PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – Three people face charges after an officer’s suspicion led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle in Paducah Friday morning. Jonathan E. Sarolas, 35, of Burbank, Ill. faces charges of receiving stolen property, driving under the influence of a controlled substance, driving with a suspended or revoked operator’s license, first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine)…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Leaders at Southeast Missouri State University have decided to remove a 200 year old tree from campus because of its rotting main trunk. A state champion beech tree will be removed early the week of July 24. The tree was garnered state champion status when it was awarded in 1996 before Southeast owned the property….
FREDERICKTOWN, Mo. (KBSI) – No one was injured after a home was badly damaged in a fire Tuesday afternoon in Fredericktown. On the afternoon of Tuesday, July 18, the Fredericktown Fire Department responded to residential fire on Madison 201 with initial reports of a person still inside the home. When firefighters arrived they found a working fire but all residents…
(KBSI) – Many people are cleaning up after severe weather passed through western Kentucky. Trees were blown over in Lyon County. The sheriff’s office says at one point, downed trees were blocking the road in 10 different areas. Thanks to the work of state and county crews, it didn’t take very long before the intersections and roads were cleared. The…
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – Two people from Paducah were arrested in separate drug investigations Friday. Sara “Denise” Fondaw, 52, of Paducah faces charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. David T. Hill, 49, of Paducah faces charges of trafficking in methamphetamine, trafficking in cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Drug detectives investigated illegal drug…
CREAL SPRINGS, Ill. (KBSI) – A man wielding a shovel faces charges after Williamson County Sheriff’s deputies were called to a mini mart. Dalton R. Murphy faces charges of disorderly conduct, assault, aggravated assault, and resisting/obstructing a peace officer. Deputies from the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Creal Springs Mini Mart in Creal Springs at 6:54 a.m. on…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Cape Girardeau County is under a burn watch due to drought conditions. Fire Marshal Drew St. John with the Cape Girardeau Fire Department says drought conditions are monitored and evaluated every day. People can still barbeque, but be careful. Hear from him as he explains why it is important to follow guidelines while in a…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Students attended a conference to learn about safe driving habits and how to make positive change in their communities. The TRACTION Training Conference is a youth traffic safety leadership training program designed to empower youth to take an active role in promoting safe driving habits. “Cause it does help it makes you think about everyone…
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – Kentucky State Police Post 1 requests the public’s help identifying a suspect who has cashed multiple fraudulent checks across western Kentucky. On July 14, a female entered FNB Bank locations in Graves, McCracken, Calloway, and Trigg counties and cashed five fraudulent checks in three of those counties, according to KSP. She was last seen in a…
ANNA Ill. (KBSI) – Close to 300 pairs of children shoes purchased through the annual Warm Soles, New Hope Campaign have arrived and are ready for pick-up. The shoes are available free of charge in sizes 7 toddler to 5 kids through the Children’s Medical and Mental Health Resource Network (CMMHRN) in Anna, Arrowleaf in Vienna, and all Southern 7…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – FOX23 and the American Red Cross hosted a blood drive on Wednesday, July 12 in Cape Girardeau. “We’re in a critical need for blood donations,” said Shelby Bentley with American Red Cross recruitment. ‘In the last few months, we were 50,000 donations shy from what we needed to send to hospitals. when we can’t provide…
WEST FRANKFORT, Ill. (KBSI) – A Royalton man faces drug charges after a traffic stop in West Frankfort early Wednesday morning. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office received a request from the West Frankfort Police Department for assistance on a traffic stop at 1 a.m. on July 12. Lt. Jared Anthis and K9 Vader responded to the 500 block of West…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Bring the kids and join the fun at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau for Parks & Rec Day. It goes from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. to celebrate July being Parks and Recreation Month. This free event includes ice cream, prizes, crafts and games and much more. FOX23 even had a booth! Categories: News Tags: Cape…
Jura Dailey (Source: McCracken County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook)MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A McCracken County man faces drug and gun charges. Jura Dailey, 38, faces charges of firearm enhanced trafficking in methamphetamine 2nd or subsequent offense, firearm enhanced trafficking in cocaine 2nd or subsequent offense, firearm enhanced trafficking in marijuana 2nd or subsequent offense, possession of a handgun by a felon,…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – Fire crews are on the scene of a barn fire in Cape Girardeau County. It happened at 2010 County Road 330 in Jackson near Hwy. PP. The barn had hay. Fire crews from several area departments responded to the scene. No word on what sparked the flames. Categories: News Tags: barn fire, Cape Girardeau County, County…
BUTLER COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – A man faces drug charges after Butler County sheriff’s deputies found several different types of illegal drugs. Samuel Moore, 26, faces numerous drug charges as well as second degree assault for a previous incident, according to the Butler County Sheriff’s Office. The Butler County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search warrant at a home near the…
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (KBSI) – The NSSC boys volleyball team won third place at the Boys Junior National Championship gold bracket in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, July 6. NSSC won 25-17, 25-17. Related story: NSSC boys volleyball team hosts car wash fundraiser for national tournament trip Categories: Sports Tags: NSSC boys volleyball, Salt Lake City, Utah
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – The Sikeston Department of Public Safety is investigating after an arson fire on July 4. Sikeston DPS responded to a fire at 135 Third Street at 11:23 a.m. on Tuesday. Officers reported heavy fire in the rear of the home. More firefighters arrived and were able to get the fire under control within 15 minutes, according…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – One of the longest running AG tours helped educate the community today. Darrell Aufdenberg with the AG Committee says, “It’s our 43rd annual ag tour for the Jackson Chamber of Commerce.” The 43rd Annual Jackson Chamber of Commerce Agri-Business Tour kicked off at Cape Inland Rice. Aufendberg says, “We see a rice plant which you’ve never…
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – A man faces drug charges after a traffic stop in Williamson County. Williamson County Sheriff’s deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on June 30 at 1:22 a.m. that had a person known to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The driver, Joseph M. Leady, was confirmed to have an active Williamson County…
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – The city of Carbondale Police Department is investigating several reports of criminal damage to property. Police say the damage happened between June 27 and June 30 between midnight and 5 a.m. in the 800, 900, 1400, and 1800 blocks of West Main Street, as well as the 100 block of North Illinois Avenue. Four of the…
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – A Paducah man was arrested for drug trafficking and several other charges after a traffic stop. David Robinson Jr. 42, of Paducah is facing charges of trafficking in cocaine 2nd or subsequent offense, trafficking in a synthetic drug, no registration plates, and no rear-view mirror. On June 29, 2023 at about 3:46 P.M., A McCracken County…
MCCRACKEN COUNTY Ky. (KBSI) – Deputies in western Kentucky are using virtual reality to train for real-life situations. The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office just received new virtual reality headsets thanks to donations to the McCracken County Sheriff Foundation. This system is said to help enhance decision-making, de-escalation, and other skills to help deputies better serve the community. The new tool…
MCLEANSBORO, Ill. (KBSI) – A man faces drug and other charges after an injury crash in Hamilton County early Tuesday morning. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, McLeansboro Police Department, McLeansboro Fire Department and Hamilton County Ambulance Service responded to a reported traffic crash with injuries on State Route 142 near County Road 460 East just west of McLeansboro at 3:13…