PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – One of the largest events has Paducah busting at the seams, bringing visitors from all over the U.S. and more than seven different countries. The annual American Quilter’s Society Quilt Week has returned again this year, and it has been growing in attendees since having to take a 2-year break back in 2020. National Quilt Museum…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – Jackson in Bloom is quickly approaching, and the community is getting ready for the celebration of spring in Uptown Jackson. Allison Cates operates Bub’s Bees and Blooms out of her Jackson home, and she will be bringing some of her flowers to the event. She said she feels a special connection with every flower she grows…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Not only does Old Town Cape’s Spring Litter Pickup help keep downtown looking clean and welcoming, but it also gives volunteers the chance to make a visual difference in their community. Volunteer Autumn Abernathy said this pickup is just one example of the power of even a relatively small group of people to have a…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Southeast Missouri water and wastewater facilities are looking for a new generation of water connoisseurs. “Water is, is life!” said, Danny Flynn, the owner and president of Flynn Drilling Company in Troy, Missouri. He says that without the ability to treat water, life would look very different and not for the better. “You got to…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – With the arrival of warmer weather, many Missouri residents are gearing up for spring and summer projects. But Randy Norden, the Executive Director of Missouri 811, is reminding everyone of the importance of calling the notification center before starting any digging projects. According to Norden, Missouri law requires residents to call the notification center before…
Thursday will be a stormy day with cool temperatures expected to only reach the upper 50s and lower 60s. We warm up on Friday into the upper 60s and we will see a brief pause in precipitation. Saturday warms up even more and the chance for rain comes back. Thursday stays on the cooler side only warming up to…
The average high this time of year is in the lower 70s, but we’re not going to see the 70s for quite a while. We’ll be close Wednesday and Friday, but most days will be in the lower 60s. We have many chances for rain, too. We’ll see temperatures warm up into the 50s for much of the morning, then…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI)- Runners of all skill levels will soon be lacing up their shoes for the 3rd annual Muddy River Marathon. Muddy River Marathon Co-Director Brandon Hahs says the race provides a great way to give back to the city. “The need for it is to continue bringing events to Cape Girardeau, showcase the city, and support…
MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – A new airline has landed at Veteran’s Airport in Marion, Illinois. Contour Airlines will be replacing Cape Air and giving passengers a faster flight to Chicago. Currently, Cape Air flies to St. Louis and Nashville, Tenn. Contour Airline CEO Matt Chaifetz says the demand between Marion and the state’s largest city, Chicago, is what led him…
Our average high for this last part of April is in the lower 70s, but we’re not going to be very close to that for quite a while! Precipitation chances are numerous, but the chances are relatively small. For Tuesday, we start off several degrees below average and in the lower 40s. We’ll eventually warm into the upper 60s, but…
PERRYVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) – Missouri Congressman Jason Smith is taking notes and already coming up with plans to bring back to Washington D.C. that Perryville business leaders and city officials brought to his attention Monday. “It’s a blessing to have an opportunity to represent Perryville in Washington D.C.,” said Smith. Congressman Smith visited Perryville Monday at a forum which allowed…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – On Saturday, April 22 the Jackson Police Department held its 24th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. April 22 was a day for people to get rid of old and unwanted medication including tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs. It also provided an opportunity for officers to help educate the public on the…
Olajuwon Lane (Source: Cape Girardeau Police Department_CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A Cape Girardeau man faces charges after police say he used a firearm to assault a person. Olajuwon Lane, 36, is charges with a Class D felony of domestic assault in the second degree, felony armed criminal action, Class E felony of resisting arrest and two counts of a…
PERRY COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – The Missouri State Highway Patrol released the name of the man killed in a crash Monday morning. Robert C. Seibel, 22, of Ste. Genevieve was driving a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt north on Hwy. 51 when he crossed the center line into the southbound lane and struck a 2015 Ford transit van driven by Carl L….
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – Before 2022, the Southeast Missouri State women’s tennis team had zero Ohio Valley Conference Tournament championships. Now, they have two, and both times, the same player has clinched it. It all came down to the No. 6 singles match between SEMO fifth-year senior Teona Velkoska and SIUE’s Caitlyn Sporing. “I knew that it’s on me, so…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Many professional sports leagues are in their post-season playoffs and many fans along with people just looking for a fun time will be looking for tickets. Often during this time, people may run into scammers making and selling fake tickets. I spoke with Better Business Bureau regional director Whitney Quick says that, if possible, buy from…
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – Can cardboard float? Well, of course it can. But at the Great Cardboard Boat Regatta, sometimes the question is for how long? And in some instances, the answer to that question is not for long, but other times, as was the case for Dallas and Mackinzie Terry and their Green Machine, that cardboard can glide across…
Carbondale, Ill. (KBSI)- Financial literacy month is a reminder of how important understanding money is to financial well-being and success. Some things people struggle with are budgeting, saving and credit. Southern Illinois University Carbondale Clinical Associate Professor Tim Marlo says that not understanding how money works can affect many things, even your car payments. “Their car may depreciate faster…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Cape Girardeau hosted the 4th annual Caffeinated in Cape where residents got to sample goodies from the area. This event got things are brewing for all caffeine addicts and chocoholics. Jocelyn Anderson, the director of Caffeinated in Cape, says this was a quick way for residents to get a sense of variety of businesses and get…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – If you’ve walked or driven through downtown Cape Girardeau since Wednesday, you may have noticed the Coca-Cola mural along Water Street got a facelift. This mural, which is on the side of Port Cape Girardeau Restaurant and Lounge, was originally pained in 1940. Freelance artist Craig Thomas finished his update to the mural on Wednesday,…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Saint Francis Foundation celebrated its newly renovated office with a ribbon cutting Friday afternoon. Members of the foundation, its partners, and the Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce gathered outside Saint Francis Medical Center then made their way inside to tour the 1600-square-foot facility. Saint Francis Foundation Executive Director Stacy Huff said the office’s location…
GolfCAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Dozens of golfers hit the links at Cape Girardeau Country Club on Friday to support Boy Scouts of America. The first ever Fore the Scouts Golf Classic raised money to fund several Scouts programs, including aiding scouter families in need and supporting the Boy Scouts in-school program. Shawnee District Executive Chance Ziegler explained by it…
Temperatures are going to be below average for a while, but the weekend is going to be dry. The chance for more rain comes our way next week. It’s going to be a little chilly on Saturday. We’ll start the day in the lower 40s before trying to warm up into the lower 60s by the afternoon. It’ll be a…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Emergency crews responded to a crash in Cape Girardeau just before noon on Friday, April 21. Ptml. Bobby Newton with the Cape Girardeau Police Department says a call came in at 11:33 a.m. of the crash between two vehicles. It appears to have happened on Route 74 near the intersection of South Kingshighway. At least…