(KBSI) – It’s sneezing season. Autumn can mean an increase in allergies. It’s the dreaded runny nose, watery eyes and stuffed sinuses. But there’s a way to help avoid those pesky allergies. The biggest culprit of the year is ragweed and symptoms from it can start as early as Labor Day. Make sure your windows stay closed to not bring…
(KBSI) – A decrease in blood donations has caused a blood shortage. The regional executive officer for the American Red Cross says they’ve seen a decrease in donations partly due to several weather-related disasters and because they generally see less donations in the summer. “A blood donation very simply saves lives and it’s so easy to do,” said Regional Executive…
SCOTT CITY, Mo. (KBSI) – If someone breaks into your home, is it your right to defend yourself? Under Missouri State Law in many circumstances, it is. This was a situation a Scott City resident faced over the weekend after his home was broken into. A man is dead after a home invasion incident went wrong in Scott City over the…
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – This past Friday the Friday night lights grew dim as Alabama high school quarterback Caden Tellier got tackled in the third quarter and died of a brain injury Tellier landed on his elbow and then hit his head violently. He was only 16 and playing for John T. Morgan Academy in Selma, Alabama. The national story…
Another hot day is on tap for Tuesday. We’ll start the day in the upper 60s and then warm up quick. We will top out in the middle and upper 90s, which is a good 10 degrees above average. The dew point won’t be terribly high, but any moisture won’t be good for the heat index. With those 60s for…
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A man suspected of stealing $80,000 of wire from a hotel that is under construction in Graves County was arrested Monday afternoon. Dennis W. Abbott Jr. of the Whitehouse, Tennessee area faces charges including theft over $10,000. He was arrested Monday, August 26 around 2:30 p.m. in White House, Tennessee by the White House Tennessee Police…
(KBSI) – Sixteen Kentucky public riverport projects will get $5.5 million state investment to enhance economic activity and support future expansion. The grants will fund dredging, mooring and warehouse repairs, port equipment purchases and other needs. Seven of the grants will go to projects in western Kentucky. Three of the 2025 Kentucky Public Riverport Construction & Maintenance Awards go to…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Egypt Mills Antique Tractor Club has brought people together to show off their hardworking, antique machinery since 1981. Machinery that has been around for generations brings families together to compete. Dusty Miller has been a board member of Egypt Mills Tractor Club for years and not only does it mean a lot to him…
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – Southern Illinois University’s student programming council announces that Dan Povenmire, the co-creator and executive producer of Disney’s hit animated show, Phineas and Ferb, is speaking on September 19. Povenmire also voices Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz in the animated comedy series and has worked on Family Guy and Spongebob. He’s speaking for SIU’s family weekend in the Student…
MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – On Aug. 21 the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office captured a woman on their wanted list. Kari Rogers is charged with possession/selling a stolen vehicle and possession of meth. Categories: News Tags: arrest, Illinois, Kari Rogers, Marion, marion il, marion il arrests, Williamson County Sheriff’s Office
DU QUOIN, Ill. (KBSI) – Is it fair season already? For Southern Illinois it is! The Du quoin state fair started today, August 23rd at 4 pm with all the festivities. Whether it be fried Oreos, fried twinkies or even pizza on a stick, you’re not going to want to miss the Du quoin state fair this year. “The food!…
CARBONDALE, IL., (KBSI)- Investigators say they’re closing in on solving the mysterious death of Molly Young, found dead in her ex-boyfriend’s Carbondale apartment in 2012. Her father, Larry Young, has always believed she was murdered and says he has gathered evidence to prove it. Part of that evidence, 911 calls he says reveal suspicious circumstances. 911 CALL: “We have a person…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI) – Insight into a new problem you will only see on FOX23 News. This time it is Turtle Trouble. Dozens of giant turtles are missing in the FOX23 viewing area. Owners and experts explain that the African Sulcata tortoise may be fascinating, but if you’re looking for a pet whether it’s a cat, a dog, or…
CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. (KBSI) – Southeast Missouri State Women’s Basketball Team is bringing good infectious energy on and off the court. The team is starting to take part in a different kind of practice and this one is for the launch of their first TikTok ever. Head Coach Briley Palmer has found the latest trend to get her women in…
MALDEN, Mo. (KBSI) – As kids go back to school, they start eating more school lunches and breakfasts at school. Lunch isn’t often looked at as a subject such as math or reading, but experts say it is just as important. Proper nutrition in children is linked to both mental and physical success and a lot of nutrition comes from…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI) – Proper nutrition and academic excellence go hand in hand. District Executive Chef Kevin Merizalde of Poplar Bluff Chartwells made it his goal to provide a unique experience to students at Poplar Bluff schools. He shares how he’s doing that. “Here you know we have to like to follow these guidelines and learning all these new nutritional…
Daron L. Woods (Source: Murphysboro Police Department)MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (KBSI) – A man suspected in a deadly shooting in Murphysboro turned himself in to authorities Thursday night. Murphysboro police and Jackson County Sheriff’s deputies were called at 8 p.m. near 13th Street to find a man with multiple gunshot wounds dead. Jackson County State’s Attorney Joseph Cervantez says there is a…
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office has a new K9. K9 “Meta” and handler Tyson Baker are familiar faces in Williamson County. They previously worked together as a K9 team for the Marion Police Department. Deputy Baker and K9 “Meta” will continue their service to the citizens of Williamson County and join K9’s Bara, Roxy, Nitro and…
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A McCracken County Sheriff’s deputy and a Paducah based non-profit helped get two car seats for a family who could not afford them. A deputy with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on Saturday, August 17. During the interaction, the Deputy Pat Crown learned that the driver of the…
MARBLE HILL, Mo. (KBSI) – All the members of the Marble Hill Police Department submitted their resignations to the Marble Hill City Council. The Bollinger County Sheriff’s Office was informed by officials with the city of Marble Hill on August 19 that all members of the Marble Hill Police Department submitted their resignations to the Marble Hill City Council. According…
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – Two people were rescued from a house fire in Sikeston early Wednesday morning. Sikeston Department of Public Safety officers responded to the 300 block of Kramer on August 21. The first arriving officers saw smoke coming from the roof line and was told the caller was still inside the home seeking shelter in the basement. Officers…
HAYTI, Mo. (KBSI) – A Caruthersville man died in a crash between a backhoe and a train in Hayti on Tuesday. Thomas B. Jackson, 37, of Caruthersville was driving a 2018 John Deer 310 SL Backhoe when Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers say he failed to yield to a locomotive train. The crash happened at Gettings Lane in Hayti at…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – After discussion between Cape Girardeau City Council members and the mayor, bonds are approved for the next step in the West Park Mall Project. City Councilwoman Tameka Randle and Mayor Stacy Kinder shared their ideas during the meeting discussion. John Hansen is the Managing Director of the Westwood, Kansas-based Integra Realty Resources told the council…
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – Several local organizations are teaming up to give back to local veterans. Patrick Riley is a 9-year marine veteran and father of five who sadly was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in 2018. Riley says his diagnosis had drastic effects on both him and his family but sadly that wasn’t the end of Riley’s challenges….