SCOTT CITY, MO (KBSI) — Students being sent home early from Scott City. Parents told us they heard there was a digital threat made of a student with a gun. Chief of police Chris Griggs says it was a digital threat similar to those of the last few weeks. We are currently at the scene reporting this incident and talking…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KBSI) -Cape Girardeau residents now mourning the death of former mayor Harry Rediger. He lost his battle with Cancer yesterday at the age of 86. His life – a celebration of accomplishments in public service. The current mayor of Cape said he was a ” wonderful person and true gentleman, and those qualities served him, his family…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Cape Girardeau Public Schools held their first student youth council committee meeting this week. The committee is made up from students that go to Cape Public schools and are in grades 3 through 12. Students from Alma Schrader, Blanchard, Clippard, Jefferson, Franklin, Central Middle School, Terry W. Kitchen Central Junior High, and Cape Central Highschool…
MAYFIELD, Ky. (KBSI) – A Kentucky man faces charges after being caught with cocaine. On September 24, around 12:30 AM, Deputies and Detectives from the Graves County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at an address on Jeanie Street south of Mayfield. The search warrant involved an investigation that patrol units started and requested assistance from detectives. After further investigation…
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – According to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office a suspect stole a patrol vehicle and attempted to run over a deputy. On September 23, around 3:20am a Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Deputy was called for assistance by a store clerk at Hucks convenience store located at Illinois Route 13 and Greenbriar Road in Carterville. A deputy…
MISSOURI(KBSI) – The Community Counseling Center is spreading awareness all over Southeast Missouri through Suicide Prevention Awareness Month displays. The displays are spread out in 5 counties in Missouri and will stand strong through September 30. Each display shares a powerful message of hope. “Your story doesn’t have to end.” Each display also provides resource to the 988 Suicide &…
SOURCE: Sikeston schools Facebook pageSIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – Sikeston Public Schools held an assembly on Thursday September 19, to educate students, parents and teachers on the dangers of reposting, sharing or making school threats. Sikeston schools is just one of many in the area and around the US that have faced a school threat recently. According to local law enforcement…
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department conducted a traffic stop that led to a drug arrest in West Frankfort. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department around 12:22 am on September 18 their department initiated a traffic stop. Carl G. Foster Jr aged 42 of West Frankfort was identified as the driver. A request was made…
Sedgewickville, Mo. (KBSI) – Anheuser-Busch says they are strengthening disaster preparedness through emergency drinking water. Anheuser-Busch and partners donated close to 66,000 cans of emergency drinking water to 28 volunteer fire departments in Missouri. Including Sedgewickville Fire Protection District, Bakersfield Volunteer Fire Departments and 26 other departments around Missouri. This was done in an effort to strengthen disaster preparedness in…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI) – A structure fire happened in Poplar Bluff this morning, September 16. According to the Poplar Bluff Fire Department Facebook page, the fire happened in the early morning hours and the home was vacant. All fire personnel went home safely. No other details at this time. Categories: News Tags: Missouri, Poplar Bluff, Poplar Bluff…
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – This morning Friday September 13, the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office and Animal Control responded to an area near Clinton Road and South Gum Springs Road regarding animals being dumped in the area. They found a blue animal crate located near the Massac Creek Bridge with a white towel covered in purple stains covering the crate….
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – Jackson police ask for the public’s help identifying someone they say was involved an alleged counterfeit incident. Police say the person in the photos was involved in an alleged counterfeit incident at the Jackson Walmart. Anyone with information on the identity of the person in the photos is asked to call Cpl. Slinkard at 573-243-3151 ext….
KUTTAWA, Ky. (KBSI) – Residents in Kuttawa, Kentucky may experience low water pressure on Wednesday. This is due to the plant shutting down to make repairs to the clarifier tank. City workers expect the plant to berunning by late Wednesday night on September 11 or early Thursday morning. Categories: News Tags: Kentucky, Kuttawa, water plant
BUTLER COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – The Butler County Major Case Squad arrested two people after the shooting death of a man. The body of Johnathan K. Esparza was found by a fisherman on September 7 near Butler County Road 611. Authorities arrested Jonathon Kimbrough, 43, of Chicago, Illinois and Wanda M. Stevens, 31, of Poplar Bluff face charges of second-degree murder and…
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – McCracken County sheriff’s deputies ask for the public’s help identifying a suspect after receiving a criminal mischief complaint. It happened in the area of Olivet Church Road in McCracken County on September 6. Call the sheriff’s office at at 270-444-4719. To submit an anonymous tip through West Kentucky Crime Stoppers, text “WKY” to 738477. Information…
OPDYKE, Ill. (KBSI) – Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies ask for the public’s help identifying a person involved in a burglary in the Opdyke area. Sheriff’s deputies say it happened around August 31. Anyone who recognizes the ATV in the images is asked to contact the sheriff’s office at 618-244-8004 or Jefferson County Crime Stoppers at 618-242-8477. Information can also be submitted…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Southeast Missouri State University’s president will leave after the 2024-2025 school year. President Carlos Vargas, Ph.D., announced he will be leaving his role as president at the university effective on June 30, 2025. The Board of Governors for the university is in charge of selecting the next president for the university and will meet soon…
PERRYVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) – The Silver Lake Farm Stand is cultivating something truly remarkable – giant sweet potatoes that are turning heads, with their enormous, yams, some weighing in at over five pounds! These giant yams are a sight to behold and a treat for customers. But what makes this farm stand even more charming is the tiny farmers…
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – McCracken County Sheriff’s deputies ask the public for help identifying two people suspected of taking items from vehicles. Sheriff’s deputies say two people entered vehicles in the Ashley, McKenna and Gunner Drive areas of McCracken County in the early morning of Tuesday, September 3. Deputies say the people took cash and other items from the…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI) – A business in Poplar Bluff caught on fire this morning. According to the Poplar Bluff Fire Departments Facebook page, firefighters responded to a fire to a Poplar Bluff business. The business was Croys Perfect Press and adjoining businesses received smoke damage but no fire damage. The business was deemed a total loss. The Poplar Bluff…
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – A ceremony was held to celebrate the retirement of a Paducah police K9. While serving with the Paducah Police Department, K9 Joker has conducted numerous vehicle searches, article searches, tracks, and community presentations. K9 Joker and his handler, Officer Will Hendrickson, graduated K9 training from Vohne Liche Kennels in the summer of 2020. Officer Hendrickson and…
K9 Joker Smiling (Source Paducah Police Department)PADUCAH, KY (KBSI) – K9 Joker officially retires from the Paducah Police Department after graduating from K9 training with his handlers, Officer Will Hendrickson in 2020. Joker has worked for the operations division on the third shift for the past four years. He’s done numerous community presentations, vehicle searches, article searches, and tracks. He…
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – The Paducah Police Department requests the public’s assistance in identifying the people responsible for a burglary to a business. Anyone who has any information regarding the identity of the person in the photos is asked to contact the Paducah Police Department at (270) 444-8550. Those wanting to remain anonymous can call (270) 443-TELL. Categories: News Tags:…