CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – Two people face charges in the death of a woman in Carbondale. Ashley Curtis was reported missing on May 3. Her body was discovered on May 9 in the 400 block of East College Street. Jamar Boyd, 42, of Hollandale, Mississippi was indicted on two counts of 1st degree murder. Boyd is currently in the custody…
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A McCracken County man faces drug charges after detectives and probation officers found Fentanyl and marijuana in his home. Joeshawn K. Starks 27, of Benton Road in McCracken County faces trafficking in controlled substance 1st degree, 1st offense (Fentanyl), trafficking in marijuana over 5 pounds, 1st offense and possession of drug paraphernalia charges. McCracken County…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – The Jackson Police Department asks for the public’s help identifying people in reference to an alleged theft. If you have any information on who the individual(s) are, contact Officer Reed at 573-243-3151 ext. 2129. You can also email areed@jacksonpd.org, tip@jacksonpd.org or message us through the Jackson Police Department Facebook page. Categories: News
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) -The Cape Girardeau Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a person suspected of stealing a wallet and going on a shopping spree. Police say a woman wearing a Winnie the Pooh scrub top stole a wallet from someone at a local business then went on a shopping spree at several other local businesses….
CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – A woman faces a charge after the remains of a missing woman were found in a barn in Cape Girardeau County. Teresa L. Baumgartner faces a charge of tampering with physical evidence in a felony investigation. Jessi Wilfong was reported missing by her mother on May 25. An intensive investigation and led to a…
UNION COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – Route 3 at the Union-Alexander county line is shut down after a deadly four-vehicle crash Monday morning. Catherine Newell, 53, of Grand Tower was driving a white 2006 GMC Yukon north on Route 3 about one quarter mile south of the Union County line in Alexander County. Louis Licka, 67, of Buncombe was driving a…
Carterville, Ill. (KBSI) – Debbie Johnson was a beloved teacher in the Carterville community. Last week, she unfortunately passed away. Johnson’s kindness inspired Carterville City Clerk Khrissy Hollister to take action. “I proposed the challenge that on the day that she was laid to rest we should all have a random act of kindness just in her honor,” explained Hollister….
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – A Paducah man faces charges after police say he was found with large amounts of crystal methamphetamine. Marcus S. Johnson, 38, of Paducah faces three counts of trafficking in controlled substance 1st degree, 1st offense/drug paraphernalia (buy/possess). Detectives with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office identified Johnson as a source of supply for crystal methamphetamine. During the…
(KBSI) – As summer heat sets in, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) and Illinois Department of Public Health (Illinois DPH) remind recreators to use caution in Illinois waterways this summer when harmful algal (cyanobacteria) blooms are possible. Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, are microscopic organisms that naturally occur in lakes, streams, and ponds. Rapid and expansive growth…
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – A poisonous plant may be spreading to southeast Missouri. Poison Hemlock is the name of this deadly plant. It is not common to Missouri but is spreading through southern Illinois. Poison Hemlock is an exotic weed plant in the carrot family. The plant looks similar to a carrot but could grow to 10 feet tall. The distinguishing…
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – Two people are wanted by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office in Illinois. Termaine Wright, 20, is wanted out of Jefferson County for failure to appear, original charge possession of firearm and aggravated unlawful use of weapon. He is described as 5 feet 11 inches, 285 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He was last…
MT. VERNON, Ill. (KBSI) – Two people face felony charges in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. June 6, 10:22 p.m. officers stopped a vehicle at 15th and Casey after observing the vehicle committing a violation of the Illinois vehicle code, according to the Mt. Vernon Police Department. During the traffic stop police say a person in the vehicle, 19-year-old Israel Garrett, began…
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – A Cape Girardeau man faces murder and other charges after one person was killed in a crash in Sikeston Sunday night. Another person was taken to a hospital in St. Louis. Two people involved in the crash had gunshot wounds that stemmed from a shooting in Charleston. Tyrese Tate 21, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Charleston…
CALLOWAY COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A man faces several charges after police say he led them on a high speed chase in Calloway County. The Calloway County Sheriff’s Office was requested by Mayfield police on Sunday to visit a home on Wrather Road and try to make contact with Jacob Adkins who was wanted for questioning in reference to an…
CAPE GIRADEAU, MO (KBSI) – Taking care of the animals is a big job at the circus. Elephant trainer and handler, Florian says the animals relax behind the ring before the show. Asian elephants Betty and Janice love lounging in the shade and sun. He sprays them with fresh cool water and shows how aware they are of the hose, trying…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – As we remember our fallen heroes in military service this coming weekend for Memorial Day, Fort D Historic Site will be open from Saturday, May 28 to Monday, May 30. The Blockhouse will open to visitors and a re-enactment of veterans from past and present will be put on by local actors. Friday morning, Scott…
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – The pedestrian who was struck by a train in Carbondale Tuesday morning has died. Michael L. Sykes-Branch, 22, of Carbondale died at a St. Louis area hospital on May 26. He was struck by a train between the 400 block of North Washington Street and North Illinois Avenue on May 24 around 11:29 a.m. Officers provided…
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – Two people face charges for drugs and sex offender registration in McCracken County. Scotty R. Skaggs, 45, of Baskett faces charges of failure to comply with sex offender registration (2nd offense), possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), and possession of drug paraphernalia. Cynthia C. Lawler, 48, of Paducah faces charges of failure to comply with…
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office asks for the public’s help identifying three men involved in two residential burglaries. The burglaries occurred at the same home in rural Thompsonville on March 23 and March 25. Anyone who recognizes the people in the photos is asked to contact the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office at 618-438-4841. People can…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Police have released the name of the man arrested after a shooting in Cape Girardeau that left one dead and another injured. Hezekiah L. Cain, 29, of Cape Girardeau was formally charged by the Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office with two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm (Class D felonies) and two counts…
HAYWOOD CITY, Mo. (KBSI) – Three people face charges after a week-long burglary and narcotics investigation in Scott County. Scott County sheriff’s deputies responded to a reported burglary on County Road 425 in Haywood City on May 11. Geoffery Shaffar, 42. of Sikeston faces delivery of a controlled substance, burglary 2nd, stealing over $750 and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia…
CHAFFEE, Mo. (KBSI) – Two people were arrested after a robbery at a convenience store in Chaffee in April. Brandace A. Seabaugh and Jreece J. Johnson, both from the Sikeston area, face charges of robbery 1st degree and armed criminal action. The robbery happened at the Rhodes 101 in Chaffee on April 11, according to the Chaffee Police Department. Additional…
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – The American Quilter’s Society (AQS) is displaying quilts from around the world at the 36th AQS QuiltWeek in Paducah. AQS holds multiple events in cities across the United States. Many award-winning quilts are shown. Semi-finalists come from around the world to show their quilts and special exhibits. Workshops and lectures will be provided. The quilt show…
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – At least 19 students were taken to area hospitals after a school bus crash Tuesday in McCracken County. It happened at 2:31 p.m. on April 26 at the intersection of Blandville Road (U.S. 62) at Highland Church Road when Lone Oak Middle School (LOMS) Bus 252 and a passenger vehicle collided. Sean S. Fellows, 55, of…