POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI) – Wednesday afternoon a deadly, officer-involved shooting in Butler County took place as officers from the MO State Highway Patrol, U.S. Marshals and more responded. A retired Arkansas man, suspect Jim Akers (61) was pronounced dead at the hospital around 1:45 pm Wednesday June 26. Meanwhile we are still working to learn more about what happened…
CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. (KBSI) – This is the fourth roll call this year, put on by police to connect with different parts of the community. This time it takes us to south Cape, to a spot off Hickory and Benton streets. Police are spending time with the community and having a conversation with people about life in Cape. That includes…
POPULAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI) – As the July 4 draws closer it is important to remember to take safety precautions when enjoying fire works to avoid any injuries. Dr. David Wood with the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center sat down with Fox23 to talk about how you can help keep you and your family safe this independence day. Dr. Wood…
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – Two juveniles were arrested after the McCracken County sheriff says they struck a deputy at the McCracken County Fair Tuesday night. That caused the sheriff to require anyone under the age of 17 to have a parent or guardian enter and leave the fair with them. McCracken County Sheriff Ryan Norman says there were multiple physical fights…
BERNIE, Mo. (KBSI) – A Bernie man is accused of sexually assaulting underage girls. Bernie police were notified of the situation in March. Deputies worked alongside Dunklin County Sheriff’s Office during the three-month long investigation. They arrested 46-year-old Robert Nelson Bradford on seven felony charges including three counts of statutory rape on a person less than 14 years of age….
MOUNT VERNON, Ill. (KBSI) – Phones ringing off the hook at a local fire station but with record low staffing. Mount Vernon’s professional firefighters announced their phones are ringing off the hook. Even more concerning is their lack of personnel. Calls are up more than 10 percent compared to previous years, making it the busiest year the station has ever…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A man faces drug and gun charges after authorities served a search warrant at a home in Cape Girardeau Wednesday morning. Darieth Nunley, 32, of Cape Girardeau faces charges of class B felony of trafficking in the second degree, class C felony delivery of a controlled substance and class D felony of unlawful possession of…
CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. (KBSI) – The head index may impact the vulnerable in the FOX23 viewing area. “We’re very concerned about everyone in Missouri the more vulnerable population, including older adults, younger children, who can’t regulate their own temperatures as easily as others,” said Elizabeth Semkiw, manager at Missouri Department Health and Services. “Also anyone who is outside for an…
CAPE GIRARDAEU, Mo. (KBSI)- A slam dunk on and off the court — Briley Palmer — SEMO’s new Head Coach for women’s basketball says she is using the summer to get her Redhawks women to connect with each other and the community of Cape Girardeau. The goal — a team that dominates the OVC at a time when women’s basketball…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Cape Girardeau Police Chief James “Wes” Blair is leaving to be the next Memphis Airport police chief. Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) current and longtime police chief, Jerry Brandon, is retiring in the Fall of 2024. “Wes Blair comes to Memphis International Airport with nearly three decades of experience in law enforcement. His education,…
Bruce Skinner (Source: Southeast Missouri State University)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Governors approved the appointment of Dr. Bruce Skinner as a University representative to the Show Me Center Board of Managers as well as the River Campus Board of Managers. Skinner is associate vice president of student life at Southeast. The Multi-use Center Agreement…
Saint Francis NICU Family Room ribbon cutting (Source: FOX23 News Multimedia Journalist Shelby Brown)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Saint Francis Healthcare System celebrated the opening of its renovated NICU Family Room with a ribbon cutting Tuesday morning. The new NICU Family Room is designed to be a space in the hospital where families of critically ill infants can take a…
MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – “There were 144 earthquakes so far this year there were only five last year. There’s only been one so far this year that’s got three magnitude or greater.” Jeff Grunwald the Manager at New Madrid Historical Museum says these are the four words to remember when dealing with an earthquake. “With the earthquakes if you…
(KBSI) – Abortion, an issue where both sides actively speak out. First in Missouri, we see more state-level restrictions on abortion access. One organization says organizing a ballot initiative to put reproductive rights back on the ballot is a step in the right direction. “People believe that decision should stay with themselves and their families, and their doctors, and their…
Justin Maze (Source: williamsoncountyil.gov)WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – The Williamson County Circuit Clerk stepped down from his position after he is accused of taking part in a scheme to falsify bank records. Justin Maze is accused of taking part in a scheme to falsify bank records with with the former president of SouthernTrust Bank, according to the United States Attorney…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Some Cape Girardeau residents woke to sirens Sunday morning. A residential fire broke out early around 4:30 a.m. The fire department was on scene for about thre-and-a-half hours. “The department was dispatched for a fire in the backyard, of a residence, at 1215 Cousin,” said Cape Girardeau Fire Battallion Chief Brad Dillow. “The first unit got…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The PORCH Initiative hosted the 2nd Annual Sneaker Ball fundraiser on Saturday, June 15 in Cape Girardeau. The fundraiser raised money to provide sneakers for Blanchard and Jefferson Elementary School students participating in the Cape Girardeau Public Schools and City of Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department intramural sports. FOX23 News Anchor Holly Brantley served…
(KBSI) – A Cape Girardeau woman was sentenced to 15 years behind bars on Monday on a charge in connection with a deadly shooting in February. Circuit Judge Benjamin F. Lewis sentenced Yaunique D. Cain to the maximum four years behind bars consecutive to any other sentence. Cain was sentenced for tampering with physical evidence in relation to the murder…
(KBSI) – Authorities released details about a 41-year-old man found dead in Kentucky Lake on Saturday. Authorities believe the man drowned. Witnesses claim a man was dropped off at Kentucky Lake by family members on Saturday. Boaters on the water’s edge say the man was acting agitated and throwing rocks. “That was it, they were out there and somebody said…
VIENNA, Ill. (KBSI) — Carbondale police are investigating after a threat was made via social media to a least three school Facebook accounts. Vienna School District leaders were made aware of the threatening social media post around 9 a.m. Sunday. The school district notified school resource officers, the Vienna Police Department and the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department. That led to…
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – A woman arrested on June 12 after hiding in a drug house was arrested one week later for possession of methamphetamine. Jerri L. Strizel was a passenger in a car during a traffic stop on Noah Avenue near 15th Street in Johnson City, Ill. During the stop the Williamson County Sheriff’s K9 unit conducted an…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI)- The Cape Girardeau Roller Derby takes place on June, 22 for their second home scrimmage of the season as they welcome the Demolition City Roller Derby team from Evansville Indiana. Kristin Rickman is the League Spokesperson and derby runner herself with the Cape Girardeau Roller Derby and she tells Fox23 about what fans can look forward…
CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. (KBSI) – What better way to spend Friday night than with a food truck fest at a local park. These food truck rallies have become pretty popular in the local area. Mary Smith is seen in attendance, for the third time, to sell her sweet treats. She says her business; Maw Maw’s Sweet Shoppe has drawn in…
SIKESTON Mo. (KBSI) – Hot air balloons in all styles and colors being lit one by one have people swarming to Sikeston this weekend. Thomas Akins the manager at Lamberts Cafe talks about the wide range of tourists he gets to meet from local events like the balloon festival. “We had a lot last year, but we ended up about…