BOLLINGER COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – At least five people have died and five are injured after a confirmed tornado hit Bollinger County early Wednesday morning, according to the Bollinger County Sheriff’s Office and Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. Clark Parrott. Bollinger County Coroner Calvin Troxell released the names of those killed in the tornado. They include 37-year-old Jimmy Skaggs, 57-year-old…
CALLOWAY COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – The storms that caused major damage in Bollinger County, Mo. rolled through western Kentucky Wednesday afternoon. People were out of power in Murray, Ky. Utterback Road was closed while crews worked to restore power. Utility trailers were toppled over by winds at David Taylor Dodge off US 641. Categories: News Tags: Calloway County, KY, storm
MARBLE HILL, Mo. (KBSI) – Missouri Governor Mike Parson arrived in Bollinger County by helicopter Wednesday afternoon and toured the area affected by that morning’s tornado. He held a press conference at Woodland High School where he expressed his optimism about how this community will recover. “In small town Missouri, you’ll find out that everybody will start coming together at…
GLEN ALLEN, Mo. (KBSI) – Many gathered just minutes after the tornado hit Glen Allen, Missouri, rushing to the aid of family, friends, and neighbors. As more news comes out from this tornado, many will be looking to help restore the area and others will be looking for shelter after damages to their homes. Matthew Haynes, a Marble Hill resident,…
We take a break from the chance for storms for a while. The next several days will slowly warm up with mostly to partly cloudy skies. Two reports of tornadoes (above) Wednesday, April 5, 2023. On just west of Cape Girardeau in Glenallen (Bollinger county) in SE Missouri and one in Aurora (Trigg county) in Kentucky. Many areas saw a…
BOLLINGER COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – United Way of Southeast Missouri (UWSEMO) created a Bollinger County Recovery Fund in response to the deadly tornado that swept through the region early Wednesday morning. The use of funds collected for Bollinger County will be determined by a similar committee and volunteers on United Way’s Community Investment Committee based on input from tornado victims, local…
Glenallen, MO – Search and rescue teams are out along Highway 34 in Bollinger County, MO on Wednesday. A tornado touched down in the area overnight. Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. Clark Parrott said multiple people died and several are hurt. Video taken as a FOX23 drove along Highway 34 shows extensive destruction to multiple homes and buildings. The Glenallen…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Tuesday night election officials tallied the votes after voters cast their ballots on election day on April 4. Joshua Wiseman is the election supervisor for Cape Girardeau County, he says this election was about local issues. “From your school board to your ward district, water district you name it, these are the people that are…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – For one college professor in Cape Girardeau, wearing a cape is just one of the ways she inspires future educators at Southeast Missouri State University. In college, inspiration can sometimes be hard to find, but Dr. Shonta Smith found a way through TikTok to connect to her students. “I feel the need to…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The city of Cape Girardeau approved the addition of the Public Safety Department to the Missouri Local Government Employees’ Retirement System (LAGERS) L –6 plan. According to Cape Girardeau’s Public Information Officer Bobby Netwon, this will allow jailers and communication staff to be under the same plan as the police department. “So, it allows…
Stephanie A. Burkhart (Source: Paducah Police Department)PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – A woman is accused of stealing about $175,000 from her former employer in Paducah. Stephanie A. Burkhart, 48, of Lone Oak Road, faces a charge of theft by unlawful taking (more than $10,000). Paducah police say she admitted stealing from her employer for at least the past five years. A…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Cape Girardeau firefighters fought a suspicious fire early Tuesday morning. Fire crews responded to a report of house fire at Jefferson and S. Hanover. First units arriving on scene reported a one and a half story structure with fire and smoke showing from what appeared to be a vacant house. Crews prepared to enter the front of…
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI)- As voting starts to take place in Southern Illinois, the Rides Mass Transit District is offering free rides to voters. Ana Deunamuno, is the Public Relations Coordinator for Rides Mass Transit District. “Really anything as long as it’s in the county,” she said. The transportation is being offered at no cost for the consolidated election taking place…
JACKSON COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – Tomorrow is April 4, 2023: also known as the Consolidated Election in Jackson County, Ill. Many candidates and officials often encourage people to vote to exercise their rights. Unlike the general election last November, this election revolves around municipalities. Southern Illinois’s Jackson County Clerk and Recorder Frank Byrd reminds people that they are in…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri (CCSOMO) was awarded a $2.5 million competitive award through the Community Revitalization Grant Program from the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED). The program is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). As part of Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s 2023 budget plan, the awards are intended to address local…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI) – Former Three Rivers men’s basketball coach Gene Bess will be inducted into Naismith Hall of Fame. Bess will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in a ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 12, in Springfield, Massachusetts. “I didn’t have any thoughts about being in the Hall of Fame, but I’m here with…
EDDYVILLE, Ky. (KBSI) – The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 14-year-old baseball player was hit in the mouth with a weighted bat sleeve. Lyon County Sheriff’s deputies and officers with the Eddyville Police Department responded to a disturbance complaint at Lee S. Jones Park at the high school baseball field on Saturday, April 1 just before 4…
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – Carbondale Spring FEST Co-Coordinator Marci Cascio-Hale takes great pride in helping local businesses. “I love it because these are individuals who need to put food on the table, and so I’m helping to build their business so that they can take care of their families, put food on the table, send kids to college,” she…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Saying no can be hard for many people, especially if someone is at your door trying to sell you something. Better Business Bureau Regional Director Whitney Quick says that some door-to-door salespeople are legit, but others could be not. ‘Some salespeople may not be properly licensed or are not selling a legitimate product…
SCOTT CITY, Mo. (KBSI) – Jenifer Barnett took full advantage of the Scott City City Wide Yard Sale. “We went to about 10 yard sales and probably spent about $600,” she said. Barnett explained what appeals to her about yard sales. “We like to go all the time to see what we can get, best buys, and I’ll buy…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – According to the CDC current 7-day average of weekly new covid cases. Covid cases have decreased by 9.2 percent going from 22,035 to 19,999 cases. But even with the decline in covid-19 reported cases. Regional Health Administrator for the U.S Department of Health and Human Services of Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri, Dr. Catherine Satterwhite,…
Below is a look at what the radar may look like through Friday, March 31, 2023. Any of those storms that get going have the chance to become severe quickly with tornadoes, hail, and damaging wind all possible. Strong to severe storms will be possible on and off Friday, March 31, 2023. All modes of severe weather will be possible….
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Hot Shots Bar and Grill representatives appeared before the Cape Girardeau Liquor License Review Board to appeal the suspension of their liquor license due to a shooting that happened in March. During the appeal hearing, a representative for the business provided proof that the business owner has taken action to make the bar safer since the shooting. The…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – For some, it’s just a casual rooting interest. For others, a passion, and for others still, maybe even a lifestyle. Whatever the case, being a Cardinals fan means that Opening Day is a little extra special. Cardinals fan John Hendricks said Opening Day brings back fond memories. “My dad took us to Busch Stadium back…