POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI) — A Park Hills middle school student has won the regional spelling bee hosted by Three Rivers College and will advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Gentry Layton of Central Middle School in Park Hills claimed the championship at the 17th annual Three Rivers College Southeast Missouri Spelling Bee on Saturday. Layton secured the win…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Saint Francis Healthcare System has announced the addition of Stasha Tubbs, a family nurse practitioner, to Cape Neurosurgical Associates. Tubbs, who graduated from Arkansas State University in 2025, is board certified by the America n Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She will provide care for patients with brain and spinal disorders. Officials said Tubbs is focused…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Southeast Missouri State University’s baseball team is helping fight hunger through a partnership with the Southeast Missouri Food Bank. The Redhawks have recorded 215 strikeouts so far this season, generating donations through the “Strike Out Hunger” campaign. For each strikeout, sponsors — Cape Electrical Supply, Midwest Sterilization Corporation and the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo —…
CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — A Cape Girardeau man has been charged in connection with a fatal assault that occurred in November 2025, according to the Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Johnnie Malik Walker, 25, is charged with first-degree murder, first-degree robbery, tampering with physical evidence and two counts of armed criminal action. The charges stem from an…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI) — A groundbreaking ceremony was held Wednesday for a new Black River Skilled Nursing facility on Shelby Road in Poplar Bluff. The facility, located at 2670 Shelby Road, is expected to expand access to short-term rehabilitation, long-term care and specialized services in the region. Officials and community members gathered for the ceremony, marking the start of…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Cape Girardeau Public Schools will host an informational meeting Wednesday evening to discuss projects outlined in Proposition Tigers. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. March 25 at Cape Central Middle School and is open to the public. District officials said the session will provide details on the proposed projects and give community members an…
DIEHLSTADT, Mo. (KBSI) — Concerns over a tornado siren in Diehlstadt are raising questions about emergency preparedness after a recent storm exposed an issue with the system’s backup power. The siren itself is operational, but officials say its backup generator may not function during a power outage — a problem that could prevent it from sounding during severe weather. One…
WICKLIFFE, Ky., (KBSI) — A Shively man was arrested following a multi-county pursuit Sunday night that spanned Ballard, McCracken and Marshall counties, according to Kentucky State Police. Trooper Max Dikin with KSP Post 1 attempted a traffic stop shortly after 9 p.m. March 8 on North Fourth Street in Wickliffe after observing a 2012 Lincoln MKZ with an equipment violation….
BENTON, Ill., (KBSI) — Benton Fire Department crews assisted with a large commercial fire response at a coal mine workshop on North Thompsonville Road, according to officials. Engine 803 and Chief 820 responded as part of a MABAS Box Alarm activation. No injuries were reported. Categories: News Tags: benton, Benton Fire Department, Illinois
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The Southeast Metropolitan Planning Organization will host two public information meetings to gather input on its 2027–2030 Transportation Improvement Program. The program outlines a prioritized, multi-year list of federally funded transportation projects within the SEMPO metropolitan planning area. The meetings will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, at the Osage…
ST. LOUIS, Mo., (KBSI) — A pair of peregrine falcons has returned to a nesting site in Franklin County, where at least one egg has been laid, according to Ameren Missouri. The nest is now viewable through the company’s Falcon Cam, offering a live look at the birds’ nesting season from egg-laying through the chicks’ first flight. Officials said the…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — A Juneteenth celebration is planned for June 20 at Ivers Square, bringing the community together to honor history, culture and progress. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when news of emancipation reached enslaved people in Texas more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Organizers said the event will offer an opportunity for reflection, education and…
MARION, Ill., (KBSI) — The Oasis Sports Complex will host a multi-state high school softball tournament later this month as part of the Oasis Border Wars High School Classic. The event is scheduled for March 27-28 and will feature 24 teams from Illinois and Kentucky. Ten Southern Illinois teams are set to compete, including Anna-Jonesboro, Carbondale, Carterville, Herrin, Johnston City,…
SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — A ShotSpotter alert helped Sikeston Department of Public Safety officers respond to a reported shooting and led to an arrest following a domestic-related incident. Officers were dispatched around 8:30 p.m. March 19 to the 100 block of William Street after receiving a real-time alert of gunfire. Investigators said the incident stemmed from a domestic assault in…
BALLARD COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — The Ballard County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a scam involving messages claiming individuals have violations and must contact a website. Authorities said several citizens have reported being contacted by phone or text with instructions to resolve alleged violations online. The sheriff’s office emphasized it does not contact individuals by phone or text regarding…
MOUNT VERNON, Ill., (KBSI) — A dual-branded Applebee’s and IHOP restaurant is set to open in Mount Vernon on March 24. The restaurant, located at 105 Potomac Blvd., will combine menu items from both brands, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner options in a single location. Guests will be able to order a mix of IHOP favorites, including pancakes and breakfast…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI) — Educators in Poplar Bluff are reflecting on recovery efforts one year after an EF-3 tornado caused extensive damage to the district’s Kindergarten Center. The storm, with winds reaching 145 mph, caused an estimated $6.7 million in damage to the building, destroying parts of the roof and mechanical systems and impacting multiple schools across the district….
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — A longtime Cape Girardeau restaurant announced it will close after 35 years in business. In a statement, owners said the restaurant has served as more than just a dining location, but also a gathering place for the community. The business will close its doors April 6. Owners thanked customers for their support and loyalty over…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — A Vietnam Veterans Recognition Ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, March 29, at VFW Post 3838 in Cape Girardeau. The ceremony will begin at 4 p.m. at the post, located at 1049 N. Kingshighway. A meal will be provided by the VFW Auxiliary at 5 p.m. for those in attendance. The event is open to post…
WEST FRANKFORT, Ill., (KBSI) — The Frankfort Community Unit School District No. 168 Board of Education met March 16, approving financial items and making significant staffing decisions to address a projected budget deficit. FOX23 has received the email from an anonymous viewer regarding the March 16, 2026, meeting and the decisions discussed. The board specifically noted it would enter closed…
CHICAGO, Ill., (KBSI) — The Center for Biological Diversity has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over its decision not to protect the Illinois chorus frog under the Endangered Species Act. The conservation group argues the species has lost most of its native sand prairie habitat across the Midwest due to agriculture and development and now…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) — A southeast Missouri child abuse prevention program has received a $30,000 grant to support its education efforts, organizers announced. The funding for the Green Bear Project, a program of Southeast Missouri Networks Against Sexual Violence (SEMO-NASV), comes from the O’Reilly Automotive Foundation. The program provides age-appropriate education to children from pre-kindergarten through high school, focusing on…
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) — A Sikeston man was arrested Saturday after officers recovered a firearm and suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop, according to the Sikeston Department of Public Safety. Officers conducted the stop around 1 p.m. March 14 near West Malone Avenue and North West Street after locating a person with an active Butler County warrant for resisting arrest….
CRITTENDEN COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — Deputies extradited a North Carolina man Thursday who was wanted on charges in Lyon County, according to local authorities. Officials said Moina Massalay, 35, was taken into custody March 12 around 12:45 p.m. and extradited from South Charleston, West Virginia. Massalay was wanted on a failure to appear warrant from Lyon Circuit Court, where he…