Giving Tuesday for nonprofit organizations: Camp Ondessonk trying to meet their goal this year

OZARK Ill. (KBSI) – It’s a new tradition where the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, people give to charities or donate their time to causes that matter to them.  Camp Ondessonk has been participating in Giving Tuesday since 2013. Traditionally, the camp family supports the community on Giving Tuesday. This tradition continues today as it kicks off the year end giving campaign….

Scott City Pastor bridges the gap after Salvation Army of Cape Girardeau says they cannot open as an overnight warming shelter

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Salvation Army of Cape Girardeau has announced they cannot open as a warming shelter. The Salvation Army opens its doors each year to help those fighting homelessness stay warm overnight. This year they say they can’t because they don’t have heat. Standing inside the Salvation Army in Cape Girardeau where in previous years there…

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  Saxony Lutheran High School is celebrating 25 years in 2024! The school says their main focus is faith, family, academics, and activities. To learn more about Saxony Lutheran and everything they have to offer you can attend an Open House on December 8, 2024, from 1:00- 2:30 pm. Categories: Marketplace

Cape Central Academy finds their new home in the newly remodeled Red Star Church

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) -The Cape Central Tigers School District celebrates the grand opening of its newly renovated Cape Central Academy facility. The school district worked tirelessly to cut back on costs, and renovated the former Red Star Church building in downtown Cape Girardeau. This facility brings an updated learning environment to the students while preserving a beloved community building…

Local community supporting Benton family after devastating house fire

BENTON, Mo. (KBSI) – Community members are donating needed supplies to a family that lost everything in a house fire Monday morning, just weeks away from Christmas. Around 3:30 A.M. on Monday December 2, 2024, Skylar Walker was at her parents house when neighbors called saying her house was on fire. “When I saw it, I knew — I knew…

Up and down temperatures into next week

After a chilly Tuesday, we warm up on Wednesday. Don’t get used to it, though. Our temperatures will be all over the place this week! Highs on Wednesday will be close to and even a little above average. There might even be a few 60s further west. It will be windy, though. Winds will be out of the west and…

Vehicle stopped by deputies right before hitting lake after the brakes malfunctioned

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – Williamson County deputies acted fast to stop a vehicle that malfunctioned and wouldn’t stop. According to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office on December 2, 2024, at 2:02 am Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a 911 call from a driver stating their vehicle would not stop. Deputies caught up to the vehicle traveling westbound…

Gobble Wobble run on Thanksgiving Day at Arena Park

CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. (KBSI) – What a great way to get a workout in before consuming holiday meals while also spending time with your family other than the Gobble Wobble at Arena Park.  A fun day for families to gather around with their shoelaces tied and feathers tasseled kicking off Thanksgiving morning.  Jessica Girard is a runner who does several…

Over 20 years of Friendsgiving at Fuzzy’s Tavern

COBDEN, Il. (KBSI) – People gathered at Fuzzy’s Tavern on Thursday to give thanks — a tradition of free Thanksgiving meals for the community and friendship that’s spanned over 20 years. “We did a deep fried turkey,” Owner Lisa Britt said. “We have some smoked mac and cheese. We have mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole —.” Friendsgiving started with…

SEMO Football Makes History with two OVC Player of the Years

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – For the first time in program history, Southeast Missouri State University has the reigning Big South-OVC Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year award winners. SEMO quarterback Paxton DeLaurent and inside linebacker Bryce Norman earned the honors following an impressive  season for the two stand out athletes.  “They’re tremendous examples for our university and our…

Jefferson first graders visit furry friends of SEMO Pets

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – First Grader friends of Jefferson Elementary went on an adventure to visit with furry friends of SEMO Pets. On Monday October 28, about 90 excited first graders with Jefferson Elementary School climbed off of school buses at SEMO Pets for a long-awaited fieldtrip. Students, and their teachers worked hard in the previous weeks to raise…

Local Police Departments want to make sure you make your Thanksgiving Dinner Safely

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – With Thanksgiving season upon us, local law enforcement and transportation officials are stressing the importance of safe travels during one of the busiest travel periods of the year. Sarah Burgess, Public Affairs Officer for the Kentucky State Police Post One, talks about the increase in roadway traffic this season. “So with the Thanksgiving holiday fast…

Parade of Lights kicks off on Sunday: Here’s what to know when parking

CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. (KBSI) – There are some parking restrictions to be aware of this weekend for the Cape Parade of Lights.  Bring your coats and park your cars accordingly as it is an annual tradition for Cape Girardeau to kick off the seasonal spirit. This Sunday December 1st at 5 p.m. will begin the Parade of Lights.  Cape Girardeau…

Emergency crews respond to home explosion

MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – Emergency crews have responded to what appears to be a home explosion. According to the McCracken County Emergency Management, the incident happened in the 300 block of Schmidt Road near Bell Lane. A resident of the home was attempting to light a propane fire causing the house to burst into flames taking out an entire…

Two arrested after highspeed chase travels across multiple counties

defaultMINOR, Mo. (KBSI) – The Minor Police Department assisted multiple agencies in a high-speed chase. According to the Minor Police Department on Sunday November 24, 2024, at around 11:14 pm they were notified of a pursuit entering into Minor jurisdiction on a vehicle that was involved in a theft and assault incident at Jackson Walmart. The vehicle was described as…

Scammers are making fake arrest warrants to get people to pay out

MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KY (KBSI) – Scammers are making fake arrest warrants and urging people to pay out in order to avoid arrest. McCracken County Sheriff Ryan Norman said the most prevalent scams he’s seen often deal potential victims receiving phone calls saying they missed a grand jury hearing and there’s a warrant for their arrest. “A person that I talked…

SEMO Redhawks new head coach picks up first career win

COURTESY SEMO REDHAWKSCAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KBSI) — Briley Palmer picked up her first career win tonight as Southeast Missouri’s head coach. The Redhawks beat longtime rival SIU 70 to 58 Monday night. Kennedy Claybrooks narrowly missed a double-double with 19 points and 9 rebounds. Lexi McCully and Indiya Bowen followed with 18 and 14 points respectively to lead the way….

Circuit court judge upholds Missouri’s ban on gender-affirming healthcare for teens

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KBSI) – A circuit court judge upheld Missouri’s ban on gender affirming healthcare for teens. Judge R. Craig Carter ruled to uphold SB 49 — “Missouri Save Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act” — which prohibits teens from receiving gender affirming healthcare such as puberty blocking drugs or top surgery. The law also prohibits Medicaid coverage of gender…

Thanksgiving week forecast

After a chilly start to Tuesday, we’ll warm up throughout the day with plenty of sunshine. Highs will try for the 50 degree mark, which is a few degrees below average. Most of the week ahead is looking dry, except for Wednesday. Rain is likely by Wednesday evening with some snow trying to mix in to the north. Some light…

Rite Group Nominated for National Tech Industry Award

JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – The Rite Group, a technological services provider located in Jackson, Missouri, has received a prestigious nomination for the MSP Titans of the Industry Award. This national recognition highlights many different organizations making major contributions to innovation in the area of digital technology. Robin Cole, the president of the Rite Group, tells FOX23 about his excitement regarding…