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…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Local law enforcement agencies say they are noticing people posting things that can get them in trouble on social media. Just this week Scott City police made an arrest after a social media post surfaced on Facebook the post included an individual with a gun. Chirs Griggs told Fox 23 about how they used Social…
(Source Branton Beard KBSI)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI)- A local couple has plans to transform the long-neglected area of South Cape Girardeau — starting with a police substation. FOX23’s Holly Brantley sat down with Scott Blank – the project developer, to look at the designs. They call it Midtown Cape – a plan to restore an area near south Sprigg and…
SCOTT CITY, Mo. (KBSI) – The Scott City Police Department recently purchased ballistic vests for the officers thanks to a donation from three local businesses. Scott City Police Chief Christopher M. Griggs says the “Angel Armor” outer ballistic vests will play a vital role in the protection of the officers. The purchase was made possible through donated funding from Havco Wood…
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – It’s been almost a month since the May 26 severe storm brought devastation to the southeast Missouri area. However, people in Sikeston are pleased with the swift assistance made available by the American Red Cross. They say volunteers are still working through the YMCA to ensure everyone who’s been impacted by the storm is seen and heard….
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – You’re gonna have an inflex of people here tourists who have a reason to come to Sikeston, so it’s a big deal to our community and everyone in it.” Taylor Deere is the Director for Membership and Programming at the Sikeston Regional Chamber. She says they cannot wait to see people at their second annual event…
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – A conference to connect healthcare providers and mothers to support and resources to increase overall health to moms and babies was held Thursday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. The event was free and provided attendees with both breakfast and lunch. According to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Missouri has seen a steady…
VIENNA, IL. (KBSI) – The Ohio River Shootout is a chance for nine high schools across both Illinois and Kentucky to spend time out of their summer to help kids improve their basketball skills and build team chemistry on the basketball court. The 9 different teams competing in the Ohio River Shootout included Vienna, Carterville, Eldorado, Pope County, Herrin, Marion…
(Source Branton Beard KBSI)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – In a couple of weeks there could be movement and construction to redevelop long neglected pieces of Cape Girardeau’s historic district, developments that include a police substation and much more. It is known as the Haarig Commercial District, a piece of Cape Girardeau nestled on the southeast side between Pacific Street, William,…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – A Cape Girardeau man was sentenced to two life sentences on Thursday after pleading guilty to the murder of a 15-year-old girl. Circuit Judge Scott A. Lipke sentenced Isaiah M. Lane on June 20 to two life imprisonment sentences to be served consecutively. Lane pleaded guilty in March to murder in the second degree (felony murder)…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A playground at Cape County Park-North in Cape Girardeau will close for renovations. Melania’s Magical Playground will be closed beginning Monday, July 15 through the end of August. The renovations will include the installation of a new surface, a new slide, the replacement of steps, new fencing, concrete repair and new concrete for an addition…