Carbondale police ask for public’s help finding 2 suspects in shooting

Jaden D. Bradley and Tavaris L. Hill (Source: Carbondale Police Department)CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – Carbondale police are looking for two men suspected in a shooting in April. On April 20 at 7:15 p.m., Carbondale police officers responded to the area of South Cedarview Street and Lynda Drive regarding a report of shots fired. Officers say a suspect fired several shots…

A local point of view on 2024 elections

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The most recent presidential debate has left many with concerns about the future of the United States, along with Monday’s supreme court decision, ruling that Donald Trump and other presidents are absolutely immune from prosecution. Andy Leighton is a chairperson for the Cape Girardeau County Democratic Central Committee who says the president’s performance during the…

Kentucky State Police ask for public’s help finding missing woman

BALLARD COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – Kentucky State Police troopers are searching for a woman who was recently released from a western Kentucky jail. Shannon Charles, 26, was last seen on July 1 when she was discharged from Ballard County Detention Center. Family says that Charles is unfamiliar with the area and does not have a cell phone. She was last…

Cape Central hires former MLB pitcher as new head baseball coach

Matt Palmer is Cape Girardeau Public Schools new head baseball coach. (Source: Cape Girardeau Public Schools)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Cape Girardeau Public Schools hired a former Major League Baseball player as the school’s new head baseball coach. Matt Palmer is a Caruthersville native. He joins the Tigers after serving as the American Leadership Academy’s high school baseball coach in…

Cruise ship docks in Paducah, Cape Girardeau

PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – The Viking Mississippi River cruise ship docked in Paducah on Monday and in Cape Girardeau on Tuesday. Mississippi River cruises take passengers on a cross-country trip throughout the United States.  The Viking Vessel arrived at Paducah on Monday from Memphis, Tennessee.  Passengers take guided tours throughout the city exploring Paducah’s downtown architecture and quilt museum.  It…

3 arrested after police chase from vehicle into cornfield

GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – Three people were arrested after a two-hour search when a man jumped from a vehicle and ran into a cornfield in Graves County. Sheriff’s deputies conducted drug investigations in and around the Pryorsburg and Wingo areas. Murray J. Akers III, 43, faces a charge of trafficking in methamphetamine. Graves County Sheriff Jon Hayden says he…

Several gunshots, people injured in Charleston & Sikeston

CHARLESTON Mo. (KBSI) – Six people are injured after a shooting in Charleston early Monday morning. Trevaughn Majal Robinson lives in Charleston close to where the shooting happened. He says that it is scary, especially for him and his children. “It did happen close near to my house and that’s scary because I have my kids with me and I…

3 face charges after laundry room burglarized

Christian Neil Lewis-Smith, Zachary Tackett, Celeste Moreno (Source: Cape Girardeau Police Department)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Three people face charges after Cape Girardeau police responded to a report of a burglary in progress early Sunday morning. Officers with the Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the 400 block of S. Spring for a possible burglary in progress around 2 a.m….

Ste. Genevieve hosts 4th Annual Honey Festival

STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. (KBSI) – Honeybees are some of the most important insects on the planet, responsible for pollinating one-third of the world’s crops. But bee populations are facing numerous threats from habitat loss to climate change. Entire communities are working together to protect the bees, including those in Ste. Genevieve who are celebrating their 4th Annual Honey Festival. Several…

One dead, 1 injured, 1 arrested after shooting in Lesterville, MO

LESTERVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) – One person was arrested after a deadly shooting took place on June 29 just after midnight. Deputies arrived to the area and found two gunshot victims. One was pronounced dead at the scene and the other was transported to a local hospital. Reynolds County Sheriff’s Office partnered with the Missouri State Highway patrol to arrest one…

Kentucky State Police investigating murder of 44-year-old man

POSSUM TROT, Ky. (KBSI) – Kentucky State Police are investigating a murder case in Marshall County, Kentucky. Troopers were requested to conduct a welfare check that led to the discovery of a dead man with a gunshot wound. The troopers received a call around 8:30 p.m. on June 27 from the US Forestry Service because an abandoned car in between…

Police ask for help in identifying vape shop thief

MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – The McCracken County Sheriff’s office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who broke into “Vapors 4 U” at 5320 Hinkleville Road. The burglary took place on June 24 at 1 a.m. and again on Jun. 27 at 2:25 a.m. The suspect took vaping items from the business. Video surveillance shows the…

City Leaders say farewell to Chief Wes Blair

CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. (KBSI) – Chief Wes Blair’s last day with the Cape Girardeau Police Department will be on July 24, and he will begin his journey at Memphis International Airport. Since learning of Blair’s resignation, many city leaders have given their sincerest farewells. That includes City Manager Kenneth Haskin, who shared a statement: “Wes has served the city admirably…

Global War on Terrorism Wall of Remembrance on display in southern Illinois

(Source: Pexels/Sharefaith)(KBSI) – The Romans Warrior Foundation will bring the The Global War on Terrorism Wall of Remembrance to southern Illinois on Friday, June 28. The moving tribute ia a 120-foot-long wall that symbolizes the Honor, Strength, Courage, Commitment, Loyalty, and Family Values of America and commemorates the price paid for our freedom. The Wall honors victims and heroes of…

Address signs are being created to help first responders find rural homes

VAN BUREN Mo. (KBSI) – John Henderson the owner of a nonprofit organization Big Spring Sheltered Workshop in Van Buren Missouri is creating address signs to help first responders find homes faster in rural areas. “About six months ago we started making these 911 address signs here at the workshop and they are doing the 911 role out in 5…

Is the morning after pill illegal in Missouri? Organizations fight misinformation, provide free emergency contraceptive kits

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Being a woman in 2024 can be complicated to say the least. Ever since the overturning of Roe vs Wade there’s been a lot of questions around what you can and can’t do when it comes to unplanned pregnancy. A nonprofit organization is correcting misinformation around contraceptives and providing women with free emergency contraceptive. Michelle…