WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) — Several local races and a statewide question will appear on the primary ballot for voters in Williamson County this year. One race voters will decide is the Republican primary for Williamson County sheriff. Incumbent Jeff Diedrich is seeking the party’s nomination and faces challengers Stan Diggs and Quinn Laird. The sheriff’s race appears only on…
ZEIGLER, Ill. (KBSI) — A condemned building collapsed late Sunday morning in Zeigler after strong winds blew out parts of the structure, according to the Zeigler Fire Department. Fire Chief Ryan M. Buckingham said crews were dispatched at 11:26 a.m. after reports that a building had collapsed near Zeigler Circle at the intersection of South Main Street and Circle Street…
Severe Weather Potential: A strong line of showers and thunderstorms is expected to move across the Heartland late Sunday afternoon and through the evening. Much of the viewing area is under an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 out of 5) of severe weather. Latest Storm Alert Team Weather Alerts: Click Here For up-to-the-minute radar: Click Here Latest Watches/Warnings: Click Here…
ZEIGLER, Ill., (KBSI) — Emergency crews helped deliver a baby girl Friday morning after a woman went into labor in a Zeigler parking lot, according to the City of Zeigler Fire Department. Dispatchers with Franklin County OEMC received a 911 call around 8:42 a.m. March 13 reporting a woman in active labor. The caller told dispatchers she had pulled into…
CHESTER, Ill., (KBSI) — Chester High School temporarily restricted student movement Thursday while administrators addressed the needs of a student, according to school officials. Officials with the Chester Community Unit School District 139 said the restriction was implemented March 12 to allow administrators and support services to respond to the situation. School officials said there was no threat or danger…
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — Autism Awareness of Southeast Missouri will host its first AASM Autism Color Walk & Roll on April 26 at Jackson City Park. The event will include a free Community Booth and Resource Area during the children’s portion of the event, giving families an opportunity to connect with local organizations, learn about available resources and participate in…
Severe Weather Potential: Latest Update: 4:02 p.m. CDT March 10 Severe weather will be possible across the region late Tuesday and throughout the day on Wednesday. A Slight Risk (Level 2 out of 5) of severe weather is in place for the northwest half of the viewing area. Southeast of Cape Girardeau, there is a Marginal Risk (Level 1 out…
Severe Weather Potential: Latest Update: 3:44 p.m. CST, March 6 A line of strong to severe showers and thunderstorms will be possible this evening for the western half of the viewing area. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Slight Risk (Level 2 out of 5) of severe weather for the western edge of our viewing area. A Marginal Risk (Level 1…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) — High school students from across southeast Missouri gathered Friday at the Jackson Civic Center to compete in the Southeast Missouri Job Olympics. The event features competitions designed to simulate real-world job tasks, including stocking shelves, sorting laundry and cleaning building areas such as vacuuming and sweeping. Organizers say the Job Olympics is intended to promote transition…
MT. VERNON, Ill., (KBSI) — Families with children who may have bone, muscle or joint conditions are invited to attend a complimentary pediatric orthopedic screening clinic later this month in Mt. Vernon. The screening clinic, hosted by Mount Vernon Lodge No. 31, will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. March 28 at the lodge, located at 124 N….
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) — The Carbondale City Council has voted to name the permanent stage at the city’s new downtown events venue the Robbie Stokes Memorial Stage, honoring the late musician and sound engineer who helped shape the local music community. The venue itself will be known as the New Era Events Plaza and is located at 200 S. Washington…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — The Chateau Girardeau Rehabilitation Center has received a 2026 Customer Experience Award from Activated Insights, recognizing its performance in patient satisfaction and quality of care. The award highlights the center’s performance in areas including overall satisfaction, dignity and respect, response to concerns, pace of progress, therapy environment, equipment quality and therapist expertise. Activated Insights said…
Severe Weather Potential: Latest update: 3:59 p.m. CST, March 4, 2026 A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in place for portions of southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, and western Kentucky until 9 p.m. CST Wednesday, March 4. Severe storms will be possible through this time period, followed by non-severe showers and thunderstorms through the remainder of the overnight hours. Latest Storm Alert Team…
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (KBSI) — Colorectal cancer rates are rising among people younger than 65, according to a 2026 report from the American Cancer Society, as health officials encourage adults to begin screening earlier. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer among men and women in the United States and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths, the American Cancer…
CHESTER, Ill. (KBSI) — Officials with Chester Community Unit School District 139 thanked emergency responders and the community after what the district described as a serious incident Tuesday that required the evacuation of a school facility. District officials said emergency personnel responded quickly and coordinated with Chester High School and district administration, allowing staff to implement the district’s emergency plan…
FORREST CITY, Ark., (KBSI) — Country music artist Jason Aldean will headline a benefit concert April 18 at the UA-EACC Fine Arts Center to raise funds for three regional food banks. The event is presented in partnership with Greenway Equipment. All proceeds will support the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas, the Southeast Missouri Food Bank and the Arkansas Food Bank….
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The SEMO Redhawks men’s and women’s basketball teams have concluded their regular season, raising thousands of dollars to fight hunger through the #BlockHunger campaign. According to SEMO Food Bank, the teams combined for 209 blocked shots this season. Through sponsorship support from Drury Southwest Inc., First State Community Bank and the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo,…
MURPHYSBORO, Ill., (KBSI) — The Jackson County Health Department has announced dates for its 2026 Shred/Med/Sharps & More events. The events are scheduled for Saturday, April 25, and Saturday, Sept. 26, from 8 a.m. to noon at the health department, 415 Health Department Road in Murphysboro. The events will be held rain or shine. Residents may dispose of unused prescription…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — After years of planning, Cape Girardeau is transforming Shawnee Park Sports Complex with new turf fields and expanded tournament space opening this spring. The city added five new fields and installed infield turf across the complex, bringing the total to 13 tournament-ready fields. Leaders say the upgrades will significantly reduce rainouts and allow the park…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., (KBSI) — Missouri drivers are seeing higher gas prices as the seasonal transition to summer-blend fuel begins, according to AAA. The statewide average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $2.64, according to AAA Missouri’s Weekend Gas Watch. That is 13 cents higher than a week ago and 20 cents lower than the same time…
