(Source: Cheryl Anne Scherer Memorial /Facebook)SCOTT CITY, Mo. (KBSI) – What happened to Cheryl Anne Scherer? Four and a half decades after the beautiful redhead vanished from Scott City her siblings say they could be closer than ever to finding out the truth. “I still think that that day can still happen,” said Diane Scherer-Morris, Cheryl’s sister. Cheryl was working…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Notre Dame high school volleyball player in Cape Girardeau achieves a major accomplishment. Carlie Shamoun has earned her spot on the Exact 11 sports high school All- American volleyball team as they prepare to play in Italy. The team is made up of high school volleyball players from across the states, showcasing their skills on…
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KY (KBSI) – With 151 animals in-house, McCracken County Humane Society is overcapacity. The executive director, Traci Phelps, said it’s become common for the shelter to have more animals than they can handle. “Anytime we’re overcapacity it just kind of throws us into a tailspin trying to get these animals into homes,” Phelps said. She said the holidays…
MURPHYSBORO Ill. (KBSI) – After an initial tie election officials announced Tuesday that provisional ballots showed Marsha Cascio Hale defeated Joe Cervantez by 39 votes. Jackson County State’s Attorney Joe Cervantez is making plans for the future. Marsha Cascio Hale narrowly defeated him by only dozens of votes to take over the seat. Cervantez opens up about what’s next for…
We will start Friday off near normal and slowly warm up as the day progresses. The wind won’t be as bad on Friday. That should help make things feel more comfortable. By the afternoon, our high temperatures will be close to 50 degrees. This is a handful of degrees below average. We do warm up as we head into the…
CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. (KBSI) – Exciting upgrades for the Cape Girardeau Police Department as they add faster technology to their cars and more canines to their team thanks to the City of Cape. Bobby Newton the Public Information Officer for Cape Police Department as well other officers at the department expressed that they are beyond grateful for this funding. The…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KBSI) – A proposed Illinois law that would require mail scanning in Illinois correction centers was co-sponsored by a fourth law maker. With concerns about workers being exposed to drugs in IDOC facilities and the issue of whether or not mail scanning will resolve the problem — law makers are facing the unknown as they try to…
Another windy and cool day headed our way for Thursday. High temperatures by the afternoon will top out a little below average. Most of us will be very close to 50 degrees. Most of the day will have plenty of sunshine, but look how close we’re going to be to some snowfall! No precipitation is expected for us until late…
BENTON, Mo. (KBSI) – New devolvement in the case of Cheryl Anne Scherer, as her family announces they’ve raised enough money to pay for the remembrance marker. They plan to put the marker up sharing Cheryl’s story in the spot where she vanished in Scott City in 1979. She was on the job at the Rhodes Pump-Your-Own the day she…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A man wanted in connection to a shooting in September was arrested Tuesday. A shooting left one person injured in Cape Girardeau near SEMO campus. According to the Cape Girardeau Police Department, the suspect is 41-year-old Chono V. Montgomery. Several tips of Montgomery’s whereabouts were called in from Indiana. Police there investigated and took him…
MURPHYSBORO Ill. (KBSI) – November 5th the unusual happened here in Jackson County at the courthouse there was a tire between the two running Jackson County State’s Attorney. Several days later we finally have a declared winner. “It’s nice. I’m very excited. I feel like. I have no words. I’m very excited that the people of Jackson County believe in…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KBSI) – Crash Responder Safety Week — November 18-22, 2024 — reminds drivers to move over, it’s the law. According to the Federal Highway Administration, traffic incidents are the leading cause of death for EMS responders and law enforcement officers. Law enforcement says you can help prevent this by moving over or slowing down when approaching a…
After highs in the 70s on Tuesday, we are going to cool off for Wednesday. Highs by the afternoon will be in the middle 50s, which is normal for this time of year! It IS going to be windy, though. A gusty northwest wind will increase as the day progresses. Wind gusts will near 30 mph at times. We continue…
CARBONDALE, IL (KBSI) – Police are looking for a suspect that crashed a stolen vehicle into a residence on South Forest Avenue, on November 16, 2024. The suspect was described as a white man who, at the time, was wearing a white t-shirt. The rustling autumn leaves outside the Carbondale residence match the color of the red-orange flames that left…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KBSI) – Deer collisions are more common during fall with decreased daylight hours and peak mating season for deer. The American Automobile Association (AAA) has tips on how to prevent a crash or reduce damage from an animal collision. Pay attention to road signs indicating deer activity Reduce distractions and keep your eyes on the road Be…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI)- The Underberg House Concerts are a unique experience. Larry and Jean Underberg open their home to bands and musicians, providing a place to stay while sharing their passion for music. “Coming into someone’s home is an honor. We must be on our best behavior.” Bex Marshall, a UK native and blues artist, stopped in Cape Girardeau…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI)- Southeast Missouri State University issued a public safety alert at 5:58 p.m. today after multiple shots were fired near campus. Nearly seven shots were fired with no injuries reported. Two black males, both wearing jeans, one in an orange shirt and one in a green shirt are considered suspects. Two witnesses reported seeing the men with…
Paxton DeLaurent throws towards the Endzone in SEMOS Spring Football Game (Source: @BrantonBeardsLens Instagram)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The SEMO Redhawks football team prepares for Senior Day this weekend, hoping to extend their undefeated home record in a pivotal matchup against Western Illinois. The Redhawks are currently tied in the Big South-OVC standings with UT Martin, fighting for a chance to host…
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – More stolen vehicles from the Houston Texas area have surfaced in Kentucky. According to Graves County Sheriff’s Office on November 13, 2024, the Graves County Sheriff’s Office through investigation learned that another suspicious transfer had been made after officials were made aware of paperwork that another vehicle bearing the same VIN number was attempted to…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI) – A Poplar Bluff Highschool student is being recognized for huge achievements. Poplar Bluff Highschool has proudly announced that for the first time in years one of their students is a National Merit Scholarship candidate. Jack Funke, a senior, is one of more than 16,000 semifinalists of the 70th annual NMS program. Based on his Preliminary…
LOUISVILLE Ky. (KBSI) – Scary moments for a Louisville community as an explosion happened at Givaudan Sense Colour Plant. The shocking scene turned deadly as two people were killed. “I had just come home from work like 20 minutes before it happened and I was sitting there talking to my mother and, out of nowhere, a loud boom and, and…
JACKSON Mo. (KBSI) – The road between Cape and Jackson back open after a big wreck during rush hour. You called to let us know about the crash around five o clock during rainy rush hour traffic. Just before six o clock there was traffic backed up through several stop lights on East Jackson Boulevard due to a crash. Right…
DEXTER, MO (KBSI) – People gathered at Lemons landfill in Dexter to celebrate the opening of a renewable natural gas plant that comes as a joint venture between Archaea Energy and Republic Services and Archaea Energy, a subsidiary of BP. This is the second renewable natural gas (RNG) plant in the Lightning Renewables joint venture between the companies. Archaea’s vice…
David L. Mcknight (Source: Missouri State Highway Patrol website)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A former Missouri State Highway Patrolman is now facing federal charges after a federal indictment. David McKnight age 39, was indicted by a grand jury in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau with one count of destroying records in a federal investigation and nine counts of deprivation…