Drug Unit began investigating a complaint of drug activity and determined that Luther Robinson, 34, was selling illegal drugs. Detectives obtained a search warrant for the home…
MARION, Ill., (KBSI) – The annual Life;Story 5K Walk/Run will take place Saturday, Sept. 6, at Ray Fosse Park in Marion. Registration opens at 6 a.m., followed by a Kids’ Dash at 7 a.m. The 5K begins at 7:45 a.m., with a keynote speaker and award ceremony scheduled afterward. The event raises awareness for suicide prevention and supports mental health…
SHAWNEETOWN, Ill., (KBSI) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker joined local leaders Thursday to announce a $14 million investment to upgrade and revitalize the Shawneetown Port, a project officials say will strengthen regional infrastructure and create new economic opportunities in southern Illinois. The funding will support significant improvements to the port’s facilities and operations, including modernization of docks, storage areas and transportation…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) –The Safe House of Southeast Missouri held its annual luncheon and award ceremony Thursday, Aug. 28, at the Century Casino Event Center in Cape Girardeau. Executive Director Jessica Hill highlighted the Safe House’s impact over the past year, noting that 564 clients were provided safety from domestic violence, 815 hotline calls were answered, and 4,232 hours…
MARTIN, Tenn., (KBSI) – C-Shift personnel from the Martin Fire Department, along with Martin 911 dispatchers and Martin police officers, have been recognized with Life-Saving Awards for their response to a March 13 medical emergency. Crews responded to a seizure call and were updated en route that CPR was in progress. Within four minutes, responders arrived, assumed care and continued…
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) – Organizers say Oktoberfest is approaching quickly, with food, fun and festivities planned for the community. Vendor applications for crafts and food are still being accepted. Exclusivity is offered, so interested vendors are encouraged to apply soon. The event will feature food, entertainment and activities for all ages. Categories: News Tags: Jackson, Missouri
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) – Taylor Hughes, RN, a critical care nurse at Baptist Health Paducah, has been named the hospital’s latest DAISY Award recipient. The DAISY Award is an international program that recognizes nurses for exceptional clinical skills and compassionate care. It was established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, who died at 33 from an auto-immune disease. His family…
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) – The Jackson McDonald’s will host McTeacher’s Night from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28. Customers can vote for their favorite Jackson R-2 teacher during the event. Proceeds will benefit the Jackson R-2 Foundation, which supports classrooms, teachers and students. Categories: News Tags: Jackson, Missouri
KENNETT, Mo., (KBSI) – The Kennett Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man pictured in a photo released by investigators. Anyone with information is urged to contact the department at 573-888-4622. Categories: News Tags: Kennett, Kennett Police Department, Missouri
BENTON, Ill., (KBSI) – A Benton man has been sentenced to more than four decades in prison after admitting to repeatedly sexually assaulting a child. Jesse D.R. Skaggs, 36, was sentenced Tuesday to 44 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after pleading guilty in June to four counts of criminal sexual assault. Authorities said Skaggs confessed to years of…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) – Cape for a Cure will host a community event Saturday, Sept. 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Elk’s Lodge in Cape Girardeau. The free event will feature live music, food trucks, drinks, games and activities for all ages. A silent auction will begin at 4:30 p.m., and Daugherty Enterprises will present a caregiver…
STODDARD COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — Gov. Mike Kehoe on Tuesday recognized Stoddard County Sheriff’s Deputy Lori O’Dell for being named the 2025 D.A.R.E. America International Officer of the Year. O’Dell has served as a D.A.R.E. officer for 20 years and is credited with expanding the drug prevention and education program to all seven schools in Stoddard County. “Congratulations, Deputy O’Dell,”…
MAYFIELD, Ky., (KBSI) — A Graves County man was arrested Tuesday on two counts of trafficking methamphetamine following an undercover investigation, authorities said. Sheriff’s detectives took Clifford C. Jones, 55, of Chestnut Cove in Mayfield, into custody around 10 a.m. at the Mayfield Plaza Apartments. Investigators said Jones sold methamphetamine to undercover officers on two occasions during the probe into…
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — Two Jackson Senior High School students have been selected by the American Heart Association to serve as Youth Heart Ambassadors for the 2025–2026 school year. Senior Kate Lipke was named a national Youth Heart Ambassador, while junior Jimmy Williams was chosen as a local ambassador. They will join student leaders across the country in supporting the…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — A Cape Girardeau man was arrested Tuesday after authorities seized nearly a kilogram of methamphetamine and other drugs during a search, the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies, working with the Southeast Missouri Drug Task Force, executed a search warrant at a home in the 900 block of Bloomfield Road. Investigators reported seizing about…
BRANSON, Mo., (KBSI) — Rada Lou Miller Kamp, 100, represented District 5 in the Miss Missouri Health Care Association Pageant in Branson on Monday. Miller Kamp, who won her district title earlier this year, traveled to Branson with supporters from The Villas Assisted Living. On Sunday, she attended a performance at Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede before preparing for the pageant….
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI) — Four officers from the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center helped save the lives of a man and six children after coming upon a serious crash on Marble Hill Road while en route to training, officials said. Lt. John Pruett, Lt. Phillip Schalk, Cpl. Terrell McCollough and Officer Blaine Murrell stopped after seeing a damaged…
SCOTT CITY, Mo., (KBSI) — Scott City Police Chief Chris Grigg’s says a 26-year-old Perryville man was killed Monday morning in an accident involving quarry machinery at Colt Rock & Lime in Scott City. Emergency crews were dispatched around 7:21 a.m. to the quarry on Rock Levee Road for what was first reported as an industrial rescue incident. Scott City…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — A Cape Girardeau man has been arrested after police say he attacked another man with a baseball bat Friday morning. Police said the incident happened around 7:40 a.m. when officers responded to a report of an assault. The victim told officers he was walking southbound when John Franklin Knoch, the suspect, came up from behind…
DEXTER, Mo., (KBSI) — The Dexter Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man suspected of stealing a gooseneck trailer and three lawn mowers from M2 Outdoors on Sunday evening. Police said the theft occurred around 7:09 p.m. The suspect was driving a black Ford F-250 or F-350 pickup truck at the time. Anyone with information…
MT. VERNON, Ill., (KBSI) — A 22-year-old Mt. Vernon man has been charged after a shooting and vehicle crash Sunday morning, police said. Officers responded about 11:24 a.m. to the area of South 34th Street and Peach Avenue for reports of gunfire. Police said they found a vehicle involved in a crash and evidence of a shooting. A short time…
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce has appointed Lydia Liley as its new director of operations. Liley brings experience in marketing, event coordination, visual branding and organizational leadership. She most recently served as brand graphics coordinator at Mondi Group, where she oversaw packaging design production and worked with design teams, clients and production departments. She previously…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The county sheriff’s office took part last week in mutual aid training with the Region E Homeland Security Response Team, officials said. The session focused on rope rescue and rappelling techniques in coordination with Jackson Fire & Rescue, the Cape Girardeau Fire Department, the Sikeston Department of Public Safety and the Stoddard County Ambulance District….
STELLA, Ky., (KBSI) — A man was seriously injured Saturday night in a structure fire on Highway 121 North in the Stella community, according to Calloway County Fire-Rescue. The Calloway County 911 Communications Center dispatched crews to the 4800 block of Highway 121 around 9 p.m. after callers reported a shop fully engulfed in flames. When firefighters arrived, they found…