CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Today, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced that the Appalachian Regional Commission 2023 annual conference will take place Sept. 11-12 in Ashland. The conference theme is “Appalachia Rises: resilience, strength and transformation.” The event will bring together officials from many of the arc’s 13 states as well as hundreds of partners and economic development experts. Together,…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Restaurants are uniting to raise money for SEMO students. “Just really great event for the community to kind of participate to support the restaurants and business, Mississippi Mutts,” said Administrative Assistant Sara Steffens. Dobbins Conservatory of Theater and Dance hosted the Taste of Cape fundraiser Tuesday to help send SEMO theater seniors to New York…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI)- Doug Gannon the Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Cape has worked his way up to the top. His passion for the job led him to a career path that has become a lifestyle, that began in college, “At that point and time I realized that I’ve got a certain, a large degree…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Midamerica Hotels Corporation has entered into an agreement to bring a 92-room, Tru by Hilton, to Cape Girardeau. The hotel will be built on land in front of Cape’s SportsPlex and nearby Acee’s Convenience Store, with access to Exit 99 of Interstate 55 between Cape and Jackson. According to Forbes, Tru by Hilton offers limited…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) -Tomorrow, Southeast Missouri State University kicks off a year-long celebration of its 150-year history of educating students and helping launch their careers. Wednesday’s “birthday party’ coincides with the university’s annual Giving Day. SEMO’s one-day goal of donations to support students is set at $150,000 to celebrate its milestone birthday. To date, the university has raised more…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The 9th annual American Red Cross Day of Giving is a day to help individuals impacted by home fires or disasters get back on their feet. “It’s very important we actually have some generous corporate sponsors who have partnered with us so any money that we receive on March 22nd is actually going to be…
As a storm system makes its way east precipitation will continue throughout the AM hours on Wednesday, the rain ultimately stops in the afternoon and evening. Another storm system arrives by the afternoon hours on Thursday, bringing heavier rain and possible thunderstorms for the evening. Friday the precipitation will continue, with another chance for heavier rainfall as well as possible…
(KBSI) – A bill that some say is the most sweeping anti-trans legislation in the country… in now headed for Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s desk. The Senate Bill would prohibit transgender minors from receiving gender-affirming care. It also prohibits teachers from referring to transgender students by their preferred pronouns. Beshear has said he opposes the bill and is expected to…
(KBSI) – Today, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed a bill into law expanding health care services throughout the Commonwealth. House Bill 75 aims to help hospitals, especially those in rural area, meet the needs of their patients by providing nearly $1.8 billion in Medicaid funding for outpatient hospital services. Beshear says the bill ensures access to health care for Kentuckians….
VAN BUREN, Mo. (KBSI) – The Landing in Van Buren, Mo. is wrapping up construction on the Rose Cliff Lodge after more than one year of rebuilding. The hotel, a local landmark and major source of tourism for the community, was destroyed by a fire in September of 2021. Currently, the lodge is about 90 percent complete, and will house…
(KBSI) – A federal investigation us underway into the death of a coal miner in southern Illinois. This happened over the weekend at the Hamilton County Coal Facility. According to the mine safety and Health Administration, the man was killed by the collapse of surrounding material. Later that night, emergency crews were called to the mine to battle a fire,…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Last weekend, authorities were called to a house attic fire in Cape Girardeau. The fire commenced late Sunday evening at 2620 Jewel Drive. The residents called 9-1-1 and were outside waiting when fire crews arrived. Crews entered the house and found the fire was in the attic, and they were able to quickly contain the…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI)- The Cape Girardeau Police Department is acknowledging the women who have paved the way for females in law enforcement and provided exceptional public safety to the citizens of Cape Girardeau. The push for recognition comes amid Women’s History Month in March. Patrolwoman Paula Seyer joined the Cape Girardeau Police Department in June of 2021 and says…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – There is new Shotspotter data on the horizon. Is it helping the Cape Police Department? Has the crime increased at the local level? Has it decreased? “I don’t think the crime rate has gone up as far as since we’ve implemented new technology,” said Cape Public Information Officer Bobby Newton. Newton says that approximately sixty…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Raising awareness of health risks is vital and this week marks National Poison Prevention Week. Last Friday, the White House distributed a press release announcing the proclamation imploring the importance. This week is an opportunity to illuminate the dangers of poisoning for people of all ages and what can be done to keep your family…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Southeast Missouri State University Regional Professional Development Center (RPDC) is hosting an event in Pemiscot County to expose seventh grade girls to careers, many of which are in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM). The event will be held at the Pemiscot County Career and Technology Center Tuesday, March 21 from 8:40 a.m. until…
A wet week ahead, precipitation is expected Tuesday through Friday. A storm system reaches the FOX23 viewing area by noon on Tuesday, the precipitation continues into the evening hours before another wave arrives by the early AM hours on Wednesday. Wednesday dries up in the afternoon, before another stronger storm system makes its way in for Thursday. Temperatures are on…
HAZEL, Ky. (KBSI) – Two people face charges after a Calloway County Sheriff’s deputy was hit in the face. Jimmy Scott, 51, of Hazel faces charges of trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree, 1st offense (>2 oz. meth), flleeing or evading 2nd degree (on foot), assault 3rd degree (police officer), resisting arrest, obstructing governmental operations and disorderly conduct 2nd…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Cape Girardeau firefighters battled a house fire late Sunday night on Jewel Drive. Cape Girardeau Fire Department was dispatched to 2620 Jewel Drive at 11 p.m. on March 19. The residents of the house called 911. They were outside the home with firefighters arrived. The first fire unit on scene could see heavy smoke coming from…
ALTO PASS, Ill. (KBSI) – “It doesn’t matter if you’re Irish or not. It’s kind of like St. Patty’s Day. Everybody’s Irish on that day.” That is the Southern Illinois Irish Festival in a nutshell. And its most recent fundraiser at Alto Vineyards was a precursor to what folks, Irish or otherwise, can expect in April. Festival president Tom…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Helping people to have healthy teeth and smiles is important. That’s why the Oral Health Coalition of southeast Missouri is hosting the Sensational Smiles Fundraiser. The fundraiser is an online silent auction that started on March 18 and ends on March 24 at 12 pm. Dotty Gholson with the Cape County Health…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – An off-season shoulder issue for SEMO right-handed hurler Payton Lawrence kept him out of the starting rotation to begin the year, but head coach Andy Sawyers said it was a necessary decision to move Lawrence from the bullpen to the rotation before conference play. “We just kind of said, you know what, he’s been…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KBSI) – Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed a bill into law banning gaming machines in gas stations, restaurants, and bars. There currently are three forms of legal gaming in Kentucky, including the state lottery, charitable gaming, and pari-mutual wagering on horse racing. House Bill 594 bans so-called “gray machines” and make them illegal in the Commonwealth. It also…
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – In southern Illinois, Saturday offers the chance to help keep Carbondale beautiful. Green Earth, a non-profit conservation organization, is hosting its bi-annual litter clean-up in partnership with “Keep Carbondale Beautiful.” The clean-up will commence from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Pyles Fork Preserve, the adjacent park, and neighborhood. Categories: News