(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…
(KBSI) – Deer hunters can apply online during July for a shot at more than 150 managed deer hunts throughout the state for archery, muzzleloading, shotgun and modern firearms from mid-September through mid-January at designated conservation areas, state and other parks, national wildlife refuges and other public areas in Missouri. Some managed deer hunts are held specifically for youth, new…
SCOTT CITY, Mo. (KBSI) – With social media becoming more in our daily lives, it’s important to know the role of the social media with law enforcement. “It’s been currently increased,” said Scott City Police Chief Chris Griggs. “It’s more and more frequent that we see that was law-enforcement sometimes social media tend to work as a tool for law…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – One woman’s organization caters to puppies and other animals that may appear to be slightly imperfect, but could eventually make your perfect pet. Rochelle Steffen’s passion for unique pups dates back to when she was a child. Then, her first rescue became a puppy by the name Mac, which is where Mac’s Mission got it’s…
(KBSI) – Willie Mays, the electrifying Hall of Fame baseball player for the New York and San Francisco Giants passed away June 18 at the age of 93. Willie Mays was nicknamed “The Say Hey Kid” due to his enthusiasm and love for the game of baseball. Throughout his career, Mays played in 24 different All-Star games and was the…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – “Today we’re fighting for freedom injustice in in ways in 2024 so to have this event, honor and bring to the forefront the recognition of the meaning of the celebration were able to refocus today where we are and push forward.” This is RT McCain the President of the Poplar Bluff Juneteenth Celebration Commitee which…
We’re not looking at much in the way of precipitation for a while and it’s going to be very warm. The hour by hour has us in 80s for most of the day. The average high is 88 degrees for the first day of summer, but we’ll be a few degrees above that for Thursday. After the lower 90s to…
(KBSI) – The city of Benton, Illinois will open a cooling center on July 1. The center will feature a safe space to cool off, hydration station, shower, laundry, some nutrional support, access to recovery support services, linkages to care, linkage to community-based resources and support groups. The center will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through…
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – The McCracken County High School Future Problem-Solving Team at the International Conference World Finals in early June. They competed in Team Global Issues Problem Solving, Individual Problem Solving, and Presentation of Action Plan competitions. They also participatedin activities with students from around the world. They advanced to the Senior Division Top 10 Finals for the…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) -If you’ve been to the grocery store lately I’m sure you’ve noticed prices just aren’t what they used to be. Many families struggle to keep food on the table, especially during the summer when the kids are home all day. Many families depend on assistance or food banks for help. The Southeast Missouri food bank is one…
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – Recently HB1 was approved for Kentuckians, which provided 550 million dollars of funding to enhance transportation in Kentucky. General aviation airports received $200,000 of funding for each airport. The air carrier airports received different levels of funding. Barkley Regional Airport received 2.5 million. Owensboro airport received 2.5 million. The other commercial airports in Kentucky received more because of…
After a warm start to the day (our average low is 63!), the high will get a few degrees above average (86). Most of us will get very close to 90 for a high on Wednesday. We’ll be dry and warm over the next several days. The next chance for storms hold off until late Sunday and then again Tuesday….
CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. (KBSI) – For years, city leaders say the public works department in Cape Girardeau endured a staffing shortage. Now, they’re working continuously to resolve the issue. After being in the Department of Public Works for a while, Brock Davis says staffing has gotten a lot better in the last few years. Although the company is on slow…
(Source: AP)(KBSI) – Willie Mays, one of the greatest baseball players to ever live, passed away Tuesday afternoon. The San Francisco Giants announced his passing on X. Mays was 93 and passed away peacefully. It is with great sadness that we announce that San Francisco Giants Legend and Hall of Famer Willie Mays passed away peacefully this afternoon at the…
DEXTER, Mo. (KBSI) – Dexter police responded to an attempted robbery at Break Time Convenience Store on June 17 at 1 a.m. The employee stated a man entered the store and pressed what felt like a gun to her back and demanded money. The employee kicked the suspect and he ran out of the store. He’s now been identified as…
Cape Girardeau Regional AirportCAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Contour Airlines which flies from Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Nashville, Tennessee submitted a request with the Department of Transportation to amend the current service flying from Nashville to Chicago. Contour began flying from Cape Girardeau to Nashville on October 18, 2022 with 12 round trips per week using a 30-passenger Embraer ERJ…