SCOTT CITY, Mo. (KBSI) – “There’s definitely an up-tick in the use and distribution in this area, and we’re going to continue to fight it the best we can.” This is Scott City Police Chief Rick Walter’s message to the community: He and his staff are doing everything in their power to rid the Scott City area of fentanyl. “We…
Storms will be likely overnight with a chance for seeing some strong to severe storms, especially further west. Storms will once again be possible Friday, through the weekend, and into next week. Temperatures won’t vary much. Lows will be near 70, highs will be near 90. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in place just to the west until 3AM. Storms…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Bring the kids and join the fun at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau for Parks & Rec Day. It goes from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. to celebrate July being Parks and Recreation Month. This free event includes ice cream, prizes, crafts and games and much more. FOX23 even had a booth! Categories: News Tags: Cape…
UNION COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – The Union County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man considered armed and dangerous. Joseph K. Kelley is wanted out of Union County for discharge of a firearm, unlawful possession of weapon by a felon, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and aggravated battery. Kelley is 35 years old. He is 5 feet 6 inches…
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – As the search for missing 21-year-old Shyann Morrison continues, family and detectives are cautiously hopeful for a positive outcome. Morrison remains missing after disappearing February 5, 2021. Morrison’s family and friends notified the Sikeston Department of Public Safety and have been searching for her since. “It was like I had my heart ripped out,” said Morrison’s…
(KBSI) – Monday, the governor of Illinois announced record breaking hotel revenue and tourism growth. Gov. JB Pritzker says the revenues from state hotels in fiscal year 2023 were more than $307 million surpassing the pre-pandemic record in 2019, which was more than $296 million. Illinois also had more than 111 million visitors in 2022, who spent more than $44…
(KBSI) – For many families, summertime is a time to make memories with their kids and do a little traveling. But with inflation, you might be on a tight budget to make those memories happen. Camping is a great way to stretch your dollars and make memories. There are a seemingly endless list of activities to fill your day like…
WEST PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – A ribbon cutting was held at Barkley Regional Airport in West Paducah on Thursday for a new terminal. Senator Mitch McConnell (R) and his wife Elaine Chao spoke about the project. Congressman James Comer (R-KY 1st District) the project was badly need in the theat and that there is a huge demand for this area…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – Fire crews are on the scene of a barn fire in Cape Girardeau County. It happened at 2010 County Road 330 in Jackson near Hwy. PP. The barn had hay. Fire crews from several area departments responded to the scene. No word on what sparked the flames. Categories: News Tags: barn fire, Cape Girardeau County, County…
CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – Senate Bill 190 was signed by Governor Mike Parson. This act modifies provisions relating to the taxation of seniors. However, individual counties still have to approve the property tax breaks. “Just because he signed that doesn’t mean it’s in effect.” Cape Girardeau County Collector Barbara Gholson says there are still missing parts to the bill….
RICHMOND, Ky. (KBSI) – The Department of Criminal Justice Training broke ground on a new building in Richmond. Gov. Andy Beshear honored our Jody Cash and his family by naming it the “Jody Cash Multipurpose Training Facility.” Cash lost his life in the line of duty May 16, 2022, while serving as chief deputy of the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office….
Marshall Cook (Source: McCracken County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook)MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – Two people face charges after a vehicle was stopped for an equipment violation. A deputy with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for an equipment violation at 2 a.m. on Saturday, July 8 on Fisher Road near the Barkley Regional Airport. The male…
ILLINOIS (KBSI) – The Southern Seven Health Department is encouraging blood lead screenings for children. Even a small amount of lead can harm a child’s brain, kidneys, and stomach, as well as slow development and cause learning and behavior problems. Around 100,000 Illinois children aged 6 years and younger have blood lead levels that are too high. Women planning to…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – “The community support is everything to us.” And SEMO Pets, headed by Executive Director Jenn Farmer, is getting that support. “Out at Acee’s, out by the interstate, which is by the Sportsplex, in pump 1 and pump 2, we’re getting a percentage of gas from them,” Farmer said. Napa Auto Tire and Parts on Kingshighway…
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – Mark Waichukauski began working at the Dairy Queen in Carbondale 56 years ago, and now he has his own operation: Big Chill. “There was never any decision. It was going to happen,” Waichukauski said. “I wanted to continue doing this, and I wanted to continue giving the people what they want.” Which, of course, is ice…
Storms will be possible over the weekend, with the better chance on Saturday. Temperatures will be below average through Monday. Showers and storms are going to be possible on and off on Saturday. Strong to severe storms, if they do happen, will be most likely in the late afternoon and evening. Temperatures will be well below average, at least through…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – “It only takes a few seconds for something to go wrong.” That is the nature of distracted driving, and AAA Missouri Public Affairs Specialist Nick Chabarria expects the Siddens Bening Hands Free Law, which prohibits manually typing, scrolling, or holding your cell phone while driving, to have life-saving effects. “We see it as a great…
Storms are going to be possible on and off the next couple of days with the best chance on Saturday. Temperatures will be a little cooler than average through the weekend. Most of the day will be dry with a mix of sun and clouds. By the evening hours, a small chance for storms will pop up. Temperatures will be…
PERRYVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) – TG Missouri and the City of Perryville are teaming up for an electronic waste recycling drive through with Midwest Recycling Center. City Administrator Brent Buerck says taking care of electronic waste is taking care of the community. “It can take care of the environment but also if we take care of it the right way,” said…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – “It was something just completely out of this world.” These nine words are Wyatt McCulloch’s summation of NSSC Volleyball Club’s trip to the Boys Junior National Championship in Salt Lake City. “Never in my life did I think I would get this far with volleyball, especially to make history with the club,” he said. And…
METROPOLIS, Ill. (KBSI) – The death of an inmate at the Massac County Jail is under investigation by the Illinois State Police. ISP’s Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating at the request of the Massac County Sheriff’s Department. Correctional staff found 43-year-old Dennis F. Schapmire of Ozark, Ill. dead his jail cell on July 5 around 9:14 a.m. An autopsy…
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (KBSI) – The NSSC boys volleyball team won third place at the Boys Junior National Championship gold bracket in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, July 6. NSSC won 25-17, 25-17. Related story: NSSC boys volleyball team hosts car wash fundraiser for national tournament trip Categories: Sports Tags: NSSC boys volleyball, Salt Lake City, Utah
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – An Illinois State Police trooper’s squad car was hit by a vehicle while assisting a separate crash on July 4 in Franklin County. It happened around 12:36 a.m. on Interstate 57 southbound near milepost 69 in Browning Township. An ISP Troop 10 Trooper was stationary on Interstate 57 southbound near milepost 69 with emergency lights…
Scattered showers and storms will be possible each day over the next few days, but the chances are small. Temperatures will be close to average. Temperature-wise, it’ll be a fairly normal day. The lows will be near average and so will the highs. There will be a very small chance for storms in the afternoon. Most of us will be…