CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Cape Girardeau police are investigating burglaries in downtown Cape Girardeau this past week. “On July 29, around 9:45 a.m., an officer responded to the 300 block South Spanish for report of the burglary,” said Officer Bobby Newton. That’s one of the two burglaries in Cape Girardeau in the past week. Newton says there was cash…
CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. (KBSI) – Daycare worker Hallie Stien says that when heat increases like this it is hard to keep the little ones cool and calm. “If it feels hotter than that then we can’t take them outside at all, so we just have to stay inside. Stien says they try and come up with creative ways to keep…
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – Many people gathered Wednesday to remember a man who dedicated his life to service. Steven ‘Tony’ Smith served his community for over 20 years as a firefighter before passing on July 24, 2024. On July 30, his fellow firefighters in Scotty county – and the community say goodbye… honoring his memory and his life…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Southeast Missouri State University leaders prepare for the university’s new and Missouri’s first Cyber Command Center. “We certainly are the first one in the region and the Midwest,” said Southeast Missouri State University president Dr. Carlos Vargas. “We are excited tremendously. ” University President Dr. Carlos Vargas sharing his excitement for the new cyber command…
(KBSI) – Many stores in Missouri will observe the 2024 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday. It begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 2 and runs through Sunday, August 4. Taxes will be exempt from certain back-to-school items over the weekend. Clothing – any article having a taxable value of $100 or less. However, this does not include diapers, shoes or jewelry….
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Travelers will now be able to fly from Cape Girardeau to Chicago. The introduction of this route marks a significant milestone for both Contour Airlines and Cape Girardeau Regional Airport, enhancing regional connectivity and supporting local economic growth. With multiple weekly flights, passengers can now enjoy seamless travel domestically and internationally. Travelers will now be…
CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) – A party with hundreds of people gathered from around the area turns violent. The shooting took place near E 7th Street in Caruthersville. The shooting started as a fight and then lead to shots being fired and people injured. Jeff Hudgens is the Chief of Police at Caruthersville. He describes what he saw when he arrived…
MISSOURI (KBSI) – What if the ground started shaking while you were inside Busch Stadium or attending a high school football game , what would you do? That question was top of mind at a recent simulation in Missouri. Jeff Briggs is the Program Manager with the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency. He and 500 others attended the three-day real-life…
RIPLEY COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – A man was sentenced to 33 years in prison after he was found guilty of statutory sodomy in the first degree and enticement of a child in connection with the sexual abuse of a four-year-old girl in Ripley County. Richard McCoy, 40, was sentenced to 18 years in prison for statutory sodomy in the first…
(KBSI) – The grocery store chain ALDI is recalling Freshire Farms jalapenos, green peppers and green beans. The affected product from Wiers Farm, Inc. and R.S. Hanline Co Inc is recalled due to a potential listeria monocytogenes contamination. This is in cooperation with Wiers Farm, Inc. and R.S. Hanline Co Inc. and out of an abundance of caution. The full…
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office appeared on Discovery Channel’s “High Speed Chase” show. A production company affiliated with the Discovery Channel recently spent time in Williamson County working on an episode of “High Speed Chase” which highlights a Williamson County case. Deputies Waldrop and Whitehead were featured in the episode as they worked in conjunction with…
GREENVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) – A crash involving a Utility Terrain Vehicle leaves a man seriously injured in Wayne County. It happened Saturday, July 27 at 4:13 p.m. on private property in Greenville. The 2021 UTV drove off of the left side of the road and toppled over. Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers say 76-year-old John Helm was driving a 2021…
CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) – A weekend house party in Caruthersville turned into a life-changing shooting. Around 1 a.m. Sunday, July 28, Caruthersville residents were woken up by screams, gun shots and tragic cries early Sunday morning as gun shots were firing just feet from their apartment. “It seemed like they were firing all around our apartment,” said Brianna Hood Brianna…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo (KBSI) – Grace Coffee + Cafe in Cape Girardeau Missouri celebrated their open year anniversary with a anniversary block party Saturday afternoon. “This is what our dream was for us to have the opportunity to provide opportunities for people with disabilities,” says Susan Stone the owner of Grace Coffee + Cafe. She explains what it means for…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – (KBSI) – The Traction organization draws in schools all across Missouri to showcase the consequences of just one bad decision, like driving under the influence. Anne Sankale with the traction organization describes the events after a car crash, explaining what’s really important at the end of the day. “Everybody in my car walked away and the…
BOLLINGER COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI)- Just in tonight — a source close to the case telling us investigators took a prisoner to the search site. The 35-year anniversary of Gina’s disappearance approaching on August 5th — this comes as investigators wrap up a week of searching a property in Bollinger county — about 15 miles from where Brooks went missing in…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Volunteers are considered the backbone of the American Red Cross, the organization knowns they could not do the things they do without the support of there many volunteers from around the world. from responding to a disaster at a moments notice, to being a helping hand while others give blood for the first time, showcasing…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A new sculpture is being built to be on display to honor the late Rex Rust. He was a community leader and businessman in Cape Girardeau. The sculpture will be named the Dance of Life. Those who have made contributions to help fund the project say the scultpture will bring joy and inspiration and a…
ILLINOIS (KBSI) – A campaign aimed at decreasing gun violence started Thursday in Illinois. According to the CDC, overall gun violence is up in 2024 and the ‘Pause to Heal Campaign’ Is hoping to combat those numbers. Illinois Department of Health Director Dr. Sameer Vohra says that firearm restraining orders would greatly reduce gun violence. Data reported by the CDC shows…
Police car lights in night time, crime scene, night patrolling the city. Abstract blurry image.BOLLINGER COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – Officers with the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control and the Bollinger County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Missouri Attorney General’s Office and the Fredericktown Police Department began a search of…
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – A man was sentenced to 90 years behind bars on statutory rape charges on Wednesday. This was a sexual assault case that originated in Sikeston Missouri. The case was worked by Sikeston Department of Public Safety beginning on October 23rd 2019. The case went to a Scott County jury on June 5, 2024 the case was…
SCOTT COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – Firefighters with the Scott County Rural Fire Protection District mourns the loss of a longtime firefighter. Tony Smith passed away Wednesday, July 24. Smith joined the fire service more than 30 years ago. He joined Scott County Rural Fire District in 2010. Tony suffered a major stroke in 2020 and also battled cancer on top…
BOLLINGER COUNTY, Mo. – Police investigators searched and dug an area Tuesday near where a 13-year-old girl disappeared in 1989. FOX2NOW in St. Louis flew a drone over the scene filled with law enforcement in Bollinger County. Investigators could be seen digging in a remote area of the county about 15 miles from Fredericktown. Investigators would not talk, but Fredericktown…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Missouri Suicide Prevention Network hosted the Suicide Prevention Conference at the Show Me Center Wednesday in Cape Girardeau. The Missouri Suicide Prevention Conference welcomes everyone from community members, to suicide loss survivors, and more raising awareness about mental health and the well being of both adults and children. Dr. Janese Neher from the Consoling…