MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – Marion police ask for the public’s help identifying two people of interest in retail thefts. Retail thefts were reported at Hibbett Sports in Marion on January 8 and January 0. Marion police ask the public for help On January 8, a female was seen wearing a black jacket, blue pants and black shoes. On January 9,…
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – Paducah police officers ask for the public’s help finding a truck that was stolen from a donut shop. A white 2017 Chevy pickup with a work bed on it and KY registration 429XNP was parked at Munal’s Donut Shop at 1703 Bridge Street. Anyone with information is asked to call the Paducah Police Department at 270-444-8550….
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – There was a blessing and ribbon cutting to celebrate Mercy Hospital Southeast (formerly SoutheastHEALTH) joining Mercy Thursday, January 11. It was 10 a.m. at 650 S. Mount Auburn Road in Cape Girardeau. Another blessing and ribbon cutting will be held at 3 p.m. at Mercy Hospital Stoddard in Dexter formerly Southeast Health Center of Stoddard….
MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – A man faces charges in Marion after sheriff’s deputies say they received a report of a man threatening people with a gun. Williamson County Sheriff’s deputies responded to 10900 Redco Drive in Marion on Saturday, January 6 to a report of a man threatening co-workers with a gun. As deputies arrived they saw the suspect leaving…
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A Mayfield man faces a leaving the scene of an accident charge after a passerby saw a crashed vehicle in Graves County. Stephen G. Jaco, 30, of Mayfield faces a charge of leaving the scene of an accident. Graves County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched at 3:40 a.m. on January 10 to near the two mile…
MARTIN, Tenn. (KBSI) – A second man faces murder and other charges after the shooting death of a man at a bar on New Year’s Eve in Martin, Tennessee. Shykeedra M. Love, 22, of Dyersburg faces charges of 1st degree murder, reckless endangerment (serious injury or use of a deadly weapon) and unlawful carrying or possession of a weapon. Love…
(KBSI) – Lyon County Sheriff’s deputies ask for the public’s help finding a man wanted on four outstanding arrest warrants. Austin G. Oliver, 38, of Eddyville is wanted on four outstanding arrest warrants for failure to appear in court on a variety of offenses including multiple counts of criminal trespassing, theft by unlawful taking, and operating on a suspended/revoked license….
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A man faces methamphetamine and fleeing police charges after a police chase into a briar patch in Graves County. James M. Majors, 42, of the Farmington area of Graves County faces charges of resisting arrest and fleeing or evading police. Graves County sheriff’s deputies, while in the area of Usher Road in a field and…
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – One person was injured and another faces a charge of open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle after a crash Wednesday in Graves County. Graves County sheriff’s deputies responded to a two vehicle, injury collision on US 45 South and KY 80 around 5:20 p.m. on January 3. Deputy Zac Smith and Chief Deputy…
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – After being closed to the public since late November 2023, the playground at Robert Coleman Park reopened to the public this week. Paducah Parks & Recreation Department crews removed the existing playground equipment and prepared the site for the new, larger playground over the past few week.s The new playground includes a pour-in-place rubber safety surface. The…
LIVINGSTON COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – Explosive demolition for piers of the Old U.S. 60 Cumberland River “Smithland” Bridge has been moved to Saturday morning, January 6. Crews had scheduled the demo for Friday, January 5 at noon. The New U.S. 60 Cumberland River Bridge will be closed to traffic for about 20 to 30 minutes to accommodate each of two blasts…
COBALT VILLAGE, Mo. (KBSI) – Firefighters fought a house fire in Cobalt Village Tuesday night. The Fredericktown Fire Department was called to the 700 block of Mulberry Street in Cobalt Village for a residential fire on Tuesday, January 2 around 9 p.m. Firefighters found fire throughout the attic of the home. It originated from a wood stove flue pipe. Crews…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A baby girl born on New Year’s Day is the first baby of 2024 born at Saint Francis Healthcare System’s Family BirthPlace in Cape Girardeau. Proud parents Logan and Brandon Patrick welcomed their third daughter, Adalee Layne Patrick, on January 1 at 5:18 p.m. The 6-pound, 11-ounce, 19.5-inch-long Adalee joins big sisters Emmi and Aubree….
HERRIN, Ill. (KBSI) – Three people face charges after a police chase led to a home in Herrin. On December 17, 2023, at 11:23 p.m., Williamson County Sheriff’s deputies saw a vehicle commit a traffic violation near the intersection of Illinois Route 148 and Herrin Road. The deputies tried to conduct a traffic stop, but the driver failed to stop…
VIENNA, Ill. (KBSI) – A ribbon cutting took place on Tuesday, January 2 at 11 a.m. for a new cafe in Vienna. The new Clyffe Cafe’ is located at 100 Oliver Street. It is a unique cafe and program presented by Arrowleaf of Southern Illinois. Arrowleaf is the human services organization in southern Illinois that support people of all ages…
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A man faces drug, firearms and other charges after a traffic stop in Graves County on January 2. Espiridion A. Yanez, 37, of Bertram Texas, faces charges of receiving stolen property (firearm), possession of a controlled substance 1st degree, 1st offense (methamphetamine) (enhanced), drug paraphernalia buy/possess (enhanced), careless driving, operating a motor vehicle under the influence…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI) – Poplar Bluff School district hosted the 2023 annual Show Down Tournament. The tournament was held for the 36th year in a row. Teams that participated in the tournament are McCracken County, Paducah KY, Vilonia High School, Vilonia AR, Memphis East High School, Memphis TN, Urbana High School, Urbana, IL, Germantown High School, Germantown TN, New…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Firefighters responded to a house fire in Cape Girardeau Wednesday, December 27. It happened in the 900 block of Hickory Street. The person in the home and his/her dog escaped safely. There were no injuries. Firefighters battled the blaze for more than three hours. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Mutual aid agencies…
HARRISBURG, Ill. (KBSI) – The Harrisburg Police Department asks for the public’s help in identifying the male caught in a survelliance photo. Police officers are investigating a theft at the Mach 1 gas station that happened on December 13. The unidentified man left in a white pick up truck. Anyone with information as to the person’s identity is asked to call…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeast Missouri hired a new leader. Matt McDonald is an Assistant Professor of Communications at Southeast Missouri State University and former Lead Pastor of Gospel Life Church in Cape Girardeau and Jackson, Mo. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communication from Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio…
(KBSI) – Area high school students are encouraged to apply for an all-expenses paid Youth Day and Youth Tour in Washington D.C. Applications are now open for the annual Youth Day to Springfield and Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. Each year, Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association sponsors at least two area high school students for the unique opportunity to tour historical…
JOHNSTON CITY, Ill. (KBSI) – A man faces drug charges after sheriff’s deputies say they found nearly 600 pills of Xanax hidden inside his body after a traffic stop. Warren J. Mangum faces charges of controlled substance trafficking (a violation 720 ILCS 570/401.1) and possession of controlled substance (a violation of 720 ILCS 570/402). Williamson County Sheriff’s Office sheriff’s deputies…
Tanner Watkins (left) and Tyler Watkins (right) (Source: Russell D. Oliver)SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – A Scott County man was acquitted of all charges against him related to a deadly shooting at Rotary Park in Sikeston in April. Tanner Watkins was acquitted on December 13. Watkins, 20, previously face charges of murder 1st degree, three counts of assault 1st degree, four…
TILINE, Ky. (KBSI) – PADUCAH, Ky. (December 22, 2023) – Livingston County 911 Dispatch reports KY70/Tiline Road has reopened. A section of KY 70/Tiline Road reopened in the Tiline community in Livingston County. KY 70 was blocked near the Tiline community in Livingston County at the 9 to 10 mile marker on Friday, December 22. Livingston County 911 Dispatch reports an…