(KBSI) – The Illinois minimum wage will increase another dollar in the new year. The new required minimum wage will be $13 an hour starting Sunday, January 1, 2023. Minimum wage workers are encouraged to keep an eye on their paychecks in the new year as any time worked in 2023 must reflect the new $13 an hour minimum wage. There…
CALLOWAY COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – Calloway County Sheriff Nicky Knight warns the public to stay aware of scamming attempts. Wednesday, the sheriff’s office received numerous reports of someone calling Calloway County residents, representing themself as Lieutenant Jake Baker from the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office and requesting money because of legal issues. Sheriff Knight and the staff of the Calloway County…
(KBSI) – As you gather with your loved ones this holiday season, the Southern 7 Health Department wants to reminds Illinoisans that some counties are reporting an elevated transmission level for COVID-19. Johnson and Massac counties are reporting high levels while Pope and Pulaski are reporting medium levels. Shawnna Rhine with the Southern 7 Health Department says an increase in…
BENTON, Mo. (KBSI) – The hearing for the Scott County Sheriff’s Office to be moved to the new space above the Scott County Jail has been postponed. The hearing was scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28 at the Scott County Courthouse. The move is to create more space for courtrooms in the old sheriff’s office inmates to have a…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – Jackson firefighters fought a fire at the Jackson Bowling Alley early Wednesday morning. The fire department was dispatched to E. Monroe Street at the Jackson Bowling Alley for reports of smoke showing at 1:30 a.m. Responding Jackson Fire units arrived on scene and reported heavy smoke from all sides of the building. The Cape Girardeau Fire…
Over the next few days, temperatures are going to be much warmer. Highs will be in the upper 40s Wednesday, which is a little above average, but we get even warmer after that. Highs through the rest of the week will be in the middle and upper 50s. It’ll be dry on Wednesday, but rain chances increase Thursday into Friday….
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Even with the holidays, Mother Nature saw that fire crews and law enforcement authorities in Cape Girardeau responded to motor vehicle crashes in the area. “We’ve seen a lot of mutual aid requests throughout the county due to conditions on roadways, not just over the start of the storm but also into yesterday (Monday) and…
BUTLER COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – The Butler County Sheriff’s Department has a warning for folks as they prepare to ring in the new year. Sheriff Mark Dobbs says during the holiday season there is always a spike in theft and domestic crimes. He has these tips to keep residents safe. “There’s a lot of tragedies this time of year,” said…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. (KBSI) – A 14-year-old runaway from Sikeston, Mo. faces charges after police in Dyersburg, Tenn, responded to a call of a suspicious person trying to enter a garage of a home. On Dec. 23 about 3:15 p.m. Dyersburg police responded to Upper Finely Road in reference to a suspicious person wearing all black attempting to enter a garage…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Saint Francis Foundation’s revitalization project South Side Farms for southern Cape Girardeau will break ground in early 2023. Last week, Cape Girardeau Planning and Zoning Committee voted unanimously to approve final plans for the development. “It’s exciting seeing something that can be this beneficial to the south side, and to the community as a…
QULIN, Mo. (KBSI) – A Qulin man lost his home to a fire Monday afternoon. The man arrived home at about 3:30 p.m. and found his manufactured home engulfed in flames. Fire crews were immediately notified and arrived at the scene around 3:50 p.m. During the fire the man tried to save some personal items as volunteers helped to put…
SCOTT CITY, Mo. (KBSI) – At approximately 6:45 p.m. on Christmas night, officers from the Scott City Police Department conducted an undercover narcotics investigation. This was an ongoing investigation that yielded three arrests and the recovery of dangerous narcotics, according to the department. A large quantity of methamphetamine was recovered, as well as fentanyl and prescription medications. The arrests took…
Freezing drizzle is falling this Monday evening and wet roadways from the snow earlier today are freezing up tonight in many spots now that the temperatures are falling below freezing. Black ice is likely, especially on untreated surfaces, bridges, and overpasses. Please use extreme caution if you need to be out tonight. We’ll see a chilly start to Tuesday and…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Even with the current state of inflation, holiday shopping continued to take center stage Monday. Mississippi Mutts is a small business shop for pets, and owner Sherry Gennings says inflation didn’t have an affect on post-Christmas shoppers, who continued coming through the door on Monday. “We had very busy days,” said Barb Folker, manager of…
(Source: Shane Hulsey/KBSI) CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Cape Central high school boys basketball team routed Bell City, 99-12, in the opening game of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament Monday morning. Those 99 points are the most the Tigers (8-0 overall) have scored since scoring 106 against Bell City exactly two years ago. No matter the opponent, the philosophy never…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – On average, there are about 25 million real Christmas trees sold in the United States every year. If you have one of these trees, knowing how to dispose of it properly is essential. In Cape Girardeau, Public Works Solid Waste Superintendent Michael Tripp said you can take it to a special area at Arena Park…
There is a Winter Weather Advisory in place for part of the KBSI viewing area starting at midnight tonight and going into Monday. An inch or two of snow will be possible. Travel may become difficult through Monday. Most areas are looking at an inch or so through Monday, but some isolated areas may see up to 2″. The wind…
(KBSI) – FOX23 and My49 are tracking Santa! All day on Christmas Eve, we’ll track Santa’s journey from his departure from the North Pole to his arrival in the FOX23 viewing area. He may be right by your house! Tap here to view the Santa Tracker. Brought to you by Bluff Powersports. Categories: News
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Some of the most talented young artists in Missouri submitted their work to the Missouri Junior Duck Stamp Contest. The winners are on display at the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center. The exhibit features three first and second place winners as well as 16 honorable mentions from four age groups from kindergarten through 12th grade….
SCOTT CITY, Mo. (KBSI) – It’s not exactly your run-of-the-mill cabin in the woods. For 35 years, the Yule Log Cabin has invited those who wish to venture across the rolling hills of Scott County to a place where Christmas wishes become reality. Owner Joannie Smith outlined the story of how the Yule Log Cabin came to be. “Years ago,…
We had a some decent snowfall totals (above) Thursday night into early Friday. 4.0″ in Marion and Carbondale! A Wind Chill Advisory is in place through the first half of the day Saturday. Temperatures will be in the single digits through the early morning hours and with a gusty north wind at 10 to 25 mph, the wind chill will…
DEXTER, Mo. (KBSI) – As an intense round of winter weather ripped through the Show-Me State on Thursday, the Missouri State Highway Patrol worked tirelessly to help motorists battling the elements. And although the patrol has responded to over 200 calls for service, Troop E Public Information Officer Sgt. Clark Parrott said people largely heeded the warnings to not drive…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Friday you could feel the Christmas spirit as people flocked to the West Park Mall in Cape Girardeau to save lives by donating blood for those who need it most. An urgent appeal for blood is happening nationwide. During the holiday season, blood donations are extremely vital. “We are down to less than 3 percent…
(KBSI) – Some roads were covered from a winter storm that hit the KBSI FOX23 viewing area Thursday night. Check out the viewer photos and video above to see what it looks like. Send your photos and vidoes to news@kbsi23.com. Stay safe on the roads. Use these links to check road conditions before heading out. MoDOT Traveler Information Map IDOT…