CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The City of Cape Girardeau is holding a managed deer hunt to support a healthy wildlife and reduce the number of deer and vehicle collisions. The Missouri Department of Conservation strives to manage Missouri’s wildlife populations so that healthy, sustainable resources are present for current and future generations. The seek the best scientific information available…
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bale of hay (Source: Pexels/Tobi)(KBSI) – The Missouri Department of Transportation extended the special overwidth hauling permit for hay at no cost through Dec. 1, 2022. This is due to continued drought conditions through much of the state. Loads must be of legal height, length and weight. Permits can be requested online using the MoDOT Carrier Express online service. To…
Friday will see plenty of sunshine with temperatures a little above average, but a cold front will push in just in time for the weekend. Most of Saturday looks dry, but Saturday evening and Sunday will have chance for showers and storms. The next several days will be near or above average for high temperatures. Our average high this time…
Cape Girardeau Fire Department Chief Randy Morris received the title of Chief Fire Officer earlier this month. Only about 1800 people in the entire world hold this credential.Randy MorrisCAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Chief Fire Officer is a title bestowed upon only about 1,800 people in the entire world. One of those people is Cape Girardeau Fire Department Chief Randy…
SOUTHERN Ill. (KBSI) – This year’s flu season is looking a lot like it did prior to COVID-19. People are getting out. They’re gathering. They’re not wearing masks as much. Southern 7 Health Department in Illinois wants to inform the public of safety measures they can take, and what can happen if they don’t. “We want people to realize that…
(Source: Southeast Missouri State University)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Southeast Missouri State Athletics launched season ticket deposits for the newly renovated south sideline at Houck Field, the first phase of the transformational Houck Multiuse Project. Tap here to view the Phase 1 Walk-Through. Fans can place a deposit of $25 per seats for seats on the new south sideline for the…
Chase Boggs of Bolivar harvested this sow bear with his bow on private land in Douglas County on Oct. 24. MDC data on the bear showed she was 7 years of age. Shown with Boggs is Douglas County Conservation Agent Mark Henry. (Source: MDC)(KBSI) – Eight bears were taken in Missouri’s second black-bear hunting season that ran Oct. 17–26. All…
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – The Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its fourth career expo for eighth graders called WKY Launch Experience. More than 80 students in the western Kentucky area were able to attend the expo, to learn about different career opportunities they can take before they enter high school, and to be better able to choose the right…
The next few days will be pretty close to average for high temperatures, which is in the middle 60s this time of year. It’ll be dry for the next couple of days before a rain chance moves in for the second half of the day on Saturday. That rain chance may linger into Sunday, as well. If you’re heading out…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – When a snowstorm hits the Show-Me State, the Missouri Department of Transportation is responsible for clearing the streets. But as things stand right now, the department is down around 1,000 drivers from the normal 3,400 to cover 34,000 lane miles across the state. Southeast District Engineer Mark Croarkin said the real challenge will come when…
CAIRO, Ill. (KBSI) – The Alexander County Housing Authority and U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development shared with the Cairo community that 53 families who live in the Connell F. Smith building will need to relocate within 30 days of the HUD desired timeframe. Deputy Regional Administrator James A. Cunningham says there are concerns with the structural integrity…
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – As the need for nurses increases amid a growing nationwide shortage, Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff is working to support future nurses by establishing a new scholarship. The first ever Nicole M. Hall Scholarship for Practical Nursing was awarded to Toni Boyd. Nursing professor and scholarship namesake Nicole Hall says she wants Boyd and others…
(Source: Pexels/Steshka Willems)ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KBSI) – Adam Wainwright will don the birds on the bat jersey for one more season. The St. Louis Cardinals posted a report from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Derrick Goold on Wednesday on its website. The 2023 season would be Wainwright’s 18th season with the Cardinals. He has spent his entire Major League career with…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Four parks in Cape Girardeau are closed for the Cape Girardeau Urban Deer Hunt. Those parks include Delaware Park, Twin Trees Park, Cape Rock Lower Circle and Fountain Park. The parks are all marked with No Trespassing signs. The parks will remain closed until the urban deer hunt program ends at the night of December…
After some much needed rain Tuesday, we’re going to dry out and cool off for then next few days. Our average high for the last part of October is in the middle 60s and we’ll be pretty close to that through the end of the week. As for the rain, it was substantial in some areas after a swath of…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The calendar shows us the 2022 general election is a mere 14 days away. In short, the time is now to ratchet up the miles for three state representative hopefuls: Greg Tlapek (Lib.), Andy Leighton (Dem.) and John Voss (Rep.). All three candidates took part in a local public forum — aka debate — Tuesday…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Russian war in Ukraine has not helped the gas and diesel prices in the U.S. with diesel stockpiles at their lowest point since 2008 and demand being at its highest since 2007. This kind of supply and demand effect has skyrocketed prices for diesel to be $1.67 more since last year…leaving a 25-day supply…
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – According to the Illinois State Board of Education, there are 5,301 open positions in the state. Carbondale NAACP and Southern Illinois University came together to speak to those who wanted to get into the education field. Director of teacher education at SIU Carbondale Christie Mcintrye says the need for teachers has schools calling SIU programs for students….
The next few days will be a return to fall, but only after a good rain chance. Temperatures will try for 70 degrees Tuesday, but most of the day will have a chance for rain and storms. After Tuesday, it will be much cooler with mostly sunny skies. On Tuesday, the day will start off in the lower 60s and…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The holiday season is right down the road, and it’s a cyber hacker’s dream come true. Your home is password protected through your Wi-Fi-router. Your security cameras, e-mail, and computers could be at risk, too. But how well is your password protected? “Whether it’s a business or home, make sure you have back-ups of your…
Crash on KY 125 in Fulton County, KY (Source: KYTC)FULTON COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – All lanes of KY 125/Union City Highway are back open after a semi crash Monday morning. It happened just north of the KY 166/Middle Road Intersection in Fulton County. The truck was hauling a load of meat. The truck was removed while the trailer was moved…
MAKANDA, Ill. (KBSI) – It was 15th year of snakes and creepy crawlers, and haunted cabins for families and children of all ages to enjoy. Touch of Nature Outdoor Education center held its annual haunted hollow. Director of Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center Brian Croft said the idea is to bring a friendly Halloween experience. “The idea of…