CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The Cape Girardeau Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest. Police shared a photo of the individual and are asking anyone who recognizes them to contact Corporal Couch at 573-335-6621, extension 1243, or by email at rcouch@cityofcape.org. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by texting “CAPEPD” to 847411…
MARION, Ill., (KBSI) — The Marion Fire Department will host a car seat safety check event this weekend to help ensure children are properly secured while traveling. The event is scheduled for April 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Marion Training Center, 211 E. Boulevard. Fire officials said certified technicians will provide child safety seat inspections, installation…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI) — Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center donated more than 1,700 jars of peanut butter to the Southeast Missouri Food Bank as part of its annual “Jars of Love” drive. The collection, held in recognition of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day, totaled more than 27,000 ounces of peanut butter and other nut butters, according to the…
CHARLESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — Two men have been charged following a shooting Wednesday in Charleston that left one person injured, according to authorities. An officer on patrol heard gunshots around 11:50 a.m. April 1. Shortly after, dispatch received multiple calls reporting a person shot near Ironbanks and Green streets. Officers found a 31-year-old Charleston man with a gunshot wound to…
WHITEWATER, Mo., (KBSI) — The Whitewater Fire Protection District is honoring former Chief Garry Moore on the anniversary of his death in the line of duty. In a statement, the department said Moore is remembered for his dedication to the community and his years of service in the fire service. Officials described Moore as having a “servant’s heart” and said…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Two people were injured in a shooting early Thursday in Cape Girardeau. Officers responded around midnight to the 0–100 block of North Hanover Street for a report of shots fired. Police said one juvenile and one adult were found with gunshot wounds. Both were taken to an area hospital for treatment. No arrests have been…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Southeast Missouri State University will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the Roy Blunt Health Professions Hall on April 9. The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. at the former site of Dearmont Hall along Normal Avenue, next to Kent Library. The planned 55,000-square-foot facility will provide new academic and laboratory space for students in SEMO’s…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Old Town Cape has launched its 2026 Façade Improvement Grant to support upgrades to commercial buildings in downtown Cape Girardeau. The program offers matching funds of up to $1,500 per project, with a total of $7,500 available. The grant is open to business and property owners within the Old Town Cape district. Officials said the…
CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — A woman was seriously injured Wednesday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle on private property north of Cape Girardeau. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 2:43 p.m. April 1 on Old Sprigg Street, about a half-mile north of Cape Girardeau. Troopers said a 2015 Ford Edge struck an…
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — One person was injured in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon near Fancy Farm, according to the Graves County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded around 1:44 p.m. April 1 to the 5500 block of State Route 80 West. Investigators said Elizabeth Ann Smithson, 81, of Mayfield, was driving westbound when her vehicle left the roadway, entered a…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI) — The Poplar Bluff School District has been awarded more than $1.5 million in federal funding to build a tornado safe room at Eugene Field Elementary School. The grant, approved through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, requires a local match of about $500,000, which the Board of Education approved in March. District officials said the safe…
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — Two people were injured in a crash Wednesday evening on Blandville Road. Deputies responded around 5:50 p.m. April 1 to the 8700 block of Blandville Road for a reported injury accident. According to investigators, Kelly Harris, 60, of Paducah, was driving eastbound in a 2024 GMC Yukon when a westbound vehicle driven by Phillip Morgan,…
SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — Southeast Missouri Food Bank has received a $63,700 grant to support a program that provides nutritious food to veterans across the region. The funding comes from the Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust and will support the organization’s Veterans Healthy Food Program, which distributes monthly food boxes to participating veterans. The program serves veterans in Southeast…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Police are searching for a man they say is armed and dangerous following a robbery reported early March 27. Officers responded around 3:50 a.m. to the 1100 block of Bloomfield Road. The victim told police that between 1:30 a.m. and 2 a.m., a suspect approached his vehicle while he was stopped at a stop sign,…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI)Route AD in Stoddard County will be reduced as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform signage work. This section of roadway is located from Business 60 to Stone Brook Drive in Dexter, Missouri. Weather permitting, work will take place Tuesday, April 7 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area. Benton’s Tater Day Spring Festival is April…
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill., (KBSI) — Two people were arrested Tuesday morning following a reported burglary in progress in rural Akin, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded around 9:40 a.m. March 31 and gathered information about a suspect vehicle and individuals involved. That information led officers to a residence in Thompsonville. A man, identified as Jonathon Simpson, was…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) — A southeast Missouri family is working to bring a childhood cancer awareness license plate to the state — a mission they say is about more than just recognition, but creating lasting awareness and support for families facing similar battles. Amanda and Brandon Hill, founders of Friends of Wyatt, have spent years pushing for the specialty plate,…
Thursday Severe Weather Potential: Severe weather will be possible on Thursday, starting in the afternoon and continuing into the evening. The Storm Prediction Center has a Marginal Risk (Level 1 out of 5) of severe weather in place, meaning isolated severe storms are possible for our area. All severe hazards will be possible for stronger storms. Latest Storm Alert Team…
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — The City of Jackson has received the Missouri Blue Shield designation for 2026, recognizing its commitment to public safety and law enforcement partnerships. The designation, awarded by the Missouri Department of Public Safety, honors communities that invest in law enforcement and work to reduce crime while strengthening community relationships. Officials said the program was created in…
MARION, Ill., (KBSI) — An 18-year-old man was arrested Tuesday following an investigation into reported firearm-related incidents at a Marion hotel. Officers responded around 2:20 p.m. March 31 to the Quality Inn & Suites on West Main Street after a report of a man displaying a handgun in a threatening manner, according to the Marion Police Department. The report followed…
MURPHYSBORO, Ill., (KBSI) — Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association is launching a new grant program aimed at helping schools meet students’ basic needs. The Student Support Grants will provide funding for items such as hygiene products, school supplies, clothing, laundry access and food pantry items to support student well-being. Officials said six $500 grants will be awarded for the 2026–27 school…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., (KBSI) — Illinois officials announced plans to install memorial signs honoring every Illinois State Police trooper killed in the line of duty. The initiative, announced on Illinois Trooper Day, is a joint effort involving the Illinois State Police, Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Tollway and the Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation. Officials said 73 state troopers have died…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Southeast Missouri State University’s Autism Center for Diagnosis and Treatment has expanded its autism assessment capabilities to include children up to age 8. Beginning April 1, the center will use the EarliPoint assessment system for a broader age range. The technology uses eye-tracking to measure how children respond to visual stimuli, comparing the data to…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn., (KBSI) — Members of Madison County Fire Rescue took part in a mock disaster drill at Jackson State Community College this week. The exercise, part of the college’s nursing program, simulated a mass casualty incident to give students hands-on experience with emergency response, decision-making and teamwork. Fire officials said the training helps bridge the gap between classroom…