JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – The boil water advisory for portions of Jackson has been lifted in the subdivisions of Trail Ridge, Kimbel Woods, East Ridge and along Old Cape Road from Kimbel Woods Drive to Gloria Street. Portions of the city of Jackson were under a boil water advisory after a water main break Saturday night. The water main breaking…
MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – Where can you try some of the best food Southern Illinois has to offer while also helping provide clothes to children in need? That place would be the Taste of Southern Illinois. “If somebody would have told me 21 years ago that we’d be clothing over 700 children a year with new wardrobes for school, I…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – AI programs like ChatGPT have become the talk of the artistic community, igniting discussions about their potential to generate photos, write scripts, and even compose books within minutes. Concerns about the implications for the future of creativity have arisen as these capabilities grow. Heartland Writers’ Guild is embracing AI tools like ChatGPT to enhance their writing…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – You may know the home decor and clothing store off Highway 177 in Cape Girardeau as Egypt Mills Home Décor and More. But now, it has a new name and a new owner who is carrying on her mother’s legacy with the help of a bakery owner. This store was a home away from home…
The weekend will start off cooler than average, but it won’t take long before we warm back up. Precipitation chances are small over the next several days. After a few showers early Saturday, the sky will clear out and we’ll warm up a little. We’ll still be a little below average, but not by much. It could easily be very…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – To cross the creek bordering Jackson City Park, drivers and pedestrians used to have to cross a low-water bridge that flooded routinely. But now, the people who use this bridge in Jackson don’t have to worry about it being shut down due to flooding because it is a high-water bridge. “It looks really good. It’s definitely…
Showers and storms will be possible Friday afternoon and evening, but after the cold front responsible for the storm chance rolls through, we’re looking at a pretty nice weekend! Highs on Friday will be a little above average, but just barely. Friday morning will be mostly quiet, but the chance for rain increases as we head into the afternoon, evening,…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Dr. Quantella Noto, associate professor of hospitality management at Southeast Missouri State, said the school’s new aviation management program will prepare students for the ins and outs of the business side of aviation. “It’s an operation that requires a lot of knowledge, not only about aviation, but I just think in managing people, managing processes,…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Notre Dame Regional High School has updated its brand guidelines. Alex Jackson, Director of Advancement at Notre Dame, says he new logo will help to properly represent the Notre Dame brand. “We wanted to make sure that it’s not just representing our name and initials ND, but also incorporating the Cross, which is why we’re…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Cape Girardeau City Council approved Southeast Missouri State University’s proposal to put the Redhawks logo on the Cape Girardeau water tower. “I mean SEMO does bring a lot of foot traffic to our town so why not represent something that we’re proud of,”said Cape Girardeau resident Rachel Litte. Residents of Cape Girardeau say they…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI) – A man wanted in Bollinger County was arrested in Poplar Bluff on two counts of failing to register as a sex offender. Shawn Marty was arrested on May 15 after an arrest warrant was issued for two counts of fail to register as a sex offender – 3rd offense, according to Bollinger County Sheriff Casey…
Michael Long (Source: Bollinger County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook)BOLLINGER COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – Bollinger County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man wanted for being a sex offender who absconded. On Friday, May 5 around 8 a.m., deputies with the Bollinger County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driving by Michael Long. A deputy identified Long as the driver of the…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Cape Girardeau firefighters are on the scene of a house fire. Firefighters were called about smoke coming from a house. Engine 4 was the first unit on scene. “They made a 360 of the structure. They found out there was a fire in the basement. They went around and ended up forcing the door to…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A second suspect is wanted after a shooting injured two people at an apartment complex in Cape Girardeau on Tuesday. An arrest warrant has been issued for Markitrey Shemaj West, 22, on charges of a Class D felony of unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and Class E felony of resisting arrest….
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo (KBSI) – Anxiety is a common experience that many individuals encounter at some point in their lives. However, for some, anxiety can become more severe and significantly impact their quality of life. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, Generalized Anxiety Disorder affects approximately 6.8 million adults, yet only 43.2 percent of them are…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Several student-led organizations in Cape Girardeau have partnered with the PORCH initiative and the Cape Girardeau Public Health Center to put together health centered care packages for the South Cape community. The students asked what the needs are within the community and worked to put the packages together. “It was the idea of the students…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The city of Cape Girardeau will dedicate $600,000 annually to Southeast Missouri State University’s multiphase reconstruction of Houck Stadium. “It really allows us to be able to continue the momentum we’ve created after starting the first phase of the project,” SEMO Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Brady Barke said. Barke said the $10.2 million in…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI)- Is the trick of the trade the new path to success? With shorter program lengths, leading to reduced educational expenses, many young adults are looking into trade careers instead of the traditional college path. Ethan Essner, Driver Operator, City of Cape Fire Department says, “I speak for the fire side, and it’s a very rewarding job….
Overall, we’re going to be dry more often than not over the next several days. About the only chance for rain will come our way Friday evening. Temperatures will be in the 70s and 80s for highs all the way through the middle of next week. Thursday will be a relatively quiet day. Highs will be in the lower 80s…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – The Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office observed Law Enforcement Memorial Week by presenting awards to outstanding officers and employees of the sheriff’s office on Wednesday. Cape Girardeau County Sheriff Ruth Ann Dickerson presented the 2022 Timothy J. Ruopp Award to Richard Rushin. The Timothy J. Ruopp Award is presented to the outstanding law enforcement officer nominated…
(KBSI) – The Kentucky primary is Tuesday, May 16. FOX23 News is updating results from the election as they come in. Visit kbsi23.com/elections for the latest results. Categories: News Tags: election, Kentucky, primary
WICKLIFFE, Ky. (KBSI) – Ballard County Clerk Kaite Mercer revealed that approximately 110 people showed up to vote for the Kentucky Primary on Tuesday, May 16. Mercer mentioned that there were three days of early voting before the primary, and the state estimated a turnout of around 10%. She also noted the lack of political signs in the area,…
We’re going to be quiet and mild for the next couple of days, but another storm chance will come our way on Friday. For Wednesday, we’ll be a few degrees above average by the afternoon with plenty of sunshine and a light northeast breeze. Highs across the region will be right around 80 degrees. We’ll be dry through Thursday, so…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A big concern in the Cape Girardeau area is the need for childcare. “With a childcare coalition, to help address and bring resources, to our community,” said Elizabeth Shelton from the United Way speaks on grants that may be able to help. There are three grants available right now that help child care providers and…