KENNETT, Mo. (KBSI) – The Kennett Humane Department asks for the public’s help after four puppies were left in a small crate beside a dumpster sitting on garbage. Kennett police called the Kennett Humane Department Tuesday evening about puppies found in a crate by a dumpster on Providence Road. Four puppies were found. One was dead. The other three were…
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – First responders from across Southeast Missouri are in Sikeston for a structural collapse training exercise. If disaster hits, it’s teams like this that stand by for immediate response. “So, we worry about earthquakes, and we do have tornadoes that come through,” explained Sgt. Tyler Rowe with the Sikeston Department of Public Safety. “If a tornado takes…
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A wanted fugitive was arrested on drug charges in McCracken County. Allen S. Nesler, 50, of Calloway County was arrested on charges of no registration plates, failure to maintain insurance, failure to notify DOT of address change, theft of identity with another’s consent, criminal possession of a forged instrument 1st degree, giving officer false identifying…
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – A house fire broke out on the corner of North Robert A Stalls Avenue and East Willow Street in Carbondale, Illinois. Several fire departments and agencies responded to fire. They include Carbondale Township Fire Department, Carterville Fire Department, Marion Fire Department, Murphysboro Fire Department, Carbondale Police Department, Carbondale Public Works, Carbondale Water Department, Jackson County Ambulance…
BUNKER, Mo. (KBSI) – Mark Twain National Forest asks for the public’s help identifying individuals captured on photo and video stealing from the Marcoot Lookout Tower near Bunker last year. The people are suspected of removing the Osborne Fire Finder from the lookout tower. Fire finders assist lookouts in pinpointing the exact location of smoke cross referenced with a map….
VIENNA, Ill. (KBSI) – Vienna High School started an aviation pipeline program. This is in partnership with the Southern Illinois University School of Aviation. The program is under the direction of instructor Wade Stewart. The partnership allows Vienna students to take courses that have been aligned with the SIU program. AVT112, which is aircraft electricity, and AVT111, which is materials…
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – Fourteen people were arrested and 23 people face charges after an 18-month investigation into fentanyl trafficking in Paducah. The investigation was spurred by an increase in the amount of fentanyl seen locally and the number of fentanyl overdose cases. Paducah Police Department drug detectives began an investigation in early 2021 into the organized sale of the…
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department would like to public’s assistance finding three men who are wanted for various charges. Michael A. Klisnick, 22, is wanted out of Franklin County for failure to appear on aggravated battery. He was last known to be living in the Christopher area. Christopher H. Hartman, 43, is wanted out of…
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – Paducah police are investigating the theft of a motorcycle and a semiautomatic handgun from the 200 block of Clark Street. A man told police he came outside to go to lunch on Tuesday and discovered his black 2009 Harley Davidson motorcycle, Kentucky license #7302, had been taken. He said a 45-caliber pistol was in the side…
(KBSI) – The Missouri Department of Conservation asks Missouri turkey hunters to save and submit feathers from birds they harvest this fall for a research project. The project aims to improve the ability to estimate turkey abundance across Missouri. Hunters who successfully harvest a turkey during either the Archery Deer and Turkey Season or Fall Firearms Turkey Season can voluntarily…
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A Calvert City woman faces several charges after a sheriff’s deputy found crystal meth during a traffic stop. Julie A. Driver, 44, faces charges of operating on a suspended operator’s license, failure to produce insurance card, failure to notify DOT of address change, possession of drug paraphernalia and trafficking in a controlled substance 1st Degree…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Southeast Missouri State University broke ground on a Houck Multiuse Complex . Southeast Missouri State University is celebrating the groundbreaking of the first phase of the new Houck Stadium. “We are certainly as excited about this as anybody,” said Brady Barke, SEMO’s athletic director, as he welcomed everyone attending the event. This comes after the…
HAZEL, Ky. (KBSI) – The suspect in a bank robbery that happened in Hazel, Ky. was arrested in Carbondale, Ill. The robbery happened at the The Murray Bank branch. Robert P. Riley, 56, of Water Valley, Ky. was located in Carbondale, Ill. and arrested by Illinois State Police, according to Kentucky State Police. He is being held in Illinois, pending…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – There is a new reason to paint in Cape Girardeau. To help Mississippi Valley Therapeutic Horsemanship (MVTH), painters can donate $1 for each triangle they want to paint to help create a board. Local artists Aaron Horrell and Barb Bailey created the design and are more than excited to help out. “I think it’s great…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – There have been reports of a possible new drug brought to Cape Girardeau. Many businesses saying they must close their doors before dark for safety. But according to the Cape Girardeau Police Department (CGPD), those are just rumors. “We haven’t seen that here. You know drugs are more prevalent with social media and media coverage,”…
MURRAY, Ky. (KBSI) – The Kentucky School Counselor Association (KSCA) has named its 2022 winner. During the Murray Crosstown Classic Pep Rally at Murray High School, former counselor Ann Samons, who retired in June after 32 years of service, was greeted by a standing ovation by the student body as she was named the statewide winner. Samons will be recognized…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Downtown Cape Girardeau is home to a community center that’s an open arm to those facing hardship. “We have numerous groups that help people find their path in recovery,” said Lezlie Fox, Program Manager of the We Do Recover Community Center says. “There are numerous paths in recovery, It could be faith based. It could…
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A man faces several charges after he was pulled over by the Graves County Sheriff’s Office. Frederick Gomez, 50, faces careless driving, operating on suspended/revoked license, trafficking in controlled substace 1st degree, 1st offense(2 grams of Methamphetamine or more, drug paraphernalia- Buy/Possess). Detectives were conducting surveillance for reported drug activity on Aug. 30 about 10:30…
DUQUOIN, Ill. (KBSI) – Southern Illinois welcomes the DuQuoin State Fair, which celebrates its 100-year anniversary this year. Every year, more than 150,000 people come to enjoy a variety of foods, fan favorite rides, and musical guests. As people are setting up rides and food stands, they are reminded of the challenges they face during the 2020 COVID-19 year. “So,…
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – Two men from McCracken County face drug charges after a drug investigation Wednesday night. Clarence Hubbard, 54, of Harris Road in McCracken County faces charges of trafficking in methamphetamine 2nd or subsequent offense, trafficking in cocaine 2nd or subsequent offense and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bart R. Cagle, 56, of Old US Highway 60 West…
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – The Sikeston Department of Public Safety asks for the public’s help finding two men after a robbery. Tayshaun Antwan Price-Lane, 19, has gold teeth, short twisted dreadlocks, stands about 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 185 pounds. His last known address is in Sikeston. Jaquelin Zytreze West, 19, has long black dreadlocks, stands about 5…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI) – Culinary arts in Poplar Bluff is getting an upgrade as the Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center (TCC) was awarded with a grant, which will develop a new training facility for students. The grant awarded is more than $800,000 and will allow new equipment, a new location at the high school and more opportunities for both…
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – A Carbondale man faces charges after a theft was captured on a surveillance camera. Shane H. Pfister, 58, faces a theft charge. Carbondale police responded to the 300 block of South Glenview Street on Aug. 12 around 11:37 a.m. in reference to a report of a theft that was captured on a surveillance camera. Two suspects…
WATER VALLEY, Ky. (KBSI) – Four men face charges after several moped thefts. Jalon Johnson faces charges of receiving stolen property over $1000 and theft by deception $500. Grabiel Vejar, Daniel Crump and Stevie Harpole each face a charge of receiving stolen property over $1000. On August 14 about 12:20 p.m., Graves County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Water Valley…