KENNETT, Mo., (KBSI) — Authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing 17-year-old juvenile, Cameron Hatley. Hatley was last seen on June 9, 2025. He is described as a male, 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing 255 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Anyone with information regarding Hatley’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Kennett Police Department…
SMITHLAND, Ky., (KBSI) – A large-scale search warrant is being executed at a mansion in Smithland, Kentucky, as part of an ongoing violent crime investigation. The ATF Louisville, New York Police Department and Kentucky State Police are involved in the operation, according to a statement from ATF Louisville. The statement confirmed that two court-authorized warrants were served, with Kentucky State Police…
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — Tony M. Wilson, 30, of Paducah, was arrested on June 9 after turning himself in to the Paducah Police Department. Wilson was wanted on charges of first-degree assault and first-degree burglary in connection with a June 1 shooting incident in the 5200 block of Parkside Drive. According to police, the victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was…
NEW MADRID COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control is investigating the death of former New Madrid County Sheriff Bud Cooper. Cooper, a 30-year veteran of the highway patrol, died May 26 at his home in New Madrid. The investigation was requested by the New Madrid County sheriff within 24 hours of…
CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) – 78-year-old inmate, James Hoover, who died at a holding facility last week succumbed to natural causes related to pre-existing health conditions, according to autopsy results. James Hoover was found in medical distress in his cell on June 6 and pronounced dead despite life-saving efforts by staff. An autopsy was conducted on June 9. Hoover…
CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — Mayor Carolin Harvey is hosting the 2nd Annual CommuniTEA Social Hour, an event aimed at connecting community-minded individuals and non-profits in the region. The gathering will take place on Saturday, July 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Carbondale Civic Center, 200 S. Illinois Ave. Event Highlights: * Brief Presentation and Games: Mayor Harvey…
PERRYVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) – Craft vendors are being sought for the Seminary Picnic’s craft fair in Perryville, Missouri. The event will take place on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the Seminary Picnic Grounds. To be part of this fun-filled community event with great foot traffic and local support, vendors can apply now at seminarpicnic.org/craft-fair. The fair offers a chance to…
ZALMA, Mo., (KBSI) – Zalma area residents are being warned to secure their dogs or risk losing them, following reports of a pack of dogs roaming a school campus and destroying property. The presence of the loose dogs poses a concern for staff and students, and authorities are urging owners to take immediate action to chain or contain their pets….
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The Department of Missouri Marine Corps League will hold its annual convention June 13-15 at the Drury Suites in Cape Girardeau. Members and their families from across Missouri will attend the convention, which will include business meetings, social events and a memorial service. Categories: News Tags: Cape Girardeau, Marine Corp, Missouri
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — With ball season underway and pleasant weather attracting walkers, city officials are reminding drivers to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks at City Park. Drivers are urged to exercise caution and slow down while navigating the area. The new safety statues are bright green and hard to miss. Helping drivers to remember to slow down in these…
MURRAY, Ky., (KBSI) — A Murray man has been charged with assault and other offenses after allegedly releasing a raccoon into a business, causing a person to be bitten. Jonathan Mason, 40, was arrested after a traffic stop on June 6, police said. He refused to exit his vehicle and had to be removed by officers. Mason was charged with…
SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — An 18-year-old Sikeston man has been charged in connection with a robbery and assault in New Madrid County. Davion C. Thatch was taken into custody after deputies with the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle matching the description given by the victim. The victim reported being approached by a group of individuals outside a…
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — A three-vehicle collision injured two people Sunday in McCracken County. Deputies responded to the crash at Cairo Road and Commerce Drive around 12:28 p.m. Jade Maiden, of Paducah, was attempting to turn left into a private driveway when her vehicle collided with a second vehicle driven by Larry Evers, of West Paducah. The impact caused Maiden’s…
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — Jackson Fire Rescue provided mutual aid assistance to the Cape Girardeau Fire Department on Thursday morning for an automotive fire at mile marker 99. Categories: News Tags: Jackson, Jackson Fire Rescue, Missouri
BENTON, Ky., (KBSI) — The Second Saturday Food Truck Fly-In and Cruise-In event is scheduled for this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Benton Municipal Airport, weather permitting. A weather decision will be made Friday afternoon. The event is open to all vehicles and aircraft. The Benton H96 Flying Club will give away a free discovery flight…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The city’s firefighters have been working without a contract for 1012 days, prompting concerns about public safety. In a statement, firefighters urged elected officials to return to the bargaining table, citing Missouri state law. The firefighters’ union has set a deadline for officials to respond to their demand for negotiations. The department has lost another…
MAYFIELD, Ky., (KBSI) — A traffic stop on Interstate 69 Thursday led to the arrest of two Calloway County residents on drug charges. Sgt. Ben Doran and Chief Deputy Jeremy Prince stopped a Ford F-150 near the 21-mile marker around 12:20 p.m. A search of the vehicle uncovered methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Donald Grimes, 63, and Heidi Grimes, 41,…
PERRYVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — Joseph V. “Joe” Lottes Jr., 84, of Perryville, Missouri, died Thursday, June 5, 2025. Born August 9, 1940, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Lottes served in the United States Navy and owned and managed Roziers Food Centre in Perryville and Roziers Country Mart in Ste. Genevieve and Chester, Illinois. He was a member of St. Vincent de…
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — Coryaunta Rhodes, 32, of Paducah, was arrested Thursday by the Paducah Police Department’s Drug Unit. Rhodes was taken into custody in the 1300 block of North 10th Street after detectives found him with approximately 2.5 ounces of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He was wanted on outstanding warrants for assault charges in two separate cases, according to…
MARION, Ill., (KBSI) – The inaugural “Shine and Show” event drew a crowd, thanks in part to contributions from local businesses, including 618 Tap House. The recurring event, held on the first Thursday of each month through October, will next take place from 4-5:30 p.m. at 618 Tap House. Car show participants can register and meet at 4 p.m. A…
BERNIE, Mo., (KBSI) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control is investigating the death of Bernie Police Lt. Eddie Mays. Mays, 58, died Thursday evening, June 5, while attempting to take a man into custody in connection with a domestic disturbance call, according to the patrol. The patrol said Mays may have died from complications…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Christopher L. Ramsey was arrested on June 5, 2025, in connection with an alleged assault at an apartment. According to authorities, the victim reported being struck with a wooden baseball bat by Ramsey during an incident on June 4, 2025. The victim had gone to the emergency room for treatment but initially declined to contact…
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — A City of Paducah team joined local partners to discuss collaborative efforts in addressing substandard living conditions during code enforcement situations at the Kentucky League of Cities Summer Summit. The panel, which included city officials, health department representatives and community organization leaders, shared information on how they work together to assist citizens in situations involving condemned…
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — Firefighters responded to a commercial structure fire at Sweetheart Florist, 119 S. High St., just after 8 p.m. Wednesday. Upon arrival, crews upgraded the fire to a second alarm due to heavy smoke and fire, and the building’s construction. Two Jackson fire units made entry through the front and back doors, encountering zero visibility and heavy…