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…
Temperatures will be the main focus for the next few days. Highs will be in the upper 80s and lower 90s through Wednesday. Storms will start to move in Wednesday and through the rest of the week, that should help cool us back down. It’s going to be a warm start to the week with temperatures in the upper 80s….
CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. (KBSI) – The Salvation Army is an organization known to help and give back to the community, and this Saturday’s fair is no exception. This is the first year that The Salvation Army put together a free fair, and after seeing an excellent turnout, volunteers say this won’t be the last. Lily Reinier, who is part of…
Cape Girardeau Police DepartmentCAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Police departments all over are seeing an increase in car thefts and break ins lately. Mccracken county police department saw a string of car thefts that resulted in the arrest of two minors a week and a half ago, Cape County sheriff’s office is advising citizens to lock up their vehicles, and…
Most of the next several days are looking dry, but an isolated storm may pop up Saturday afternoon. After that, more storm chances move in next week. Temperatures will slowly but surely be on the rise. We may see 90 by Tuesday! The temperature will start in the upper 50s early Saturday and top out in the lower and middle…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI) – Have you ever gone to a game and saw a little robot painting a field before a sporting event? Now you might. Lanny Corcimiglia is the Director of the Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreations Department. He says that Turf Tank is a game changer. “It’s actually very efficient whenever it comes to marking athletic…
SCOTT CITY, Mo. (KBSI) – A St. Louis man faces a firearms charge in Scott City. Tyreece Martin faces a charge of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Scott City police officers were dispatched to a home in Scott City around 8:19 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14 for a report of an armed man refusing to leave….
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Well, if you are already missing your farmer fix — we’ve learned it looks like there will be a season 3 of Farmer Wants A Wife. Casting is in the works. That news comes from Sikeston’s own Ty Ferrell. He shocked audiences across the nation by choosing neither of his leading ladies. With some digging,…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A southeast Missouri mother shares her story four years after losing her son to suicide. This comes as local counseling centers share new information about crisis incidents at local schools and where parents can turn for help. Tamatha Crowson says if her son could hear her today, she would tell him, “how much I love…
A vigorous weather system will be making its way across our area Thursday into Friday giving us a chance for some strong storms and heavy rain. Temperatures will be a little cool Friday, but we’ll see 80s for highs Saturday and beyond. For up to the minute radar, you can go to our website HERE. For severe weather alerts, you…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Several Cape Girardeau police officers received life saving awards and medals for their work to save people’s lives. January 27, 2023 Three Cape Girardeau police officers received a life saving award for their work to help an elderly man lying in a ditch. On Friday, January 27, 2023 at around 11:34 p.m., Ptlm. McCain was…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI)- Family, friends, strangers and maybe even coworkers are all at risk of a possible overdose in someone’s life. About 107,000 people died of overdoses in the U.S. last year, according to the Center for Disease Control. That’s down 3% from 2022, when there were an estimated 111,000 deaths. that’s nearly a 10-thousand people who were saved…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Many people were stunned to see that out of the four bachelor farmers. Sikeston’s own farmer Ty Ferrell decided to not choose either lady. Wednesday he came to our FOX23 studios — along with his 12-year-old daughter Lennon to discuss the ending of the show — and why he decided not to choose either of…
Storms are going to be possible on Thursday through Saturday with some severe storms possible and heavy rain likely. We get a break for Sunday, but chances come back next week. Temperatures will be a little up and down, but fairly close to average overall. The overall outlook for rain is high. The Woods Basement Systems forecast has an inch…