CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Career fairs like the one at Cape Central High School Thursday morning can be intimidating for high school students: How do you best use your time? How do you approach all the tables? Where do you even start? Jake West with Sheet Metal Workers Local 36 provided his advice. “Ask questions. Figure out what the job…
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI)- On Thursday, the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its Power in Partnership breakfast. An event that illuminated the current growth of the city. “I don’t know how you would leave here today without being inspired and proud,” said Chamber President Sandra Wilson.. Thursday’s breakfast played host to the Kentucky State Secretary of Economic Development, Jeff Noel,…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Emergency crews are on the scene of a school bus crash in Cape Girardeau Thursday afternoon. A bus collided with a vehicle and crashed into a home at North West End Blvd. and Themis. One student was still on the bus. There are no known major injuries, according to Cape Girardeau Public Schools. All students…
More rain and thunderstorms will be headed our way Thursday late afternoon and into the evening hours. Heavy rain will then become possible late Thursday into Friday. After that, we dry out and cool off somewhat. However, the “cool down” will still be above average for our high temperatures. For Thursday, we’ll start out dry and mild with temperatures in…
MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – “This stuff right here, this is, this is scary for us,” said concerned parent Christine Foster. Wednesday morning around 10:45 a.m., 31 Marion Junior High school students were shot with airsoft pellets in what is described as a drive-by shooting down cherry street while students were on the field. Foster’s daughter attends the school and was…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A unique opportunity blossomed for the Cape Central High School band and members of the Regency Beyond Borders Day Program Wednesday afternoon. The band performed a dress rehearsal for the attendees from VIP Industries Regency Beyond Borders in preparation for an upcoming competition. Day Program Assistant Director Meghan Mills said a perfect set of circumstances…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The 13th annual Howard Aslinger 24/12 endurance run is on its way. On March 17, participants will get a chance to hit the 100 mile or 50-mile mark or set personal bests. Bryan Kelpe says the idea behind the race is to stand by Howard Aslinger motto. “One of his sayings…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s Fantastic Frogs program provided preschoolers at the Cape Public Schools Early Childhood Center an opportunity to learn about the different frogs that call Missouri home. Naturalist Cameron Johnston told me what she enjoys most about doing these programs for preschoolers. “Just their excitement. They are ready to learn, whatever…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – It’s that time of the year when families begin deciding where to spend their vacations for spring break and into the summer months. AAA tour partner, Pleasant Holidays, report bookings for Hawaiian hotels and cruises are more popular this year, as many travelers are opting for warmer weather and beaches. Nick Chabarria with AAA offers…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center (CTC) hosts a program called workforce Wednesday. A program that gives the students at CTC an opportunity to speak and connect with businesses in the community: creating a local networking pipeline. Workforce development coordinator, Kathleen Clayton, says the inspiration for the program came because employers wanted to connect with…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – As construction continues throughout Capaha Park this spring, baseball fans will be able to continue supporting their favorite local teams. Doug Gannon, director for Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation, says Cherry Hill will remain open. The road and parking on the hill will be accessible and people will be able to set up lawn chairs…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI)- Missouri Gov. Mike Parson gave a speech today at the Cape Girardeau Veterans Home before signing House Bill 14 for state employees, as they will see a bump in pay. “No matter what your titles are, no matter what agencies you work for, you are public service. Our job every day is to go to work…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Southeast Missouri State University is giving students the chance to meet with employers during the 2023 spring career expo. It’s being held tomorrow at the Show-Me Center from 10 a-m to 2 p-m. More than 140 employers will be on hand to share opportunities and information with students of all majors. Employers will be looking…
One more day of temperatures in the 70s then a quick cool down for Thursday and Friday. Chances for storms increases for the next three days, bringing heavy rain showers and gusty winds. Possibly even some thunderstorms for Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday’s temperatures starting cooler in the 40s then by noon quickly reach the lower 70s for most areas….
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Scammers now are targeting victims through everyday devices that are connected to the internet. And that includes your Smart TVs. The Better Business Bureau states its Scam Tracker has seen an increase of reports of scammers catching people off-guard with pop-ups on their TVs and streaming apps. Cape Girardeau Better Business Bureau Regional Director,…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Cape police say they were able to arrest 22-year-old Frantazia Dixon on Saturday after receiving an alert from the FLOCK system. Dixon had an outstanding warrant from the Paducah Police Department. Following a search of the car, officers found 29-year-old DeCarlos Clemons Jr. Inside the trunk. He reportedly had a federal warrant for a parole…
CAPE GIRAREAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Kentucky Senate Bill 115 is a bill that has provisions to prevent drag performances within 1,000 feet of parks, libraries, schools, and more. Tara Marcum, a member of Paducah Pride’s Leadership Committee, who is not a drag performer but a supporter, says the bill feels like an attack. “I think…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The City of Cape Girardeau put its former municipal office building at 401 Independence St. on the market. The former local government building officially went on the market last Friday, Feb. 24, for $870,000. The 86-year-old brick structure, which was listed by Jacob Fish of Edge Realty, was originally the home of Lorimier School, back…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The 2023 theme for the Vintage Now Fashion Show fundraiser has been released. “Imagination: Ode to the Arts” is this year’s theme, which was announced by the planning committee Monday morning. Organizers say the theme will be a tribute to the world of art through fashion, music and dance. Anyone wanting to participate…
Mild day on Tuesday mostly sunny skies throughout the day then rain expected for the rest of the work week. A cooler start to the day temperatures in the 40s then temperatures quickly climb into the 60s and 70s by 3 pm. A few clouds at first followed by mostly sunny skies as the day progresses. A warmer trend more…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center hosted its Crepes for Collars pop up lunch buffet on February 22. The event was a business causal clothing to help benefit students. It was held in collaboration with “Crepe Girardeau.” Donated professional wear will help students dress for the Career and Technology Center’s upcoming mock interview event….
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – SERVPRO of Cape Girardeau and Scott County, a locally owned cleanup and restoration service, celebrated 30 years of business on Friday. For three decades, the business has served five counties in southeast Missouri. “If you house catches fire, your business catches fire, if you have floods, sewage, anything that makes your home or your business…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Together with the Cape Girardeau Fire Department, the Red Cross Club of Southeast Missouri State University, and the PORCH Initiative, the Southeast Missouri Red Cross Chapter will install smoke alarms in Cape Girardeau-area homes on March 4. Red Cross Regional Communications Manager Joe Zydlo said the importance of having properly working smoke alarms in…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Southeast Missouri State University’s Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Tau Omicron Chapter is a part of the divine 9. The divine 9 is a collective of historically African American fraternities and sororities. And SEMO’s Zetas are one of the organizations that are using service to help their community. Zykiah Williams; Tau Omicron’s chapter…