(KBSI) – Every year, in the U.S., electrical accidents cause nearly 4,000 injuries and most are preventable. Which is why experts are reminding consumers about National Electrical Safety Month. Jared Kelley is Manager of Environmental Safety at SEMO Electric, a company that provides over 16 thousand consumers with electric service. He says its also important to educate people about the…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI)- In the last year almost 20 new businesses have been added to downtown Cape Girardeau. This weekend another one will open its doors. FOX23 News got an exclusive first look at Bourbon and Bitters — what owners describe as a swanky speakeasy style bar on Broadway. The business is located inside the first floor and downstairs…
VIENNA, Ill. (KBSI) – For more than a decade, Vienna High School has had multiple students who have marched to pomp and circumstance back-to-back. Superintendent Josh Stafford says that 10 seniors in this class of 2024 have completed their requirements for high school, but also completed their associates degrees. They earned them at Shawnee Community College or Southeastern Illinois College….
The middle of the week is looking quiet and mild, but storms move back into the forecast by Thursday and Friday. On and off storms through the weekend are possible and we’ll be warming into the 80s. Middle and upper 70s for highs on Wednesday are expected. Very close to average! It won’t really cool off much in the early…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – The Cape Girardeau County coroner waived his right to a probable cause hearing Tuesday. Wavis Jordan waived his right to a probable cause hearing. He will be scheduled for a circuit court arraignment. Attorney General Andrew Bailey criminally charged Coroner Jordan with: stealing without consent, Class D misdemeanor; providing false information to vital records, Class E felony;…
MISSOURI (KBSI) – Aralysa Baker is one of many who say they were abused in Christian Boarding schools as children and she’s now speaking out to make a change in Missouri’s laws and the un-regulation when it comes to religious boarding schools in Missouri. The SNAP network is a network that speaks out for children that have been abused under…
There’s a good chance for storms on Tuesday, but we’ll catch a break from them on Wednesday. After that, several weak waves will push through on and off this week giving us chance for showers and storms. Temperatures will slowly but surely warm up heading into the weekend. The best chance for rain will be during the morning and afternoon…
SOUTHERN Ill. (KBSI) – The Southern 7 Health Department expands genetic cancer testing opportunities. Genetic cancer testing allows individuals to learn the risks they may have for specific types of cancer. Shawna Rhine with the Southern 7 Health Department explains why it’s important to receive this testing. “It’s something to know about because it can help you to start treatment…
Lynn A. Day (Source: McCracken County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook)MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A Paducah man faces charges after sheriff’s deputies say he hit a person with a hammer. Lynn Day, 43, of Paducah faces charges of assault 2nd degree and possession of a controlled substance 1st degree (methamphetamine). McCracken County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Mercy Health Lourdes on May 12…
STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. (KBSI) – Authorities identified the body found in the Mississippi River on May 1. Ste. Genevieve Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Jason Schott says Darris C. Moore, 23, of St. Louis was found in the river. Chief Deputy Schott says they do not know how he died, but do not suspect foul play. They are waiting on autopsy…
BENTON, Ky. (KBSI) – A heartwarming baseball game and great friendships took place at the CFSB Field of Dreams in Mike Miller Park thanks to the Miracle League. “There are so many kids out there who never even dreamed that this would be a possibility for them to be a part of a team and to play baseball,” said Britney…
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI)- Work is underway on the Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary. The new facility will give rescue animals the space they need for recovery while waiting to be adopted. Safe Harbor was first established nearly 20 years ago as a sanctuary for cats but expanded to accept dogs. “This new building it will give them more space.” According to…
City of Cape (Source: KBSI)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to members on May 10, stating that the contract with the Convention and Visitors Bureau/Visit Cape offices would end in June. After careful consideration it’s been determined that the Visit Cape will move offices and staff will now be ran under the…
The very important Mother’s Day holiday weekend is looking very nice. If you have outdoor plans, there shouldn’t be anything that hinders them! Storm chances, however, come back next week. The high each day this weekend will be very close to 80 degrees. We’ll see mainly mostly sunny skies, but a few clouds will be possible each day. It’ll be…
(Source: Seniors and Lawmen Together S.A.L.T. /Facebook)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI)- The Seniors and Lawmen Together memorial ceremony poignantly reminded us of the courageous sacrifices made by law enforcement officers in the State of Missouri. “It was an incredible event as always, SALT did an amazing job, in hosting this every year, at Cape Bible Church.” Officer Bobby Newton with the…
The forecast is quiet all the way through Mother’s Day weekend. Storms will once again become possible next week. Temperatures will be cooler tomorrow, but we warm up into the 80s by the weekend. May 8-9, 2024 was a busy day. We had all kinds of storm reports, from hail to damaging wind to tornadoes. Survey crews are still determining…
(Source: Sasha Moore KBSI FOX23)ELDORADO, Ill., (KBSI) – The Ferrell Hospital is not accepting any new patients until further notice. According to the release attached below, the hospital states it received severe flooding damage during Wednesday, May 8 storms. Release from Ferrell Hospital- Ferrell Hospital received significant flooding damage due to the May 8 storms and remains on diversion and…
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI (KBSI) – Firefighters in southeast Missouri say volunteer numbers have fallen off drastically. Local chiefs say their ability to get more people to sign on could mean the difference between life and death. In Scott County they tell us they aren’t sure if they would have the manpower to get to your home fast in case of a…
(KBSI) – Missouri is in the top 10 when it comes to natural disasters by state, an expert speaks on how one can maneuver through stress due to bad weather. Kyle Schott is Program Manager for The Community Counseling Center, and he says the counseling center is familiar with cases of PTSD and acute stress, since being a treatment provider…
A TORNADO WATCH is in place for most of the FOX23 viewing area through midnight, through 3:00AM for the Bootheel and western Tennessee. For live radar, go HERE. For severe weather alerts, go HERE. For live cameras, go HERE. Tornadoes, large hail, and damaging wind will be possible with any storm that forms. Along with the severe weather threat, heavy…
A TORNADO WATCH is in place for much of the KBSI viewing area through Wednesday evening, May 8, 2024. Primary threats during this timeframe will include a few tornadoes (a couple of which could be intense), large hail up to 3″ in diameter, and damaging wind gusts up to 80 mph. Above is what our StormCast model is showing…
Strong to severe storms are likely for Wednesday. All parameters of severe weather will be possible as the day progresses. See below for timing and threats. The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded most of our area to a Moderate (Level 4 of 5) risk for higher confidence in numerous severe thunderstorms. Large hail, damaging wind, and dangerous tornadoes will be…
MARION Ill. (KBSI) – A big welcome home celebration, for veterans coming from Washington D.C., takes place at the Veterans Airport Tuesday evening. The ceremony began at 8:45 p.m. with emcee Steve Falat, from River Radio and Matt Throgmorton from Byassee Music and Sound sang the National Anthem. Vietnam Veteran Jack Dawson, who has been on previous honor flights, says…
MISSOURI (kbsi) -There seems to be a scam around every corner lately. Warrant scams through multiple police departments, solar energy scams, SAT scams, grocery store scams and many more. Sydney Waters, with the Better Business Bureau gives insight on how you can protect yourself against getting scammed. ”A way to prevent you from getting scammed is to not open…