Cooler air a couple days away

We still have a couple of very mild days ahead of us, but cooler air will start to move in Saturday. Before that, we have a chance for some rain on Friday. Another above average day coming our way on Thursday. We’ll start out near normal, in the low 40s, but bump up quickly into the 60s by noon. Most…

“Just taking it all in” SEMO football’s Hess, Gieg share why final game of 2023 means so much

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Southeast Missouri State running back Geno Hess is soaking up everything he can during the final week of his six-year career.  “Just taking it all in, knowing this is the last one, the last few practices with the guys, especially these seniors, knowing that everyone is going their separate ways, but still just having fun…

Christmas parade continues for Old Town Cape for 31 years

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI)- Christmas is right around the corner and we’re finding out how the city of cape prepares for it. “Oh, this year we’re going to see a lot of gnomes.” Kent Zickfield and his wife Vicki, are co-chairmen of the Christmas parade that Old Town Cape puts on every year. Zickfield says Christmas is something he works…

Students rally to ‘Free Palestine’ to raise money for war victims

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Southeast Missouri State University students rallied for a ‘Free Palestine’ protest Wednesday on campus. Students stood outside SEMO and raised money for the victims of Gaza. Students chanted and spoke out against the murders of innocent Palestinian children. More than 4,200 Palestinian children have lost their lives as the war rages on in Gaza.  …

Man faces assault, strangulation charges after fight in Dexter, KY

DEXTER, Ky. (KBSI) – A man was arrested after reports of a physical fight in Dexter, Ky. Kristen Andrew Heath, 33, of Dexter faces charges of 4th degree assault and 1st degree strangulation. Calloway County Sheriff’s deputies say Heath was in a physical fight that resulted in minor injuries to the other person. He was arrested and taken to the…

Shopping local, how it can save you from online scams

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Shopping for your Christmas list this year may be better and safer by paying attention to the Better Business Bureau’s safety tips and shopping local. Sydney Waters with the Better Business Bureau in Cape Girardeau says shoppers are starting earlier than ever, especially younger demographics. “So scammers are also aware of that, so get ready…

Kenny Rogers Children’s Center begins new project involving teens

SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – Leaders at the Kenny Rogers Children’s Center started a new project involving teenagers. The center kick-started a new small business boutique to employ late-teens and young adults with disabilities. The new business venture was founded as a way for older patients to feel like they are contributing. To kick off the holiday season, those employed will…

One City hosts 3rd annual Christmas at the City

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – “We’re excited to have everybody here together as a family,” said Christina Cheek with One City. One City held its annual fundraiser Saturday night called Christmas at the City.  One City is an organization with the mission to create space and opportunities to unite the city through resources, relationships, and community development “It’s been fun to…

DeLoufleur Decor & Designs

1208 Donna Drive Carterville, IL 618-985-3355 deloufleur.com  Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Denise Fann Stoeckling owns DeLeflour Decor & Designs. Deloufleur Decor & Designs is located between two major cities: Marion and Carbondale. Carterville is centrally located. To get to the store, take the Wolf Creek exit coming from Marion. Go across Route 13 on the overpass. Come up…

Mild Veterans Day ahead

Our weekend is looking quiet and mild. The calm conditions will last us into the start of our new work week. Temperatures stay near normal with a slight warm up towards the middle of the week.   Temperatures will be near normal on Saturday. Many upper 50s and lower 60s are expected for our highs.   We start the day…

Ribbon cutting held in Sikeston for addition of banners at Veterans Park

Several people gathered for a ribbon cutting to commemorate the addition of banners at Veterans Park in Sikeston. (Source: FOX23 Multimedia Journalist Shelby Brown)SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – Several people gathered at Veterans Park in Sikeston for a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday morning for the addition of banners at the park. A Veteran’s Day Ceremony was held at 9:15 a.m. at…

Several injured in school bus crash in Perry County, IL

PERRY COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – Several people were injured in a school bus crash in Perry County, Illinois Thursday afternoon. A bus with St. Bruno Catholic School crashed with a semi truck around 3:10 p.m. on Route 51 near Kimmell Road near Sunfield two miled north of DuQuoin, according to the DuQuoin Police Department. Authorities say at least five children…

Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation holds 19th Annual Spaghetti Day

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Thursday, November 9 was the 19th Annual Spaghetti Day at the AC Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau. The event is hosted by the Parks and Recreation Foundation. They expected to serve around 3,000 people. Scott Williams is the recreation division manager. He says that Spaghetti Day is the biggest fundraiser they do every year….

Kelly School District teacher faces sexual contact with student charges

Lindsey Limbaugh (Source: Scott County Sheriff Wes Drury)SCOTT COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – A teacher with the Scott County R-4 “Kelly” School District is accused of having sexual relations with a student. Lindsey Limbaugh faces two counts of sexual contact with a student, a class E felony. On Monday, November 6, a detective with the School County Sheriff’s Office began investigating….

Back to Normal for Temperatures

The next several days are looking dry and near normal for temperatures. Our average high this time of year is near 60 degrees and that’s our forecast high all the way through next week! We’ll start the day on Friday cool, but a little above average. There will be more clouds in the morning, then a slowly clearing to mostly…

Saxony Lutheran High School

Are you ready to be a Crusader? Saxony Lutheran High School Call 573-204-7555 to make an appointment to visit Saxony and see if you’re ready to be a Crusader. Crusaders days happen in October and November. Sunday, Dec. 10, the school will hold an open house. Come tour Saxony, meet the staff and watch the Christmas concert. Saxony Lutheran High…

Near Normal Temperatures Are Back

After seeing highs in the upper 70s and lower 80s, reality is coming back. Highs near 60 are expected the next several days. Temperatures are going to start off mild, but we won’t warm up much. We will, however, get back to our average high, which is right around 60 degrees! After many days in the 70s and 80s for…

Southeast Missouri State football faces must-win scenario in final two games of season, takes on UT Martin this Saturday

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Southeast Missouri State redshirt freshman quarterback Patrick Heitert said this week has been fun combined with laser focus, knowing the Redhawks cannot afford to lose either of their next two games.  “Things are a little bit more uptight,” Heitert said. “The routes are a lot more specific. You’ve got to hit your blocks better. I’ve…

Comfort Keepers

Comfort Keepers 61 Doctors Park Drive Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 573-339-1777 comfortkeepers.com Comfort Keepers offers many services such as personal care, housekeeping, transportation, laundry, medication reminders. We are here and happy to help! We serve anyone – special needs, post-surgery, veterans, respite care because the family needs a break and even new moms that need a little help after having…

Perryville 911 dispatchers working hard to be heard

PERRYVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) – Perryville dispatchers are working hard to be heard, Shay Hicks is taking to making signs with residents looking to stop the proposal to outsource the dispatch. “We’re going to be putting signs in high traffic areas, to bring as much awareness as possible to the citizens.” After 20 years, Hicks is now a former Perry County dispatcher…

Kentucky General Election Results

(KBSI) – Kentuckians voted on several statewide races and a few local issues on Tuesday, November 7. Visit the 2023 Kentucky General Election Results page for the results. Categories: News

Another Warm Day for Wednesday

Our string of very warm days will come to an end after Wednesday. Highs will be a good 20 degrees above average, then come back down to normal Thursday and beyond. This cooler air comes with a decent chance for rain Thursday into Friday. We will start Wednesday with temperatures ABOVE what our average high is (60 degrees). We’ll eventually…

Lawless murder still unsolved 31 years later

BENTON, Mo. (KBSI) – Investigators take a moment to remember to honor of a death that still raises questions. Angela Mischelle Lawless was found by officers in her car, parked under the Northbound Exit 80 in Benton, Missouri, 31 years ago, on Wednesday, November 8. Lawless was 19 years old and had been beaten so badly officers did not know…

Auto Tire and Parts

Auto Tire & Parts started in Cape Girardeau in 1909 with three employees. A new owner started growing the business in the 1940s and expanded in southeast Missouri. Now Auto Tire & Parts is in four states with nearly 60 locations. It is still a family-owned company. Our number one value is our employees. Our goal is to have long…