MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – One person was arrested after Marion police found a “ghost gun” and more than $63,000 cash during a traffic stop. A Marion Police Department officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for multiple traffic infractions around 12:49 p.m. on Saturday, May 27. After conversation with the driver, the officer asked the driver for consent to…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Several runners turned out for the inaugural Remembrance Run in Cape Girardeau on Memorial Day. The 5K run/walk started at 7 a.m. at the parking lof of Lynwood Baptist Church. Forty-eight runners proceeded up Highway 61 into Cape County Park through the Avenue of Flags, around the lake and back to the church parking lot….
Cape Girardeau, Mo. (KBSI) – Trinity Lutheran Church participated in the Taps Across America, a National Moment of Remembrance event. At 3 pm Memorial Day, Trinity Lutheran and thousands across the United States played taps. Rick Wieser, director of brass, says along with playing taps they had a chair to represent the memory of those who served. “As many…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI)- The Cape Girardeau Joint Veterans Council hosts an annual Memorial Day Service at the Cape Girardeau Osage Centre May 29. The service begins with the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band with Director, Mr. Neil Casey. The band performed multiple songs of patriotism to honor the veterans able to come to the service. A presentation of colors from…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo (KBSI) – Stop Needless Acts of Violence Please, also known as S.N.A.P, held its 3rd annual kickoff to summer, an event to set a positive mood for summer. Ramona Bailey, a volunteer with S.N.A.P, says that they hosted a kickball game for children and whoever wanted to play. S.N.A.P was at Ranney Park, with food, and games…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – To volunteer Scott House and others at Fort D, this weekend in particular has a different feeling about it than others, in part because Memorial Day came about after the Civil War ended. “When you’re on original ground like this, and you’re doing something the soldiers of the day would have done, that has special…
CAIRO, Ill, (KBSI) – The Harold S. Jones Fine Arts Center held its first-ever Spring Arts and Craft Fair, showcasing the talents of local artists and craftsmen. According to owner Harold Jones, the fair provided a platform for artistic individuals in the region to exhibit, display, and sell their creations. “We are casting a wide net for artistic people…
HERRIN, Ill. (KBSI) – Jordan Johnson grew up just a half mile from where HerrinFesta Italiana has taken place since 1991. “There were a lot of years when I was growing up where I would walk down and we’d hang out with friends,” he said. “Now we come down and have fun with family.” And that family includes Johnson’s three sons,…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Dr. Steven Hoffman, a history professor at Southeast Missouri State, said the construction of the Mississippi River floodwall in Cape Girardeau has saved downtown from flooding on several occasions, and had the wall not been constructed, the flooding would have taken its toll. “Having that floodwall installed I think really allowed us to create the…
Energy church fire (Source: Jeremy Ford/FOX23 News)(KBSI) – A fire destroyed a church building in Energy, Illinois Friday. FOX23 News has a message in with the Energy Fire Department for more information. Stay with FOX23 News for more details. Categories: News Tags: church, energy, fire, Illinois
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Selling items on Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist often means meeting strangers to exchange the goods. The Cape Girardeau Police Department is making those meetups safer. Cape Girardeau police are designating two parking spots in their lot for “safe exchange” where they have 24-hour surveillance. For those not using the safe exchange zone, officials recommend meeting…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Cape Girardeau Police are on the scene of a crash at the intersection of William Street and Broadview Friday morning. It happened about 7:45 a.m., according to Public Information Officer Ptlm. Bobby Newton with the Cape Girardeau Police Department. Two vehicles crashed. One vehicle is on its side. One person has possible injuries, according to…
SOUTHEAST Mo. (KBSI) – If you’re a yard-saler and live in Southeast Missouri, chances are you’ve made at least one stop along the 100 Mile Yard Sale. And whether it’s just a hobby or a family tradition, there is no doubt that this sale has become a Southeast Missouri staple. Tina Clark and her daughter Trista normally drive up and…
No rain is in the forecast through next week, just lots of sunshine. Temperatures will be a little cooler on Friday, but we warm back up for the weekend and beyond. We will start off a little cool on Friday but with plenty of sunshine, we’ll warm up fairly quickly. Highs will be in the middle 70s, which is several…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – As Mental Health Awareness Month continues, FOX 23 is committed to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health treatment and care. The Community Counseling Center, in collaboration with the Cape Girardeau Police Department, has established two co-responder positions aimed at enhancing the response to mental health-related calls. Cape Girardeau Police Chief Wes Blair emphasized the benefits…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI) – Braxton Elder’s mother Jordan Dye couldn’t quite put a finger on why her son wasn’t progressing in school as quickly as she’d hoped. “He struggled really hard with it, like I could tell him multiple different ways, and I looked up different ways to teach kids how to read, and it wasn’t working,” she said….
A very dry several days ahead, which means if you have outdoor holiday weekend plans, things are looking pretty good for you! Temperatures will be pretty close to normal through the weekend with highs near 80 degrees each day. We’ll start Thursday off close to 60 degrees and top out around 80 by the afternoon. We’ll be a little warmer…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – In observance of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Alliance Health & Dermatology is hosting a special event tomorrow, offering free skin cancer screenings to individuals in the SEMO area. The initiative aims to raise awareness about skin cancer and promote early detection and prevention. During the event, attendees will not only have the opportunity to undergo complimentary…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Transportation Coalition, led by United Way of Southeast Missouri, held a Community Transportation Picnic on May 23. It began at 5:30 p.m. at Capaha Park Shelter # 1 in Cape Girardeau. “Income stability and health and transportation impacts all of those,” said Elizabeth Shelton, executive director of the United Way of Southeast Missouri. “So…
PERRYVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) – Missouri State Representative John Voss visited United Enterprises Inc. in Perryville on Tuesday. United Enterprises is a non-profit organization that provides meaningful services and employment to individuals with disabilities. “We opened in 1976. We have a couple of parents in Perry County that had children with disabilities and wanted to get a workshop started in Perry…
Other than a small chance at some pop up storms Wednesday afternoon, we’re going to be dry and mild through the rest of the week and into the holiday weekend. The day will start in the lower to mid 60s, but we warm up fairly quick. Temperatures will get into the 80s by late morning! We’ll all top out in…
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Have you ever wanted to push yourself to the limits? Local participants in the Ironman Chattanooga Triathlon on Saturday, May 20 in Tennessee have prepared for the most intense day of their lives. Rebecca Preston is a triathlete competing in the triathlon. “I’ve spent the last 19 weeks training really hard, with all these great…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – From S. Kingshighway at Plants Plus to Banterra Bank on N. Kingshighway, law enforcement officers from all over southeast Missouri participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run Monday in Cape Girardeau The run is dedicated to raising awareness for the Special Olympics. Johnny Spencer, patrolman with the Cape Girardeau Police Department, says that the…