CALLOWAY COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A Hazel man faces drug charges after a traffic stop on Monday. Aaron D. Beard, 50, of Hazel faces charges of trafficking controlled subst 1st deg, 1st offense-methamphetamine (Class B felony-firearm enhanced), trafficking controlled substance 2nd degree, 1st offense-anabolic steroids (Class B felony-firearm enhanced), possession of controlled substance 1st deg, 1st offense-drug unspecified (Class D…
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – The City of Carbondale recently collaborated with the Carbondale Warming Center during the extreme cold weather last month. Through this partnership the City provided funding to CWC, making it possible to serve an overflow of 35 people in need. Visitors from Jackson, Williamson, Union, Perry, Franklin, and Winnebago counties and from outside states including Indiana, California…
MCLEANSBORO, Ill. (KBSI) – McLeansboro police ask for help from the public to identify two people suspected of using counterfeit currency. The suspects were caught on CCTV security footage from numerous businesses in McLeansboro. The two males may not be from the area and are believed to be traveling in a silver Chevrolet Malibu. The plates of the vehicle had…
KENNETT, Mo. (KBSI) – Several roads in Kennett are blocked as firefighters in Kennett fight a fire Monday morning. It happened in the the 700 block of 4th Street. People are asked to avoid the area while emergency crews work. Categories: News
NEW CONCORD, Ky. (KBSI) – A Louisville man faces several drug charges in Calloway County after a traffic stop. Charles Warren, 36, of Louisville faces charges of trafficking methamphetamine 2nd or greater offense (Class B felony), trafficking controlled substance 2nd degree-suboxone (Class D felony), trafficking marijuana 2nd or greater offense (Class D felony), possession of controlled substance 1st degree…
CALLOWAY COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A man faces drug charges in Calloway County after a traffic stop. Joseph W. Morgan, 41, of Bowling Green, Ky faces charges of trafficking in controlled substance 1st degree, 1st offense greater or equal to 2 grams methamphetamine, tampering with physical evidence and drug paraphernalia, buy/possess. Calloway County Sheriff’s deputies conducted a traffic stop on…
STE. GENEVIEVE COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – Highway C from Route 32 to Sprott Road, Sawmill to Hwy. C and Hennick Road from Sawmill are closed until further notice as emergency crews respond to clean up the crash, according to the Weingarten Volunteer Fire Department. Hazmat is on scene. Cleanup is expected to take most of the day on Tuesday. A…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – The Jackson R-2 Child Nutrition team was awarded a grant from Department of Elementary + Secondary Education & Food + Nutrition Services. On January 18, the Jackson R-2 Child Nutrition team was awarded a $17,000 grant. The funding can be used to increase purchases of nutritious, local foods to serve students in our district through the…
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – A Carbondale man who was convicted of first degree murder of his daughter was sentenced Friday to 50 years behind bars. Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 7 agents announce the conviction of 47-year-old Isaac Hill, 47, was found guilty of first degree murder on August 23, 2023 in a bench trial….
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – A man facing aggravated battery and assault charges in Williamson County accepted a plea agreement. On January 24, in Williamson County Court Brent R. Peddicord accepted a plea agreement which will keep him into the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections for five years. Peddicord pleaded to the charge of aggravated battery to a peace…
Source: Williamson County Sheriff’s office Facebook pageCOLP, Ill. (KBSI)- Deputies with Williamson County Sherriff’s Department shut down a drug house. On January 26, 2024 around 5:45 am Williamson County Sherriff’s Department executed a search warrant at 102 Kennedy Street, Colp, Illinois. Deputies found 6 firearms, 60.1 grams of Crack Cocaine, 71.03 grams of powder Cocaine, 6.77 grams of Methamphetamine, 7.65…
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ESSEX, Mo. (KBSI) – Three people face charges after they are accused of trying to scrap stolen items. Stoddard County Sheriff Carl Hefner reports on Wednesday, January 24 the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Office received a call in reference to stealing on State Highway 153 near Essex. Deputy Travis Maddox found a white pickup truck and trailer loaded with scrap metal….
(KBSI) – Five hundred coats were recently donated for children in need in southern Illinois. WIBH Radio in Anna concluded its 13th annual New Coats, New Hope Campaign on Decemer 15. The campaign raised enough to replace coat supplies impacted by the recent cold weather. The new coats were delivered to their distribution sites on January 23. The WIBH fundraiser…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – A woman from Jackson, Missouri entered into the nationwide ‘Greatest Baker’ competition thinking she wouldn’t get in….but she did. Not only did she get in, but she is now in the bottom 64 out of more than 100,000 competitors. Breanna Neal is a Jackson native who has always loved to bake. Neal recently moved to Piggott,…
HICKMAN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A Mayfield man faces drug charges after a controlled traffic stop in Hickman County. Cornealius Brown of Mayfield was arrested Friday, January 19 as the result of an investigation into drug trafficking. A controlled traffic stop was conducted and 7.8 grams of marijuana and one ounce of methamphetamine was recovered from him, according to the…
KENNETT, Mo. (KBSI) – Kennett police ask for the public’s help identifying people suspected of an armed robbery. Anyone who knows the people in the photos or any information pertaining to the vehicle is asked to call 573-888-4622. Categories: News Tags: armed robbery, Kennett Police Department
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – A Tennessee man faces drug charges in Paducah after sheriff’s deputies served a search warrant at a hotel room. Steven C. Hearst, 42, of Hendersonville, Tenn. faces five counts of criminal possession of a 2nd degree forged instrument, firearm enhanced trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, no registration plates and no registration…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Banquet and Awards event on Friday, January 12. More than 530 attended this event to help celebrate the achievements and success of the community. The following were award winners: Alan Schoen-Sam Roethemeyer Ambassador of the Year Award Dr. Scott Smith-Marybeth Williams Educator of the Year Award Mayor…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI)- The PORCH Initiative has a new home for sale, and the grand opening is this weekend. “Home ownership is important,” said Tameka Randle, executive director for PORCH – People Organized to Revitalize Community Healing. PORCH is an initiative for first-time home buyers. “Our focus is housing, we want to make sure those first-time homeowners, have an opportunity for…
CALLOWAY COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A second person faces charges after Kentucky State Police troopers say she picked up an inmate who walked away from a work detail in Calloway County. Kentucky State Police troopers say Paola Rachelle Hale, 28, of Murray picked up Brandon Fuller who walked away from his work details on January 12. Hale faces charges of…
PADUCAH, Ky (KBSI) – A memorial service and march was held in Paducah in honor of Martin Luther King Junior. Dr. King was the spokesperson for nonviolent activism during the civil rights movement which protested racial discrimination. So, every third Monday in January we honor his work and legacy. A march was held before the memorial service where citizens walked down…
KENNETT, Mo. (KBSI) – Firefighters battled a house fire in below freezing temperatures Sunday night The Kennett Fire Department was dispatched to a fire on South Hopper Street. Those inside were able to get out of the home without injuries, according to Kennett firefighters. Categories: News Tags: fire, Kennett, Kennett Fire Department, South Hopper Street
MINER, Mo. (KBSI) – Firefighters battled a massive fire Friday night. On Friday January 12, 2024, around 7:44 pm the Miner Police Department got a call of a business being on fire. Officers and Firefighters responded to 121 N. Interstate Drive, Heartland Wood Products in Miner. Around 9 pm the Miner Police Department was alerting the public to use caution…