It’s going to be chilly again on Tuesday, but a warm up is right around the corner. A Freeze Warning is in place for the Bootheel, most of Arkansas, and all of western Tennessee through Tuesday morning. After a cold start to the day, we try to warm up but won’t make it much past 40 degrees. Many of us…
PEMISCOT COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — A Tennessee man was killed Sunday night in a crash on Interstate 55 in Pemiscot County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 9:50 p.m. on southbound I-55 near the 19-mile marker. Troopers said a 2020 Ram 1500 driven by a 47-year-old man from Dyersburg, Tennessee, ran off the right side…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Executive Property Management announced it has surpassed 1,000 residential units under management, marking a major milestone for the company after more than 16 years in business. Company officials said the growth reflects continued trust from property owners and investors who rely on the firm to manage and protect their real estate investments. Executive Property Management…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Residents in southeast Missouri can register beginning March 16 to participate in a Callery pear buyback program aimed at reducing the spread of the invasive tree species. The Missouri Department of Conservation is partnering with the Missouri Invasive Plant Council, Forest ReLeaf of Missouri and Forrest Keeling Nursery to host the event. Participants who remove…
MARION, Ill., (KBSI) — A Marion man was arrested Friday evening after police said he repeatedly returned to a business from which he had been banned earlier in the day. According to the Marion Police Department, officers arrested John A. Lott, 56, of Marion, around 7:15 p.m. March 13 at a business in the 2600 block of West Main Street….
CRITTENDEN COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — Deputies extradited a North Carolina man Thursday who was wanted on charges in Lyon County, according to local authorities. Officials said Moina Massalay, 35, was taken into custody March 12 around 12:45 p.m. and extradited from South Charleston, West Virginia. Massalay was wanted on a failure to appear warrant from Lyon Circuit Court, where he…
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday evening on Highway 286 near Ashley Drive, according to the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded around 5:34 p.m. March 13 to the crash involving a 2017 Toyota Highlander and a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. Investigators said the Highlander, driven by Dorothy Myers, 85, of Kevil, was…
MISSOURI (KBSI) — The Missouri Department of Transportation says crews have been working to clear roadways, but some areas may still be affected early Friday morning. Transportation officials advise drivers to check current road conditions before traveling. Updated road information is available on the Traveler Information Map at Traveler Information Map. Categories: News Tags: Missouri, Missouri Department of Transportation, MoDOT
CALLOWAY COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — The Calloway County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a man connected to an attempted vehicle theft investigation. Deputies said they responded to the Westhaven Drive area after receiving reports of a person going through vehicles. Authorities said the suspect fled on foot as deputies arrived. Investigators are asking anyone who recognizes…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., (KBSI) — Illinois voters will consider a statewide referendum asking whether the state should participate in a proposed federal scholarship tax credit program. The advisory question asks voters if Illinois should opt into a federal program that would allow privately donated funds to support academic needs for public school, private school and homeschool students. According to the referendum,…
It’s going to be a chilly start to the week! Temperatures are going to struggle with highs 20 to 25 degrees below average. Thanks to a gusty northwest wind, we will have wind chills in the teens and 20s. A very chilly mid March day, for sure! The day will start with clouds and a few flurries, but the sun…
Severe Weather Potential: A strong line of showers and thunderstorms is expected to move across the Heartland late Sunday afternoon and through the evening. Much of the viewing area is under an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 out of 5) of severe weather. Latest Storm Alert Team Weather Alerts: Click Here For up-to-the-minute radar: Click Here Latest Watches/Warnings: Click Here…
A warm Saturday afternoon on the way across the Heartland with highs expected in the upper 60s with a light southerly wind. StormCast looks to keep us mostly clear through the overnight hours. Low temperatures this evening will be close to average, in the upper 30s for the northern half of the viewing area. We expect mostly clear skies tonight…
MARION, Ill., (KBSI) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Friday for the new ThrillHouse Family Entertainment Center, marking the start of the venue’s grand opening weekend. The ceremony took place at 11 a.m. March 13 outside the main entrance at The Oasis, the redevelopment of the former Marion Mall. Speakers included Michael Absher, officials from the Marion Chamber of Commerce…
CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — The Carbondale Fire Department is recognizing multiple agencies for their cooperation during a vehicle recovery operation at Cedar Lake. Fire officials said crews worked alongside the Carbondale Police Department, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, the Lake of Egypt Fire Protection District and Cedar Lake management staff to safely recover a vehicle from the lake. Officials said…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) Route 114 in Stoddard County will be reduced as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform shoulder work. This section of roadway is located from Route 60 to Route FF near Essex, Missouri. Weather permitting, work will take place Friday, March 13 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is planning an extended closure on KY 408/Oak Level Road at mile point 6.5 in Benton, starting at 10 a.m. on…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — Students at Southeast Missouri State University are studying ways to revitalize a vacant historic building in downtown Cape Girardeau while asking the community to help shape its future. Students in the university’s historic preservation program are working with the owner of a vacant building at 200 Broadway Street. The project is part of a class…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Cape Warming Center is in need of community help as cold temperatures are scheduled to hit the area, but they currently don’t have a building to help serve those who need it the most. Tara Lang is the Volunteer Coordinator of the Cape Warming Center. The center provides an overnight shelter and a meal whenever temperatures drop below…
Warmer weather is on the way for Friday, but a strong southwesterly wind will usher in the heat across the Heartland. StormCast keeps us dry for the rest of the work week. Lows tonight look to be seasonally mild in the lower 40s. Clear skies are in the forecast tonight for Cape Girardeau with winds picking up out of the…
CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — A man was arrested after driving a vehicle into Cedar Lake following a crash Tuesday night, according to the Carbondale Police Department. Officers responded around 8:21 p.m. March 10 to the Cedar Lake Boat Ramp for a report of a traffic crash. Police said Matthew H. Burrows, 48, of Ankeny, Iowa, struck another vehicle at the…
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — Jackson Fire Rescue says temporary shower and laundry services that were available to the public have been discontinued. Officials thanked Hope International for assisting residents in need while the services were in place. Categories: News Tags: Hope International, Jackson, Jackson Fire Rescue, Missouri
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — United Way of Southeast Missouri is inviting community members to participate in its partner selection process for nonprofit programs seeking funding during the 2026–2028 grant cycle. The public is invited to attend program presentations at 4 p.m. March 26 at the United Way office, located at 16 N. Spanish St. in Cape Girardeau. The event…
REYNOLDS COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — The Reynolds County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about scam text messages claiming to be from the Missouri Department of Motor Vehicles regarding unpaid traffic tickets. Authorities say the messages threaten driver’s license suspension and ask recipients to click links or provide payment or personal information. Officials say the messages are fraudulent and remind residents…
SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — A Mississippi man wanted on a sexual assault warrant was arrested Wednesday after officers in Sikeston recovered an illegally modified firearm capable of fully automatic fire, according to the Sikeston Department of Public Safety. Officers responded around 4 p.m. March 11 to the 600 block of Pine Street during an investigation involving an illegal firearm and…