Man arrested for drug trafficking, possession in Hickory area

MAYFIELD, KY  KBSI — As part of an investigation into illegal drug trafficking, the Graves County Sheriff’s detectives executed a search warrant around noon on April 12th. The home was located in the 4600 block of KY 1241, north of Mayfield. Numerous dosage units of Suboxone, Hydrocodone, Xanax, and over 1 and a half ounces of cocaine, methamphetamine, digital scales,…

Jackson R-II Middle School students take 1st place at math competition

JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – The Jackson Middle School Math Team recently traveled to Southeast Missouri State University to the Elementary Math Competition. The team took 1st place as a school. Kenneth Cai, Cooper Dunham, Cole Kitchen, Lucas and Nathan Baldwin, and Noah Turner were participants in the competition. Individual awards were given. Cai took 1st overall for 5th grade. Turner…

Man wanted after theft of camper in 2023 arrested

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – A second man wanted after a Christmas Day theft of a camper in 2023 was arrested. Terry A. Flute was wanted on two outstanding arrest warrants. He was arrested by Williamson County sheriff’s deputies on April 12 at 3:05 a.m. Johnston City police and Williamson County State’s Attorney  assisted Williamson County sheriff’s deputies. Levi J….

Obion County Central HS FFA Floriculture team places 2nd in region

(Source: Obion County Central High School)OBION COUNTY, Tn., (KBSI)- The OCCHS FFA Floriculture Team placed 2nd in the Region at the West Tennessee contest on April 4. They will represent the West Tennessee FFA region at the State Floriculture Contest to be held at Tennessee State University on April 23. Chloe McCullough is the daughter of Destry and Danielle Wilson. Hallie…

AMBER Alert canceled, child found safe

PERRYVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) – An AMBER Alert has been canceled by the Missouri State Highway Patrol for Perryville, Mo. for a missing child out of Perryville, Mo. Perryville Police Department confirms Aziah Laurent, 3 years old, was found and has been reported safe. The morning of Wednesday, April 10 around 11:45 a.m., Perryville Police Department officers spoke to a woman who…

Cape Career and Technology Center announces success at State SkillsUSA Competition

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI)- Cape Career and Technology Center is announcing their success at the State SkillsUSA Competition this past weekend, April 6 & 7. Students brought home a grand total of 38 medals, with 61 students competing at the state level. Sixteen gold medals, fifteen silver medals, and seven bronze as their team has showcased their skills, dedication, and…

Crews in Paducah battled vehicle crashes along with fuel spill on I-24

(Source: Concord Fire Department/Facebook)PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – Wednesday morning, the Concord Fire Department were dispatched to the area of the 3 Eastbound I-24 for diesel fuel on the roadway causing hazardous driving conditions. Twenty-one minutes later while units were on the interstate, a 2-vehicle accident with injuries occurred approximately 200 feet behind where fire crews were staged to slow traffic…

Two babies born at Saint Francis Medical Center during the solar eclipse

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The 2024 solar eclipse had many people celebrating, but two families in Cape Girardeau were celebrating for a different reason. Two babies were welcomed into the world, born at Saint Francis Medical Center during the eclipse. Emma Cates is a first-born child to parents, Allison and Brian Cates. Baby Emma’s parents are happy she is…

Over 100 planes flew in and out of Cape Girardeau April 8

(Source: Katrina Amos/Facebook)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI)- Katrina Amos with the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport says 101 planes flew into and out of Cape Girardeau Regional Airport on April 8, with nearly 7,ooo gallons of gas sold. She also confirms that no celebrities were visiting the area or flying into the airport during this time.     Categories: News Tags: airport,…

Block party begins at Southeast Missouri State University for solar eclipse

(Source: Southeast Missouri State University/Facebook)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI)- The block party for the Southeast Missouri State University solar eclipse party begins at 11 a.m. Festivities are taking place on Normal Ave. The mobile observatory is on site for people to see the eclipse at the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus. Faculty from the Department of Chemistry and Physics at…

2 arrested for methamphetamine in Calloway County

CALLOWAY COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A man and woman face drug charges after a traffic stop in Calloway County. On April 6 at approximately 10 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop on Ingram Lane for traffic violations. Deputies say they saw the driver, Angela Kuhr, try to conceal a baggie of pills during the stop. They were believed to be…

Local fire dept. looking for vandals

BLUFORD, IL. KBSI  — The Webber Fire Department is looking for more information on the individual or individuals who vandalized the station by spinning in the driveway and throwing rocks onto the building which caused several thousand dollars worth of damage. This came after they had finished updating their building with new metal and garage doors. The fire department has…

Obion County schools showcase new Career and Technical Education vehicles

(Source: Obion County Career and Technical)OBION COUNTY, Tn. (KBSI)- Obion County Schools is proud to showcase their new Career and Technical Education vehicles which were purchased with Innovative School Models (ISM) funds. ISM grant funds were allocated by Governor Lee to “reimagine learning and give students access to transformative educational opportunities in middle school and high school.” These vehicles were…

3 people charged with methamphetamine trafficking in Marion, IL

MARION, Ill., (KBSI) – Three people face methamphetamine trafficking charges in Marion. Marion police conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 57 for a violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code on April 3. During the stop, probable cause was established to conduct a search of the vehicle and a MPD K-9 was requested. During the search of the vehicle, officers located…

2 missing Carbondale teens found

CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – Carbondale police detectives found two missing teenagers. Police had asked for the public’s help finding Brian Adams, 13, and Nadine Adams, 15. They were last seen on March 2 around 6:25 p.m. in the 400 block of South Emerald Street. Nadine and Brian live in the same household and left the home with the family pet, a…

K9 helps find man accused of drugs, domestic assault

BOLLINGER COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – A Bollinger County man faces domestic assault and drug charges after a Bollinger County Sheriff’s Office K9 helped track and find him. On Monday, April 1, Bollinger County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a home on Missouri Highway 72 West in reference to a 911 call for a domestic assault. The suspect was identified…

Fredericktown Police K9 alerts to drug activity during traffic stop

FREDERICKTOWN, Mo. (KBSI) – Police officers say Fredericktown Police Department’s K9 helped find methamphetamine during a traffic stop. On April 1, Fredericktown Police Officer Zack Boyer and K9 Balt were requested to assist Madison County Sheriff’s deputy Brandon Wheeler on a traffic stop. Deputy Wheeler suspected illegal drug activity and requested Officer Boyer to do a free air sniff of…

Fire damages home in Jackson

(Source: Jackson Fire Rescue/Facebook)JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI)- At 2:58a.m. on March 31, the Jackson Fire Rescue crew was dispatched to the 2600 block of Braun Drive for a first alarm fire. Crews were dispatched to a back deck on fire but before emergency vehicles arrived on scene dispatch reported the fire had already spread into the house. Firetruck E23 arrived on…

Saline & Gallatin counties hit by storms April 2

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (KBSI) – Two counties in southern Illinois have been severely damaged due to the April 2 storms. Between the Saline County and Gallatin County line along Rte. 142 near Eldorado Road, there was significant damage to several homes and many trees have been uprooted. Photographer Tony Kendrick with WFCN captured the images seen above. Categories: News Tags: Gallatin…