LOS ANGELES, CA. (KBSI) – More than 40,000 acres have been destroyed by wildfires in California and according to major media outlets more than 100,000 people have been forced to leave their homes. Nikko Santo Pietro is a Los Angeles Real Estate Agent and son of Wheel of Fortune’s Vanna White, he shares what’s happening in LA around him now….
(KBSI)— Motorists can expect overnight lane restrictions on U.S. 45/Joe Clifton Drive in Paducah on Thursday. Paducah Water will repair two road patches between Broadway and Jefferson Street, reducing southbound traffic to one lane starting at 8 p.m. In a separate project, the Missouri Department of Transportation will close Route 142 in Butler County, Missouri, on Thursday to replace a…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — Southeast Missouri State women’s basketball came up just short in a Ohio Valley Conference matchup, falling 67-63 to Little Rock on Tuesday night at the Show Me Center. The Redhawks (4-12, 2-5 OVC) led 38-31 at halftime, fueled by a standout performance from guard Zoe Best. Best finished with 20 points on 8-of-13 shooting, including…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) – As of January 1st, 2025 Missouri’s Siddens Bening Hands-Free law is being enforced. FOX23 reached out through the NOW local news app to hear what Missourians think of the new law. “The new Hands-Free law in Missouri means that drivers can’t pick up their phone and use their phone while driving,” Ty said. “I think…
The weather pattern is a little up and down in the week ahead. We have one more cold day to deal with on Wednesday before a brief warm up. We will be about 10 to 15 degrees below average for Wednesday with a light breeze and increasing clouds. Then we warm up for a few days! Highs will be in…
SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — The Sikeston Department of Public Safety (DPS) is expressing gratitude to the Sikeston Jaycees for their donation, which enabled the purchase of a snowplow. The snowplow proved invaluable during the recent snow event, allowing DPS to focus on clearing its properties and ensuring emergency vehicles remained in service. This, in turn, enabled the Public Works department…
The colder than average stretch of weather continues into the first half of the week. Normal highs are in the middle 40s, so we’ll be short of that on Tuesday. We’ll see lots of sunshine on Tuesday with very little wind, so it won’t be too bad of a day. Just chilly, especially the further northeast you go! There is…
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo., (KBSI) — Fire departments from across the region responded to a large commercial fire on Main Street in East Prairie on Jan. 11, 2025. The Portageville Fire Department was requested to assist at around 6:15 p.m. and responded with Ladder 10 and Tanker 15. Crews provided water supply and aerial operations, working to prevent the fire from…
SCOTT CITY, Mo., (KBSI) — A student was injured in a bus stop accident Monday on Highway 61, prompting a response from multiple emergency agencies. UPDATE: Gaspard’s parents say, “He is doing much better, we were just discharged (Jan. 16th, 2025) from the hospital.” The parents of six-year-old, Bryson Gaspard, Josh and Becky, released this statement, “We have three other…
Updated: January 13, 2025, 9:40 PM CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — A 26-year-old Cape Girardeau man has been charged with multiple felonies after allegedly forcing his way into a victim’s apartment and assaulting her. Ce’One Tidwell was taken into custody on Jan. 11, 2025, after officers responded to a disturbance call in the 2000 block of North Sprigg Street. According…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — A handful of Cape Girardeau residents attended the inauguration of Mike Kehoe as Missouri’s 58th governor. Dana Thomas and her family shared photos and videos of the event with FOX23. Categories: News Tags: Cape Girardeau, Governor, Mike Kehoe, Mike Parsons, Missouri
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Jess Bolen, who managed the Capahas for nearly 50 years, has died at the age of 82. A former Capahas player, Bolen retired as manager in 2016, leaving behind a legacy. The Capaha Park grounds symbolize baseball nostalgia as many fans have memories that include Jess Bolen. Family and friends shared their favorite memories saying that…
PERRYVILLE Mo. (KBSI) – Crews have worked tirelessly around the clock to ensure that every member in the community has their electricity restored. Storms have swept through starting Sunday January 5 leaving over 12 thousand members without power. J.W. Hackwork with Citizens Electric says they have been working tirelessly for the past two weeks to restore heat and power. “Yeah….
The average low for this time of year is in the middle 20s, so it’ll be a cold start to the day. With plenty of sunshine, we’ll warm up on Monday, but we’ll still fall about 10-15 degrees below average. After a cold start to the week, we warm back up to near normal for the end of the week….
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — As winter weather sets in, local law enforcement is reminding drivers to clear snow and ice from their vehicles to avoid hazards on the road. Cape Girardeau Police Officer Bobby Newton emphasized the importance of cleaning windshields and roofs, citing the dangers of ice and snow flying off vehicles at high speeds. Newton advised drivers…
Low temperatures on Sunday will start us off near average for this time of year. Lows will be in the lower to mid-20s with winds out of the south southwest between 5 and 10 miles per hour. High temperatures will be a few degrees below average. Mostly cloudy skies and some patchy morning fog will look to keep temperatures cooler…
SCOTT CITY, Mo. (KBSI) – Did you get outside and play in the snow today? We did! Many of us woke up to snow fall this morning in different areas, several inches. Many area school districts closed because of the snow and lots of kids got a snow day! Kids share their favorite thing about a snow day is! Scott…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — As snowfall blanketed the region, FOX23 Multimedia Journalist, Branton Beard is sharing expert tips on keeping snow off vehicles, a crucial safety precaution he learned from Cape Girardeau Police Department’s Officer Bobby Newton. Newton says, “we’re definitely in that time of year where we have snow fall, we have ice coming down that freezes on…
PERRY COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – Snow caused more power outages Friday afternoon in Perry County. At 3:30 p.M. Friday, Citizens Electric reported three substations down due to the snow and ice that has been causing power outages throughout Perry County and into the northern part of Cape County. With the power outages that began with Sunday’s ice storm, there are…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) As snow covers roadways in the area, Cape Girardeau police are asking residents to be cautious on the roads or, if possible, stay home. We rode along with Public Information Officer Bobby Newton on Friday to view the road conditions and discuss safety tips for drivers. Newton, pressed on the importance of slowing down and allowing…
Poplar Bluff, Mo. (KBSI) — As winter weather continues to impact southeastern Missouri, officials in Poplar Bluff report steady snowfall but minimal road incidents. Emergency management and severe weather response officials say most residents have stayed home, reducing traffic-related issues. “Fortunately, people have been staying home for the most part,” says Robbie Myers of Poplar Bluff Emergency Management. “Law enforcement…
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI (KBSI) – Poplar Bluff severe weather response team director Craig Meador said there’s a storm headed through Southeast Missouri Thursday night and into Friday. “We could see some very heavy bands of snow at times,” he said. “I’ve seen projections of snow anywhere from four up to seven inches.” Meador says power outages are less of a risk…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – As winter weather approaches grocery stores often fill up fast with shoppers. Local grocery stores often struggle to keep shelves at stocked when weather events happen as people buy more than usual to prepare. Donna Crites is a grocery store Manager at Food Giantof Cape Girardeau. She says they often have to buy double of…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — Southeast Missouri State fell to Southern Indiana 93-69 on Thursday night at the Show Me Center, as the Screaming Eagles took over the second half to secure the Ohio Valley Conference win. Skylar Barnes led the Redhawks (4-10, 2-3 OVC) with 21 points, shooting 8-of-15 from the field and a perfect 3-of-3 from the free-throw…