The General Election is on November 5, 2024. Abortion rights, sports betting and minimum wage are three of the six statewide issues for Missouri voters to decide on, in addition to the candidates running for office. Constitutional amendment 2 would allow people in Missouri 21 years and older to participate in sports betting. If passed, the Missouri Gaming Commission would…
MISSOURI(KBSI) – Two area banks are reigning champions! Sterling Bank of Poplar Bluff and Southern Bank of Cape Girardeau-Jackson are being recognized for being the winners of the Southeast Missouri ‘Food Bank Challenge’. The challenge involved eight banks in Poplar Bluff who competed for the full month and in Cape County five banks who competed for a two-week period. In…
It was a cold start to Wednesday! Many of us dropped to or below the freezing mark. Temperatures will be cold again early Thursday, with many of us seeing the thermometer drop below the freezing mark. Because of that, Freeze Warnings and Frost Advisories are once again in place for those that didn’t see it get that cold Wednesday morning….
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Southeast Missouri State University quarterback Paxton DeLaurent made history in the Redhawks 34-3 victory over Tennessee Tech, setting two school records. DeLaurent became SEMO’s all-time leader in both passing touchdowns and passing yards during Saturday’s win, a milestone he shared with family and teammates. Reflecting on his record-breaking day, DeLaurent tells us he was frustrated…
MAYFIELD, Ky. (KBSI) – Help is wanted in locating an individual who stole from a business in Mayfield, Kentucky before setting it on fire. According to the Mayfield Police Department on October 7, 2024, the Mayfield Police Department, along with the Mayfield Fire Department, responded to Mayfield Water & Electric located at 812 W. Farthing Street for a structure fire….
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – There is beauty, there is healing, there is hope. That’s the message organizers of the Vintage Now fashion show want to send. They announced the event raised $169,500 for the Safe House of Southeast Missouri. Fox 23’s Holly Brantley spent time with the models and volunteers that made the show possible, joining them as a…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI) – A man was shot after allegedly trying to climb through a women’s window. According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department on October 12th, 2024, at 5:50am, officers responded to a residence in the 600 block of Victor Street in reference to a shooting. Officers arrived and found the resident of the home, who indicated she…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A long standing community staple and small business held a celebration as they received grant funding today. The Corner Grocery Store received a grant through the Backing Small Business Grant Program backed by American Express and Main Street America to add improvements to the store. The grant will go to new signage both inside and…
CAMPBELL, Mo. (KBSI) – One local Fire Department was working hard while many people were still asleep in the early hours of the morning on Sunday. According to the Campbell Volunteer Fire Department Facebook page just after midnight on Sunday October 13, 2024, they responded to a vehicle in flames setting directly on the train tracks in the area of…
TAMPA Fl. (KBSI) – Hurricane Milton crashed down and destroyed homes and hearts that remain in Florida. Nonprofit organization several states away have been boots on the ground in Florida for several weeks. Flooding, damage, and destruction are all taking place on the West Coast side of Florida. Homes being ripped apart piece by piece and damaging other properties as…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI)- This year’s highly anticipated “Empower: Journey to the Future” fashion show is just around the corner, and excitement is building. The Vintage Now fashion show raises money for the Safe House for women. The annual fundraising event strives to make a difference by shining a light on the darkness of domestic violence by raising awareness. Official…
Police car lights in night time, crime scene, night patrolling the city. Abstract blurry image.CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Police continue to investigate after a home and a business was struck with gunfire. According to Cape Girardeau Public Information’s Officer Bobby Newton on October 8 around 8:00 pm officers responded to the 700 block of William for a report of…
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Newbridge Retirement Facility Newbridge is a locally owned senior living company based in Cape Girardeau, founded in 2018 with one goal: to offer a better way of living for seniors. Built on decades of hands-on experience in senior care, Newbridge focuses on quality of life, independence, and healthy longevity. Its first project, Newbridge Retirement Community, reflects that mission—bringing thoughtful design,…
NEW MADRID Mo. (KBSI) – Cases all around the country that concern cats. PETA is being notified of several cruel situations that are ending up with fury friends dead. This hits locally as there has been several poisonings in New Madrid killing people’s pets. Peta wanting to voice to the public the importance of pet cruelty, so they are…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Southeast Missouri State University senior center Zach Gieg’s football career was cut short following a severe knee injury, his final season as the Redhawks’ center. Gieg, who has spent over a decade on the field, announced his decision to step away from football in a heartfelt social media post Thursday morning. “Football, my first true…
BRADENTON Fl. (KBSI) – Milton making landfall as a category three hurricane with winds up to 120 miles per hour. More than a million in Florida plunged into darkness as the storm knocked out power lines. Many people in the area prepared for this storm days ago. “It’s a lot of emotion leading up to the hurricane and I feel…
CHAFFEE Mo. (KBSI) – It happened over the weekend an incredible scene as firefighters arriving to billowing smoke and flames. A former resident says he believes a candle started the fire. Someone who used to live in the house who did not want to be identified said this house was clean and well-kept when it was just him and his…
SCOTT COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – Sikeston will soon take over Scott County 911 services. After an agreement was approved by the Sikeston City Council during their meeting held Monday it was agreed that Sikeston will now handle most of the 911 calls in Scott County The agreement term will last for 5 years that allows Sikeston to handle Scott County…
METROPOLIS Ill. (KBSI) – Each month local organizations focusing on how to better the community. This month Southern Seven Health Department passing out diapers for babies in need. Throughout the month of September the Southern Seven Health Department in Southern Illinois has a month long dedication to diaper donations. Volunteers from Southern Seven Health Department collecting the diapers. Shawna Rhine…