GRAVES COUNTY, KY (KBSI) — Deputies with Graves County Sheriff’s Office were called to an armed robbery in progress. The call came from a car passing by, and they told 911 they saw two masked men, armed with a handgun holding a 3rd at gunpoint. The witness scared the suspects, and they ran from Kentucky Highway 121 and Kentucky Highway…
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – McCracken County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two men and a woman during a drug investigation and seized about 5 ½pounds of crystal methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana and other drugs. Eric D. McCarty, 48, of Murray faces charges of complicity to trafficking in controlled substance, 1st degree, 2nd or greater offense – (greater or equal to 2 grams methamphetamine),…
JOHNSTON CITY, Ill. (KBSI) – A woman faces drug and a weapon charge after a traffic stop near Johnston City. Felicia C. Craig faces charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and aggravated unlawful use of weapon. Williamson County Sheriff’s deputies say they saw a driver commit multiple traffic violations and stopped the vehicle on Corinth Road near…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Did you know one in five women say they suffer from some kind of mental health issue in the months before or after giving birth? The majority never get care or find connection, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Now, a local non-profit has new resources to change that thanks to a grant. It…
(Source: McCracken County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook)MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – Five people face drug charges after Drug Division Detectives with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office conducted multiple separate investigations over the course of the last two months. Drug Division Detectives with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office have conducted multiple separate investigations into individuals involved in trafficking illegal drugs. On May 10,…
CRAINVILLE, Ill. (KBSI) – Three people face charges after Williamson County Sheriff’s deputies executed a search warrant at a hookah lounge in Crainville on Saturday. John D. Thomas faces charges of manufacture/sale liquor without license (a class 4 felony), possession of a firearm by a felon (a class 2 felony), aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (a class 2 felony),…
SCOTT CITY, Mo. (KBSI) – A St. Louis man faces a firearms charge in Scott City. Tyreece Martin faces a charge of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Scott City police officers were dispatched to a home in Scott City around 8:19 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14 for a report of an armed man refusing to leave….
MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – The Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois completed the 12th mission to Washington DC last Tuesday, with 88 veterans honored. Upon the return at the Welcome Home Celebration held at Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois, the Board of Directors announced Mission 13 is scheduled for Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Honor Flight is provided completely free to every veteran….
FREDERICKTOWN, Mo. (KBSI) – The Fredericktown Police chief commended two Fredericktown police officers and a K9 for their work finding a suspect with drugs. Corporal Lunsford, Officer Sansoucie, K9 Officer Smith and K9 Dean. Corporal Lunsford conducted a trespassing investigation at the Fredericktown Walmart when K9 Dean was requested for a free air sniff. K9 Dean presented alert behavior near…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Several Cape Girardeau police officers received life saving awards and medals for their work to save people’s lives. January 27, 2023 Three Cape Girardeau police officers received a life saving award for their work to help an elderly man lying in a ditch. On Friday, January 27, 2023 at around 11:34 p.m., Ptlm. McCain was…
KANSAS CITY, MO (KBSI) — The NFL released their upcoming schedule for the 2024 games. First up, the Kansas City Chiefs will be playing the Baltimore Ravens in the first game of the season, Thursday September 5th. They’ll go up against the Bengals on the 15th of December, and we’ll have the Chiefs for Christmas this year as they will…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI) – Poplar Bluff High School was recently named a National Banner School by the Special Olympics. The school is one of five schools in Missouri to receive a national award for cultivating a climate where students with and without intellectual disabilities feel welcomed, both in practice and spirit. PBHS was named a Special Olympics Unified Champions…
STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. (KBSI) – Authorities identified the body found in the Mississippi River on May 1. Ste. Genevieve Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Jason Schott says Darris C. Moore, 23, of St. Louis was found in the river. Chief Deputy Schott says they do not know how he died, but do not suspect foul play. They are waiting on autopsy…
Source: Williamson County Sheriff’s office Facebook WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL (KBSI) – A man on pre-trial release has been arrested for possession of a stolen gun, possession of drugs, and more. On April 25th, in an unmarked patrol car, Williamson County Sheriff’s Office deputies were at the intersection of 18th Street and Stotlar Street in Herrin. There, they saw a man…
MAYFIELD, Ky. (KBSI) -Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear visited Mayfeild today to help provide aide to tornado victims. Beshear presented keys to 10 more families in Mayfeild that had been affected by the 2021 tornados. These homes are supported by funding through the Tornado relief Fund. In a Facebook post Beshear states “In December 2021, we made a promise to stand…
McCracken County, Ky. (KBSI) – Two people have been arrested after a drug bust. On May 9, 2024, deputies with the McCracken County Sherriff’s Department obtained a search warrant and searched a home on 142 Valley Street in the Farley area of McCracken County. During the search of the home detectives found Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, Heroin, Xanax, Marijuana, Psilocybin Mushrooms, and…
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI (KBSI) – Firefighters in southeast Missouri say volunteer numbers have fallen off drastically. Local chiefs say their ability to get more people to sign on could mean the difference between life and death. In Scott County they tell us they aren’t sure if they would have the manpower to get to your home fast in case of a…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) -Officers with the Cape Girardeau Police Department are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the man in the photos. If anyone recognizes this individual, please contact CGPD at: Business Line: 573-335-6621 Anonymous Tip Line: 573-339-6313 Text “CAPEPD” to 847411 Categories: News
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Community Counseling Center is celebrating 50 years of service. They chose to celebrate and commemorate with a luncheon, which they will host in all of the 5 counties they serve. They have also made some changes to their branding. They have updated their brand logo, mission statement and vision statement they say in an effort…
ANNAPOLIS, Mo. (KBSI) – South Iron R-1 School District is closed for the remainder of the year after the school received significant damage in last night’s storms. According to the South Iron R-1 School District facebook page the school is choosing to conclude the rest of the school year. The school received severe damage to the roof, classrooms, cafeteria…
(Source: McCracken County Sheriff Department/ Facebook)MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI)- On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office arrested three people following the execution of a search warrant at a West Paducah residence. In April of 2024, the Sheriff’s Office began receiving information of alleged drug activities taking place at a home on Cold Springs Road in the West…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI)- A large tree was seen on top of a vehicle on May 7, 2024, after storms rolled through the area, leaving damage in its path. The tree was seen on top of a vehicle near Houck Stadium on Broadway St. Pictures sent to FOX23 from Kate Broeckling. Categories: News Tags: Cape Girardeau, Houck Stadium, Missouri, storms
MAYFIELD, Ky., (KBSI)- Several weeks long investigation leads to multiple arrests for drug trafficking in and around the Mayfield area. Graves County Sheriff’s detectives have been sifting through information concerning numerous individuals that reportedly have been selling illegal drugs (crystal Methamphetamine) in the area. A series of undercover drug purchases and investigations led to several arrest warrants being obtained, suspects…
MAYFIELD, Ky., (KBSI)- Graves County Jail and Restricted Custody Center are partnering with Graves County Agency for Substance Abuse Policy. Oftentimes, the inmates housed at the Restricted Custody Center are from areas several hours away and, when their sentences are finished and they are released into society, these men walk out with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Graves…