MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — Detectives with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office are seizing a drug manufacturing lab on Old Mayfield Road, where synthetic marijuana was being processed and sold. The lab’s use of chemicals such as acetone to process the drugs poses a significant health risk to consumers, authorities said. The investigation is ongoing, and it is possible that…
PERRYVILLE, Mo. — Perry County office holders hosted students from St. Vincent and Perryville high schools for County Government Day on Monday. The annual event, organized by the American Legion Post 133 Women’s Auxiliary, has been a tradition for nearly 70 years. Twenty-five students spent the morning touring county government offices, including the new Perry County Joint Justice Center. The…
UNION CITY, Tenn., (KBSI) — Union City High School’s Adrian Crawford will compete in the Class 1A state decathlon championships after winning the West Sectional decathlon title. Crawford, a junior, totaled 5,633 points in the 10-event competition, outdistancing the runner-up by 87 points. In other sports news, the Union City baseball team defeated Lake County 22-3 in the District 14A…
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — McCracken County Public Schools has appointed Matt Houser as principal of Lone Oak Middle School, effective July 1. Houser began his education career as a classroom teacher at Hendron-Lone Oak Elementary School in 2006. He later served as assistant principal and principal at Lone Oak High School before its consolidation into McCracken County High School…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The Chick-fil-A exhibit at Discovery Playhouse is officially open. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held earlier today, thanks to the Cape and Jackson Chamber. The exhibit is a result of a partnership between Chick-fil-A and Discovery Playhouse. The community is invited to visit the new exhibit and share photos. A winner of four-day passes to play…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The Cape Girardeau Police Department and Beyond the Badge are hosting the 4th annual Shield of Armor Wellness Seminar on April 28-29. The two-day event at the Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center aims to promote mental health and well-being among first responders and their families. Retired St. Louis County first responder Eric Hinson says the…
RICHMOND, Ky., (KBSI) — A new multi-purpose training facility has been dedicated in honor of fallen Chief Deputy Jody Cash, who was killed in the line of duty on May 16, 2022. Law enforcement officials from across Kentucky, including the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, gathered for the ceremony, which was attended by the governor, attorney general and other state officials….
IRON MOUNTAIN LAKE, Mo., (KBSI) — A Missouri conservation agent was severely injured by dogs and multiple people were arrested after a confrontation Wednesday. The agent was patrolling Iron Mountain Lake on April 24 when they contacted Janet Shy, 66, and her daughter Megan Stroup, 36, about safety equipment issues. Stroup, who had outstanding warrants, fled on foot, and Shy…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The Most Reverend Edward M. Rice, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, will celebrate a Memorial Mass for Pope Francis at St. Mary Cathedral on Friday, April 25, at 5:15 p.m. All members of the community are invited to attend the Mass, which will be held at the historic St. Mary Cathedral,…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) —Emergency crews have returned after responding to a report of a capsized boat on the Mississippi River. The Cape Girardeau Fire Department said crews were dispatched to the Red Star Boat Ramp in Cape Girardeau on Thursday afternoon. A resident spotted the overturned boat from their downtown apartment and contacted authorities. Crews on the scene confirmed…
JOHNSTON CITY, Ill., (KBSI) — An inmate work detail collected 2,220 pounds of litter from Interstate 57 ramps in Johnston City on Tuesday. The cleanup effort was a collaboration between the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and the Illinois Department of Transportation. According to Sheriff Jeff Diederich, crews cleaned about half of the debris and will return to complete the job…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Two boil water advisories are currently in effect for separate areas of the city. A total of 13 properties in the Ranchito area are under a boil advisory from April 22-24. An additional 314 properties in the Dalhousie area are affected by a boil advisory from April 23-25. A dashboard with affected addresses, frequently asked…
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — Two men have been arrested and a third is being sought in connection with a weekend disturbance in which shots were fired. Police responded to the 2400 block of Ohio Street on April 19 after reports of multiple people shooting at each other. Officers determined that Cortez Gray fired at least 10 rounds at another group….
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — Firefighters responded to a fire at the Rubbermaid plant in Jackson on Tuesday morning. The Jackson Fire Rescue department was dispatched to the scene at 1901 Lee Ave. at 10:15 a.m. after a manual pull station was activated. Crews arrived to find a paint cure oven on fire inside the business. The fire was contained to…
PERRYVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — Dr. John Cross has been recognized as an Unsung Hero by the Missouri State Teachers Association for his contributions to public education. Cross, a mathematics teacher at Perryville High School, serves on the MSTA Southeast Region board of directors. He was honored for his substantive yet unrecognized contributions to the organization’s mission. “John stepped into leadership…
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — Outgoing Alderman David Hitt was recognized for his 26 years of service on the Board of Aldermen and to the Jackson community during a meeting Monday night. Mayor Dwain Hahs presented Hitt with a plaque in appreciation for his efforts, which have included advocating for city improvements and supporting local initiatives. Hitt’s contributions have helped shape…
CHRISTOPHER, Ill., (KBSI) — A police chase that began in Sesser ended in a head-on collision in Waltonville, leaving a suspect facing multiple felony charges. The pursuit began early Sunday morning, with the suspect vehicle fleeing north on Illinois Route 148 at a high speed. The chase continued into Waltonville, where the suspect made a U-turn and intentionally drove toward…
MAYFIELD, Ky., (KBSI) — A 16-year-old driver was treated for minor injuries after falling asleep at the wheel and crashing his vehicle in Graves County. Kaleb Byars, of Dexter, was driving a 2019 Ford Edge southbound on KY 121 North near Fred Road around 9:40 p.m. Wednesday when he dozed off, according to the Graves County Sheriff’s Office. The vehicle…
BENTON, Ky., (KBSI) — The city of Benton and Benton Gas have unveiled a design for a park honoring first responders. The park, planned for the current site of Memorial Park, will feature a stage for events, space for food trucks and areas for seating, eating and relaxation. The existing Memorial Park has fallen into disrepair, prompting the idea to…
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky., — The Graves County Sheriff’s Office recently hosted a field trip for Farmington Elementary School’s 5th grade class. During the visit, students learned about the sheriff’s office duties and asked thoughtful questions. They were accompanied by teachers Mrs. Weaks and Mrs. McCord. As part of the tour, the group visited the county judge executive’s office, the property…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a person and vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Corporal Franks at 573-335-6621, ext. 1297, or jfranks@cityofcape.org. Anonymous tips can be made by calling 573-339-6313 or by texting “CAPEPD” to 847411. Categories: News Tags: Cape Girardeau, Missouri
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — An Amber Alert issued for a 5-year-old child abducted in Cape Girardeau has been canceled after the child was found safe. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the child was taken around 7:06 p.m. near the 2800 block of Wagner Street. Markeila Williamson, 35, the child’s non-custodial mother, allegedly abducted the child from their…
FULTON, Ky., — A search warrant executed Wednesday at a residence on Bernal Avenue in Hickman resulted in the arrest of two people and the seizure of drugs. Lesley Moffitt and Joshua Rose Jr. were found inside the home at 350 Bernal Ave., also known as Indian Hills, when the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, Hickman Police Department and Hickman County…
MAYFIELD, Ky., (KBSI) — A drug investigation led to the arrest of two people Wednesday afternoon after a pursuit and seizure of more than a pound of methamphetamine. According to authorities, Graves County sheriff’s detectives, assisted by Mayfield police, had suspects under surveillance near North 13th Street and West James around 3:30 p.m. When detectives attempted to stop the suspects,…