GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A 17-year-old girl was killed in a crash four miles east of Mayfield Wednesday night. Elexis F. Williams of Murray was killed, according to the Graves County Sheriff’s Office. The Graves County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the area of KY 464 and Deward Road for a single vehicle crash on January 4 at 9:25…
JACKSON COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – The Illinois’ SAFE-T Act — which stands for “Safety, Accountability, Fairness, and Equity Today,” was signed into law February 2021 by Governor JB Pritzker. Recently, the act was amended and signed by Gov. Pritzker. Parts of the bill went into effect starting January first of 2023. However, the Illinois Supreme Court has ruled it unconstitutional….
The next few days will see temperatures a handful of degrees above average. Upper 40s to around 50 can be expected with partly cloudy skies through the end of the week. We have a chance for some rain on Saturday. Highs will be a little bit above average on Thursday. We’ll start off around the freezing mark early in the…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI) – When you purchase over-the-counter hearing aids, you often get what you paid for: a cheaper alternative to prescription hearing aids that may not suit your needs. Tom Wright, a nationally board-certified hearing instrument specialist at Miracle-Ear in Poplar Bluff, said diagnosing a potential hearing problem is similar to any other health issue. “The only way…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Mrs. Glueck’s 4th-grade class in Franklin Elementary welcomed a new class pet, a bearded dragon named Draco Mango. Mrs. Glueck’s 4th-grade class wanted a bearded dragon for a class pet, but Franklin Elementary Principal Garner wasn’t sure about allowing the pet into the school because she is scared of it. But before Christmas break, each…
(KBSI) – Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear will give his State of the Commonwealth Address Wednesday, January 4. The State of the Commonwealth begins at 6 p.m. CST. Those interested in viewing it can watch it on the governor’s Facebook and YouTube pages. Categories: News
(KBSI) – Several roads in the FOX23 viewing area are closed due to water over the road. The Missouri Department of Transportation reports water over the road in a few counties in southeast Missouri. Butler County Route CC north and southbound closed due to flooding Madison County Route V north and southbound closed due to flooding Mississippi County US-62 east…
The next few days are going to be dry and at or above average. The average high for the first week in January is around 43 degrees. The average low is 27. Last night, we had some strong storms roll through. There were several reports of damage due to thunderstorms (above) and was mainly in Kentucky. Above is the radar…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Tax season is approaching, and many will be rushing to file their taxes. But the Better Business Bureau warns people to take some time and get prepared and watch out for scammers. Whitney Quick, regional director of the Better Business Bureau, says that receiving wages from an employer you don’t know could mean you…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – With the start of a new year, many people will take to running to kick start their fitness goals. Bryan Kelpe, co-owner of Missouri Running Company, says that one of the best ways to stay safe is to stay visible, such as reflective clothing. Things are going to bounce off of car lights that…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Cape Girardeau police and other emergency crews responded to a three-vehicle crash Monday evening in Cape Girardeau. Three cars crashed near the intersection of Kingshighway and Enterprise Street around 5 p.m. The crash caused one vehicle to overturn. “The cars collided, moderate injuries, and two people transported to the hospital,” said Deputy Fire Chief Dustin…
The next several days will be a lot more calm and drier than Monday was. We’ll still be very warm on Tuesday, but temperatures cool off quite a bit after that. Storms will still be out there early Tuesday morning, but they should be on the way out and heading east. A lingering shower or storm still possible through the…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Diane Holivay, who we spoke to last month, was heading to court to fight for time and her home and ask for some type of agreement with the property manager, McClanahan Real Estate and Property Development. But after her Dec. 23 court hearing, she was given an eviction notice that said she needed to be…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – “Energetic.” “Hard-working.” “Dogs.” “They compete.” When asked to describe this year’s Cape Girardeau Central boys basketball team, those were the responses from players LaTroy McIntosh, Cameron Williams, and Matayo Rivers, and head coach Drew Church. “They compete in games, and they compete every day in practice,” Church said. “They want to make each other better,…
Monday is going to have a chance for some rain showers on and off during the morning hours. A much better chance for storms with heavy rainfall and a chance for some severe storms moves in during the afternoon and evening hours. Temperatures are expected to be very mild. The record high in Cape Girardeau is 69 set in 2000….
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI)- After the gift-giving season and the start of the new year handling debt and saving money are the focus on many people’s minds. I spoke with Whitney Quick regional director of the Better Business Bureau about how to manage. “So, first you want to make sure that you inventory your credit card, credit cards…
CHAFFEE, Mo. (KBSI) – It is New Year’s Eve and many are gathering for some end-of-the-year fun. Just Plain Fun hosted a show and party, and Don Chester, owner, says it is a great escape for families looking to end the year with a bang. “We think it’s very important because many folks couldn’t even come out you know if…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The SEMO men’s and women’s teams hosted SIU Edwardsville in their home conference openers at the Show-Me Center Saturday afternoon. Rekha Patterson’s squad dug themselves a 25-point hole that they could not climb out of. The Redhawks did cut the deficit to 7 on multiple occasions, thanks in large part to a 17-point third quarter…
BENTON, Mo. (KBSI) – A dispute between the commissioners and the Scott County Sheriff’s Department is still ongoing, as it added yet another chapter in the prolonged battle for county-owned property, much to the chagrin of the taxpayers. Friday afternoon, a hearing to move the Scott County Sheriff’s Department to above the Scott County Jail took place. Judge Ed Reeves…
There may be a little bit of drizzle or light rain early Saturday, then we dry out through Sunday. More storm and rain chances move back in Monday, some of which may include quite a bit more rain. Temperatures through the weekend will be well above average. We’ll even be very close to record highs on Monday and Tuesday next…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – At the beginning of 2022, the 12-month rate of inflation in the United States was 7.5 percent, the highest it had been in 40 years. This number reached as high as 9.1 percent in June but has gradually made its way to 7.1 percent. Southeast Missouri State professor David Yaskewich said some inflation is necessary…
STODDARD COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – Friday, Dec. 30, a final judgment was entered in State Ex. Inf. Russell Oliver v. Steve Jordan wherein the court found that Jordan had committed the offense of nepotism in violation of the Missouri Constitutional ban on such conduct and permanently removed him from the position of associate commissioner of Stoddard County. Trial was conducted…
MARSHALL COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – As a result of the damage caused by frozen pipes in the sprinkler systems at 5 of our schools, we are in the process of making the needed repairs and thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting the schools. It will take some time to complete that process. As a result, the Marshall County School District will not…
The next few days will be well above average for high temperatures. The average high for the end of December is 43 and that’s where our lows are going to be! Our highs will be in the 50s through the weekend and into the 60 next week. Precipitation chances are high through Friday, then dry for the weekend. Our best…