GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – The northbound lanes of Purchase Parkway are back open the lanes were partially blocked after a crash Thursday morning in Graves County. Graves County Sheriff’s deputies say it happened near the 14 mile marker around 10:26 a.m. on August 8. No one was injured in the collision. Categories: News Tags: crash, Graves County, Kentucky, Purchase…
National Night Out t-shirt (Source: Kristie Giompoletti Shamoun)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Cape Girardeau police and FOX23 held National Night Out in Cape Girardeau Tuesday, August 6. National Night Out is the first Tuesday in August. It is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Many police departments all over the country participate in National Night…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – An Endangered SILVER Advisory for a 83-year-old man was canceled after he returned home safely on Monday. The Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office issued an Endangered SILVER Advisory Robert H. Schwepker Monday morning. However, it was canceled Monday afternoon after he returned home. Categories: News Tags: Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office, missing, Missouri,…
HURST, Ill. (KBSI) – One person was seriously injured in a crash involving a bicycle and vehicle in Williamson County. Williamson County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a crash that happened in the northbound lane of Route 149 in Hurst. The bicyclist was taken to an area trauma center in serious condition. Northbound Illinois Route 149 was temporarily closed. Stay with…
HOLLAND, Mo. (KBSI) – Firefighters put out a fire at a home in Holland in Pemiscot County on Thursday. Steele firefighters responded to a house fire on 2nd Street around 1:50 p.m. The fire is suspected to be electrical in nature. It spread through the roof before it was brought under control and put out. Firefighters say the home suffered…
MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – Marion police ask for the public’s help finding a man wanted for questioning after a person was injured in a shooting Monday night. The Marion Police Department received a 911 call around 8:07 p.m. on July 29 reporting a shooting had just occurred in the 1800 block of N. State Street and someone had been shot….
MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – Marion’s police chief announced the death of the department’s K9 three days before she was set to officially retire. K9 Locki, a 14-year-old Belgain Malinois and more than 12 year member of the Marion Police Department, died the morning of Monday, July 29. It was planned for Loeki to officially retire on August 1, but Chief…
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A woman faces nearly the same drug charges two years later in Graves County. Ava Nell Davis, 68, faces charges of trafficking in a 1st degree controlled substance 2nd or subsequent offense, possession of a controlled substance 2nd degree, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and prescription controlled substance not in proper container. She…
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – Williamson County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man after he is accused of going door to door trying to sell meat from a freezer in his truck. Brandon S. Poe faces charges of driving while license suspended, operating uninsured vehicle and operation of vehicle without evidence of registration. Deputies says the driver was the subject of…
Mock traffic accident (Source: Cape Girardeau Fire Department)CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KBSI) – The Drury Plaza Hotel in Cape Girardeau hosted a simulation to teach teenagers the importance of driving safely. Traction Teen Traffic Safety Program partnered with the Cape Girardeau Fire Department to create a mock accident. They remind everyone to “buckle up and put the phone down.” Categories:…
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – U.S. 62 reopened to normal traffic flow at a railroad overpass at the 5.9 mile marker in western McCracken County. The road had to be closed for more than four hours Thursday morning to allow emergency repairs to a railroad overpass that was struck by an overnight crash, damaging several of the bridge supports. A Kevil…
NASHVILLE, Ill. (KBSI) – Washington County Sheriff’s deputies ask the public’s help again to help find a Nashville, Illinois woman who has been missing since April 13. A $2,500 reward is now offered for information leading to the whereabouts and recovery of Brittany Moeser. She is described as a 36-year-old woman who is 5 feet 7 inches and weighs about…
MARSHALL COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man after a chase through woods in Marshall County. A narcotics detective with the Calloway/Marshall County Drug Task Force along with the Marshall County Sheriff’s deputies was trying to serve a felony indictment arrest warrant at a home on Captain Morgan Drive on July 19. While in the Pirates Cove area,…
(KBSI) – Illinois Department of Natural Resources reminds residents that although sightings of black bears in the state are rare, the potential exists that animals from neighboring states may be observed in Illinois over the next few months. A black bear was spotted roaming around Marion on Saturday, July 20. Black bears have established populations in Missouri and Wisconsin. Occasional…
SCOTT CITY, Mo. (KBSI) – Four Scott City residents face felony stealing charges after copper was stolen from Union Pacific Railroad property in Scott City. Randall J. Hanstein of Scott City faces two Class D felonies of stealing and damage to a critical infrastructure facility. Tommy W. Kraft of Scott City faces Class D felony of stealing charge. His bond…
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – Williamson County Sheriff’s deputies warn the public of a black bear sighting in the eastern part of the county. A black bear was spotted in the area of Galatia Post and Angelville Roads in eastern Williamson County on July 18 at 6:10 a.m. “This is a confirmed sighting with multiple witnesses,” said Williamson County Sheriff…
MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – Police in Marion, Illnois thank the public for their help to identify a woman of a truck believed to be involved in a theft. Police say the woman was identified and the stolen truck was recovered. Police asked for the public’s help finding the driver of a black and pink truck believed to be involved in…
MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – A new bridge over Interstate 57 was dedicated Monday in Marion, Illinois. Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman was joined by state and local officials to dedicate the new Westminster Drive bridge. It is a project that pays tribute to the armed forces and veterans. It was made possible by Rebuild Illinois, a bipartisan capital program. The…
Water Supply Operations (Source: Zeigler Fire Department)CHRISTOPHER, IL (KBSI) – Firefighters from 8 different departments participated in a water supply operations task. Instructors are from the Illinois Fire Service Institute. 20 different firefighters were in attendance. Categories: News
(Source: Cape Girardeau Police Department) CAPE GIRARDEAU (MO) – Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the 3400 Block of William after reports of a suspicious person on July 12 at 12:30 a.m. When arriving to the scene officers found 19-year-old Scott Taylor from Jackson, MO who appeared to be unconscious from an apparent overdose. Taylor had a ski mask over…
LA CENTER, Ky. (KBSI) – One person was arrested and two people are injured after a multi-county police chase ended in a three-vehicle crash in La Center on Friday. It happened on Highway 60 in LaCenter. The chase was headed westbound and ended when the fleeing driver struck two other vehicles in front of LA Oasis gas station, according to…
SCOTT COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – An inmate who was mistakenly released from the Scott County Jail last week is back in custody. Corvin Turner was released more than a week ago on July 3, according to Scott County Sheriff Wes Drury. He was found at a family member’s house on Magnolia Street in Sikeston. Turner faces assault and unlawful use…
WEST FRANKFORT, Ill. (KBSI) – A man faces drug charges and a woman was cited for no driver’s license after sheriff’s deputies say they found methamphetamine during a traffic stop in West Frankfort. Kimberly Flanders, 48, of Harrisburg was cited for no valid driver’s license. Patrick Vaughan, 48, of McLeansboro faces charges of unlawful possession of methamphetamine (Class 3 felony)…
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – Around 12:45 am on Wednesday July 10, 2024, Carbondale Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 1104 North Robert A Stallings Avenue. When firefighters arrived on scene they were met with heavy smoke and fire. Murphysboro Fire Department also responded to provide mutual aide. Firefighters were able to get the fire under control within about…