Data suggests U.S. extremists with military backgrounds has increased

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Recent data suggests U.S. extremists with military backgrounds has increased over the last five years. According to data from the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism, the number of people with military backgrounds who have committed crimes on behalf of their extremists views has increased in the last five years….

Officials Discuss Preparedness Following New Orleans Situation

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — With the recent events in New Orleans, local police departments and airport officials in Cape Girardeau are highlighting their continued efforts to ensure public safety and preparedness for any emergencies. Bobby Newton, Public Information Officer for the Cape Girardeau Police Department, said his department constantly trains for many scenarios with neighboring departments, including fire departments,…

Quiet for now, weekend winter storm likely

A WINTER STORM WATCH is in place for a storm that will start to impact our area late Saturday into Sunday. Rain, snow, and freezing rain will be possible. Before we get to that storm, though, we have to get through Friday, which looks quiet and cool. Highs will eventually make it into the middle and upper 30s to around…

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Setting attainable New Year’s resolutions

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – It’s officially 2025 and and people are getting started on their New Year’s resolutions. FOX23 reached out to the community to learn about ways people are setting attainable resolutions for themselves. “Everybody’s been reflecting on the past year, what losses they’ve had or what changes they’ve had, how the economy is,” Heather Harrison said. “We…

15 people confirmed dead, dozens injured in New Orleans on New Years Day

NEW ORLEANS La. (KBSI) -There are 15 people confirmed dead and more than 30 people injured after what police call a terrorist attack. Emotions are running high in Louisiana.  The people of New Orleans with connections here at home saying they still can’t believe what they saw.  A shocking scene that some say is all too familiar.  A ball dropping…

Suicidal 911 call turns into murder charges for Kennett man

KENNETT, Mo. (KBSI) – A Kennett man is in custody facing a first-degree murder charge. According to the Kennett Police Department on December 31, 2024 at around 6:43 pm Kennett Police responded to 1915 Lynndale street in reference to a suicidal male that was armed with a gun. After arrival to the residence, investigation revealed that 67-year-old Linda Lloyd was…

Mental health expert talks about New Year’s Resolutions and mental health

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The new year is just around the corner and people are setting their New Year’s resolutions. We’re about to enter into a new year, and with the celebration of 2025 comes the annual New Year’s resolutions. FOX23 reached out to citizen journalists through the NOW local news app to hear what you want to add or…

Cape Girardeau under another boil water advisory

CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. (KBSI) – A 12” water main break has occurred on Cape LaCroix Road near Boutin and Deerfield.  Please avoid the area as crews perform repairs. Impacts to water pressure and fire suppression are possible until the main is stabilized.  There are 1,120 addresses in the northern area of the city are now under a precautionary boil water…

Illinois man spreads education and awareness through documentary of October 7 terrorist attack

  ISRAEL (KBSI) – October 7, 2023, marks the day a Hamas led attack entered into Israel. It was reported that air strikes and Hamas fighters killed more than a thousand people and kept dozens of hostages. Now an Illinois man is spreading education and awareness through a documentary of events surrounding the terrorist attack. “When October 7th hit, I couldn’t stay at…

Missouri Department of Corrections highlights 24 things they did in 2024

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Twenty-four accomplishments in 2024 — the Missouri Department of Corrections is celebrating steps taken to fulfill it’s mission to improve lives for a safer Missouri. Improving lives for safer communities — that’s the goal for the Missouri DOC and in 2o24 the department took steps to encourage rehabilitation and lessen the likelihood that incarcerated people…

Mild with storms possible Saturday

It’s going to be very mild this weekend with temperatures 15 degrees above average (44). There’s a chance for storms Saturday evening, as well. We’ll warm up quickly into the upper 50s and lower 60s Saturday afternoon with a light northwest breeze. Much of the day will be dry, but the storm chance moves in after sunset. Below is what…

Review of local stories in 2024

(KBSI) – FOX23 looks back at some of the big local stories of 2024. In February, a shooting in broad daylight at the CVS in Cape Girardeau took the life of 17-year old Kemari Childress. 1 dead, 3 suspects face charges after shooting near Cape Girardeau pharmacy  Another shooting in Cape Girardeau happened at the Show Me Center during Cape…

Rain possible and mild through the weekend

A quarter of an inch to an inch of rain is possible as a vigorous storm system rolls northeast through our area Friday morning. Rain is likely through Friday morning then showers will try to linger into the afternoon. It’ll be mild, too. High temperatures will be 10 to 15 degrees above average. Another chance for storms comes our way…

Coffee with a cop at the local Krispy Kreme

CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. (KBSI) – Christmas is shining bright today but we are just a week away from the New Year and to show the gratitude over the past year Cape Girardeau citizens have coffee and donuts with local police.  “Thank you for your service y’all do so much and you’re not appreciated like you should be,” said Ashworth.  Sweet…

Free gifts, food, and pictures with Santa at the Student Santas event

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A bike raffle, free gifts, free food, and pictures with Santa – the Student Santas held its annual Christmas event in Cape Girardeau. Hayley Jackson brought her granddaughter to the event. “We are having a ball here,” she said. “The people are so friendly and nice. I just love it.” Organizer Jennifer Icaza-Gast said the…

Rain chances with a warm end to 2024

Well above average for high temperatures are expected on Thursday. We’ll see quite a few clouds with some showers on and off. The heavier rain comes later in the evening. StormCast (below) shows how we’ll see rain showers on and off, but the heavier rain starts to move in just before midnight. Rainfall totals after this system moves through late…

Christmas Day Forecast

Christmas Day and the days after will likely see some rainfall. Below is what our StormCast is saying for timing and location. Scattered showers will be possible on and off Christmas Day with temperatures on the mild side. By Wednesday night, the heaviest rain will have fallen in SE Missouri. Lesser amounts will be seen further east. Temperatures will be…

Cats and dogs are getting some ‘Howliday Magic’ on Christmas Eve at a local animal shelter

Published: 3:35 PM CST, December 24, 2024 Updated: 9:45 PM CST, December 24, 2024 MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (KBSI) – Community members brought some ‘Howliday Magic’ to cats and dogs on Christmas Eve at a southern Illinois animal shelter. St. Francis Community Animal Rescue & Education held its annual Christmas Eve Howliday Magic event which showcases the adult dogs and cats in…

Small Downtown Cape business celebrating the Holidays with a pajama party

CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. (KBSI) – Holidays are just days away and people are taking off work and getting some last-minute shopping in while also being comfy at the same time.  A locally owned Boutique in Downtown Cape wanted to spread a little Holiday cheer just days away from Christmas to get to meet some Cape locals they haven’t met yet…