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“Lego Madness”: The Ultimate Brick Show comes to Marion, Ill., for first time
MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – From guitars, to trains, to mosaics, to everything in between, the Ultimate Brick Show has it all. Organizer Tim Woods described the power that Lego has. “It connects. No pun intended, but it connects,” he said. “You think about this little brick, what you see here today, it’s created from a little piece of plastic.” The…
Warm and stormy weekend
Scattered showers and storms will be possible on and off this weekend. A wave will push through Saturday morning, then another late Saturday night, then more early Sunday morning. Strong to severe storms are possible. We do quiet down by next week! Temperatures will be very warm through the weekend. Storms will linger through the first part of Saturday, leaving…
Chaffee School District wrapping up summer renovations, safety the top priority
CHAFFEE, Mo. (KBSI) – Several renovations to Chaffee School District buildings have been completed or are wrapping up. This includes the new office at Chaffee Elementary School, which is closer to the front of the building than the old one. District Superintendent Shawn Nix said this new location provides: “Easy access for parents, if they have anything that needs to…
School districts seeing bus driver shortage
JACKSON, Mo (KBSI) – Schools districts are seeing a shortage in bus drivers this school year. Things like the ELDT drive training program, early retirement and stress of the job are some reasons for the shortage. Jackson School District Assistant Superintendent Keenan Kinder talks about the shortage. Watch FOX 23 news at 9 p.m. Friday night for more on the…
Immaculate Conception Parish in Jackson asks city for extension on construction plans
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI)- The Immaculate Conception church is asking the City of Jackson for an extension to an agreement made in 2018 on their building plans for a new church. The parish is requesting the extension due to needing to more funds before construction can begin. Deacon Al Stoverink is the coordinator for the construction project and feels the pandemic…
New bridges to be constructed on Highway Z in Gordonville
GORDONVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) – Richard Kiehne lives just east of the one-lane bridges on Highway Z in Gordonville. These bridges will be replaced with safer, two-lane bridges, with work scheduled to begin as early as Spring 2025. Kiehne said while this is a long-term project and the new bridges are needed, he hopes for as little inconvenience as possible in the…
Construction underway at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Construction will begin this fall at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport, as old hangars are to be demolished. “The airport has been undergoing a lot of improvements. New terminals are being constructed and T-hangars is the next phase,” said Airport Manager Katrina Amos. Eighteen existing hangars are being torn down because they are not repairable…
Report of a man impersonating an officer; law enforcement speaks on the dangers
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI)- Cape Girardeau police are investigating a report about man falsely impersonating law enforcement at Capaha Park. On Monday, August 7, police say a victim told police a white male around 45 years old, wearing a grey t-shirt with no facial hair, driving a red pickup truck (possibly a four-door), identified himself as an off-duty police officer….
5 arrested, 2 wanted after drug investigation in McCracken County
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – Five people were arrested and two are wanted after a drug and theft investigation in McCracken County. The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office has arrested five people on drug and theft charges and is seeking the public’s assistance in locating two additional men following an investigation that began on Sunday in McCracken County. Matthew J. Rogers,…
Sikeston BMU to smoke test sanitary sewers
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – If you see smoke coming from the sewer in Sikeston Thursday or Friday, don’t be alarmed. Sikeston Board of Municipal Utilities workers are out Thursday morning and Friday smoke testing their sanitary sewer around Holmes Drive to N. West Street and David Drive to Salcedo Road. Don’t be alarmed if you see smoke coming from a…
Police searching ravine on I-55 at mile marker 96
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Cape Girardeau police are responding to a report of Volkswagen in a ravine on Interstate 55 near the 96 miler marker. Police recently received a report of the vehicle. The person who reported it told police he/she saw it three weeks ago. Police have not found anything, but are still searching. Check back for updates….
Cape Girardeau nurse wins ‘Nurse Excellence Award’
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo – A Cape Girardeau pediatric nurse was selected as a winner of the McDonald’s ‘Nurse Excellence Award’. “I am here today to award the nursing excellence award for McDonald’s. It is new this year the first year we’ve had this program going,” said Cheryl Farrow, director of operations for McDonald’s. Carmen Cox Rushing, a pediatric RN/BSN, was presented…
Outlook for 2023 Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – The 71st Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo is sold out for Wednesday and Saturday. Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Chairman Ethan Vasquez said these nights may not be the only ones at this year’s rodeo to sell out. “Ticket sales have been good this year,” he said. “Thursday night is trending well. Friday night is on track to…
71st Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo kicks off Wednesday
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI)- The 71st Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo kicks off August 9 and lasts until August 12. Sikeston Chairman Ethan Vasquez says opening night and Saturday night the rodeo has sold out. Many people from all over the country come to the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo, from Rodeo Queens to Bull Fighters. Bullfighter Dekevis Jordan says he’s going on…
Murray Police Department hosting second Coffee with a Cop to talk to community
MURRAY, Ky. (KBSI) – The Murray Police Department announced its second “Coffee with a Cop” on Monday, August 14. Law enforcement will hold the event at Hih Burger at 7 a.m., and invites the public to come out to talk and ask questions. Hih Burger is located at 413 South 4th St. Murray Ky. Categories: News Tags: Coffee with…
Registration open for McCracken County Sheriff’s Office Citizen’s Academy
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – Registration is now open for the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office fall Citizen’s Academy. Topics will include patrol operations, courthouse operations and criminal investigations just to name a few. There will also be tours of the department, 911 Center and the jail. Classes are open to anyone who is interested in learning how the sheriff’s office works…
Mr. Hook marks his 70th first day of school
VIENNA, Ill. (KBSI) – Mr. Hook will mark his 70th first day in 2023 at Vienna Grade School. Max Hook’s first, first day wasn’t kindergarten, but Mrs. Phyllis Allard’s first grade class at Vienna Grade School. Since then, he racked up 12 years in Vienne Grade and High Schools. He then started his career as a teacher and coach at…
I-55 back open after explosion, fire at 132.8 mile marker
PERRY COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – Interstate 55 was shutdown at the Brewer off-ramp, 135 mile-marker southbound Tuesday afternoon after an explosion. Perry County 911 got a call about an explosion and fire on Interstate 55, southbound at the 132.8 mile marker. The explosion involved two semi trucks on Tuesday, August 8 at 2:52 p.m., according to the Missouri State Highway…
New details emerge as family of murdered Scott City man speak out
SCOTT CITY, Mo. (KBSI)- On Monday, July 24, Beverly Johnson Delph received a phone call that would forever change her life. The man she raised, Montez Moss, had alledgedly been shot by his ex-girlfriend Mary Ruble. “She was very good at what she did, and she wanted to make sure that people, everyone, the community, anyone who would listen, would…
More than 10,500 student can benefit from Stuff the Bus donations
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – More than 10,500 students can benefit from donations received during Stuff the Bus on August 5. Fifteen area school participated in the event held at participating Walmart stores in Cape Girardeau, Fredericktown, Jackson, Kennett, Malden, Perryville, Poplar Bluff, and Sikeston during Missouri’s tax-free weekend. An estimated 1,000 families in our area cannot afford the school…
Storm potential Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Strong to severe storms will be possible Wednesday. A couple of waves will push through, one during the afternoon and another in the evening (see below for timing). These storms will have the potential for damaging wind, large hail, and isolated tornadoes. Storms become more likely as the day wears on Wednesday, with storms becoming likely in the afternoon. Above…
Police investigating false impersonation report at Capaha Park
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Cape Girardeau police are investigating a report about a man falsely impersonating law enforcement at Capaha Park. On Monday, August 7, police say a victim told police a white male around 45 years old, wearing a grey t-shirt with no facial hair, driving a red pickup truck (possibly a four-door), identified himself as an off-duty…
2 children rescued from house fire in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Two children were rescued from a house fire Tuesday morning in Cape Girardeau. Firefighters were dispatched for a fire at a home on Henderson Ave. at 7:15 a.m. Firefighters found heavy smoke from the home when they arrived. Two children were on the front porch roof when firefighters arrived and they were rescued to safety….