UKRAINE (KBSI) – On February 24, 2022 Russia invaded Ukraine, making the biggest conflict in Europe since World War II. The United States along with other country’s provided troops and aide to support Ukraine. It’s been two years since the invasion but according to those still fighting there the war is far from over. Micheal Purcell is a business owner from…
CLARKTON, Mo. (KBSI) — Firefighters responded to a fire at the Clarkton City Hall Monday evening. Dunklin County Sheriff Bob Holder confirms the city hall building in Clarkton is on fire. The cause of the fire is currently unknown. The Malden and Clarkton Fire Department is on the scene. Dunklin County Deputies and Medic One were also on scene. Fire…
CALLOWAY COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – Ten people were arrested over the July 4 weekend. They face drug, firearms and other charges. The Calloway County and Marshall County Sheriff’s Office’s arrested 10 people over the course of the 4th of July holiday weekend following a month-long drug investigation. Narcotic Detectives conducted several search warrants at numerous homes. They say they made…
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KY (KBSI) – Kids eat free in Paducah’s surrounding areas. Anyone from ages 0-18 years old from any county can receive free food. Three meals each day can be picked up until the last day of service on Aug. 2. Meal handouts take place on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Pick-up takes place at Paducah Middle Cafe or at…
Ford hits squad car (Source: Nashville, IL Police Department)NASHVILLE, IL (KBSI) – A Ford Explorer was pulled over for high rates of speed on St. Rt. 127 on July 5 at around 10:30 p.m. The car continued Southbound reaching speeds up to 100 mph while entering Pinckneyville, IL. When entering the town the driver struck police officer’s stop sticks successfully…
McCracken County, Ky. (KBSI) – An injury crash resulting in a roll over happened on Lovelaceville Road near Pepper Lane. According to the McCracken County Emergency Management facebook page a vehicle hit a utility pole resulting in entrapment. The roadway is currently blocked do to extensive damages to the utility pole and utility infrastructure. Emergency management and DES rescue squad…
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – A driver had a medical emergency and crashed in a cemetery in Sikeston on July 3. Sikeston Department of Public Safety officers were called to a car crash at Sikeston Memorial Park Cemetery at 1201 S. Kingshighway on July 3 around 9 p.m. When officers arrived, they found a vehicle had run through the tree line…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – The Annual Independence Day 5K was held in Jackson Independence Day morning. The race started at 7:04 a.m. It began and ended at Healthpoint in Jackson. The race was hosted by Mercy. Proceeds go to the Mercy Health Foundation’s Southeast Children’s Wellness Fund. The race is considered challenging with lots of hills. Lots of community members, families…
MAKANDA, Ill. (KBSI) – The Makanda Township Fire Department received training on the use of their new forcible entry door on Monday, July 1. The door was delivered by a courtesy of Fire Props Unlimited of Belleville, Illinois. The door was built by firemen who were on the job. The owner of Fire Props and one of the fabricators came…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) -A man is in custody after police say he stole a car and used it in a police chase. According to a probable cause statement, officers contacted the person to who the vehicle was registered to was not aware that the car had been stolen. Later police spoke with the victim and learned she parked the…
LYNNVILLE, Ky. (KBSI) – A convicted felon was arrested Tuesday after law enforcement searched his home and say they found several firearms. Christopher E. Wallace, 52, of Lynnville, faces charges of possession of handgun(s) by a convicted felon and possession of firearm(s) by a convicted felon. He was arrested Tuesday afternoon after Kentucky Probation and Parole Officers and Graves County Sheriff’s…
TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. (KBSI) – A historic 90-foot tall concrete grain silo in Tiptonville, Tennessee is the canvas for an American flag and eagle mural. The grain silo was painted by muralist Farley Lewis and his son, Andrew. The project began with the collaboration of America’s Muralist, Raine W. Clotfelter, and Katrina Greer, Director of Reelfoot Lake Tourism Council. Greer’s love…
Structure fire on N. Marion St. in Carbondale (Source: Schultheis Productions Facebook)CARBONDALE, IL (KBSI) – On Jun. 26 at 11:27 p.m. a structure fire broke out in the area of North Marion and East Fisher Streets in Carbondale, IL. There are no injuries but the cause of the structure fire is under investigation. The flames were under control by 12:00…
MAYFIELD, Ky., (KBSI)- On June 28, 2024, a Methamphetamine Trafficking arrest was made, by Deputy Peyton Jackson and Deputy Austin Ramage, who conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on US 45 North between Mayfield and Hickory. Deputy Ramage contacted the operator, Edward Ellegood, 50 of Mayfield, and his passenger, Amber Zib-Poot, 39 of Mayfield. During the traffic stop, K9…
WHITE OAK, Mo. (KBSI) – An early morning fire destroyed a home in Dunklin County on Friday. Kennett firefighters responded to a fire at a home early Friday morning. Firefighters responded to 24102 4th Street in White Oak at 3:46 a.m. on June 28. When they arrived, they found a two-story brick home with fire venting through the roof at…
CAIRO, Ill. (KBSI) – Geotechnical testing for the U.S. 51 Ohio River ‘Cairo’ Bridge replacement project is expected to start the weekend of June 29-30. The testing includes field work and drilling in the river upstream from the existing bridge. Crews will drill and test soil samples from ground level to as deep as 400 feet below the riverbed, according…
HERRIN, Ill. (KBSI) – A man faces multiple drug and endangering the life/health of a child charges after a traffic stop. Kortrell D. Johnson Jr. faces charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, endangering the life or health of a child, improper lane usage and improper turn signal. Deputies with the Williamson County Sheriff’s…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A man faces drug and gun charges after authorities served a search warrant at a home in Cape Girardeau Wednesday morning. Darieth Nunley, 32, of Cape Girardeau faces charges of class B felony of trafficking in the second degree, class C felony delivery of a controlled substance and class D felony of unlawful possession of…
HAZEL, Ky. (KBSI) – One person was injured in a rollover crash in Hazel, Kentucky on Friday. Calloway County Fire & Rescue responded to the intersection of Hwy. 641 South and EW Miller Street in the Hazel community on June 21 around 5:30 a.m. for a vehicle crash with injuries. The vehicle had rolled over and the driver was trapped…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The PORCH Initiative hosted the 2nd Annual Sneaker Ball fundraiser on Saturday, June 15 in Cape Girardeau. The fundraiser raised money to provide sneakers for Blanchard and Jefferson Elementary School students participating in the Cape Girardeau Public Schools and City of Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department intramural sports. FOX23 News Anchor Holly Brantley served…
SCOTT CITY, Mo. (KBSI) – The Scott City Police Department recently purchased ballistic vests for the officers thanks to a donation from three local businesses. Scott City Police Chief Christopher M. Griggs says the “Angel Armor” outer ballistic vests will play a vital role in the protection of the officers. The purchase was made possible through donated funding from Havco Wood…
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – Four people were injured in a crash on Saturday, June 15 in McCracken County. McCracken County Sheriff deputies responded to an injury crash on Interstate 24 eastbound around the 16-mile marker around 3:48 p.m. Diane Nedvidek, 37, was driving a 2021 Ford Bronco eastbound on I-24. Vicki Sharp, 71, was driving a 2019 Buick Encore…