CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) -February is earthquake awareness month. You might not think Missouri is at risk for major earthquakes but in 1811 and 1812 the New Madrid seismic zone produced three of the biggest earthquakes the U.S. has ever seen. The earthquake destroyed landscapes and even caused the Mississippi river to flow backwards for a period of time. …
Vienna High SchoolVIENNA, Ill. (KBSI) – Vienna High School Principal, John Giffin has been selected to serve on the Advanced Illinois Educator Advisory Council he states, “I think the biggest thing is that this group is trying to make sure students have access to high quality education.” Giffin has served in education for over 20 years. During his tenure at Vienna…
NEW CONCORD, Ky. (KBSI) – A Louisville man faces several drug charges in Calloway County after a traffic stop. Charles Warren, 36, of Louisville faces charges of trafficking methamphetamine 2nd or greater offense (Class B felony), trafficking controlled substance 2nd degree-suboxone (Class D felony), trafficking marijuana 2nd or greater offense (Class D felony), possession of controlled substance 1st degree…
Most of the week ahead is going to be dry, but storms will be possible Thursday into Friday. Temperatures will be very mild all the way into next weekend. Plenty of sunshine to start the work week and temperatures are going to respond. Highs will be about 10 degrees above average. Just about all of us will see highs between…
MAKANDA, Ill. (KBSI) – An Illinois botanist visited Giant City State Park to inform the public about plants key role in the ecosystem. “We need to understand that if we don’t protect and care for these places and these plants, that they do not persist,” said botanist Chris Benda. Benda’s presentation challenges the community’s perceptions by teaching “Plant Blindness” which…
MARBLE HILL, Mo. (KBSI) – Earlier this week, Becky Wiginton who is in charge of the Bollinger County Quilt Show, got word of a friendship quilt that Alice Crites wanted to display at the show to try to identify anyone whose name may be on the quilt. When Wiginton saw the quilt for the first time, she recognized a familiar…
MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – The 15th annual Southern Illinois Boat & Fishing Show took place at The Pavilion in Marion, Ill. from February 2-4. The event is sponsored by the organization Visit SI, with proceeds going to local charities. “We have two charities this year,” said Executive Director Ashlee Spiller. “We have Gumdrops of Southern Illinois, and then we also…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Southeast Missouri State men’s and women’s basketball teams played host to Western Illinois at the Show-Me Center on Saturday afternoon. The SEMO ladies trailed by 9 at halftime and trimmed that deficit to 1 early in the fourth quarter, but the Leathernecks pulled away late to a 70-59 win. Jaliyah Green led the Redhawks…
Temperatures are going to be very mild the next several days. A little cooler than Friday, but still above average! Precipitation is possible on Sunday, then again late next week. Temperatures will be very mild for the Southern Illinois Boat and Fishing Show! Highs will be close to 60 on Saturday and in the middle 50s on Sunday. For the…
MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – The Southern Illinois Boat and Fishing Show is underway at The Pavillion in Marion. We sat down with visitSI Executive Director Ashlee Spiller at the show Friday evening. Here is that conversation. Shane Hulsey: “I am here with visitSI Executive Director Ashlee Spiller at the Southern Illinois Boat and Fishing Show. Ashlee, thank you so much…
SOUTHEAST, Mo. (KBSI) – A social media post about a Jackson police officer has the community shaken. A video of the off-duty officer shows him putting a juvenile in a chokehold. Bobby Newton is the public information officer with the Cape Girardeau Police Department. “Based on the report that the officers filed, along with the video that’s circulating social media…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Community Counseling Center will host a luncheon that will help raise money for mental health services for youth. COVID-19 pandemic had long lasting effects on children’s mental health. Across the U.S. more than 200,000 children lost a parent or primary caregiver. According to the CDC 29% of U.S. high school students had a…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KBSI) – NFL star quarterback Patrick Mahomes gives one Lee’s Summit teen the gift of a lifetime, two tickets to this year’s Super Bowl. 13 year old Isaac Murdock said, “Even when I got the tickets at first we still weren’t even like even going to get in the playoffs at that point.” However, the returning Super…
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – A Sikeston native is searching for love! He’s one of this season’s farmers, on FOX’s “Farmer Wants a Wife.” Ty Ferrell explains the unconventional way he’s looking for love. The first episode of this season’s Farmer Wants A Wife aired Thursday, February 1 on FOX23 at 8 p.m. Our farmer is cattle roper Ty Ferrell. On…
NEW MELLE, Mo. (KBSI) – The New Melle Fire Department was able to rescue a dog from falling through a frozen pond Tuesday. As the temperature rises from freezing, there is a high risk of falling through melting ice of lakes and ponds. Officials are warning people and pet owners of the danger. In New Melle, a pup was strolling…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – “Bounce My Big Idea is really going to be a cohort-based workshop where you’re working with other entrepreneurs on their ideas.” Crystal Owens is the Head of Startup Programs at Codefi. She said this upcoming workshop will help ambitious innovators find solutions to problems they encounter during the early process of their startups. “Most startups…
It is going to be very mild the next couple of days! Temperatures will be in the upper 50s and lower 60s as we head into the weekend, then cool into the lower and middle 50s into next week. Rain chances are out there, mainly for Sunday. We’ll start Friday off around 40 degrees, then warm up into the 50s…
CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. (KBSI) – While the population of feral hogs may be decreasing, an expert reminds farmers that the animals are still out there, and gives advice out how to prevent their damage. This invasive species is known to get on farmlands and dig up pastureland and crop, which can be detrimental to farmer’s work. “Basically, we use everything…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – An officer with the Jackson Police Department has been placed on administrative leave. The officer is on leave after “allegations of an incident regarding one of our officers,” according to the news release from the Jackson Police Department. Jackson police would not comment on the specifics about the incident. The officer will be on administrative leave…
(KBSI) – An Expedia travel expert says to try and book vacations earlier in advance to save money. Emily Kaufman AKA “The Travel Mom” says now is a great time to book a vacation because, “We’re after the busy holiday season and before spring break.” Booking 28 days in advance for domestic travel could potentially net 24% in savings, says…
WICKLIFFE, Ky. (KBSI) – A man faces attempted murder of a police officer charges after a police chase from Kentucky to Illinois. Chaz Bradshaw faces charges of attempted murder of a police officer, assault 3rd degree – police officer, criminal mischief 1st degree, fleeing or evading police 1st degree, speeding 8 mph over, resisting arrest and reckless driving. A Ballard…
There will be quite a few clouds on and off through the next several days, but the chance for rain doesn’t really move into our area until Sunday and Monday. Temperatures are going to be VERY mild through the weekend! A very warm Thursday is expected with highs in the middle and upper 50s. Maybe a few 60s, too! Clouds…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – A recent study of Bureau of Labor Statistics data indicated that Missouri had the lowest number of establishment deaths per 100,000 people in the country. This means businesses in Missouri are more likely to survive in this state than anywhere else, and Jackson Family Barber Shop is a testament to that. Matt Sullivan has owned this…
CALVERT CITY, Ky. (KBSI) – A factory in West Kentucky is receiving a lot of attention from environmentalists after the EPA reported very high levels of volatile organic compounds coming from the factory for the second time since 2022. The U.S. Enviromental Protection Agency (EPA) has been monitoring for toxic air pollution around the Westlake factory in Calvert City and…