SALEM, Mo., (KBSI) — Nearly 2,000 anglers gathered at Montauk State Park for the opening day of Missouri’s catch-and-keep trout season, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation. The season began after longtime Montauk residents Jean and James Morton fired the traditional starter pistol to signal the start of fishing. In preparation for the March 1 opener, Missouri Department of…
LYON COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) — The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents to check for recently recovered stolen property and warning of seasonal scam activity in the region. Sheriff’s officials said deputies have recovered multiple items in recent weeks, including hand tools, power tools and ladders. Some property may belong to individuals who are not yet aware it was…
CAMPBELL, Mo., (KBSI) — Firefighters with the Campbell Volunteer Fire Department responded to multiple structure fires Wednesday, including a house fire south of town and two mutual aid calls in Holcomb. Crews were dispatched around 9:45 a.m. to a house fire on County Road 228 south of Campbell. Firefighters were able to contain and extinguish the blaze with limited damage…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — U.S. officials confirmed three American service members were killed and five seriously wounded during Operation Epic Fury as combat operations involving Iran escalated Saturday, Feb. 28. U.S. Central Command said coordinated strikes targeted Iranian forces as part of ongoing military operations in the region. Iranian state media later reported that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei…
Showers will be possible for the Monday morning commute ahead of mostly cloudy skies for the afternoon. The latest runs of StormCast show chances for showers through the overnight hours and into the start of the day on Monday. Low temperatures tonight will be above average for the Heartland, with many of us only dropping to the upper 30s and…
Temperatures will take a drop on Sunday after we saw high temperatures on Saturday in the 70s. Chances for rain hit the forecast by Sunday evening. StormCast shows a cloud start to the day across the Heartland before showers become widespread across the region by Sunday evening. We are expecting mild temperatures through the overnight hours leading into Sunday, with…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Governors has approved several academic program changes and authorized the university to move forward with demolition of Brandt Hall. Among the changes, the university’s agribusiness: animal science program will transition into a standalone Bachelor of Science in animal science. University officials said the change will provide flexibility for…
MURRAY, Ky., (KBSI) — A Calloway County man has been arrested on child sexual exploitation charges following an undercover investigation, according to the Kentucky State Police. Aiden Luke Santos, 25, was arrested around 6:17 p.m. Feb. 26 by the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch as part of an Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. Authorities said the investigation began after…
STODDARD COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — A Sikeston man was seriously injured Thursday morning in a single-vehicle crash east of Bloomfield, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at 10:40 a.m. Feb. 26 on County Road 524, about one mile east of Bloomfield. Troopers said a 57-year-old man from Sikeston was driving a 2026 International eastbound when the…
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) — The Carbondale Fire Department responded to a structure fire Thursday afternoon in the 700 block of South Rawlings Street. Firefighters were dispatched around 4 p.m. Feb. 26 after receiving a report of smoke coming from the roof of a residential building. Upon arrival, crews observed smoke from a four-unit apartment building and located an active fire…
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) — The Special Operations Division of the Madison County Fire Department conducted a missing person search training exercise this week to enhance coordination and operational readiness. Officials said crews practiced the full response process, from initial dispatch and command setup to search tactics and victim location. Personnel operated from the department’s Command Bus to establish incident…
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — Paducah Parks & Recreation is accepting applications for returning vendors for the 2026 Paducah Homegrown Farmers’ Market season. Officials said applications from returning vendors are due by March 16. New vendors interested in participating must attend one of two required meetings before registering. The meetings are scheduled for March 17 and March 19 at 5 p.m….
MURRAY, Ky., (KBSI) — K-9 Bonnie of the Murray Police Department has received a bullet- and stab-protective vest through a donation from the nonprofit Vested Interest in K9s Inc.. The vest was sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s and is embroidered with the message, “Honoring those who served and sacrificed.” Vested Interest in K9s, established in 2009, is a 501(c)(3)…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (KBSI) — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is seeking the public’s help in locating a man wanted on multiple felony charges. Danell Maxwell is the subject of a Tennessee Blue Alert and has been added to the state’s Most Wanted list. He is wanted by the TBI and the Memphis Police Department on charges of attempted first-degree murder,…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) Route J in Stoddard County will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance. This section of roadway is located from County Road 249 to County Road 410 near Bloomfield, Missouri. Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, March 16 and Tuesday, March 17 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is planning a lane restriction on the U.S. 51 Ohio River “Cairo” Bridge connecting Wickliffe, Ky., and Cairo, Ill., on…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — A puppy rescued from a burning vehicle last month by the Cape Girardeau Fire Department is now available for adoption, according to Southeast Missouri Pets. Ember was pulled from a vehicle fire and later received oxygen at the scene before being placed in foster care. Shelter officials said he has spent the past month undergoing…
SCOTT COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — Authorities say a recent excavation connected to the long-running search for Cheryl Anne Scherer has concluded without locating evidence. Sheriff Derick Wheetley said investigators spent several weeks searching an area off County Road 305, also known as Bell’s Crossing, after eight different cadaver dogs alerted to specific locations at the site. The area was considered…
Warmer temperatures look to continue into the start of the weekend, with afternoon highs close to 15 degrees above average over the next couple of days. Heading into Friday, overnight low temperatures will be in the middle 30s for most of us. Areas further south will see the upper 30s to lower 40s. We are looking at the middle 30s…
MT. VERNON, Ill., (KBSI) — City officials have issued a boil water order for portions of Fairway Drive, Homestead, Lakewood Place and Edgewood Drive. The order took effect at 1:10 p.m. Feb. 26 and is expected to remain in place for approximately 48 hours. The affected area includes the west side of Fairway Drive from Edgewood to Homestead, 10 Homestead,…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — After years of planning, Cape Girardeau is transforming Shawnee Park Sports Complex with new turf fields and expanded tournament space opening this spring. The city added five new fields and installed infield turf across the complex, bringing the total to 13 tournament-ready fields. Leaders say the upgrades will significantly reduce rainouts and allow the park…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KBSI) — Mayfield Mayor Kathy O’Nan and several City Council members attended Kentucky League of Cities legislative events in Frankfort this week. Council members Barry McDonald, Derrick Parrott, Nate Cox and Jana Adams joined O’Nan for meetings with state and municipal leaders. The delegation met with Rep. Kim Holloway and Kentucky League of Cities CEO J.D. Chaney. O’Nan…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., (KBSI) — Missouri drivers are seeing higher gas prices as the seasonal transition to summer-blend fuel begins, according to AAA. The statewide average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $2.64, according to AAA Missouri’s Weekend Gas Watch. That is 13 cents higher than a week ago and 20 cents lower than the same time…
MARION, Ill., (KBSI) — The Marion Police Department’s Narcotics Unit has announced multiple arrests following a months-long investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine within the city. Authorities said detectives identified a drug distribution network operating in Marion and determined several individuals were allegedly working with the primary target of the investigation, Ricky L. Ryder. On Feb. 24,…
MILWAUKEE (KBSI) — Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is voluntarily recalling select Great Value brand cottage cheese products due to concerns that liquid dairy ingredients used in the items may not have been fully pasteurized in accordance with state regulatory standards. The company said no illnesses or hospitalizations have been reported in connection with the recall. However, consuming products that are…