CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI)- The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns high school students and their families to beware of scams while they’re preparing for college admissions tests this spring. SAT and ACT scores are a big deal, and high school students and their families invest significant time and money into preparing for these college admissions tests. Scammers know this, and…
Cameron J. Evans (Source: Graves County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook)GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A man wanted for parole violations was arrested Sunday evening in Graves County. Graves County Sheriff’s deputies spent the most of Sunday afternoon searching for Cameron J. Evans, 36, who reportedly had been living a tent in the area of Byrd Road in Graves County. He was captured and…
CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. (KBSI) – The Shawnee District of Greater St. Louis Area Scouts Counsel is getting its annual pinewood derby back on track. BSA District Executive Chance Ziegler says, “As we keep going forward, this district derby will get bigger and bigger as we keep adding more and more cub scouts.” Ziegler mentions the excitement he holds knowing this…
CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. (KBSI) – “It’s so important to realize and include everybody with special needs.” In light of National Down Syndrome Awareness Day (March 21), Maria Marzuco, who is Southeast Missouri Program Coordinator for the Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis, says the mission and motto of the DSA is to serve, support, and celebrate everyone with down…
BOLLINGER COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – Residents affected by the Bollinger County tornado say they’ve felt alone in the recovery process and have received little to no help with rebuilding and they want answers. Its been close to a year since a devastating tornado swept through Bollinger County. People lost their lives, their homes, and were left to pick up the pieces….
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Plans for an Easter egg hunt dedicated to furry friends thanks to Busch Pet Products in Cape Girardeau. The Peeps for Paws for a Good Cause Doggie Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 23 at 2039 Cape LaCroix Road from 10 a.m. to noon. The event will benefit Howie’s Harvest and the…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Candlewood Suites General Manager Derick Charles said reservations came early and often for next month’s solar eclipse. “We’ve actually been sold out for pretty much a year,” he said. “We’ve got people coming in and we’re sold out for basically three to four days.” Those reservations have come from far and wide. “We’ve got reservations…
JTNDSDIlM0UlMjAyMDI0JTIwVG90YWwlMjBTb2xhciUyMEVjbGlwc2U=On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross parts of the United States. The eclipse will be visible in the United States along a specific path that will start near San Antonio, Texas and run diagonally up through northern Maine. The total eclipse will also be visible in parts of Mexico and Canada. A total solar eclipse…
We’re not looking at a lot of precipitation the next few days, but that chance increases next week. Temperatures are going to be a little up and down. A mild day is expected for Friday with a high near 70. That’s 10 degrees above average! If you don’t quite get into the 70s by the afternoon, it’ll be close! Most…
BOLLINGER COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – An informational meeting is set for the Bollinger Co. tornado, and flood victims of Bollinger County, Mo. at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Bollinger County Long-Term Recovery Committee (LTRC) on Wednesday, March 20. The LTRC scheduled an informational meeting for families and individuals impacted by the 2023 tornado and flood. The meeting will be…
Southeast Missouri Pets 180 Weston Street Cape Girardeau, MO 573334-5837 SEMOPets.org Southeast Missouri Pets was formerly known as the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri. “We love our community and we do a lot with everybody,” said Jenn Farmer – Executive Director of Southeast Missouri Pets. They work with troubled ladies who come in on Thursday mornings. Puppies United People Succsessfully….
In Vein Medical and Cosmetic Spa 21 Doctors Park Drive Suite A Cape Girardeau, MO 573-837-4131 inveinclinic.com Dr. Colleen Moore is a board certified vascular surgeon at IN VEIN Medical and Cosmetic Clinic in Cape Girardeau, Mo. The In Vein Medical and Cosmetic Spa provides comprehensive care for legs and venous disease. “A lot of people think that the only…
(Source: Missouri State Emergency Management Agency/Facebook)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI)- Earthquake experts from across the region are gathering at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, on Thursday, March 21, 2024, for the sixth annual Earthquake Summit. Located in the Bootheel of southeast Missouri, Cape Girardeau is in the heart of the New Madrid Seismic Zone. The event took place…
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KBSI) – On a clean-up day, representatives from the Missouri Stream Teams, Beyond Housing and citizens from a Tiered Community were scouting locations to clean up in the St. Louis area. They discovered something more than trash on the side of the road. A puppy had been dumped into a trash pile. Luckily, the team coordinator stepped…
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – “Without ShotSpotter and that technology, this case would have never been possible.” The case of Antwan Davis, who was arrested on Monday after the Sikeston Department of Public Safety’s ShotSpotter technology detected gunshots. Capt. Jon Broom with Sikeston DPS said this arrest is a perfect example of what ShotSpotter is designed to do. “We got a…
CAIRO, Ill. (KBSI) – Voters casted their ballot in the Illinois Primary election on Tuesday, March 19. Some residents are hoping for a favorable turnout. Sharon Rembiesa is an Illinois resident who feels strongly about voting for change. “If you’re not going to support the system and vote, don’t complain when things aren’t the way you wanted,” she said. “The…
Temperatures are going to be pretty close to normal (60) for the next several days with a chance for some rain Friday, then again next week. It’ll be a little cooler to the north for Thursday, but most of us will see our highs in the lower and middle 60s. Cloud cover will increase during the day, but the…
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI)- The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is announcing their successful transition to a new digital countywide radio communication system on March 5, 2024. The system has been in development for over a year and a half, represents a significant milestone in enhancing public safety, as well as the safety and efficiency of law enforcement professionals in the…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – It is a tasty Cape Girardeau tradition that is 86 years strong! The Cape Girardeau Noon Lions annual pancake day is Wednesday, March 20. The tables at the A.C. Brase Arena Building are lined with syrup and all the fixings for your perfect stack of pancakes They get there at 4 a.m. to start preparing…
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – The AWARE conference was hosted in Paducah Kentucky at the Murray regional campus to educate parents and providers. Sabrina Davis who works for the Community Collaboration for Children and help host the conference. “Here today the purchase regional network through the ccc worked all year on trying to identify different needs and risks that kids were at…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – “I want people to know that yes, I will be in the house, and you will have a good time, and it’s going to be worth your trip.” That’s the promise from Cedric the Entertainer himself, talking about his upcoming benefit show at the Show Me Center. Cedric said having grown up in the area,…
The average high this time of year is around 60 degrees and we’re going to be pretty close to that the next several days. Precipitation chances remain small over the next several days. Just a small chance Thursday, then Sunday into Monday. One more very mild day for Wednesday, but you can see some cooler air just to the north….
MINER, Mo. (KBSI)- The Miner Police Department is currently investigating several vehicle break-ins and attempted break-ins that occurred during the morning on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Miner police say to remember to remove all valuable property, money, firearms, etc., from your vehicles, and make sure the doors are locked. It is also a good idea to park your vehicles in…
Temperatures for the first week of spring are usually in the upper 50s and lower 60s. That’s about where we’ll be for the next several days. It not unusual to see quite a few precipitation chances this time of year, either, but that’s not in the cards this week. We’ll start the day well below average, but quickly warm up…