(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…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A house fire brought emergency personnel into freezing temperatures early Friday morning in Cape Girardeau. It happened around 6 a.m. on the 100 block of S. Benton Street where upon arrival the fire department found heavy smoke coming from the second floor of the home. According to the Cape Girardeau Fire Department, everyone got out…
PEMISCOT COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – A Hayti man was killed in a crash Thursday evening on Interstate 55 in Pemiscot County. Stanley Smith, 66, of Hayti was driving a 2009 Kia Spectra when he ran off road, struck a cable barrier and the vehicle was disabled in the road. It happened Dec. 22 about 6:50 p.m. A 2023 Volvo tractor…
(KBSI) – Several locations have been designated as warming centers during the extreme cold temperature later this week. If you know of a warming center not listed, email news@kbsi23.com with the details. Missouri Shawnee Park Center 835 South West End Boulevard Cape Girardeau, MO Shawnee will open as a warming center site at 8 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23. Due to…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Having an emergency vehicle kit in your car is vital to winter road safety. “A good pair of jumper cables, the number one reason people call AAA for assistance in the wintertime is for dead or disabled batteries,” said AAA Public Relations Specialist Nick Chabarria. He says these tips will help citizens stay safe and…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Tommy Bridges and the rest of the operations crew at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport are put to the test during winter storms. “Our goal is to prevent a cancellation,” he said. Bridges said the preparation of the trucks used to clear the pavement starts well ahead of any snowstorm. “Usually, the day before an…
James Eathan Blake (Source: Graves County Sheriff’s Office)FANCY FARM, Ky. (KBSI) – Law enforcement officers are searching for a man who has an active warrant for his arrest and ran when an arrest was attempted, according to the Graves County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities are searching for James Ethan Blake in the Fancy Farm area along the railroad tracks. He was last…
We’re going to be cold for a few days. Very cold Friday. Cold Saturday. Then we start to warm up a little bit. The 30s come back Monday and Tuesday, then the 40s show up Wednesday and Thursday! Winter Weather Advisories are in place through Friday morning and a Winter Storm Warning through noon Friday. A winter storm has pushed…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Wednesday, December 21 marked the first official day of winter. Fast forward just one day and the elements in and around the Cape Girardeau area makes it a bit more reminiscent of mid-February weather. Photos and videos continue to pour in to the station. If you would like to submit, just email news@kbsi23.com. Be…
(KBSI) – Travelers are urged to watch for hazardous road conditions that can create slick spots, limit visibility and cause traffic delays. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency. Highway crews are on high alert and are prepared to deploy and respond as needed through the holiday weekend. The weather, visibility and road conditions have deteriorated rapidly in…
(KBSI) – Over the next day weather conditions will get worse. Because of that, traveling is not advised. However, if you need to be on the road, and you get stranded, stay in your car as much as possible. Make your car visible by keeping your dome lights on and putting your hood up. Before you drive, check your car’s battery…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – With temperatures in the Cape Girardeau area expected to dip into the single digits and possibly even below zero in the coming days, the water pipes in and around your home could be put under a great deal of stress. Randy Earnest of Obermanns HVAC and Plumbing outlined some preventative measures you can take inside…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Director of United Way of Southeast Missouri, Elizabeth Shelton, asks for the public’s help to provide shelter for those in need. “We’re taking collections through Community Partnership, through Street Level, and through Saint James AME Peoples Shelter,” said Shelton. “I think a lot of people are not aware of the many homeless, and the people…
There is a Winter Weather Advisory and a Winter Storm Warning in place for our area. This goes into place on Thursday as a strong cold front brings with it snow, cold, and wind. The snowfall will start up Thursday afternoon, fall very quickly, and then be done by Thursday night. 1-3″ of accumulating snow will be possible. Rain will…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Anything could happen during a major storm and power outages are a part of them. Tyson Suhre owner of Green Tech Electrical LLC says, keeping the essentials on-hand and ready to go is important for survival while waiting for the lights to come back on. “Water, food, your medications, if it’s in the wintertime make…
A Winter Storm Watch is in place for a good portion of Missouri and Illinois and into Kentucky. The watch is in place Thursday afternoon through Thursday night with a few inches of snow possible. The wind will also pick up, potentially blowing the snow around. Snow starts to move in by Thursday afternoon after rain falls on and off…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The city of Cape Girardeau has an alert for all city trash and recycling customers. On Thursday, December 22, routes will run on Wednesday, December 21. Friday, December 23 routes will run Thursday, December 22. Public Works Director Stan Polivick says folks should be aware of changes due to weather and the holiday season. “This…
(KBSI) – With cold weather settling in and the first major winter storm of the season potentially on its way, the Illinois Department of Transportation reminds the public to visit and bookmark GettingAroundIllinois.com for continually updated information on road conditions. “Completely clearing roads during and after a weather event can take some time and depends on a variety of factors,” said…
(KBSI) – The Missouri Department of Transportation urges all drivers to be aware of changing road conditions both where they are and where they are going. According to the National Weather Service, snow will begin moving into northwest Missouri Wednesday night and move across the state throughout the day Thursday. High winds and bitterly cold temperatures are also anticipated. Blowing and…
(KBSI) – There is a potential for snow and frigid temperatures to end this week. A winter storm will move across the KBSI FOX23 viewing area Wednesday night and Thursday leaving bitterly cold temperatures in its wake. The Missouri Department of Transportation urges all drivers to be aware of changing road conditions both where they are and where they are…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Cape Girardeau School District purchased the former Red Star Baptist Church building. It’s located at 1301 North Main Street in Cape Girardeau and will be the new home of Cape Central Academy. The district’s early childhood center will move into the current Central Academy space leaving more room for both programs. The church building opened…
It’s going to be right around normal for temperatures the next three days with highs in the lower and middle 40s. However, a potent winter storm is headed our way and will reach us by Thursday. It’s going to give us a chance for snow and MUCH colder temperatures. The wind will also be picking up which means the wind…
BENTON, Mo. (KBSI) – Scott County commissioners and Scott County Sheriff Wes Drury are at odds Monday morning over moving the sheriff’s office to a different nearby building. Scott County commissioners served the Scott County Sheriff’s Office an eviction notice by Judge David A. Dolen. The office has been served multiple times and was given a year to move to…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Give the gift of life two days before Christmas. The American Red Cross and FOX23 and My49 will hold a blood drive on Friday, Dec. 23 at West Park Mall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. West Park Mall 3049 William Street Cape Girardeau, MO 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tap here to schedule a…