PICKNEYVILLE, Ill., (KBSI) — Two miners were injured when a rock fell from the ceiling at the Prairie Eagle Mine in Perry County. According to Knight Hawk Coal, the accident occurred Monday night at the underground coal mine. The two men suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were flown to hospitals in Carbondale and St. Louis. CEO Josh Carter said in a…
CENTERPOINT, Tx., (KBSI) – A team of experts, including a canine unit, spotters, machine operators and a strike recovery crew, are meticulously searching a massive debris pile in Texas after recent flooding. Members of Missouri Task Force 1 (MO-TF1) are working together to carefully excavate the pile, layer by layer. Categories: News Tags: Boone county, Missouri, Missouri Task Force One
WAYNESVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — Authorities in Pulaski County say a missing man, Benjamin Eason, has been found alive. Eason, 41, was discovered by volunteer searchers Tuesday morning in a wooded area of the national forest off Highway J, between Phelps and Pulaski counties. Pulaski County Sheriff Jimmy Ball thanked the searchers, including those with four-wheelers, horse teams and search dogs,…
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — A petition supporting SkyWest Airlines as the next commercial carrier at Barkley Regional Airport has garnered over 1,000 signatures from community members in just five days. The petition, which will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Transportation, demonstrates local support for SkyWest Airlines under the Essential Air Service program. Airport officials thanked the community for…
PERRYVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — The Perry County School District #32 Board of Education will host a community meeting to update residents on the district’s tornado recovery efforts. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, at the Robinson Event Center, 2411 Walters Lane. Representatives from the district’s architecture and construction teams will provide updates on ongoing recovery projects,…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Tree trimming is set to begin Wednesday on Broadway, with crews expected to work for about one to two weeks, weather permitting. Motorists can expect occasional lane closures and are advised to exercise caution and reduce speed when approaching work zones. Some trees may be removed as part of the project. Categories: News Tags: Cape…
HAYTI, Mo., (KBSI) — Hayti Fire Department’s Firefighter Blake Irions recently competed in the Firefighter Challenge Championship Series in Hoover, Alabama. The event, known as the “toughest two minutes in sports,” pushes firefighters to their physical limits. Irions described it as the most challenging physical test he has ever completed. Irions said he was honored to represent his community and…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., (KBSI) — Missouri conservation official and law enforcement came to the rescue of a great blue heron tangled in fishing line and a hook lodged in a tree. Officer Walker and Conservation Agent Wise freed the bird, demonstrating their dedication to wildlife conservation. Categories: News Tags: Jefferson City, Missouri
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — A semi-truck rollover crash has blocked a roadway in western McCracken County, with possible injuries reported. The crash occurred on Highway 62/Blandville Road at Gholson Road. The westbound lanes are currently blocked, and the eastbound lanes will be shut down once a tow truck arrives. Detours have been set up at KY 286 at Milan…
SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — The Sikeston Rodeo Museum will hold its grand opening on July 31 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Sikeston Post. The event will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m., a roping station for kids, a hat bar and food and drinks. The first 50 museum visitors will receive a complimentary gift. The museum…
PERRYVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) – Perryville residents can seek refuge from the heat at the Perry Park Center lobby, which will serve as a cooling station during regular business hours amid forecasted high temperatures. Categories: News Tags: Missouri, Perryville
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — A man was arrested July 8 after allegedly threatening his domestic partner and brandishing a shotgun. According to a probable cause statement, Julius Gant, a convicted felon, was accused of domestic assault, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon while intoxicated. Gant allegedly became violent after drinking and threatened to shoot his partner,…
BOONE COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — Missouri Task Force 1 (MO-TF1) continued its relief operations along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, Texas, conducting search and recovery operations alongside teams from Indiana, Virginia, West Virginia and local agencies. The team utilized boats, ground crews and specialized search teams to complete its assigned operations. Afterward, personnel underwent decontamination protocols before returning to…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — A man was removed from a local hotel Saturday after allegedly threatening staff and displaying a large sword. According to police, officers responded to the hotel around 2:45 p.m. after staff reported a guest, identified as Reed, exhibiting aggressive and threatening behavior. Hotel staff alleged that Reed verbally threatened them while handling a “Civil War-style”…
MURRAY, Ky., (KBSI) — Calloway County deputies arrested a woman on drug charges early Tuesday morning while attempting to serve a warrant at a residence on Mission Valley Drive. Tamela Schneider, 53, of Murray, Kentucky, was found in possession of illicit drugs and was taken into custody. Schneider was charged with possession of a controlled substance, first degree, first offense…
CARTERVILLE, Ill., (KBSI) — A new restaurant and coffee shop, Sulla’s Café & Taverna, is set to open in downtown Carterville at 131 S. Division St., the former site of Montgomery’s Place. Owner Sulla Gatses, a Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduate, plans to offer breakfast, lunch and dinner options, along with a coffee shop, bar and pizza menu. Gatses said she…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Authorities responded to a report of a stabbing on July 11, 2025, at approximately 6:51 p.m. Officers found two males with blood on their shirts and facial injuries. One of the individuals, who had been stabbed in the back of the head, was transported to a local emergency room for treatment. A suspect, Lance Johnson,…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Safe House of Southeast Missouri will present Next Level at the Buckner-Ragsdale Event Center on Oct. 11, 2025. The event will feature performances by Dr. Zhivegas, Gen X, Joy Brooker, Lindsey & Landon, DJ Paul Caruso, Evan Webb and Austin Bachman. Categories: News Tags: Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Next level
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The local fire department expressed gratitude to Sam’s Club for a donation of bottled water, emphasizing the importance of staying hydrated in hot and humid conditions for firefighter health and safety. Categories: News Tags: Cape Girardeau, Missouri
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — More than 200 community members attended July’s First Friday Coffee, one of the largest turnouts for the event. The gathering featured Dr. Brad Hodson, the new president of Southeast Missouri State University, as the guest speaker. The event was sponsored by BOLD Marketing and Saint Francis Healthcare System. Categories: News Tags: Cape Girardeau, Missouri
VIENNA, Ill., (KBSI) — Vienna’s community schooling initiative, part of a statewide full-service community school program, has entered its second year, with two directors leading the effort. The initiative, funded by a $5 million federal grant, aims to improve academic achievement, attendance, and climate and culture. Reagan Johnson and Rachel Matekya serve as co-directors, with Matekya bringing experience in curricular…
SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) – A jeans collection drive is underway to benefit area children in need. Spread Hope Now is collecting new and gently used jeans, which will be distributed at Schoolfest 2025 on Aug. 2. Categories: News Tags: Missouri, Schoolfest, Sikeston
CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — Ryan Burt, 39, an inmate at the Cape Girardeau County Jail, faces a new charge of first-degree assault after allegedly attacking another inmate. According to court documents, the incident occurred on July 1, resulting in the victim suffering a broken jaw and currently being on a ventilator at a St. Louis hospital. Burt has…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — Ameren Missouri has donated 140 ENERGY STAR certified window air conditioners to several Southeast Missouri action agencies to help vulnerable neighbors stay safe and cool during the summer. The donated air conditioners, which cost less than $1 a day to operate, will be distributed by agencies including East Missouri Action Agency and the Delta Area…