LILBOURN, Mo. (KBSI) – A man was arrested after New Madrid County Sheriff’s deputies were called to a home in Lilbourn about a woman being held against her will. William Everett Fields faces charges of drug trafficking 1st degree, felony tampering with physical evidence and resisting arrest. On October 19, New Madrid County Sheriff’s deputies responded to home in Lilbourn after…
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – A man faces several charges after a police chase through Williamson County. Jonathan D. Terrell faces charges of aggravated fleeing and eluding, criminal damage to state supported property, possession of a stolen vehicle and felony DUI. Williamson County Sheriff’s deputies were notified on Thursday, October 19 at 5:07 p.m. that Saline County Sheriff’s Office deputies…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI) – Poplar Bluff kindergartners explored the newly completed mural in the sensory garden of the Municipal Library during a recent series of field trips. “I don’t know who has more fun, us or them,” said Assistant Library Director Belinda Birrer about the hour-long tours scheduled by class Tuesday through Friday, Oct. 10-13. Birrer noted how she…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Boy Scouts are selling pumpkins to raise money to pay for summer camp and other items for trips. Scouts from Boy Scout Troop 2 are selling pumpkins at Grace United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. The church is located at 521 Caruthers Avenue. They’re fundraising so they can buy materials they may need and to…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Firefighters are responding to a trailer fire near Cape Auto Sales in Cape Girardeau. Witnesses at the scene say there was a pole was sparking electricity. Ameren workers responded to the scene where an electrical pole sparked. Stay with FOX23 News for updates. Categories: News Tags: Cape Auto Sales, Cape Girardeau, fire
MURRAY, Ky. (KBSI) – A drive-thru coffee stand in Murray will add 50 jobs to the area later this year. 7 Brew will be located at 700C N 12th Street. The coffee stand will feature more than 20,000 unique drink combinations. Categories: News Tags: 7 Brew, coffee stand, Murray
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Southeast Missouri State University celebrated its 150 year anniversary with its annual homecoming parade. Participants in the parade marched down Broadway on the morning of Saturday, October 14. Related stories: Sports Zone Oct. 14, 2023: SEMO, SIU football pick up big wins, SEMO volleyball’s Beilsmith sets OVC digs record Southeast Missouri State University continues homecoming…
HERRIN, Ill. (KBSI) – A man faces charges related to possession of fentanyl in Herrin. Rex A. Piper II, 40, was issued citations for possession of 15-100 grams of fentanyl with the intent to distribute. On October 13, around 9 a.m., the Marion Police Department Narcotics Unit/Crime Suppression Unit executed a search warrant in the 1200 block of S. Duncan…
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – Vaping has trickled down to underage children. Sikeston Department of Public Safety School Resource Officer Tyler Rowe spoke about how vaping is affecting schools every where. Children as young as third grade are being caught with vapes. FOX23 Multimedia Journalist Shelby Brown will have more from Officer Rowe on FOX23 News at 9 p.m. Friday about…
MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – A Marion woman faces charges after sheriff’s deputies found drugs and paraphernalia at a home in Lake of Egypt. Theresa A. Wood was arrested. Williamson County Sheriff’s Office deputies executed a search warrant at a home at 1302 Nicklaus Lane in Marion on Tuesday, October 10 at 11:04 p.m. Deputies found methamphetamine, cannabis, drug paraphernalia, materials…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The 5th annual Color Dash 5K and Fun Walk was hosted by the Saint Francis Foundation hosted on October 7 at AC Brase Arena Park in Cape Girardeau. With 200 participants and volunteers the event raised more than $31,000 to provide free cancer screenings to the community. The overall female winner was Abigail Kasten and…
HERRIN, Ill. (KBSI) – A man barricaded himself inside a bunker with a victim. On October 9th around 10:06 p.m. Deputies with the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residential panic alarm in the 14000 block of Circus Street, Herrin, Illinois. Deputies discovered that a female was the victim of Domestic Battery. The suspect, Brian Q. Herring, fled the…
(KBSI) – Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Columbus Day is Monday, October 9. “It was originally to celebrate the idea that Columbus discovered America, however Columbus didn’t discover anything.” Says, Denise Dowling the park’s superintendent who adds that the long voyage Columbus made was originally to discover a new path to the West Indies. When he stumbled upon what is now…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The PORCH Initiative hosted its inaugural Sneaker Ball fundraiser on Saturday, October 7. Proceeds will provide sneakers for Blanchard and Jefferson Elementary School students participating in the Cape Girardeau Public Schools and City of Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department intramural sports. Priority for sneaker distribution will be given to students in south Cape Girardeau….
Joy Brooker delivered a singing telegram to FOX23 General Manager Kristie Giompoletti-Shamoun.(KBSI) – The staff at FOX23 surprised their general manager on her birthday Friday, October 6. Joy Brooker, known on TikTok as #TheJoyBrookerShow, stopped to visit KBSI FOX23 & WDKA My49 General Manager Kristie Giompoletti-Shamoun and wish her a happy birthday. Happy Birthday, Kristie! Related story: Cape Girardeau woman…
SCOTT CITY, Mo. (KBSI) – Scott City gains a new police chief. Chris Griggs stepped up for former Chief Rick Walter who recently retired. Christopher Griggs was named Chief on September 5, 2023. Griggs worked for Scott City in the 90s and was the police chief of Minor for about 10 years before coming back to be captain at the Scott City Police…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – A new business that was formerly in Marble Hill has moved to Jackson. Marble Hill Cakes held a grand opening on Wednesday, September 27. Valeriia Nagornykh is the owner of Marble Hill cakes. Marble hill has seen some natural disasters this year that have affected some small business owners, but Nagornykh says this is not the case…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Southeast Missouri State University hosted a Career Expo Wednesday for current Southeast students and alumni. It was at the Show-Me Center in Cape Girardeau located at 1333 N. Sprigg from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. “This is why a student goes to college,” said Dan Presson, assistant vice president of Economic and Workforce Development. He says more…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Cape Girardeau firefighters put out a house fire late Tuesday night. Firefighters responded to a fire at 547 S. Pacific at 10:30 p.m. on October 3. When firefighters arrived, they could see smoke showing from the front side of the building. Everyone was out of the house and accounted for. Mutual aid was called to…
MAKANDA, Ill. (KBSI) – University of Illinois system leaders made their third annual state tour through southern Illinois to discuss broadband expansion on October 3. Kyle Harfst is the associate vice president for Economic Development and Innovation for the University of Illinois system. “This is a group of individuals collectively coming together to solve this real-world challenge,” said Harfst. He…
PITTSBURG, Ill. (KBSI) – Investigators with the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office ask for the public’s help identifying suspects after a burglary at a store in Pittsburg, Illinois. Sheriff’s deputies responded to an alarm at the Dollar General Store in Pittsburg at 2:25 a.m. on Tuesday, October 3. Deputies found that forced entry had been made into the store which caused…
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – Three people face drug charges after they were arrested Thursday, September 28 in Paducah. Emma Wadley, 31, of Kuttawa faces a charge of first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (methamphetamine/more than two grams). Dustin B. Edging, 30, of Kuttawa faces a charge of first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (methamphetamine/less than two grams). Kelsi Rae Mann,…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Two people were taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash Monday morning in Cape Girardeau. Emergency crews reponded to the crash on Kingshighway. It happened near the intersection of Kiwanis Drive near Andy’s Frozen Custard, according to Cape Girardeau police. No word on the extent of the injuries. Categories: News Tags: Cape Girardeau, crash,…
MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – The Mid America Music awards will host its inaugural year in Marion, Illinois. On October 5, this event with have 12 different nominees from all over the United States come out and show support. Angie Wyatt is co-producer of the Mid America Music Awards, and she has partnered with ‘Produce Perform’ to bring the best talent…