SOUTHEAST Mo., (KBSI)- A man from Southeast Missouri has made it part of his life’s mission to protect people and companies from cybercrime. Robin Cole III most recently contributed to a book called “From Exposed to Secure.” We sat down with him to discuss real steps to help arm businesses and people to protect their information. “It is very, very…
A TORNADO WATCH is in place for much of the KBSI viewing area through 6:00AM Wednesday, May 8, 2024. For live radar, go HERE. For severe weather alerts, go HERE. For live cameras, go HERE. Strong to severe storms are going to be possible into early Wednesday morning. Large hail, damaging wind, and isolated tornadoes will be possible. Another round…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. (KBSI) – An early birding event for those with Dementia or Alzheimer’s will take place on Saturday. On Saturday May 11, there will be a bird watching session for those with early-stage Dementia or Alzheimer’s and their care givers. The event is completely free and a great way to get out of the house. May is…
Strong to severe storms will be possible Tuesday and Wednesday, with a little higher risk on Wednesday. Temperatures will be very warm until all of the storms move through. We then cool off by the end of the week. Storms are going to be moving into our area very early Tuesday morning. There will be a small risk that some…
(Source: FOX23 MMJ Shelby Brown)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI)- At 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 7, Southeast Missouri Food Bank in partnership with the VA Health Care Center in Cape Girardeau will host the first Veterans Healthy Food Surplus distribution in Cape Girardeau County. This is an expansion of the program currently offered through the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in…
(Source: Cape Girardeau Police Department)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI)- On May 5th at about 2:15pm officers responded to the 0-100-Block of Pindwood for a report of shots fired. Officers learned of one victim who had a single gunshot wound to his leg and was transported to an area hospital prior to officers’ arrival on scene. During the course of the investigation,…
NEW MADRID, MO (KBSI) — The search for a man who went missing on April 30th has been called off after his body was found in Arkansas. New Madrid Police Department was called to an abandoned truck and trailer at the New Madrid Bend Access Boat Ramp. An officer quickly determined the boat and trailer were registered to Bruce Shockley….
Cape Girardeau, MO. (KBSI) – College campuses across the nation are taking part in making their voices heard over the war in Gaza. Southeast Missouri State University joined in, in a free Palestine Rally. Their rally was to raise awareness of the war in Gaza. Students came together and chanted things like “Gaza Gaza you will rise Palestine will…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Cape Girardeau Chamber members met for First Friday Coffee on Friday, May 3 at Century Casino Event Center. Students from area colleges shared their experiences on living in Cape Girardeau. Related stories: First Friday Coffee attendees learn about upcoming issues on April ballot First Friday Coffee held in Cape Girardeau Categories: News Tags: Cape Chamber,…
MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (KBSI) – There’s been a big increase in scams in the area and according to local electric companies the newest scam is solar panels. One of those electric companies is Egyptian Electric Cooperative Murphysboro, Illinois. Brad Austin is the Operations Manager for the Egyptian Electric Cooperative. He says they do work closely with some local solar companies but several…
Taylor Crowe and Leah Ultich hold up the book they co-authored titled ““Maybe That’s Autism”.CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A young man who is already well known for helping the community understand autism is doing it again with a new book. Taylor Crowe and co-author Leah Ultich talk about the story and inspiration behind “Maybe That’s Autism”. “Maybe That’s Autism,”…
POPE COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – After years of service, Sheriff Jerry Suits knows Pope County like the back of his hand. When it comes springtime, he knows both experienced and beginning hikers will be out exploring the Shawnee National Forest. “I’ve talked about this for fourteen years, and I hate it for people,” he said. Many people come out to…
NEW MADRID, Mo. (KBSI) – Several law enforcement departments are searching for a missing boater on the Mississippi River south of New Madrid. New Madrid Police Chief Joey Higgerson says the missing boater has been identified as Bruce Shockley of East Prairie. Tuesday afternoon around 3 p.m., police were notified of a missing boater in the river. Several members from…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Observing Mental Health Awareness Month: An inside look at a unique program in Cape Girardeau – the Co-Responders Unit. It is a partnership between Cape Girardeau Police Department and the Community Counseling Center. In just over a year the co-responders unit… has taken major strides to transform the way our community approaches mental health and…
VIENNA, Ill. (KBSI) – Vienna High School Youth for Christ will host a National Day of Prayer event on Thursday, May 2. Everyone in the community is invited. It will begin at 11:45 a.m. on the front lawn of the high school building. On the same day, Youth for Christ will also host the Spring Pastor Prayer Meeting at 10…
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – Sikeston’s new fire station will have a Safe Haven Baby Box. Sikeston City Council approved the installation of the baby box at the new fire station during Monday’s City Council meeting. A Safe Haven Baby Box is a secure, climate controlled, alarmed box that can be accessed 24/7 from the outside of the building where an…
CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. (KBSI) – It’s been a long and dedicated road when it comes to freshening up Cape Girardeau’s parks, and thanks to the parks, recreation and stormwater tax renewal initiative, the final phase of Capaha Park’s pond renovation is finally complete. Salvador Mondragon is a Fishery Biologist with the Missouri Department of Conservation, and his department, along with…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Swing into Spring, a fundraiser for Cape Parks and Recreation Department and the PORCH Initiative, turned out to be a big success. It featured former MLB Outfielder Curtis Granderson. In an exclusive interview, he shared why he’s passionate about paying it forward and how he came to fall in love with the game of baseball….
(KBSI) – The CDC has put an alert out to the public of an ongoing multistate outbreak of the bird flu. According to the U.S Department of Health a strain of bird flu has been found in cows in the U.S. For the first time ever, scientists say that H5N1 is very common in birds but cows not so much. Mark…
SOUTHERN Ill., (KBSI)- Childcare is a necessity when it comes to working parents everywhere. In Southern Illinois several solutions are in place for parents in need. Shawnna Rhine with the Southern Seven Health Department encourages parents to look at the Head Start program in their areas. Rhine says, “If you’re looking for childcare, you can always contact your local Head…
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ULLIN, Ill. (KBSI) – Students and staff at Shawnee Community College celebrated the agriculture industry with a two-day event called Derby Days. Tuesday, April 30 was the first day of the celebration. The Agriculture Club held the Ag Olympics. Teams of four competed in competitions like water bucket carrying, cow milking, and pig corralling, to name a few. The Shawnee…
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Paducah Mayor George Bray is raising awareness of the role mental health plays in everyone’s lives. Read the message from Mayor George Bray. We live in a rapidly changing world that can be complex to navigate. The pandemic brought about some fundamental changes in the way we view work and affected…
SIKESTON Mo. (KBSI) – City Hall officials are on a mission to create a more walkable city and a safer route for students. Jay Lancaster is Director of Public Works for the City of Sikeston, and he says about a year or two ago, it came to the city’s attention that the students of Sikeston Jr. High didn’t have a…