CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) — Families from across southern Illinois gathered this weekend for Maple Fest, a long-running event that continues to grow while bringing the community together. Hosted at Touch of Nature in Carbondale, the festival has been a staple in the region for more than 30 years. What began as a small educational program has evolved into a large…
After a quick cool down Monday, temperature will slowly but surely warm back up this week. After high in the 80s over the weekend, Monday will feel a little chilly. It’ll still be close to average, though. We’ll see a mix of sun and clouds with more sun in the morning and more clouds in the afternoon. The warm up…
Temperatures look to reach their peak across the Heartland on Sunday ahead of an incoming cold front. Plenty of sunshine for your weekend plans, but the strong winds will join us. Lows tonight will be mild once again, with overnight temperatures staying in the 60s. Even with clear skies on Saturday evening, Cape Girardeau may not get below 60 degrees…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) Northbound Route 67 in Wayne County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction as construction crews perform pavement repairs. Work will take place from County Road 209 to County Road 302 near Coldwater, Missouri. Weather permitting, work take place Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The work zones will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution…
PRINCETON, Ky., (KBSI) — Police in Princeton say a man who was previously wanted on outstanding warrants is now in custody. The Princeton Police Department had been searching for Jowan Riley, who was wanted on one felony warrant and one misdemeanor warrant. No additional details were immediately released. Categories: News Tags: Kentucky, Princeton
MOUNT VERNON, Ill., (KBSI) — A planned water main replacement will result in a temporary water service interruption and a boil water order for some residents in Mount Vernon. City officials said water service will be shut off from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, March 23, for customers in the area of South 15th Street and Perkins. A boil…
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS(KBSI) – Southern Illinois organizations have been working together on a project, and they say the goal of the project was simple-make it easier for people to get the help they need when they need it the most. The SIH, in partnership with, healthy Southern Illinois delta network and Southern Illinois Coalition for Children and Families and many other organizations…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — A Cape Girardeau man is using his background as a chef to make sure people in his community do not go hungry. Frank Allen has spent years working in restaurants, but in 2017, he decided to take his skills beyond the kitchen and into the community. He said the idea started around Christmas, when he…
CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — The City of Carbondale has issued a public notice after a recent violation of a drinking water standard during monitoring in early December 2025. City officials said the issue involved a reported disinfectant level that did not meet required standards for contact time with chlorine in the treatment process. However, officials emphasized the situation was not…
A warm close to the work week is on the way for the Heartland, featuring high temperatures in the upper 70s and lower 80s across the viewing area. Lows tonight are expected to be mild, between 10 and 15 degrees above our average for mid to late March. Mostly clear skies are expected for Thursday evening into early Friday morning…
CALLOWAY COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — A police pursuit that began in Henry County, Tennessee, ended in Calloway County on March 18 with one person in custody. Authorities said the pursuit entered Calloway County around 6 p.m. near Hazel. Calloway County deputies took over the chase as it continued through Murray and onto Highway 121 North. Deputies deployed spike strips just…
MOUNT VERNON, Ill., (KBSI) — A dual-branded Applebee’s and IHOP restaurant is set to open in Mount Vernon on March 24. The restaurant, located at 105 Potomac Blvd., will combine menu items from both brands, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner options in a single location. Guests will be able to order a mix of IHOP favorites, including pancakes and breakfast…
SCOTT CITY, Mo., (KBSI) — Scott City R-1 Schools will be closed Thursday and Friday due to a sewer line break in the district’s kitchen facility. District officials said the issue has temporarily halted food service operations. The district will use Alternative Methods of Instruction days for March 19 and March 20. After-school activities and sports are expected to continue…
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — The Paducah Police Department announced that Officer Carlos Kerley has been selected to present at the 2026 International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association Conference. Kerley will present his class, “The Psychological Aspect of Shooting: The Why of Why We Flinch,” at the annual conference, which brings together law enforcement trainers from around the world to…
CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — Police in Carbondale are investigating a burglary that occurred early March 14 and have arrested one suspect. Officers responded around 2:09 a.m. to a burglary alarm in the 900 block of East Main Street. Upon arrival, they found damage to a business entry door, but the suspects had already fled. Investigators said three suspects arrived in…
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — City officials in Jackson are reminding residents and lawn care providers not to place yard waste in streets or storm drains, warning the practice can lead to flooding and safety hazards. The city said blowing or sweeping grass clippings, leaves or debris into roadways is a violation of city code and can block storm drains, causing…
ST. LOUIS, Mo., (KBSI) — Ameren Missouri is urging customers to apply for available energy assistance programs, including more than $1.5 million in remaining funds through its Dollar More program. The utility said eligible households can receive up to $600 per year through the program, with income eligibility recently expanded to 300% of the federal poverty level. Customers may also…
LYON COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is investigating reports of obscene materials being distributed at churches and government buildings across Lyon, Livingston and Crittenden counties. Authorities said the items have been found attached to doors at various public locations. Officials are asking residents not to touch the materials if discovered, but instead to contact the sheriff’s…
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — The National Weather Service in Paducah confirmed an EF0 tornado touched down in southeast Missouri during storms on March 15. According to a damage survey, the tornado had estimated peak winds of 85 mph, traveled about 2.9 miles and reached a maximum width of 75 yards. No injuries or fatalities were reported. The tornado began around…
MISSOURI (KBSI) — The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Missouri rose sharply over the past week, according to AAA. The statewide average is now $3.38 per gallon, up 26 cents from last week and 58 cents higher than a year ago. Among major metro areas, drivers in St. Louis are paying the highest average at $3.62 per gallon,…
MAYFIELD, Ky., (KBSI) — City officials in Mayfield met with a contractor to review progress on the construction of the new city hall and police department building. City Clerk Karen Wilson, Code Enforcement Supervisor William Higginson and Mayor Kathy O’Nan met with Colton Miller of Codell Construction to discuss the building’s electrical needs. Officials said the project is expected to…
PERRY COUNTY, Ill., (KBSI) — The Perry County Health Department is alerting residents that the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season has been extended through the end of April due to higher-than-expected activity. The Illinois Department of Public Health reported current RSV positivity rates at about 8%, well above the 3% threshold typically used to mark the end of the season….
HARRISBURG, Ill., (KBSI) — The Harrisburg Police Department is advising drivers to use caution as construction begins on the stoplight system at the intersection of Poplar and Commercial streets. The Illinois Department of Transportation will begin work March 30, with the first week focused on preparation that is expected to have minimal impact on traffic. Starting April 6, eastbound and…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI) — Educators in Poplar Bluff are reflecting on recovery efforts one year after an EF-3 tornado caused extensive damage to the district’s Kindergarten Center. The storm, with winds reaching 145 mph, caused an estimated $6.7 million in damage to the building, destroying parts of the roof and mechanical systems and impacting multiple schools across the district….