Murray State’s Dan Skirka named National Coach of the Year
MURRAY, Ky., (KBSI) — Murray State baseball coach Dan Skirka has been recognized as the National Coach of the Year. Categories: News Tags: Kentucky, Murray
Man charged with burglary in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Jacob Houston, 31, was arrested Thursday and charged with felony second-degree burglary, among other offenses. According to police, officers responded to a reported burglary in the 100 block of North Broadview around 2:30 a.m. Houston was found with items commonly used in burglaries and a cut padlock, police said. Houston is being held on a…
Vandalism caught on camera in downtown Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Surveillance footage shows three individuals vandalizing several businesses in the Old Town area of Cape Girardeau. Additional photos of damage in other areas have surfaced on social media, such as D Duncan Floristry, Annie Laurie’s, & CPMcGinty Jewelers. Branton Beard of KBSI FOX23 is investigating and will provide updates tonight at 9 p.m. Categories: News Tags:…
Superman celebration returns to Metropolis, Illinois
METROPOLIS, Ill., (KBSI) — The 2025 Superman Celebration will be held June 13-15 in Metropolis, featuring several celebrity guests. Dean Cain, known for his role as Superman, will appear on June 14. Anais Fairweather, the voice of Supergirl, will be a special guest on June 13-14. Comic book artist Bob McLeod, co-creator of The New Mutants, will attend all three…
2 arrested in methamphetamine trafficking investigation
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — A joint investigation by the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office, Graves County Sheriff’s Office and Paducah Police Department has resulted in the arrest of two individuals on methamphetamine trafficking charges. Mysti Bonnell, 46, of Paducah, and Dillion Watwood, 32, of Wickliffe, were taken into custody on Thursday. According to the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office, detectives arranged a…
Vehicle fire extinguished at Cape County Towing
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) – Crews responded to a vehicle fire at Cape County Towing, 1300 block of S. Hope Street, just before 1:30 p.m. on June 12, 2025. Upon arrival, firefighters found one vehicle fully engulfed in flames in the back lot. Ladder 2 and Engine 23 quickly extinguished the fire. Investigators determined a spark contacting a leaking fuel tank…
Firefighters extinguish blaze at Hardee’s restaurant
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — Fire crews responded to a commercial fire alarm at Hardee’s, 421 E. Jackson Blvd., on Wednesday. The call came in at 12:59 p.m., with reports of smoke showing. Firefighters arrived on scene and located a small fire on the roof, which was extinguished. The cause of the fire was determined to be electrical. As a precaution,…
Nationwide protests planned against Trump, authoritarianism happening in Cape Girardeau June 14
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — A National Day of Action and mass mobilization is planned for Saturday, June 14, to protest authoritarianism, President Donald Trump and his allies. The “No Kings” movement, which emphasizes nonviolent action, aims to push back against what organizers describe as attacks on free speech, detention of individuals for their political views and defiance of the…
Baptist Health Paducah hosts 9th annual pre-med academy
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — Baptist Health Paducah has welcomed 27 college students to its ninth annual Pre-Med Academy, an eight-week program providing hands-on experience in various medical fields. Students from nine colleges, including Auburn University and the University of Kentucky, will shadow physicians and healthcare providers in departments such as cardiology, neurology, and pediatrics. The paid program requires students to…
Two local men honored for water rescue at Crab Orchard Lake
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill., (KBSI) — Two employees from Oasis Powersports are being recognized for their heroic actions after saving a woman who attempted to drown herself in Crab Orchard Lake. Zach Wagner and Brayden Edwards were testing watercraft on May 27 when they spotted a woman floating face down in the water. Without hesitation, the men jumped in and pulled…
Man arrested on terroristic threatening charges
CARLISLE COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — A Cunningham, Kentucky, man was taken into custody Wednesday after allegedly making threatening social media posts aimed at individuals in Carlisle County. Joseph Cook was arrested without incident at a business on KY 121, according to the River Counties Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force. Cook, who had an active felony arrest warrant, was charged…
Fire Departments conduct vehicle extrication training
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The Cape Girardeau Fire Department’s Rescue 2 team joined mutual aid partners for vehicle extrication training Tuesday morning. The exercise aimed to enhance the teams’ skills in safely removing trapped individuals from wrecked vehicles using specialized tools and techniques. Vehicle extrication is a complex process requiring careful consideration to minimize further injury while ensuring a…
US Attorney, FBI vow to prosecute vandalism of federal building
CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft and FBI Special Agent in Charge Christopher Johnson say they will pursue and prosecute those responsible for vandalizing a federal building in Carbondale. On Tuesday evening, a group gathered outside the Senator Paul Simon Federal Building, where some individuals defaced the exterior. The extent of the damage is still being assessed….
FEMA representatives to assist Perry County residents at Perryville Farmers Market
PERRYVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be in Perryville on Saturday, June 14, to assist residents affected by the March tornado. The FEMA representatives will be available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Perryville Farmers Market, located on the north side of the Perry Park Center. Residents seeking assistance are required…
Woman sentenced to nearly 2 decades in prison for role in murder
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — A woman who pleaded guilty to crimes related to the 2022 murder of Jessi Wilfong has been sentenced to nearly two decades in prison. Teresa Baumgartner was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in prison for first-degree kidnapping and four years for tampering with physical evidence. Baumgartner was charged in connection with Wilfong’s death, whose body was…
Jackson R-2 School District names Dr. Keenan Kinder Superintendent
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — The Jackson R-2 School District Board of Education has named Dr. Keenan Kinder as the district’s superintendent, effective July 1, 2025. Kinder, a 1993 graduate of Jackson High School, has 28 years of educational leadership experience, including six years as assistant superintendent in Jackson and seven years as superintendent in Leopold. The Board of Education unanimously…
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office makes arrest in residential burglary
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill., (KBSI) — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call on June 10 at approximately 11:13 p.m. regarding a reported residential burglary in rural northern Franklin County. The caller reported arriving home to find her house had been broken into, with personal items bagged and left beside the roadway. She also reported seeing a female…
Memorial services begin for fallen Bernie Police Lt. June 11
STODDARD COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — Memorial services for Bernie Police Lt. Eddie Mays will be held Wednesday, June 11. Mays, 58, died on June 5 after responding to a domestic violence call while on duty. He suffered a medical emergency after handcuffing a resisting suspect. A funeral service will be held at Lighthouse Church in Dexter, with visitation beginning at…
Missing juvenile found safe in Fulton County
FULTON COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — A 16-year-old juvenile reported missing earlier today has been found and is safe. Aiden Higgins was last seen around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday in the area of Highway 51 and 94, wearing a black hoodie and jeans. Authorities had asked the public to contact 911 or Fulton County Dispatch at (270) 236-3015 with any information regarding…
Cape Girardeau man faces multiple charges of child sexual abuse and more
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) – Corey Wade, 31, was booked into the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office on June 10, 2025, at 3:22 p.m. He faces multiple charges, including: Furnishing Pornographic Material to a Minor: two counts Child Molestation: fourth degree, involving a child under 17 and an offender more than four years older Endangering the Welfare of a Child:…
The Branch Cafe & Market to host family fun day
CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — The Branch Cafe & Market will host a “Family Fun Day on the Deck” on Saturday, June 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event, located at 100 E. Jackson St. in the Historic District, will feature free lemonade, board games, balloons and a sale on classic Longbranch T-shirts. The Branch Cafe & Market offers…
2 plead guilty to sex crimes against animals and possession of child pornography
MAYFIELD, Ky., (KBSI) — Two suspects have pleaded guilty to crimes in Graves County, including sex crimes against animals and possession of child pornography. Neela M. Wilford, 47, of Mayfield, and Christopher D. Carruthers, 32, of Meadow Lands, Pennsylvania, were arrested in 2024 and indicted by a Graves County grand jury. Carruthers was sentenced on April 15 to 12 years…
Jackson Homecomers poster contest narrows to top 3 finalists
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — The Jackson Homecomers Poster Contest has selected its top three finalists, and the public is now invited to vote for the winner. The contest, sponsored by American Legion Post 158, drew numerous entries showcasing hometown pride and creativity. Voting is open until June 13. The public can view the finalists and cast their vote in the…
