MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky, (KBSI) – As summer draws closer, the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office celebrated the end of another school year by setting up a dunk tank outside a school. Deputy Kimbler was the lucky sheriff’s deputy sitting atop the dunk tank awaiting the drop from the students’ throws. Along with the dunk tank fun, the deputies also handed out…
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky, (KBSI) – As summer draws closer, the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office celebrated the end of another school year by setting up a dunk tank outside a school. Deputy Kimbler was the lucky sheriff’s deputy sitting atop the dunk tank awaiting the drop from the students’ throws. Along with the dunk tank fun, the deputies also handed out…
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – The McCracken County sheriff says his office is receiving reports of phone scams that are costing citizens thousands of dollars. “A person not from our area calls and claims to be a member of the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office,” said McCracken County Sheriff Ryan Norman. “Many times, uses the correct name of a deputy or…
CRITTENDEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A nearly $1.9 million project kicks off next week at Crittenden County schools. The project is to enhance safety and accessibility. Contractors expect work on a new turn lane and other enhancements will begin along U.S. Highway 60 in Marion on May 28. Crews will start on a center turn lane that will serve two school…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Cape Girardeau police are investigating after two shots were fired Wednesday night. Cape Girardeau police officers responded to the 400-block of North Kingshighway at 10:02 p.m. on May 22 for a reported armed robbery with reports of shots fired. Officers saw a black male walking south away from the area. Police say the male refused…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – Two of the men who face charges in connection to a shooting at the Show Me Center Sunday appeared in court Thursday. Kris E. Owens and Christopher J. Owens appeared in court via video. Two face charges in connection with the shooting that happened at the Show Me Center during the Cape Central graduation ceremony on…
Andra D. Jennings, Jr., Kris E. Owens and Christopher J. Owens (Source: Cape Girardeau Police Department/Facebook)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Three men face charges after a traffic stop on Monday in Cape Girardeau. Two face charges in connection with the shooting that happened at the Show Me Center during the Cape Central graduation ceremony on Sunday. Cape Girardeau police conducted…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Did you know one in five women say they suffer from some kind of mental health issue in the months before or after giving birth? The majority never get care or find connection, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Now, a local non-profit has new resources to change that thanks to a grant. It…
Showers and storms are going to be possible on and off all the way through the holiday weekend into next week. Temperatures are expected to be at or above average each day for highs. Rain chances (above) are higher in the overnight and a little lower during the day. But storms are possible on and off just about anytime. Temperatures…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – Emergency crews are on the scene of a crash on Hwy. 61 north of Jackson Wednesday afternoon. It happened near the KC Hall. No word on any injuries. Stay with FOX23 News for updates. Categories: News Tags: crash, Jackson, KC Hall, Missouri
CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – Traffic is backed up in the northbound lanes of Interstate 55 near the 89 mile marker. No word on what is causing the traffic back up. Stay with FOX23 News for updates. Categories: News Tags: Interstate 55, Missouri, Scott City, traffic
(KBSI) – West Nile Virus could be a major issue this summer, according to the Illinois Department of Health. The first two batches of mosquitoes to test positive in 2024 for West Nile virus in Illinois were in in Hoffman Estates in Cook County and one in Morgan County, according to the Illinois Department of Health. “We are a little…
(KBSI) – A dozen people have been put behind bars after they were identified in a massive child online sexual exploitation and sextortion scheme. Between February to April, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation conducted Operation Protecting Tomorrow. Its purpose was to identify and locate children who were victims of sextortion and online sexual exploitation and catch those who committed these…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Community Counseling Center is offering a suicide bereavement group. Shawni Miller is the emergency services supervisor for the Community Counseling Center. She says losing a loved one to suicide can leave a big impact on lived ones emotionally, and often there’s a lot of unanswered questions. This is where the support group comes in….
The average high this time of year is very close to 80, but we’re going to be a little above that for the next several days. Showers and storms are also normal this time of year, and we have plenty of chances for those, as well. Highs on Wednesday will be a few degrees away for average. It’ll be a…
CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. (KBSI) – A friend of a victim of Sunday’s shooting during Cape Central’s graduation ceremony says he’s thankful his friend and other attendees are alive and safe. However, he and other community members question the future of safety protocols. Andrew Mott says he’s relieved that his friend is alive and well, but he’s also frustrated for him,…
CARTERVILLE, Ill. (KBSI) – Firefighters fought a house fire in Carterville Tuesday afternoon. It happened on Jeffrey Lane. No word on the cause of the fire or if there are injuries. Stay with FOX23 News for updates. Categories: News Tags: Carterville, fire, Illlinois
JACKSON COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – A southern Illinois man pleaded guilty Tuesday to attempted first-degree murder. Cody Simon, 21, pleaded guilty on May 21 to attempted first-degree murder. His case was originally set for jury trial this month, according to Jackson County State’s Attorney Joseph A. Cervantez. The Carbondale Police Department responded to the 900 block of East Park Street…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A father and son both from Cape Girardeau were arrested in connection to the shooting incident that took place at the Show Me Center on Sunday, May 20, 2024. Kris Owens, age 20 and Christopher Owens, age 41 face multiple charges including unlawful use of a weapon. Christopher faces charges of loitering within 500 feet of…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Even with school closed Tuesday, Counselors with the Community Counseling Center plan to be on the campuses of Cape Central High School and Middle School. Social workers will be on hand from noon-2 p.m. This after after two people were injured in a shooting at the Show Me Center Sunday afternoon. Two men face charges…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A few people spoke up about the shooting at Monday night’s Cape Girardeau City Council meeting a day after two people were injured in a shooting at the Cape Central High School graduation Sunday afternoon at the Show Me Center. Cape Girardeau Mayor Stacy Kinder says the violent choices of a few people are absolutely…
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – Carbondale police are investigating a vehicle theft that happened over the weekend. On May 19, officers met with the victim of the motor vehicle theft in the 1500 block of West Taylor Street. A purple 2016 Dodge Challenger was stolen sometime during the night. Police say evidence found at the scene suggests the window was smashed…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – It was a scary situation for many who were at the Show Me Center for a graduation ceremony Sunday afternoon when a gunshot ran out. Two people were injured. A person of interest is in custody. FOX23 News spoke with a young man who was inside the concession stand when he heard shots ring out. “It…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Cape Girardeau/Bollinger County Major Case has been activated after two people were injured in a shooting at the Show Me Center Sunday afternoon. A person of interest is in custody at the Cape Girardeau Police Department. “We have one person in custody, a person of interest. We always keep an open mind and follow…