Andrew J. Sales Jr. (Source: Scott County Prosecuting Attorney Donald R. Cobb)SCOTT COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – A Sikeston man was sentenced to 52 years behind bars on July 17 after he was found guilty of drug charges. Andrew J. Sales Jr. was found guilty on April 4 of trafficking drugs – 2nd degree, possession of controlled substance, tampering with physical…
CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. (KBSI) – The Cape Girardeau/Bollinger County Major Case Squad has disbanded after an investigation into a deadly shooting in Cape Girardeau. The Cape Girardeau Police Department continues to investigate after officers say Linard Thomas was shot and killed around 12:30 a.m. on July 14 near 417 Broadway in downtown Cape Girardeau. Signs of violence are still visible…
NASHVILLE, Ill. (KBSI) – Residents of Nashville were asked to evacuate after heavy rain caused the Nashville dam to flood. As you drive into Nashville on Tuesday July 16, you’ll see heavy rain caused many cars to pull over as it was hard to see to drive for a big part of the day Flooded side roads blocked off by police cars, creeks and ditches…
CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. (KBSI) – The AR-15 rifle was used in the assassination attempt of former Donald Trump and other highly publicized mass shooting. Lanell Lang, the owner of Shooters Gun Shop in Cape Girardeau, talks about the common misconception about the AR-15 weapon. “AR-15 stands for Armalite Rifle it does not mean assault rifle,” said Lang. Lang talks about…
Map of possible Nashville, IL Dam failure (Source: Washington County IL Emergency Management Agency/Facebook)WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – People from around 200 homes in Nashville, Illinois evacuated after flooding from a dam failure on Tuesday. The Nashville Dam in Washington County, Illinois has failed, according to officials with the Washington County, Illinois Emergency Management Agency. A secondary dam failure has…
MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – Police in Marion, Illnois thank the public for their help to identify a woman of a truck believed to be involved in a theft. Police say the woman was identified and the stolen truck was recovered. Police asked for the public’s help finding the driver of a black and pink truck believed to be involved in…
Storms are currently training across southern Illinois, with flash flooding ongoing from Saint Louis down toward Mount Vernon. With additional rounds of storms likely through tonight, flash flooding is likely to develop. The current areas under a Flood Watch through Wednesday morning are in green below. This is mainly for parts of southeast Missouri and southern Illinois. This morning the Storm…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Soaring temperatures can turn deadly for young children. Child advocates remind people that high temperatures can be deadly for infants. “Infants don’t have a way of cooling themselves down like adults do,” said Christy O’Neal, the regional development officer at Lutheran Children and Family Services. “Their bodies just don’t regulate themselves like they’re used to…
AFFTON, Mo. (KBSI) – Local firefighters will help the Affton Fire Protection District lay Captain Jim Cova to rest. Captain Cova passed away unexpectedly last week. He was 54 years old. He was found unresponsive while on duty at the fire house, according to the fire department. He responded to several emergencies during his shift, but they still don’t have…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – For the last couple years many school districts have struggled with keeping school bus drivers. Last year we saw a national school bus driver shortage. One area school district is combatting the need for bus drivers this year with what they call ‘Bus Driver university’ Keenan Kinder is the assistant superintendent of District Operations for Jackson schools….
(KBSI) – Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump released his choice for vice presidential running mate on Monday. He announced Ohio Sen. JD Vance will be his vice presidential pick. Andy Leighton is the chairperson of Cape County Democrats. He released this statement as chairperson. As chairperson of the Cape Girardeau County Democratic Party, I would like to congratulate Senator J.D….
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Police released the identity of the man who died after he was shot early Sunday morning in Cape Girardeau. Linard Thomas, 42, of Cape Girardeau died around 1:08 a.m. on Sunday, July 15. Cape Girardeau Police received a report around 12:34 a.m. on Sunday that a person entered an area hospital with a life-threatening gunshot…
CALLOWAY COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI)- An Almo faces assault and other charges after a fight in Calloway County. Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a disturbance near Irvin Cobb Road on July 13 around 10:30 p.m. Bobby W. Etheridge, 62 faces charges of receiving stolen property – firearm (Class D felony), seven counts of wanton endangerment 1st degree (Class D…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Cape West Rotary Duck Regatta was a splashing good time Saturday. It was held at Cape Splash from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The money raised from the regatta goes to Special Olympics and Cape West Rotary Foundation. The races were held in partnership with the Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreations Aquatics team. Painted and decorated plastic…
FULTON COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – An inmate’s death in the Fulton County Jail is under investigation. Kentucky State Police say a female inmate was found unresponsive in her cell on Friday, July 12. She was transported to a hospital where she was pronounced dead. Her name was Charlina M. Easley from Dresdon. Kentucky State Police discovered a fellow inmate concealed fentanyl…
HERRIN, Ill. (KBSI) – A Herrin man faces a first-degree murder charge after a deadly shooting in Herrin on July 13. Tyler Mezo, 38, of Herrin faces a charge of first-degree murder (Class M Felony). llinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 7 arrested Mezo. ISP was requested by the Herrin Police Department on July 13 to conduct a…
BUTLER, Penn. (KBSI) – Former President Donald Trump was injured in a shooting during his Butler, Pennsylvania rally. He was speaking to the crowd when popping noises rang out in the crowd. Donald Trump’s spokesperson Steven Cheung said the former President is “fine” and the secret service has started an investigation. This story is developing. Dave Denton is a professor…
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – The 101 grill hosted a car show and more this afternoon, hosting an array of events for the benefit of JJ Bledsoe a 13 year old who was diagnosed with brain cancer. Justin Decker told FOX23 News that they are a part of a small community just trying to give back. He encourages the community to…
SCOTT CITY Mo. (KBSI) – A fire broke out around 4 o clock in the afternoon yesterday. Donna Patterson the home owner was at work when her house caught fire. Luckily no one was injured but Donna says she lost everything. Patterson works at a school where she takes care of disabled children. Three of the kids were living with…
CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. (KBSI) – Local fire fighters in union 1084 say they are worried. They think it is a major concern to be losing staff so rapidly due to low funding. “Trying to negotiate with the city for over two and a half years its beginning to allow fire fighters to have uncertainty with their employer and at the…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Cape County Public Health Care and Wellness Event was held at the Cape Girardeau Public Health Department on Friday, July 12. The event was the first of its kind and ran from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Autumn Grim is the Health Center Director and she says the event was held to connect Cape…
Temperatures have remained near average for the past couple days, however, that will change on Saturday with high temperatures reaching the low 90s. Forecast highs across the region show temperatures in the low to mid 90s with winds will be out of the southwest. Dewpoints are expected to be in the lower 70s, which will leave a sticky feeling in…
EMINENCE, Mo. (KBSI) – It’s been an emotional year for some in Eminence. In March, the station’s only fire station burned. That fire destroyed much of the department’s equipment. While the loss was devastating, many fire departments from around the country stepped in to help. The fire department was recently notified it would receive a $1 million allocation from the…
ULLIN, Ill. (KBSI) – Health departments throughout Illinois have been doing tests on mosquitoes. The Southern Seven Health Department confirmed three positive tests for the West Nile Virus (WNV). Shawna Rhine, the Community Outreach Coordinator at Southern Seven Health Department, gives three main tips on how to stay clear of the West Nile Virus. “Well, we encourage people to follow…