CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Saturday Cape Girardeau saw the Furry 5K and 1 Mile Walk. The event was organized by Red Runner Racing in Cape Girardeau. Many who ran the race participated for their furry friends, but also in memory of Zoey Ambler who loved to race. A total of 72 racers participated in the 5K and 22 in…
Cape Girardeau, Mo. (KBSI) – The fourth annual Pride in the Park event took place today, providing a joyful gathering for individuals to express their true selves in a supportive environment. Hosted by JT Masters, Pride in the Park holds immense significance as it offers an opportunity for the entire community to unite and celebrate their identities while acknowledging the…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – First responders from Jackson Fire Rescue and surrounding areas came together for a day of fun and education, offering safety lessons to the community of Jackson. Led by Jackson Fire Captain Michael Gentry, the event aimed to promote safety awareness and educate the public on various aspects of emergency preparedness. “It’s always in our minds to…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI)- Forrie J. Smith will be with the Cowboys and Camping expo at the Osage Center in Cape Girardeau, “I love my small towns and my country folk.” Says Smith. You’ll most likely recognize Forrie as one of the farm hands on the Yellowstone Dutton ranch, who plays as Lloyd Pierce, “It’s been quite a ride, it reminds…
LEDBETTER, Ky. (KBSI) – Livingston County Sheriff’s deputies ask for the public’s help in locating a stolen golf cart. An Ezgo golf cart was stolen on May 26 from 1501 US 60 West in Ledbetter. Sheriff’s deputies have followed up on several tips they have received with no success. Anyone with information regarding the theft is asked to contact the Livingston…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The warm weather in the area over Memorial Day weekend and this week has brought people out to pools and water parks in groves, and Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center has had its best start to a season in years. “People are definitely coming out earlier in the season than they have in years past,”…
ULLIN, Ill. (KBSI) – Area residents ages 18 and older can be tested to help reduce cancer-related deaths from inherited cancers. “We felt it was imported to offer this service,” said Shawna Rhine, Community Outreach Coordinator/Public Information Officer with Southern Seven Health Department. ” This part of the country has a high rate of cancer related deaths and cases in…
(KBSI) – Illinois residents are encouraged to use caution when outdoors as air quality conditions are expected to be in the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” category for Friday, June 2, according the to Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. The Illinois EPA issued an air quality forecast of “Orange” or “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” for all of Illinois for Friday, June 2,…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – June 21 is United Day of Caring, a global event. United Way of Southeast Missouri (UWSEMO) is launching its first annual Workplace Wonder Competition that comes with a traveling trophy. United Way is challenging community members and participating businesses, or “Workplace Wonders,” to collect nonperishable, nonexpired food items in a community-wide food drive. Workplace Wonders…
MOUNT VERNON, Ill. (KBSI) – A new manufacturing facility is coming to Mount Vernon and will create more than 60 jobs. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker visited Mount Vernon on Thursday to announce that Manner Polymers will come to town with a state-of-the-art facility. The new state-of-the-art Illinois facility will manufacture a wide array of PVC compounds, including automotive PVC compounds…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – The Saxony Lutheran High School girls soccer team are statebound! The school held a send off the the team on Thursday at the high school at 12:40 p.m. and then another send off at the Perry Park Center at 1:15 p.m. Tickets for the game must be purchased online at mshsaa.org. The Crusaders defeated Metro on…
(Source: Kristie Giompoletti-Shamoun/FOX23)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A suspect was arrested Wednesday after leading police on a chase on Interstate 55 in Cape Girardeau, MO. According to the Missouri Fraternal Order of Police-Lodge 51, just after 4 p.m., 911 call centers received multiple reports about a vehicle that was driving erratically, reportedly “brake checking” multiple semis, trying to intentionally cause…
MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – The inaugural season for the Thrillville Thrillbillies is here, and the personal connections between the members of the team and each other, Southern Illinois and this ballpark are now on full display. For manager Ralph Santana, he is returning to the ballpark he called home for more than a decade as a player and coach for…
PERRYVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) – A new source of water for the commercial industry is being put to use in Perryville. Public Works Director Jeff Layton says the new water fill system is a great tool for farmers and trucks needing to buy water in bulk, rather than having to use fire hydrants for the source. “So the idea of our bulk…
DUNKLIN COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – A teen was seriously injured following an all-terrain vehicle crash in Dunklin County on Monday. A 13-year-old girl was driving a 2007 Polaris Ranger northbound on County Road 716 two miles west of Rives Monday when the teen made a left turn, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The ATV overturned. A 16-year-old girl…
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – Southern Illinois University hired a new head coach for women’s soccer. Graeme Orr will be the new head coach. Orr spent the last 12 seasons as head coach at Division II West Alabama. He is a native of Eaglesham, Scotland. Orr is the only women’s soccer head coach in West Alabama history He was part of…
FRUITLAND, Mo. (KBSI) – Firefighters with the Fruitland Area Fire Protection District are keeping their skills sharp. Tuesday, they drilled on their window-initiated search skills. This is where firefighters use a window as an alternate entrance to quickly find and rescue those who may be trapped. Categories: News Tags: Fruitland Area Fire Protection District, training
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – The Region E Homeland Security Response Team took part in some training Tuesday afternoon. It involved purifying water in an emergency. Twelve emergency agencies particpated in the exercise at R.S. Matthews Park in Sikeston. Categories: News Tags: Missouri, purifying water, R.S. Matthews Park, Region E Homeland Security Response Team, Sikeston
MARSHALL COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A good Samaritan was recognized for her life saving efforts. Chelcie Lynch stopped to help with a crash on Interstate 69 on Sunday, according to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say there were two small children trapped inside a vehicle that had crashed. Lynch saw that one child had a seat belt wrapped around…
(KBSI) – The Missouri State Highway Patrol had a busy Memorial Day weekend patrolling the roads and waterways. Newly released numbers show 10 people died on the roads while 102 people were hurt amid 314 crashes. There were 130 arrests for driving under the influence. On the waterways there were six boat crashes. No one was killed, but three people…
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – One person faces charges after one person was injured in a shooting early in the morning on Wednesday, May 24 in Carbondale. Jordan S. Bryson, 26, of Carbondale was arrested on Friday, May 26. Carbondale police officers responded to the 1000 block of South Brehm Lane in response to a shooting victim at 2:35 a.m. Officers…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday for the Broadway Theatre in Cape Girardeau. Representatives from the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon for the The Cape Girardeau City Council voted to move forward with a proposal by Todt Roofing and Construction. This decision by the council marks a major step forward for…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Cape Girardeau police are investigating after one person was injured when about 40 shots were fired in the 1100 block of S. Sprigg on Sunday. An officer with the Cape Girardeau Police Department while conducting patrol heard approximately 40 shots being fired in the 1100 block of S. Sprigg on May 28. That officer responded…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A Jackson woman died after a crash in Cape Girardeau on Thursday, May 25. Janice Unger, 81, of Jackson was driving a 2020 Buick Envision westbound on Broadway at West End. Raven Thomas, 29, of Cape Girardeau was driving a 2016 Dodge Journey northbound on West End approaching Broadway. Cape Girardeau police say Thomas drove…