ALTO PASS, Ill. (KBSI) – Bald Knob Cross features some of the most spectacular views in all of Southern Illinois, and on Saturday and Sunday, it was the scene of Fall Colors at the Cross, a festival atop one of the highest points in the state. The cross’s interim director Jena Guined said you would be hard pressed to find…
The next several days are going to be much cooler, but we have to get past Monday first. Highs to start the week will push towards 80 degrees then we cool off as a cold front moves in. Highs after Monday will all be in the 60s! But first, we have to get through Monday. Highs will be in the…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Downtown Cape Girardeau was filled with families, food, and business vendors both big and small. It was a fun event with crafts, games, and music from live bands and storytelling performances. Event organizer Alyssa Phares says this festival represents the season we are in. “Say festival to kick off the fall season…
FRUITLAND, Mo. (KBSI) – One fire engine, two gas tankers that were converted into water haulers, and a volunteer crew: Those were the humble beginnings of the Fruitland Area Fire Department. Now, 45 years later, the department has three stations, several engines, and a full-time crew. Fire Chief Rob Francis said the department’s 45th anniversary celebration is in fact a…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – An invasive insect from Asia may have its sights set on your home for the winter. The first documented sighting of the brown marmorated stink bug was in 1998 in Pennsylvania possibly catching a ride on a cargo ship. It likes to hibernate in warm places like homes during the winter. The bug is resistant…
The next few days are looking dry and mild with highs 10+ degrees above average. We should be in the upper 60s, we’ll be in the upper 70s and lower 80s! We are also expecting mostly sunny skies over the weekend, then partly cloudy on Monday with a chance for rain late. Saturday is going to be mild. Highs are…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Missouri’s unemployment rate of 2.4 percent for September is the lowest it has been in the history of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ monthly Employment Situation report. This number is even lower than the national rate of 3.5 percent. Southeast Missouri State professor David Yaskewich said these numbers will be difficult to sustain. “It’ll be…
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BUCKNER, Ill. (KBSI) – A Buckner man faces charges after sheriff’s deputies say he stabbed his son. William Edwards, 74, faces a charge of aggravated domestic battery. Edwards was arrest around 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 20 after deputies were called to a home in Bucker. When deputies arrived, they found Edwards in a ongoing physical altercation with his 41-year-old son…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The United Way of Southeast Missouri held a meeting for a transportation conversation at the Shawnee Park Center in Cape Girardeau. The meeting was for the public to give insight on opinions for the city’s transportation needs and solutions: setting the foundation for the future. “United Way focuses on education, income stability and health, because…
The average high this time of year is in the upper 60s but we’re going to be well above that all the way through the weekend. We’ll also see plenty of sunshine and not a lot of wind. If you have any outdoor plans this weekend, the weather won’t be an issue! Early morning temperatures on Thursday (above) were COLD!…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel is down to $3.44 in Missouri, a drop of four cents from this time last week, and the average price in Cape Girardeau is down six cents to $3.50 per gallon. As the market continues to fluctuate, AAA Missouri Public Affairs Specialist Nick Chabarria said…
Reed’s Metals Scott City, MO 573-803-4700 reedsmetals.com Nick Reynolds, General Manager At Reeds Metals, we sell a true 29-gauge panel. When you shop around, there is a big difference in that panel and the thickness. The industry says it’s ok to have various thicknesses for a 29-gauge. We only sell AZ50 or greater which meets international builder codes. That’s what…
(KBSI) – International ShakeOut Day is Thursday, October 20. This is when millions of people participate in earthquake drills at schools, work or home. At 10:20 a.m., people across the work were encouraged to practice earthquake safety. Cape Girardeau Public Schools participated in the drill Thursday. During the drill, students practiced “Drop, Cover and Hold On,” the recommended safety procedure to take…
We’re going to warm up the next few days after being cold for the last few. Our average high is in the upper 60s, which is where we’ll be Thursday, then well above average Friday and Saturday. As for Wednesday, it was cold. So cold, that it was record setting! Below are the new and old record temperatures for October…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Joel Feldman’s daughter, Casey, was killed by a distracted driver in 2009. Now, Feldman is doing his part to advocate against distracted driving. “I was guilty of driving distracted before my daughter was killed, but it was her death that got me to change the way I drive,” Feldman said. “We don’t want it to…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – With any form of healthcare, it’s decisions, decisions, decisions. The 2022 Medicare annual enrollment period is Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. This allows Medicare beneficiaries the opportunity to change their coverage for the upcoming year, including their opportunity to enroll in the zero dollar monthly premium plan from Essence Healthcare. “We have a pretty robust…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Yameka Robinson has been waiting 38 months for the news. She doesn’t have to wait any longer, as the news she has been longing for came to fruition Wednesday as suspect Isaiah Lane will be charged with the 2019 murder of her daughter, Madison. “I broke down, I cried because I’ve been out here marching and…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Health officials warn that the influenza virus may be worse than the past few years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that people get the flu and COVID vaccines as soon as possible. Over the past two years, COVID-19 precautions stopped the spread of the flu by wearing masks and social distancing….
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – In honor of spooky season, the Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its 31st Haunted Hall of Horror at the A.C. Brase Arena. “This haunted house will take you on a long, dark journey through the nooks and crannies of the A.C. Brase Arena,” said Kaed Horrell, Assistant Recreation Arena Division Manager of…
Another cool day is expected for Wednesday with early morning temperatures in the middle 20s and then highs in the middle 50s. Another cold start expected on Thursday, but then we warm up quite a bit after that! Highs will be in the upper 60s Thursday, middle and upper 70s Friday and Saturday, and eventually near 80 by Sunday. Nothing…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Within the past eight weeks, three recorded homicides took place in the city of Cape Girardeau. Many are concerned that these deadly crimes are at an increase in 2022. According to the Cape Girardeau Police Department (CGPD), the annual average of homicides for Cape Girardeau is four and in August of this year, the homicide…
PITTSBURG, Ill. (KBSI) – Access to books and library materials is now becoming available to Pittsburg and Creal Springs. Crab Orchard Public Library is providing this access through its Outreach Van initiative. The program will give members of the community a chance to receive free wi-fi and check out and return library materials, as well as visits to temporarily homebound…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Hearing aids are now available over the counter and although this gives individuals an option to purchase aids without needing to see a doctor first, this may not be a good thing. John’s Pharmacy owner Abe Funk says that purchasing these over-the-counter hearing aids can be a bit pricey. “Over the counter,…