SIKESTON Mo. (KBSI) – A ribbon cutting of the Board of Municipal Utilities’ water plant was held on October 24. Residents were invited to a tour of the site to understand where the water comes from and the process used to treat it. Rick Landers, who is director of Utilities says, “We started working on this in probably 2015 and…
Our average high is in the middle and upper 60s this time of year. We’re going to be well above that all the way through the weekend. Next week, however, we cool off quite a bit. Showers and storms are possible Thursday and beyond. Wednesday continues the streak of warm temperatures. After starting out in the lower 60s (only 5…
PERRYVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) – A joint letter to the community was released from leaders of Perry County and the city of Perryville on Monday, October 23 related to the 911 dispatch services. “It is a ‘lifetime calling, it is something I’ve always been interested in, and these guys that I work with and for and around are my family,” said…
MAKANDA Ill. (KBSI) – The annual Vulture Festival was held on October 21-22. The event is known to feature artists from the surrounding area displaying their finest works for viewing and purchase. Live music, featuring bluegrass, jazz, and blues, takes place at the Makanda Pavilion and in the Rainmaker’s garden. The two-day event offers food trucks along the pavilion and…
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – A non-profit program made a visit to southeast Missouri to focus on providing special education training, information, and support to at-risk youth. Missouri Parents Act held training courses to inspire families and youth to advocate for their educational rights. “Have we tried everything, have we exhausted every resource and support possible for that student,” said Nakatia…
PERRYVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) – On Tuesday, October 17 a meeting was held at city hall in Perryville to discuss the justice center. There is discussion of outsourcing the 911 center. Perry County Sheriff Jason Klaus says there are no final answers just yet, but that they are continuing these important discussions. “There are options moving forward,” said Sheriff Klaus. “The commissioners…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The 14th Annual Vintage Now Fashion Show took place Saturday at the Show Me Center. The event raised $167,000 in net proceeds to benefit the Safe House of Southeast Missouri. This year’s total is about $10,000 more than last year’s event. There were also a record audience of about 2,300 people. “A night of empowerment,…
GLENALLEN, Mo. (KBSI) – The federal government is offering a buyout plan to Glenallen residents after flooding. Residents can receive money from the Department of Agriculture for what their home is worth and a $5,000 relocation check. FOX23 Multimedia Journalist Shelby Brown spoke with residents on if they’ll take the buy out. One resident says the grant only applies to…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – A Notre Dame Regional High School student is celebrating as he achieved a perfect ACT score. Luke Richey is a senior and says he studied for many hours and took practice tests, but says the work in the classroom is what prepared him the best. “Yeah, I was super excited when I saw it, I was…
ORIENT, Ill. (KBSI) – Five people face residential burglary charges after sheriff’s deputies were called to a home in Orient Monday morning. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a burglary taking place at a home in Orient Monday, October 23 around 7:32 a.m. Patrol deputies responded and spoke with witnesses and the property owner. Numerous suspects were…
JACKSON COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – A Sikeston man was found guilty of first-degree murder Monday after a jury trial in Jackson County, Illinois. Tyren Jawan Johnson, 25, of Sikeston, Missouri, was found guilty of first-degree murder on Monday, October 23 following a jury trial in Jackson County, Illinois, according to Jackson County State’s Attorney Joseph A. Cervantez. The jury trial…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – One person is in custody after seven vehicles were stolen from a car dealership in Cape Girardeau. It happened at the Morlan Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealership on Siemers Drive. Police officers responded to the 300 block of Siemers Drive on Thursday, October 12 at 6:45 a.m. for a report of a burglary. The showroom…
ALTO PASS, Ill. (KBSI) – Jessica Stafford lives three hours away from Bald Knob Cross, but she and her family made the long drive to Fall Colors at the Cross Sunday afternoon. This trip to the cross is a special one for her. “I’ve been coming to Bald Knob Cross ever since I was little bitty. We used to…
Monday through Wednesday will be dry and warm. Our best chance for showers arrives Thursday, with off and on chances into the weekend. Temperatures will stay unseasonably warm on Monday. Many highs in the upper 70s and lower to mid 80s are expected. Temperatures will be slightly cooler in southern Illinois, compared to the SEMO bootheel. Monday will…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Community Counseling Center Foundation hosted its 10th annual Craft Beer Festival Saturday afternoon at Arena Park. Visitors got to taste more than 200 different beers from local breweries while raising money for the Community Counseling Center Foundation. This is one of the largest fundraisers for the foundation, and Executive Director Michelle Ramsey said the…
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – Carbondale Police Department Deputy Chief Anthony Williams said there are rarely major issues at Southern Illinois University’s annual homecoming parade, and that can be contributed to cooperation from drivers and attendees… “We can prepare this thing to work as well as we can,” he said. “Obviously the one big thing we count on is the public…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI)- In honor of spooky season, the Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its 32nd Haunted Hall of Horror at the A.C. Brase Arena and Cape Girardeau fire and police departments joined in on the fun. Officer Bobby Newton experienced the Haunted Hall and said, “This is a great event that the parks and rec…
SCOTT CITY, Mo. (KBSI) – The Scott City Police Department and Scott City E-911 center recently used new technology to help with an investigation. Initially, E-911 received a cell phone ping on Rapid SOS, displaying a 911 call was made and giving the caller’s GPS location. Communications was unable to speak with the caller initially, due to the caller’s location…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – “We’re privileged to serve veterans every day in their healthcare, but this is just kind of a fun way for us to offer additional services to them.” Libby Johnson with the Cape Girardeau VA Health Care Center said this is the Fall Freedom Fest in a nutshell, and she is a veteran herself and is…
For the next several days, there is no precipitation in the forecast. That may change as we move forward, but for now, it’s a very quiet forecast. Temperatures, however, look very pleasant! We will start off very mild Thursday morning and then top out in the lower 70s, which is pretty close to normal for mid October. We’ll be close…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Southeast Missouri State University is gearing up and getting ready for the next 150 years. On October 13, University President Dr. Carlos Vargas gave an announcement to the alumni and community that the university would be getting a new wave of advancement. “We are formally launching today the public face of the largest comprehensive fund-raising…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – After defeating Eastern Illinois, 35-28, on homecoming, the Southeast Missouri State football team hits the road this week to take on Tennessee Tech. SEMO quarterback Paxton DeLaurent said he sent up this prayer as Eastern Illinois quarterback Pierce Holley launched a last second Hail Mary to the end zone on the last play of this…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Save the date for purple Thursday! October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Thursday, October 19 is Domestic Violence Awareness Day. Jessica Hill is the Executive Director of Safe House of Southeast Missouri. She shares why it is important to raise awareness. Hill helps victims all year around have a safe place to go. The Safe…
There’s a small chance we may see a sprinkle Wednesday evening and Thursday, but most of us should remain dry. Temperatures will be at or above average through the weekend and into next week. A few clouds will be possible Wednesday, but temperatures will be just fine. Highs will be very close to average. Our average high is in the…