(CNN) – For a lot of people, Friday is movie night — which is convenient because this year, it’s also National Popcorn Day — observed every year on January 19. According to nationaldaycalendar.com, the Aztecs used popcorn in headdresses during religious ceremonies. The sight fascinated early Spanish explorers — to them, popcorn looked like white flowers. In the U.S., popcorn…
Police Lights (Source: Pexels/Cottonbro)MISSSOURI (KBSI) – There are open investigations on three area men after they talked to and met with what they thought was an underaged female but was actually a decoy from the ‘Bikers Against Predators’ organization. A Dexter man is in custody after showing up to the Bernie School district to meet with what he thought was…
(KBSI) – January is National Blood Donor’s Month. The American Red Cross encourages people roll up their sleeves. Donations help patients of all kinds, including people with anemia, those who give childbirth, and even those getting cancer treatments. People interested in donating can schedule an appointment on the Red Cross website. Categories: News Tags: American Red Cross, National Blood Donor’s…
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – This week Southern Illinois University is helping students navigate changes to financial aid. The university is hosting a workshop at Morris Library to help students fill out the FAFSA form and adjust to its changes. Lizzie Harper and other members of the SIU financial team are on hand to assist any students who may need help,…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Ice floated down the Mississippi River on Thursday, January 18. Check out these videos sent in through the NOW Local News App from Morgan Johnson and Sasha Moore. Categories: News Tags: Cape Girardeau, Mississippi River
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo (KBSI)- Freezing temperatures have people turning up the heat in their homes, but what are some of the best ways to save that energy? “With a smart thermostat it has an eco-setting, so it is set up and designed to help you save your energy usage of course which ultimately saves on your energy costs.” Stephanie Robinson…
Our average high this time of year is in the lower and middle 40s. We won’t be anywhere near that for a while. Highs on Friday will be well below average. By about 20 degrees! Cold temperatures and a gusty north wind and you get bitterly cold wind chills. Bundle up! The cold air will stick around through the weekend,…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – No charges have been filed after Cape Girardeau police found two dogs dead and multiple other dogs without food or water. Officers with the Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the 1100 block of Goodhope Street in reference to animal neglect on Monday, January 15 at 10 a.m. Officers arrived on scene and saw several…
MINER, Mo. (KBSI) – Firefighters fought a fire at a wood processing facility in Miner Friday night. Miner Fire Chief Justin Keller says a fire broke out at Heartland Wood Products. Firefighters were called at 7:46 p.m. on January 12. High winds and cold conditions made the fire difficult to put out. Chief Keller says Interstate 55 and North Interstate…
DEXTER, Mo. (KBSI) – PETA is pursuing charges after discovering a worker at a slaughterhouse, formerly known as Tyson Foods, allegedly abusing a chicken. According to a report, on August 23 a USDA inspector saw the employee “punch a bird” that was hanging upside down on the slaughter line. “There’s no excuse to take out your boredom, your frustration, on…
Some light rain and freezing rain will be possible for parts of the viewing area Thursday. Temperatures will be warmer Thursday, but cold air will return Friday. A Winter Weather Advisory is in place for parts of our viewing area. Precipitation during the day is expected to be light, but freezing rain is possible, so any amount would make travel…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A shooting happened at Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau Wednesday. Police confirm it was a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police are there to assist with security. Mercy Hospital Southeast released the following statement. While patient privacy laws prevent us from sharing any personal information about our patients and their care, Mercy asks everyone to join…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – City of Cape Girardeau workers are doing their best to keep drivers safe this winter season. “It’s a little crazy around here when we have forecasted snow,” said Casey Brunke, with Cape Girardeau public works. He says Public Works employees prepare the best they can for every situation when it comes to city streets. “We…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI)- The PORCH Initiative has a new home for sale, and the grand opening is this weekend. “Home ownership is important,” said Tameka Randle, executive director for PORCH – People Organized to Revitalize Community Healing. PORCH is an initiative for first-time home buyers. “Our focus is housing, we want to make sure those first-time homeowners, have an opportunity for…
Temperatures will start off very cold Wednesday, but we’ll warm up by the afternoon. Our average high is in the lower 40s, but we won’t be seeing that anytime soon as another snow chance moves through our area Thursday. A Wind Chill Advisory will be in place for much of Tennessee and Arkansas through Wednesday morning. It’ll be a chilly…
CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. (KBSI) – Now that severe weather has finally made its way to the southeast region, officials want to remind the community about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning during this season. Battalion Chief Norman Baker, of the Cape Girardeau Fire Department says, “This time of year, obviously with colder weather, the furnaces are working harder than they…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Salvation Army in Cape Girardeau is prepared to open their doors as an emergency overnight warming center beginning Monday, January 15. Due to the weather prediction, the facility anticipates being open every evening for a week. The organization is looking for more volunteers and donations to help during this time. Volunteers from The Gibson…
PADUCAH, Ky (KBSI) – A memorial service and march was held in Paducah in honor of Martin Luther King Junior. Dr. King was the spokesperson for nonviolent activism during the civil rights movement which protested racial discrimination. So, every third Monday in January we honor his work and legacy. A march was held before the memorial service where citizens walked down…
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – “It’s great! I can say, ‘hey, come climbing, get your cabinets filled up, have a great time out here, maybe make some friends and be a part of the community, and I get to be the guy standing there with the rope that’s just inviting you to come hang out.” This is SIU Student Rec Center…
Cold air is on the way and while Saturday is going to be cold, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday are going to be VERY cold. We eventually warm up by the end of next week. Above is the rainfall total from early Friday. There was a lot of rain to be had! The weekend is going to be cold around here….
MISSOURI (KBSI) – More and more citizens are bringing firearms along with them when they travel. In 2023 the transportation security administration intercepted a total of 6,737 firearms at airport security check points and 93% of those firearms were loaded. Mark Howell is the spokesperson for the Transportation Security Administration, and he says you can bring a firearm with you…
(Source: Ted Thornburgh Sr./Facebook) FacebookJEFFERSON COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – Interstate 57 is shut down near the 84 mile marker in Jefferson County after a crash. Emergency crews were called around 11:35 a.m., according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Multiple agencies are on the scene. Stay with FOX23 News for updates. Categories: News Tags: crash, Interstate 57
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – After the rain moves through the FOX23 viewing area, it will get cold fast. Temperatures go from the lower 50s around noon to below freezing by 5 p.m. on Friday, January 12. Snow is possible Sunday and Monday with lows in the single digits. The Salvation Army in Cape Girardeau is prepared to open their…
Showers and storms will move through our area into Friday, then it gets much, much colder. Showers and thunderstorms are likely on Friday. Above shows what our StormCast is saying the storms will look like and when they’ll push through. HEAVY rain is possible by noon on Friday. After the rain is done, it gets cold. Fast. Temperatures go from…