Garbers Men’s Wear

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Garbers Men’s Wear 2110 South Plaza Way Cape Girardeau, Mo 573-335-2837 Shop Garbers Men’s Wear for all your male apparel needs! Categories: Marketplace

Williamson County launches “Inmate Work Detail”

  WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – Williamson County launch of a new program at the Williamson County Jail. According to Williamson County Sheriff Jeff Diederich has announced that effective December 12, 2024, non-violent offenders who have committed low level offenses are eligible for selection to serve as volunteers on the newly created “Inmate Work Detail”. The work details focus on…

Community Counseling Center Foundation wrapping gifts for kids in need

CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. (KBSI) – To get you in the Christmas spirit The Community Counseling Center Network happily reached out to 59 kids for Christmas this year.  Lots of wrapping paper for decorating Christmas presents this year.  Bringing joy to families that might need a little more love.  “A lot of children in our services need the extra love at…

How to Stay Safe while Shopping this Holiday Season

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) -As the holiday season rolls in and you wrap up or begin your holiday shopping. It’s important to remember to keep track of your belongings while shopping this holiday season. We heard from one woman Cathy Reagan telling us about her disturbing close call while shopping this Christmas season. In the Hobby lobby parking lot in…

Stay safe while celebrating the holidays by being cautious of decorative fire hazards

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Twinkling holiday lights brighten dark winter streets and homes this time of year, but fire officials warn people to be careful with their winter decorations so light doesn’t turn into fire. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) U.S. fire departments respond to an average of 835 home structure fires per year that began…

Man arrested after allegedly attempting to meet minor on SEMO campus

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A man has been arrested after allegedly attempting to meet with who he thought was a minor child on SEMO’S Campus. According to SEMO Department of Public Safety Paul Bixler age 55 of East Prairie was arrested on December 10, 2024, by SEMO Department of Public Safety Officers on charges of- Enticement Or Attempted Enticement…

Some Illinois county jails are switching to digital mail to prevent contraband issues

WAYNE COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – Wayne County Jail is delivering detainees’ mail through tablets and kiosks instead of paper mail. The transition to scanning mail and digitally providing it to inmates began Monday, December 2, 2024. With increasing concerns about drugs entering Illinois correctional facilities through the mail and reports of IDOC workers experiencing drug overdose symptoms in the facilities,…

Southeast Missouri State University works to helps students succeed during finals week

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) -The end of the year brings different emotions for college students, excitement for Christmas break, but also the stress of finals week. We spoke with staff members at SEMO about how the university helps students get ready for finals week, and job placement after graduation. The director for learning assistance at SEMO, Jennifer Weiss discussing how…

City of Cape Girardeau boil water advisory lifted

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The City of Cape Girardeau says the boil water advisory has been lifted. All City of Cape Girardeau water customers can continue drinking and using their water normally. The precautionary boil water advisory from December 9 has been lifted. Test results show that City of Cape Girardeau water is clean and safe. The Missouri Department…

Hydration Haven

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Hydration Haven 1000 Linn Street, Minor MO 573-475-9441 Hydration Haven is an IV infusion center that also offers help with weight loss and much more! Categories: Marketplace

3-year anniversary of ‘The violent tornado outbreak of December 10-11 2021.’ 

KENTUCKY(KBSI) – December 10, 2024, marks the three-year anniversary of when a strong tornado swept through Western Kentucky and Northwest Tennessee. The National Weather Service calls is ‘The violent tornado outbreak of December 10-11 2021.’ According to the National Weather Service on Friday evening of December 10, 2021 a severe storm quickly turned into an EF4 twister that would start…

Twenty six year old Luigi Mangione arrested for the murder of the CEO of UnitedHealthCare, Brian Thompson

CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. (KBSI) – Gunfire in the streets of Manhattan ended up in the result of the CEO of UnitedHealthCare, Brian Thompson, shot and killed.  For days authorities have been on a manhunt then finally received a break in the case.  Due to the resemblance from footage of the suspect and suspicious activity in a Mcdonalds in Altoona Pennsylvania…

Holloway Carpet One Floor & Home

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  Holloway Carpet One Floor and Home  Holloway Carpet One Floor & Home is Cape Girardeau’s trusted destination for quality flooring and expert guidance. From carpet and hardwood to tile and vinyl, we help you find the perfect floor for your style, space, and budget. With experience, technology, and a passion for service, we make flooring decisions easy. Categories: Marketplace

4th annual Mary Mingle 5k

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) -The 4th annual Mary mingle 5k took place on Saturday, December 7, 2024. More than 350 people competing in the race, with the proceeds going towards the Community Counseling Foundation. Philip Francis is a runner who attended Mary Mingle.  “I wanted to come out and, you know, try to get the last fast 5K before the…

Ultimate Flooring and Finishes

Ultimate Flooring and Finishes 2465 Cape Centre Dr. Cape Girardeau, Mo 573-335-8194 Ultimate Flooring and Paint offers an array of options for flooring, painting, countertops and more! Categories: Marketplace

Fire officials talk how to stay safe while keeping warm

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The risk of fires in the home increases during winter months. Local Missouri fire officials shared their fire safety advice with Fox 23. Benton Fire Chief Joey Mack said working smoke detectors save lives. “Almost every fire that I’ve been to that the residents got out of alive, there was smoke detectors involved,” Mack said. The…

One more chilly day, then we warm up again

We have one more day with below average temperatures for Friday. We’ll start the day in the teens and then struggle to warm up. We may see a few 40s to the west, but most of us will be stuck in the middle and upper 30s. That’s a good 10 degrees below average. On the plus side, the wind won’t…

SEMO Guard Kennedy Claybrooks Earns OVC Newcomer of the Week Honors

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – After an impressive performance against SIU, junior guard Kennedy Claybrooks was named the Ohio Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week. Claybrooks scored a career-high 19 points for the RedHawks during the victory, helping lead her team to their first win of the young season. Claybrooks averaged 14 points and 6.5 rebounds per game over her…

St. Francis Medical Center held its very first provider open house

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – St. Francis Medical Center held its first provider open house — Connected Care — Wednesday evening. St. Francis healthcare providers and community members gathered near the main entrance of the medical center for the Connected Care event. “Tonight, we’re introducing all our new specialists. So we have specialists from gastroenterology, orthopedics, primary care —,” Chief…

Cape Girardeau County Rotary Club Completes Walking Trail Enhancements

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Cape Girardeau County Rotary Club unveiled their completed trail enhancements by the Brink Avenue trailhead for the Cape LaCroix Recreation Trail. The Cape LaCroix Recreation Trail opens up a path for anyone looking to spend time walking, running, cycling, rollerblading, and other forms of non-motorized travel throughout Cape Girardeau on a paved surface. The…

Cold couple of days, warmer by the weekend

After temperatures in the 50s and 60s on Wednesday, Thursday is going to feel MUCH different. We’ll be almost 20 degrees below average! The wind isn’t going to help, either. A strong wind at 5 to 15 mph gusting to around 20 mph at times will be out there all day. This wind out of the north will create a…