CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. (KBSI) – “It makes me very uncomfortable just trying to get to work. You just never know what’s going to happen. All these innocent people got shot and killed just driving on their way to work and they had no idea what’s going to happen that day.” Abbigail Steibel is a Missouri local who drives to work…
PITTSBURG, Ill. (KBSI) – A house in Pittsburg, Illinois was raided after a long investigation at 7:58 p.m. on Sept. 7 by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office. The house is located at Hocking Valley Street and South Slater Street. Sheriff’s deputies say two suspects got out of a vehicle and entered the home. After a short time, they returned to…
OAK RIDGE, Mo. (KBSI) – Friday we introduced you to Owen Hale, an 8-year-old from Oak Ridge who had one of the coolest summers ever. He got to meet Morgan Wallen in Kansas City and received full VIP treatment Owen has a rare heart condition, the meeting, a result of a make a wish trip, a dream come true for…
CHAFFEE, Mo. (KBSI) – Swing down the tailgates. Football season is underway as Friday night lights continues for local high schools in the area, We talked to Chaffee high school football players about tonight’s game and their recognition as seniors for senior night “My expectations for the season is that we all play hard stay healthy and keep working hard…
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – One person is injured after an officer-involved shooting in Franklin County on Thursday. Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a home near Buckner on September 5 around 1:55 p.m. They began speaking with the suspect and saw the suspect had a firearm. Franklin County Sheriff Kyle Bacon say the suspect refused to comply with orders…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Southeast Missouri State University is preparing for the team’s first home football game on Saturday, September 7. As many students and fans prepare for the game, SEMO Department of Public Safety Administrative Sgt. Jeffery Crites explains new safety precautions they are implementing this season including new weapon detection systems. “They’re not like traditional metal detectors,”…
CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. (KBSI) – Fun, food, and fair preparations are well underway in Arena Park. Managers want you to know the SEMO District Fair is doing things a little different this year to keep the crowd safe. Darrell Aufdenberg is one of the Directors of the fair board and he has been out here for hours making sure safety…
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – September is Hunger Action Month and the Southeast Missouri Food Bank is taking action. Monday, September 9 the SEMO Food Bank is hosting a mobile food distribution and resource fair at the Sikeston location at 600 State Highway H. From 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., attendees can: Receive a free food box Access resources like VA…
Highs on Friday will be right around normal with some of us getting close to 90 degrees. The dew point will be tolerable, so the humidity won’t be too high. Hour by hour, most of the day is looking dry with hit and miss showers and the occasional rumble of thunder. The showers will be spotty and not everybody will…
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – A missing Carbondale woman was found safe and in good health. Carbondale Police asked for the public’s help finding 23-year-old Amina A. Henderson. She had last spoken with family by phone on August 24 about midnight. They reported her missing on September 3. Carbondale police found Amina on September 4. She was safe and in good…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Cape Girardeau police are investigating after a receiving a report of shots fired Wednesday night. Bobby Newton, the public information officer for the Cape Girardeau Police Department, says officers responded to the 1400 block of Whitener for a report of shots fired around 10:30 p.m. Officers found evidence of shots fired in the area. Officer Newton…
Senior and Lawmen Together 2024 (Source: Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Law enforcement from several departments participated in Senior Information Day in Cape Girardeau on Thursday. Dozens of seniors attended to learn from and get to know local law enforcement officials. SALT – Seniors And Lawmen Together organized the event held at the Eagles in Cape…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Southeast Missouri State University’s president will leave after the 2024-2025 school year. President Carlos Vargas, Ph.D., announced he will be leaving his role as president at the university effective on June 30, 2025. The Board of Governors for the university is in charge of selecting the next president for the university and will meet soon…
BONNE TERRE, Mo. (KBSI) – Jimmie Wade Martin was found beaten and wounded near the Coal Bin Tavern in October of 1989. The father of twins was found mortally wounded in front of a home after a bar fight. He later died at a hospital. Now, 35 years later, a sense of peace for the family. Over the weekend Wesley…
PERRYVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) – The Silver Lake Farm Stand is cultivating something truly remarkable – giant sweet potatoes that are turning heads, with their enormous, yams, some weighing in at over five pounds! These giant yams are a sight to behold and a treat for customers. But what makes this farm stand even more charming is the tiny farmers…
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – Enrollment at Southern Illinois University Carbondale has risen for the second year in a row for the first time since 2000. The freshman class increased for the fifth consecutive year. Overall enrollment for fall 2024 grew 3.8% to 11,790. That is 431 more students than last year. This is the highest overall boost in the number…
MISSOURI (KBSI) – She was a young mother, a wife, a friend and a police officer. Phylicia Carson, 33, was killed in the line of duty early Saturday morning August 31, 2024. The Osage Beach officer is one of dozens nationwide predicted to die during a traffic pursuit each year, according to statistics. “Vehicle pursuits are one of the most…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Southeast Missouri State University now offers automatic acceptance to some students without having to fill out an application. The university is partnering with an online college search website called Niche. It is designed to streamline the college admissions process for prospective students. Using Niche’s Direct Admissions program, students who meet the criteria for SEMO admissions…
WOODLAWN, Ill. (KBSI) – A Woodlawn man faces charges after sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of shots fired. Paul E. Pfister, 58, faces charges of reckless discharge of a firearm and domestic battery. Deputies from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of shots fired at 14252 N. Concordia Lane in Woodlawn around 8:16 p.m. on August…
DIX, Ill. (KBSI) – A woman faces charges after her spouse was struck by his own vehicle and died. Melissa K. Howes, 54, of Centralia, Illinois faces a charge of aggravated DUI involving a death. Sheriff’s deputies reponded to the Dollar General store parking lot in Dix around 8:05 p.m. on September 2 after receiving a report of a pedestrian…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Fort D is a celebration of history for Cape Girardeau that gives us a look at what life was like during the Civil War. Fort D is open year-round but only open on the inside during special holidays such as Labor Day. Pat Baehr is a member of The Ladies Union Aid Society in St….
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI) – A business in Poplar Bluff caught on fire this morning. According to the Poplar Bluff Fire Departments Facebook page, firefighters responded to a fire to a Poplar Bluff business. The business was Croys Perfect Press and adjoining businesses received smoke damage but no fire damage. The business was deemed a total loss. The Poplar Bluff…
ADVANCE, Mo. (KBSI) – The 63rd Annual Advance Labor Day Picnic has once again brought the community together, showcasing hundreds of vintage and classic cars, live music and delicious street food. Mitzy Seger, president of the picnic committee, emphasizes the event’s significance. “The entire community turns out, and it’s a wonderful opportunity for us to come together,” said Seger. The…
CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. (KBSI) – A retired veteran travels the world helping other veterans release stress doing a fun activity together. Anthony Brown is from North Carolina, and he has traveled to several states with his boat and his dog to host a fishing tournament free of charge for veterans. “If they don’t know about it, we can’t get them…