CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A local man will now sing the national anthem for the St. Louis Blues. Pershard Owens is currently a tennis coach at Notre Dame Regional Highschool in Cape Girardeau. On September 20, previous anthem singer Charles Glenn handed the position off to tennis coach Pershard Owens. Owens plans to continue working as a tennis coach…
Hurricane Helene is a Category 4 storm as of early evening on Thursday and it’s pushing north quickly. It will eventually weaken as it moves north and into our area as mainly rain and wind. Below is what our StormCast is saying for timing and location. Heavy rain is going to be our main concern. The further east and southeast…
SCOTT CITY, Mo. (KBSI) – The Scott City School District was placed on lockdown after a report of a student being in a bathroom with a shotgun was made. More than 50 deputies, officers, and highway patrolmen responded. The school was placed on lockdown and according to Scott County Sheriff Wes Drury they conducted two searches and found nothing. They…
This week FOX23 is heading to local schools in the viewing area to help distribute school supplies donated by you. Wednesday we took hundreds of items you helped us collect during the FOX23 school Supply Drive. At Blanchard we got a chance to meet sisters Nola and Dayton Palmer. We asked Nola, to tell us her favorite thing about school,…
Most of the day on Thursday will be dry, but the remnants of Hurricane Helene will be headed our way late Thursday into Friday, giving us a really good chance for rain. See the full video forecast above. Hour by hour, Thursday will be mostly dry, but the rain chance increases as we get into the second half of the…
POPLAR BLUFF Mo. (KBSI) -People from different areas of the community gather today for a Suicide Prevention Seminar in Poplar Bluff. The goal; uniting to end the stigma surrounding suicide and mental health issues and find solutions. “The recovery process felt like I was in a boxing match, I mean it was a fight,” said presenter, Caroline Cooper. Cooper is…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KBSI) -Cape Girardeau residents now mourning the death of former mayor Harry Rediger. He lost his battle with Cancer yesterday at the age of 86. His life – a celebration of accomplishments in public service. The current mayor of Cape said he was a ” wonderful person and true gentleman, and those qualities served him, his family…
(KBSI) – Through YOUR donation hundreds of school supplies are being handed out to local schools! FOX23 News Anchor Holly Brantly met with Kelly School District Superintendent Dr. Bradley Kolwyck yesterday to deliver school supplies. Over 500 different supplies of all kinds were handed over to Kelly Schools. Teachers, students, and administrators say these supplies will go a long way…
A Walk in the Park with Green BearCAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Southeast Missouri Network Against Sexual Violence (SEMO NASV) is in charge of a project called The Green Bear Project. The Union Pacific Railroad gave The Green Bear Project a $10,000 dollar grant. This was made possible through the Union Pacific Railroad Community Ties Giving Program Grant. Union…
Scattered showers and storms will be possible as we head through the rest of the week and into the weekend. See the video above for the details. Wednesday will see mainly cloudy skies with on and off storms possible during the day. Highs will try for the upper 70s. See the hour by hour forecast below. Storm Alert Team Chief…
CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. (KBSI) – “It’s nationwide at all the VA’s and this is an excellent opportunity for us to partner with our community members, exchange resources. Amy Helm is the Local Recovery Coordinator for John J Pershing VA Medical Center. Wednesday the community comes together for a suicide prevention summit gathering several speakers and resources for anyone of any…
Paxton DeLaurent cheers after winning SEMOS Spring Football Game (Source: @BrantonBeardsLens instagram)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) -After SEMOs impressive 38 – 21 win over their arch rival SIU Carbondale the Redhawks had two players named to the Ohio Valley Conferences (OVC) team of the week. Quarterback Paxton DeLaurent and freshman running back Payton Brown. We talked to SEMO quarterback Paxton deLaurent…
While the forecast doesn’t have much rain in the forecast for Tuesday, the rest of the week does have many chances. See the my forecast video above for the details. Tuesday will start out much warmer than normal (55 degrees), but we don’t warm up much by the afternoon. See below for the hour by hour forecast. Storm Alert Team…
CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. (KBSI) – Red and black are packing the house and traveling well. SEMO students, staff, and parents are excited for the first day of fall and football season as they load up in their cars and travel to their local rivalry this weekend at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale. SIUC was originally at #7 on the Stats Perform…
SCOTT CITY Mo. (KBSI) – Two and a half years in the waiting for the Scott City Fire Department as they ordered a new fire truck back in 2022. Shawn Jackson the Chief of the Fire Department says that this truck was needed as a replacement for a 2003 truck that got totaled. “Right now, we’re running out of our…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI)- In preparation for Vintage Now 15, women of all ages, shapes, and sizes gather weekly to rehearse for a spectacular show. This year’s production, “Empower: A Journey to the Future,” tells a story of resilience and hope through music, dance, and drama. Veteran performer Olivia Walker shares her passion for the show, now in its 15th…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – According to the Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety almost 46% of car seats are installed incorrectly. The Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety and local safety partners are teaming up for a car seat safety event. September 5-21 is National Child Passenger Safety Week, so local partners are teaming up for car seat safety. Several events…
MISSOURI(KBSI) – Blake Crowson: A gifted drummer, a gentle spirit, a son, a brother, a friend. That’s how his mother Tamatha Crowson remembers him, saying she never thought she’d lose him to suicide. “He was magical. Of course, anytime something like that happens it is a real trauma and just shakes the core of who you are. It…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Southeast Missouri State University is transforming their enrollment structure by creating a new unit to enhance recruitment and support for domestic graduate students. “When I graduated with my undergrad. I knew that SEMO was going to be the best place for me to get my MBA and offers an accelerated program.” Say Southeast Missouri State…
CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. (KBSI) – Starting on October 3 there are several locations in Southern Illinois where you can get your flu and Covid 19 vaccine without leaving your car. To get these vaccinations all you need is your health insurance card and to wear a shirt that gives access to the upper arm. With flu season right around the…
Another warm day is expected for Thursday with some patchy fog early. We’ll get into the 80s by late morning. Highs will get very close to 90 degrees by mid afternoon. The dew point will be a little high on Thursday, as well. This might get our heat index into the 90-95 degree range. High will continue to be above…
CARUTHERSVILLE Mo. (KBSI) – Four people are behind bars for threatening their schools. Caruthersville school district is breathing a bittersweet sigh of relief as four teens are now behind bars in connection to a threat that surfaced Monday and shut down school Tuesday. “Even if you’re 99% sure that it is not a valid threat, we are not willing to…
Police car lights in night time, crime scene, night patrolling the city. Abstract blurry image.ADVANCE, Mo. (KBSI) – Advance schools are releasing early due to a pipe bomb threat. According to an email sent to parents students were evacuated to a safe location near the school. The Advance police Department is on scene along with Scott County and other personnel….
VIENNA, IL. (KBSI) – We talked to Vienna school resource officer and superintendent about their efforts to ensure safety for their students and staff throughout the school year. “The main thing for the public to know is 1 we take them very seriously.” Says Vienna superintendent Dr. Joshua Stafford, he discusses the measures the school takes to ensure safety for…