MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A Paducah woman faces drug charges after she was stopped by a sheriff’s deputy for traffic violations. Nancey Ali, 45, faces charges of careless driving, windows not safety glass, license to be in possession, possesion of controlled substance 1st deg, 1st offense (methamphetamine), drug paraphernalia – buy/possess and failure to produce insurance card. McCracken County…
(KBSI) – The February 14 mass shooting, that took place at the Kansas City Chief’s parade, has moved groups to demand that we stop the gun violence and put a plan into action to finally end this American tragedy. For the 49th time this year, another U.S. city has become a statistic, which is the number of mass shootings in…
It’s going to be warm for one more day, then a cold front will roll through and cool us off for the weekend. Precipitation associated with the cold front will come through on Friday with rain first then mixing with a few snowflakes by the evening. We dry out and warm back up next week! After a brief shower Thursday…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KBSI) – Fans at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade are in disbelief at the shooting that took place shortly after the parade on Wednesday. “We saw some people start running, and we were like, okay, well the police ran into the building, so we didn’t worry because there’s a lot of police running, and then…
CARTERVILLE, Ill. (KBSI) – Members of a nonprofit organization are speaking out after the organization was locked out of a campground and marina. The Crab Orchard Recreation Association was started in the 1940’s by families in the Southern Illinois community. The association operates on a lease that sits on the Blue Heron Campground and Marina issued by the U.S Fish and…
ANNA, Ill. (KBSI) – Vaping is a fast-growing health concern especially among teens. Sydney Shelton with the Southern 7 Health Department says young adults are the target demographic for these products. “The brain is still developing when you’re at that young age, so it’s just harmful for the brain in that way, cause your brain doesn’t stop developing until you’re…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A man in Cape Girardeau faces a second-degree terrorist threat charge. Chase A. Best faces a second degree terrorist threat charge. Law enforcement received a phone call at 9:59 p.m. on February 13 about a man who had entered a business and threatened to “burng the place down.” People at the business/community center had never…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – One person is in custody after police responded to a fast food restaurant in Cape Girardeau Tuesday night. Several police were are at the McDonald’s on Broadway. Police say there was a chase that ended at the fast food restaurant. Stay with FOX23 News for updates. Categories: News Tags: Broadway, Cape Girardeau, police chase
(KBSI) – The Missouri College and Career Attainment Network (MOCAN) encourage students to fill out financial aid forms for the 2024-2025 academic year. With February being Financial Aid Awareness Month, students are reminded that resources are available to those seeking higher education. Kaitlyn Venta, Director of Affordability for MOCAN says, “We want students and families to know that there is…
We’ll see a warm couple of days before a colder air mass starts to move in for Friday and the weekend. With the cooler air, a rain and snow mix will be possible. After highs in the 60s for Valentine’s Day, Valentine’s night will cool off, but remain mild with mostly hearts in the forecast. 🙂 The day will start…
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KBSI) – College of the Desert students and teachers are asking the school to identify and boot artificial intelligence bots from their classes. In 2021, the US Department of Education confirmed to the LA Times that they were investigating a bot scam in which they alerted thousands of colleges across the nation. Last semester, school officials say…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – A series of eclipse watch parties are planned for the total solar eclipse in Jackson on April 8. Watch parties will be held at the Jackson Civic Center, Brookside Park and in Uptown Jackson from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. They will feature live music, food trucks and more. The Jackson R-2 School District and Riverside…
LYON COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – Lyon County Sheriff’s deputies asks for the public’s help as they investigate a burglary. It happened in the early hours a February 11 near KY 93 South. This was an area that was damaged by the December 2021 tornado event. It was reported that the elderly resident’s home was forcibly entered through the garage. Once…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The VintageNOW Planning Committee announced the theme for the 15th Annual VintageNOW Fashion Show. This year’s theme will be “EmPOWER: Journey to the Future”. The show will be an exploration of the future of fashion and beyond. “This is quite possibly our most exciting show to date,” said VintageNOW Founder & Director Deb Maevers. “Our…
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – Two people died after a house fire early Sunday morning. Investigators say they believe a car battery is to blame. “It was around 3:15 in the morning we got called out to a structure fire in the 700 block of Hickory,” said Dalton Hunsaker, a sergeant for the Sikeston Fire Division. He says the home burned…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Second graders at Jefferson Elementary School will be teaming up with local organizations for a special project in light of the eclipse in April. With the help of Southside Farms, Southeast Arts Council, and an out of state artist, the children will be creating ceramic tiles that will go on a bench that will be…
(KBSI) – The 16th president of the United States’ 215th birthday is celebrated on February 12. He was born in 1809 in central Kentucky. Lincoln was the president who led our nation through the Civil War, defending the nation as a constitutional union and abolishing slavery. The nation’s 16th president was known for many accomplishments such as modernizing the US…
Highs this time of year average in the upper 40s, but we’ll once again be well above that for the next couple of days. We’ll cool back down to around normal by Friday. Precipitation will be put on pause Wednesday and Thursday, but more rain is in the forecast by Friday and Saturday. On Monday, the heaviest of the rain…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A Cape Girardeau resident will receive a free roof provided by the Covering the Community Program. Nick Reynolds is the Branch Manager for Reeds Metals in Scott City, and he says one of the hardest parts about the program is picking just one person. Residents in the area are able to nominate people through the…
William B Ice III (Source: Kyle Bacon- Franklin County Sheriff/Facebook)WEST FRANKFORT, Ill. (KBSI) – A West Frankfort man faces charges after the sheriff’s office received a call about a man holding a family member hostage. William B. Ice III, 73, of West Frankfort faces charges of aggravated unlawful restraint and aggravated assault. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office received a 911…
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – Two people died in a fire Sunday in Sikeston. Sikeston Department of Public Safety officers responded to a report of a fire at a home in the 700 block of Hickory on February 11 in the early morning hours. When officers arrived on scene, flames and smoke were coming from the house. Firefighters began to fight…
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – Sheriff’s deputies responded to an unusual call of a naked man in a person’s hot tub throwing rocks at a home. Williamson County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the report of a “naked man in a homeowner’s hot tub throwing rocks at the residence” in the area of Illinois Route 37 and Prosperity Road on Thursday,…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Crisp Museum observes Black History Month by presenting The Underground Railroad quilt display. The display will enlighten visitors of black creativity during a difficult time, by highlighting how black people used their quilts and artistry as a resource during The Underground Railroad. Crisp Museum Staff Employee, Julia Vogt, says, “I think it’s really great…
ALTO PASS, Ill. (KBSI) – Havisham Bourban Bar presented its first annual Winter Whiskey Fest, partnering with Koerner Distributing on February 10. The event features 10 different distributors and about 35 drinks to choose from. With its classy and unique aesthetic, the turnout for the first ever gathering drew in a 21+ crowd, of up to 100 individuals. The main…