(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…
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…
(Video source: WFCN News) LAKE OF EGYPT, Ill. (KBSI) – Several business buildings in Illinois have collapsed due to the storms on April 2. Triple E BBQ, and Just Add Water Bait and Takle Shop are a couple of the businesses that have been damaged severely. No one was hurt. Employees are working together in effort to clean up. Categories:…
(Source: Benton Fire Department/Facebook)BENTON, Mo., (KBSI)- The storms on the morning of April 2, have crews working early. A structure collapse was reported in Benton, Mo. with three people trapped inside the structure. Fire crews from the Benton Fire Department assisted and report that no injuries have occurred and all are safe. Crews worked to clear the roadways on Rte….
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo (KBSI) – A few thousand people lost power after powerful storms rolled through the FOX23 viewing area early Tuesday morning. Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative reports the following outages as of 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2. 130 members affected in the following counties: Alexander – 17 Johnson – 23 Pulaksi – 35 Union – 36 Williamson County…
(Source: Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI)- The Cape Girardeau Sheriff’s Deputies have identified a person of interest, previously the sheriff’s deputies asked for the public’s help by posting pictures on their Facebook page. At this time, this individual is merely a person of interest. The sheriff’s department says they will provide updates as information becomes available. Categories:…
HICKMAN, Ky. (KBSI) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 1 detectives have identified and charged the suspect of the armed robbery that occurred at the Wine Cellar II in Hickman City on February 7, 2024. The suspect has been identified as Mario Williams, 40 years old of Union City, TN. KSP Post 1 detectives obtained a warrant for his…
(Source: Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center)POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI)- To help address hunger in our community and in celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2, Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center has donated more than 130,000 ounces, totaling 8,253 jars of peanut butter (and other nut butters) to SEMO Food Bank. The various departments of PBRMC earnestly…
Hunter Souders (Source: Caruthersville Police Department/Facebook)CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) – Caruthersville police ask for the public’s help finding a man. Caruthersville Police were contacted by the family of Hunter Souders, a 23-year-old white man, on March 31 who said that he had left walking the previous afternoon, possibly going to the Hayti McDonald’s. Sounders has not been seen or heard from…
(Source: Missouri Division of Fire Safety/Facebook)GORDONVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) – On March 26, Gordonville JR Firefighter Riley Mitchell represented the Fire 1&2 program at the CTC and the Gordonville Fire Protection District in Jefferson City for Fire Fighters Day 2024 at the Missouri Capitol. The event called attention to the women of Missouri’s fire service during this Women’s History Month. Fenton…
(Source: Livingston County Sheriff’s Office)SMITHLAND, Ky., (KBSI)- The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office announces the successful graduation of 65 students from Livingston County Middle School who have completed the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program. This significant milestone was achieved under the dedicated guidance of Deputy Greg Moyers, who has been instrumental in the program’s success. The D.A.R.E. program, led by…
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) – On Wednesday March 27, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., 37-year-old, Latoya D. Johnston of the Water Valley area turned herself to the Graves County Sheriff’s Office, on charges related to the hit and run incident that occurred this past Sunday evening. She was served with an arrest warrant charging her with assault 2nd degree, leaving…
(Source: Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook) CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI)- It was a fun day student and staff at Nell Holcomb School. Student Resource Officer Deputy VanGennip was recognized at a schoolwide assembly for her 20 years as a Deputy Sheriff. Sheriff Dickerson also presented VanGennip with a promotion from Corporal to Sergeant. Directly after being recognized and promoted, the…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI)- On March 26, 2023, at about 12:40pm an officer conducted a traffic stop in the 200-Block of N. Lorimier for a traffic violation. During the course of the investigation, the officer identified the driver as Joseph Salmon, 39, of Malden and the passenger as Devon Davis, 28, of Sikeston. During a search of the vehicle the…
(Source: United Way of Southeast Missouri)SOUTHEAST MISSOURI, Mo. (KBSI)- Riders will take a bus donated by Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority to visit multiple nonprofits in the United Way network. The Live United Tours allow donors and volunteers to get a first-hand look at the collective power of the United Way network throughout Southeast Missouri. The two-hour tours are free,…
WATER VALLEY, Ky. (KBSI) – Graves County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a woman accused in a hit-and-run crash. On Wednesday March 27 aroudn 37-year-old, Latoya D. Johnston of the Water Valley area turned herself to the Graves County Sheriff’s Office on charges related to the hit and run that occurred this past Sunday evening. She was served with an arrest warrant…
(Source: Cheryl Anne Scherer Memorial /Facebook)BENTON, Mo. (KBSI) – Sundy, April 14, 2024, is the 45th remembrance gathering of Cheryl Anne Scherer’s disappearance. Scherer was last seen at her place of work at the Rhodes 101, on Main Street, in Scott City, Mo. Between 11:40 & 11;50 a.m. Her car, keys and purse were left at the scene, with $480…
(Source: Grave’s County Sheriff’s Department/Facebook)GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI)- Home repair fraud suspects, Teri S. Bush, 33, and Ricky W. Cook, 45 have both been charged with felony Theft by Deception after a complaint from a Graves County homeowner. The homeowner reported that an agreement was reached with the two suspects for $8,800 dollars’ worth of home repairs to be performed…
(Murphysboro Fire Department/Facebook)MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (KBSI)- The Murphysboro Firefighters responded to a residential structure fire on March 22, 2024. With an aggressive fire attack, the fire was contained to a bedroom and hallway. The resident escaped the structure prior to Fire Department arrival but did sustain moderate burn injuries that were initially treated by Jackson County Ambulance Service, and he was…
(Source: New Madrid County Health Department /Facebook) NEW MADRID., Mo. (KBSI)- The New Madrid County Middle School TOP Club will be hosting an Eagles Closet Donation Drive. The drive date for this event will be March 6th – April 17th. Items needed are ChapStick, deodorant, toothpaste, individual toothbrushes, lotion, joggers ‘coats size adult small-XL, socks, t-shirts in size Youth XL…
MAYFIELD, Ky. (KBSI) – A man faces drug charges after a traffic stop in Mayfield on Wednesday night. Graves County Sheriff’s Deputy Tyler Crane conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in Mayfield around 11:23 p.m. Deputies say Ryan Gibson of Mayfield was the driver. Deputy Crane searched the vehicle after some investigation. He found several folded dollar bills containing…
BOLLINGER COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – An informational meeting is set for the Bollinger Co. tornado, and flood victims of Bollinger County, Mo. at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Bollinger County Long-Term Recovery Committee (LTRC) on Wednesday, March 20. The LTRC scheduled an informational meeting for families and individuals impacted by the 2023 tornado and flood. The meeting will be…
MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (KBSI) – Murphysboro firefighters had dirty work on March 21 putting out a fire in a roll-off dumpster adjacent to a large commercial building. The fire department says the contents were lit by embers from another small fire nearby. The adjacent building was not damaged. Fire Chief Steve McBride says, “If you’re wondering how many Firefighters can safely…
(Source: Perry County School District #32)PERRYVILLE, Mo. (KBSI)- Perryville High School students are headed to an international competition in Los Angeles, California. Perryville High School students took the Top 3 Overall spots at the SEMO Regional Science Fair on March 5, securing their place in the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) to be held in May in Los Angeles,…