FREDERICKTOWN, Mo., (KBSI) — UPDATE: The Madison County Sheriff’s Office has canceled an Endangered Person Advisory issued for a missing 16-year-old girl. The advisory was originally issued after Lilly Watkins was reported missing around 8:25 p.m. on Feb. 22 from the 1800 block of Madison County Road 504 in Fredericktown. Watkins was described as 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing…
EDDYVILLE, Ky., (KBSI) — An off-duty deputy with the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office spotted a vehicle connected to recent theft investigations Tuesday afternoon, leading to a standoff and the arrest of two Princeton residents. At about 4:39 p.m. Feb. 24, 2026, the deputy was at the Dollar General on KY 293 south of Eddyville when he observed the suspect vehicle…
PERRYVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — The Perry County School District 32 Board of Education has approved the appointments of Lacey Amschler as principal of Perryville Primary Center and Michael-Ann Kellerman as assistant principal of Perry County Middle School. The appointments were approved during a special meeting Monday, Feb. 23. Both administrators will begin their new roles with the start of the…
PERRYVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) — St. Vincent Catholic Schools announced that four St. Vincent High School students participated in the SEMO Honors Band at Southeast Missouri State University. Students Lily, Carter, Austin and Tristin represented the school during the event, which included sight-reading sessions, rehearsals and an evening performance in Bedell Hall. The students rehearsed under the direction of guest clinicians…
MARION, Ill., (KBSI) — The Oasis Sports Complex will host nine NCAA Division II softball programs Feb. 27 through March 1 for the inaugural Oasis Collegiate Classic, marking the first collegiate showcase at the new $40 million facility. The three-day tournament will feature teams from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Kentucky and Wisconsin competing on the complex’s all-turf fields. Participating programs…
PERRYVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) — The Perry County Commission has issued a no burn advisory for all of Perry County, including incorporated municipalities, citing ongoing drought conditions. The advisory was released Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, and will remain in effect until further notice. According to the commission, Perry County remains in a severe drought category as designated by the U.S. Drought…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Saint Francis Healthcare System announced Valerie Hotop, FNP-BC, has joined its Pain Management Center. Hotop graduated from Maryville University in St. Louis in 2025 and is board certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Pain Management Center at Saint Francis Medical Center provides care for patients experiencing acute and chronic pain. The center’s staff…
CRITTENDEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) — Authorities are investigating a burglary at a Kuttawa pharmacy early Tuesday morning. Chief Deputy Sam Adams responded to a burglar alarm at approximately 3:25 a.m. Feb. 17 at McConnell Health Mart Pharmacy on Cedar Street, according to the sheriff’s office. Investigators determined that two unidentified suspects forcibly entered the business, damaging a door before attempting…
CRITTENDEN COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — Authorities are investigating the theft of an all-terrain vehicle reported Sunday evening at a residence off KY 819, also known as Sunnyside Loop. Deputy Bobby Beeler responded to the complaint at approximately 6 p.m. Feb. 15, according to the sheriff’s office. Investigators said the property owner was preparing for an auction and had placed multiple…
McCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — A McCracken County woman was arrested Friday following a monthlong investigation into suspected prescription drug trafficking, according to the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office. Detectives said they investigated alleged illegal drug activity throughout February involving Kim Watson, 40, of McCracken County. On Feb. 20, 2026, detectives conducted a controlled purchase of several doses of hydrocodone from…
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) — A 23-year-old man faces multiple charges after leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit Thursday that ended in a crash. Johnston City Police Chief J.D. Barter said an officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop in Johnston City after observing suspended license plates. Authorities said the driver, identified as Jesse Lawler, had recently been cited…
ILLINOIS (KBSI) — Rural Health, Inc. is encouraging residents to take preventive steps during National Cancer Prevention Month in February. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in Illinois and remains a significant public health concern, according to the organization. The American Cancer Society reports that more than 78,000 Illinois residents and more than 2 million Americans were diagnosed…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., (KBSI) — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Division of Cannabis Regulation has launched a new initiative aimed at helping patients and consumers identify licensed dispensaries and regulated cannabis products. The “Verified Dispensary: We’re on the List” initiative includes a state-issued decal for licensed facilities. The decal features a QR code that links to an…
CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — Illinois State Police have arrested a 19-year-old woman and a 15-year-old male following the execution of search warrants in Jackson County. According to ISP Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 7, special agents executed two search warrants Feb. 18 in Carbondale, one in the 700 block of West College Street and another in the 800 block of…
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — Traffic changes related to the Deerwood Roundabout Project will begin Monday, Feb. 23, according to the City of Jackson. City officials say temporary traffic signals will be activated on North High Street (U.S. 61), reducing traffic to one lane with alternating access from the north, south and west approaches. Motorists should expect delays in all directions….
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI) — Eugene Field Elementary School has earned recognition as a National Blue Ribbon School, though federal officials recently dismantled the longstanding program before formal honors could be awarded. School officials said Eugene Field met all measurable objectives for the designation just days before the U.S. Department of Education ended the National Blue-Ribbon Schools program, established in…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to a residential fire late Tuesday night in the 1700 block of Cecilia Street. Crews were dispatched at about 11:30 p.m. to 1756 Cecilia St. for a reported garage fire at an occupied home. Firefighters arrived to find flames coming from the garage and extending into the residence. Command…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI) — Three Rivers College has named longtime baseball coach Stacey Burkey its 2026 Raider of the Year. College officials say Burkey has been connected to the school for more than four decades, beginning as a Raider student-athlete in 1982. He later served as an assistant coach before spending 27 years as head baseball coach, compiling 604…
FRANKFORT, Ky., (KBSI) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear will release a new book this fall exploring the role of faith in public life. The book, titled Go and Do Likewise, is scheduled for release Sept. 22, 2026. According to promotional materials, Beshear reflects on how his Christian faith has shaped his family life and approach to public service. The description…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Community members are invited to sample signature dishes from local restaurants during the annual Restaurant Hop on Tuesday, March 24, benefiting the Southeast Missouri State University Conservatory of Theatre and Dance. The event will take place from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. and operates as a punch-card style experience. Participants may visit any or all of…
SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — Southeast Missouri Food Bank released its 2025 annual report Tuesday, detailing food distribution efforts and ongoing needs across southeast Missouri. The food bank distributed more than 14 million pounds of food in 2025, equating to 12.34 million meals provided through a network of 140 partner agencies and direct-service programs across a 16-county service area. According to…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — A newly opened downtown business is inviting the community to celebrate Mardi Gras with a themed event Tuesday evening. The Bar will host a Mardi Gras masquerade from 5 to 10 p.m. Guests who arrive wearing a Mardi Gras mask will receive 25% off their first drink, organizers said. The evening will also include Xtreme…
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — The inaugural Paducah Hobby Hangout is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, at Floral Hall in Carson Park. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Organizers said the family-friendly event will feature more than 30 vendors offering sports cards, Pokémon and other trading card games, comics, toys, vinyl records,…
METROPOLIS, Ill., (KBSI) — The City of Metropolis will host a homecoming celebration Sunday, Feb. 15, to honor Miss Cosmo International Yolina Lindquist. The afternoon of events will begin at Harrah’s Metropolis, where Lindquist is scheduled to arrive for a welcome meet-up and photo opportunity at 1 p.m. A sightseeing tour is planned to follow at approximately 1:20 p.m., with…