Perry County sheriff's deputies participating in active shooter training at Perryville High School. (Source: Sasha Moore/FOX23 News)
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Perry County sheriff’s deputies hold active shooter response/tactical entry training at high school

Christy Russell,

PERRYVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) – The Perry County Sheriff’s Office held an active shooter response/tactical entry training Tuesday at Perryville High School. Sheriff’s deputies participated in room clearing techniques, dynamic entry, stealth search and active shooter scenarios. Teresa Cox, the School Resource Officer, with the Perry County Sheriff’s Department says, “The focus of this training is to get us to work…

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Jackson Manor resident turns 100 years old

Shelby Brown,

JACKSON Mo. (KBSI) – A Jackson Manor resident is celebrating his 100th birthday on July first! Joeseph D Gohn or “Joe” was born on July 1st in 1923.  Joe has been married to his wife Helen Gohn for 68 years. They have three children, two daughters Karen & Terri & 1 son Mike. They have 3 grandsons, 2 granddaughters &…

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3 arrested with stolen firearm in Charleston

Shelby Brown,

CHARLESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – Three people were arrested in reckless driving incident with a stolen firearm in Charleston. According to Sheriff Britton H. Ferrell, his deputy conducted a traffic stop and arrested three suspects and recovered a stolen firearm. Late in the evening of June 2, Mississippi County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a vehicle driving recklessly on…

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IL EPA, IDPH warn of toxic algal blooms

Shelby Brown,

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (KBSI) – The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) and Illinois Department of Public Health (Illinois DPH) warns individuals to use caution when using Illinois waterways. Harmful algal blooms can appear in any body of water. Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, are microscopic organisms that naturally occur in lakes, streams, and ponds. Rapid and expansive growth of…

Robert I. Sullivan (Source: Williamson County Sheriff's Office/Facebook)
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Man pulled over for traffic violation arrested after magic mushrooms found

Christy Russell,

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – A man from Colorado was arrested on drug charges after he was pulled over for a traffic violation in Williamson County and deputies found magic mushrooms. Robert I. Sullivan of Denver, Colo. faces charges of possession of cannabis (100 -500 grams); 720 ILCS 550/4(d), possession of cannabis with intent to deliver (30-500 grams); 720 ILCS…

Southern Illinois Multimodal Station groundbreaking (Source: City of Carbondale)
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City of Carbondale breaks ground on Southern IL Multimodal Station

Christy Russell,

CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – The City of Carbondale held a groundbreaking for the Southern Illinois Multimodal Station (SIMMS). The SIMMS project is set to modernize the region’s transportation systems. When completed, SIMMS will serve as a hub for transportation options including Amtrak, Jackson County Mass Transit, RIDES Mass Transit, Shawnee Mass Transit, South Central Mass Transit, and Greyhound. The system will…

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Notre Dame Alumni Tony Buehrle Golf Scramble held in Cape Girardeau

Christy Russell,

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Notre Dame Alumni Tony Buehrle Golf Scramble took place Friday, June 16. It was held at the Cape Girardeau Country Club. The event is presented by Plaza Tire. FOX23 is one of the sponsors of the event. “So this is the Tony Buehrle Alumni Golf Scramble that we have every summer,” said Notre Dame…

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12-year-old girl opens candy shop in Perryville

Sasha Moore,

PERRYVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) – Perryville is known for its family-owned businesses, such as Mary Jane Burgers and Brew, to Hoeckele’s Bakery and Deli. Now a new addition to Jackson Street just hit the block. Hadley Warren, is the co-owner, of Hadley’s Candy. “I’ve just always wanted to have my own business, since I was like eight or nine,” said Hadley….

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Rib City Volleyball Tournament gets underway in Cape Girardeau

Christy Russell,

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Rib City Volleyball Tournament gets underway Friday at the Cape SportsPlex. Teams from several different states are competing in the tournament. All pool play games will be three sets. The gate fee for ages six years and older is $7. The Cape SportsPlex is located at 2526 Jim Drury Way in Cape Girardeau.  …

Robert W. Grundy (Source: McCracken County Sheriff's Office/Facebook)
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Escapee arrested in Paducah, charged with meth trafficking

Christy Russell,

PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – A wanted man who walked away from a Paducah correctional complex in January was arrested Wednesday. Robert W. Grundy, 52, of Almo faces charges of trafficking in methamphetamine 2nd or subsequent offense, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance- Suboxone. He had a warrant of parole absconder out of Marshall County. Drug detectives…

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Family from Ukraine finds solitude with Union City, TN kindergarten class

Shelby Brown,

UNION CITY, Tn. (KBSI) – A kindergarten class welcomed student from Ukraine with open arms. The Kostanian family fled Ukraine to escape the country’s war with Russia. They found solitude with a family member in Union City, Tennessee where Union City schools welcomed the family in. Sarah Brown’s kindergarten class “rolled out the red carpet” for the youngest of three…

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2 southeast MO teachers receive classroom funding for newsroom, textbooks

Shelby Brown,

(KBSI) – Two southeast Missouri teachers received grants through WGU’s Missouri “Fund My Classroom Initiative.” A third-grade teacher, Kimber Parks of Orchard Drive Elementary in Jackson, received a $2,360 grant to create a classroom news channel and Michaella Gantz, a fourth-grade teacher at Kelso C-7 Elementary in Benton, received a $300 grant for new sets of guided reading material for…

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Cape Girardeau police investigating shots fired at apartment

Shelby Brown,

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Cape Girardeau police are investigating after an apartment was damaged by gunshots. Police responded to the 2800 block of Whitener Street on Wednesday, June 14 at approximately 5:20 a.m. The victim reported shots had been fired outside an apartment building.  Officers discovered a window had been damaged. No reports of injuries were recorded. Cape Girardeau…

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Cape Girardeau firefighters conduct training

Sasha Moore,

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The City of Cape Girardeau Fire Department has an important job to do, helping to keep our citizens safe is their top and only priority. “I’m just happy to be here.” The first responders spend their day by first getting assigned to their post and then going through a rundown of the day’s plan. Chris Miller,…
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Area leaders gather for Jackson Chamber of Commerce business breakfast

Christy Russell,

JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – Many people gathered for the Jackson Chamber of Commerce business breakfast on Friday, June 9. It was held at the Jackson Civic Center. FOX23 hosted the event. FOX23 General Manager Kristie-Giompoletti-Shamoun spoke to area business leaders about station programming and FOX23 News. Categories: News Tags: FOX23, Jackson Chamber of Commerce business breakfast, Kristie-Giompoletti-Shamoun

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Superman Celebration kicks off in Metropolis

Sasha Moore,

METROPOLIS, Ill. (KBSI) – The 2023 Metropolis Superman Celebration got underway on Friday in Metropolis, Ill. Special guests include Tyler Hoechlin, Nocole Maines and Jesse Rath. The iconic fifteen-foot statue of Superman was unveiled in 1993, leaving a legacy for the town of Metropolis. Fridday the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce held a re-dedication ceremony on the town square. The Superman…

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Middle school classmates come together to celebrate ‘Kindness Day’

Shelby Brown,

UNION CITY, Mo. (KBSI) – The students at Union City Middle School are spreading kindness in a whole new way. Cristina Kings’ Tornado RISE middle school class recently celebrated “Kindness Day” by making cards and writing positive words of encouragement. They distributed them to their peers and staff members at USMC. Each RISE student was given a card with candy…

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Fredericktown Fire Department fights brush fire

Christy Russell,

FREDERICKTOWN, Mo. (KBSI) – The Fredericktown Fire Department responded to a brush/rubbish fire on Tuesday, June 6. It happened in the 900 block of High Street. The fire was set and left unattended, according to the fire department. It is not currently burn season in Fredericktown. Residents can visit fredericktownfire.com/burn-policy for information on open burning ordinances in the City of…

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Several dozen participate in Furry 5K in Cape Girardeau

Christy Russell,

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Saturday Cape Girardeau saw the Furry 5K and 1 Mile Walk. The event was organized by Red Runner Racing in Cape Girardeau. Many who ran the race participated for their furry friends, but also in memory of Zoey Ambler who loved to race. A total of 72 racers participated in the 5K and 22 in…

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Fire burns auto tire and parts store in Ullin

Shelby Brown,

ULLIN, Ill. (KBSI) – A fire destroyed an auto tire and parts store in Ullin. The fire began around 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Ullin police belives it was sparked by someone working on a derby car next door. No one was injured in the fire, but the building badly damaged. The store has been in Ullin since 1998. Categories: News Tags:…

Volunteers prepare to distribute food to Bollinger County residents at United Way-funded Little Whitewater Baptist Church Food Pantry on May 2, 2023. (Source: UWSEMO)
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United Way of Southeast Missouri holding United Day of Caring Food Drive in June

Christy Russell,

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – June 21 is United Day of Caring, a global event. United Way of Southeast Missouri (UWSEMO) is launching its first annual Workplace Wonder Competition that comes with a traveling trophy. United Way is challenging community members and participating businesses, or “Workplace Wonders,” to collect nonperishable, nonexpired food items in a community-wide food drive. Workplace Wonders…

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I-55 reopened at 99 mile marker after police chase from Scott County

Tamara Chibe, Christy Russell,

(Source: Kristie Giompoletti-Shamoun/FOX23)(KBSI) – Traffic is moving on Interstate 55 near the 99 mile marker after a police chase that originated in Scott County traveled north on Wednesday. A suspect was arrested Wednesday after leading police on a chase on Interstate 55 in Cape Girardeau. According to the Missouri Fraternal Order of Police-Lodge 51, just after 4 p.m., 911 call…