Three Rivers College donates medical, firefighting supplies to Eminence Volunteer Fire Department

EMINENCE, Mo. (KBSI) – Three Rivers College students and staff delivered medical and firefighting supplies to the Eminence Volunteer Fire Department. The Three Rivers Fire Science and EMS programs delivered some medical and firefighting supplies to the Eminence Volunteer Fire Department on March 8 so the department can be prepared for emergencies while it rebuilds. The fire department’s building caught…

Carterville woman facing drug charge after call from neighbor

CARTERVILLE, Ill. (KBSI) – A Carterville woman faces drug charges after sheriff’s deputies were called by her neighbor. Trissa A. McClintock faces charges of possession of controlled substance and disorderly conduct. Williamson County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call for service in the 3400 block of Herrin Road in Carterville on February 29 at 3:01 a.m. in reference to a…

Man arrested for aggravated assault to a correctional officer

HERRIN, Ill. (KBSI) — Williamson County Sheriff’s Deputies were in the squad room when they were told by a Correctional Officer that a recent arrestee had been moved into an interview room down the hall. Previously, John Corliss was placed in an interview room while two correctional officers supervised him. He was in custody related to the stabbing of a…

Williamson County woman arrested for disorderly conduct

CARTERVILLE, IL (KBSI) — Williamson County Deputies responded to a call for a neighbor dispute in Carterville, Illinois. When deputies arrived, they spoke with the homeowner who had made the complaint and stated that her neighbor, Trissa McClintock had been in and out of her yard several times through the night, yelling and banging on things. Deputies say they were…

2024 Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo entertainment line up announced

SIKESTON, MO (KBSI) — The Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo has announced the entertainment for the 2024 rodeo. Wednesday, August 7: Warren Zeiders Thursday, August 8: Rhett Walker Friday, August 9: Ludacris Saturday, August 10: Shane Smith & the Saints Tickets are on sale now. To purchase them, click on this link. Related stories: Outlook for 2023 Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo…

Lutheran Heritage Center and Museum showcasing work of Benton photographer

ALTENBURG, Mo. (KBSI) – The Lutheran Heritage Center and Museum in Altenburg is displaying the work of a Benton, Mo., photographer. Visitors to the center can view dozens of photos taken by Larry Braun featuring churches, post offices, and other buildings and features of southeast Missouri, particularly in Perry and Cape Girardeau counties. Braun also has had a photograph featured…

Jackson Street Hockey hosts first tournament, raising money for roller hockey rink

JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – Brock Compton, Jonathan Rosenquist, and the rest of Jackson Street Hockey’s first tournament was an overwhelming success.  “We’ve been wanting to do a tournament for a long time, something just to celebrate how we’ve grown, how we’ve grown this project, and this group,” Compton said.  “I’m proud of how it turned out. I’m happy that everyone…

2 injured, 1 facing chrages after rollover crash in Graves County

FARMINGTON, Ky. (KBSI) — Deputies were dispatched to a rollover crash on Kentucky 97 at the Scott Road intersection. Through an investigation, deputies determined that the driver — identified as Justin Bradley — had failed to follow the S curve at the intersection, his car then ran off the road, became stuck in a ditch, and overturned, coming to rest…

Four car collision at Kentucky intersection

FARMINGTON, Ky. (KBSI) — Graves County Deputies were dispatched to a rollover on the intersection of Kentucky 97 and Kentucky 94 in tri city. Before deputies got there and first responders could arrive on scene, a second collision occurred at the same location. An investigation into the crash determined that a Hyundai Elantra was traveling southbound. The driver stopped at…

Jackson area youth wrestling teaching youth for nearly 50 years

JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – A youth program is helping teenagers in the Jackson area. Young wrestlers in Jackson face off on the matt for the first dual meet of the season. This youth program has been helping teach Jackson’s youth important values for going on five decades. Kyle Kurtz, a Jackson native, and a parent of one of the wrestlers,…

Gas prices jump in Missouri

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – You will be digging deeper into your pockets to fill up at the pump. Gas prices jumped more than a quarter per gallon in Missouri this week. In the Show Me state it sits at $3.19 which is 26 cents more than last week. Chase Siefert is a freshman at Southeast Missouri State University. He…

2 bald eagles found with talons locked together in New Madrid County

NEW MADRID COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – Two bald eagles were found dead with their talons locked together in New Madrid County. Missouri Department of Conservation Agent Christopher Barnes responded to a report of two dead bald eagles found in a field in rural New Madrid County with their talons locked together. As a part of their courtship ritual or territorial…

Cape Girardeau Fire Department awarded more than $10,000 grant

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Cape Girardeau Fire Department received more than $10,000 in a grant to purchase equipment. The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation awarded a $10,198 grant to ensure the department has the necessary equipment to save lives. Firefighters plan to use funds to purchase three standard chainsaws, one fuel-injected chain saw, six carbide tip chains, a…

Woman faces murder charge after deadly Butler County shooting

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI) – A woman was arrested and faces charges after a deadly shooting in Butler County. Lesa Dawn Alcorn of Fredericktown faces charges of murder second degree and armed criminal action. “This is a situation that totally didn’t require firearms. There was no reason any of this couldn’t have been talked through.”  Butler County Sheriff Mark Dobbs…

2 face charges after burglaries from Paducah storage unit

Justin C. Lloyd and Shanna K. Hooks (Source: McCracken County Jail)PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – Two people from Metropolis, Ill face charges after McCracken County sheriff’s deputies investigated burglaries from a storage unit in Paducah. Justin C. Lloyd of Metropolis Ill. faces two counts of burglary 3rd degree, possesion of controlled 1st degree 1st Offense methamphetamine, receiving stolen property $1,000 to…

SIU to take on Illinois-Chicago in Arch Madness

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KBSI) – The Southern Illinois University men’s basketball team begins its quest for the NCAA tournament on Thursday. The Salukis play in the opening round of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament, otherwise known as “Arch Madness” Thursday night in St. Louis. The Salukis earned the 6th seed in the league and will take on 11th seeded Illinois-Chicago….

Deputies searching for man accused of attacking another with liquor bottle

NEW MADRID COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – Deputies in New Madrid County are searching for a man they believe attacked someone with a liquor bottle. Deputies say it happened in the 300 block of Shelly Street. They say the suspect, Robert Waters, allegedly attacked a victim with a liquor bottle. They say another person was injured while trying to protect her….

Renowned journalist Holly Brantley returns to her roots, bringing unrivaled expertise and passion to KBSI FOX23

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — Holly Brantley, a distinguished journalist with a rich tapestry of experiences spanning the globe, has announced her return to her beloved hometown of Cape Girardeau to join the esteemed team at KBSI. Renowned for her insightful reporting and unwavering commitment to community engagement, Brantley’s appointment heralds an exciting new chapter for local news audiences in…

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Victims of ABM Ministries speak out after owners face kidnapping charges

Larry Charles Musgrave, Carmen Grizel Musgrave, Caleb Michael Sandoval (Source: Wayne County Sheriff’s Office)PIEDMONT, Mo. (KBSI) – Two people face kidnapping charges and one faces an abuse or neglect of child charge in Wayne County. Larry Charles Musgraves Jr., 57, and Carmen Grizel Musgraves, 64, each face a charge of 1st degree kidnapping. Caleb Sandoval faces a charge of abuse…

Storms likely Thursday and Friday

More rain is headed our way to wrap up the week. Showers and storms will be possible Thursday, Friday, and into early Saturday. Temperatures will be above average for the rest of the week, but we cool back down to normal for the weekend. We’re expecting mild temperatures for Thursday. Highs will be 5 to 10 degrees above average. We’ll…

Scott City woman charged with sodomy arrested in Cape Girardeau County

Taylor Mansker (Source: Scott City Police Department)SCOTT CITY, Mo. (KBSI) – A woman facing a statutory sodomy charge in Scott County was arrested in Cape Girardeau County on Wednesday, May 6. Scott City Police Chief Chris Griggs says Taylor Mansker was arrested at a home in rural Cape Girardeau County. The Scott City Judicial Circuit filed charges after complaints were…