JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – With colder temperatures come the potential risk for frozen pipes. Pipes in your home that run along the foundation or the exterior of your home are the ones that are in danger of freezing. “You’re looking at a flooded basement or flooded crawl space, depending on where the water lines are coming in,” said Randy Earnest,…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Cape Girardeau Police Department’s K9 Yuki and Bollinger County Sheriff’s Office K9 Dax have been awarded bullet and stab protective vests. The vest is a charitable donation from nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Cape Girardeau Police Department K9 Yuki’s vest is sponsored by Leah Beale of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It will be embroidered…
PERRY COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – Hundreds of people gathered this past week as the low water levels exposed the Tower Rock landmark in Perry County. The water levels were so low, you could walk across to the exposed land. It’s something that doesn’t usually happen. Normally the Mississippi River flows around Tower Rock. Lower water levels mean less water access…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo (KBSI) – When the weather starts to change from hot to cold, trying to stay warm is important. But doing it safely matters even more. Many people turn to space heaters as the temperatures change. Jackson Fire Rescue Captain Robert Grief says they can be dangerous if not used correctly. “Because 1700 fires a year…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Cape Girardeau police responded to a deadly shooting on Bellevue and Fountain street Saturday evening. The victim, 22-year-old Nathan Hinojosa of Cape Girardeau, was found lying in the road with gunshot wounds. Cape Girardeau police are not commenting on specifics on the homicide case. “An investigation like a homicide, that’s a very, very, difficult, and…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – More than 2,100 people packed into the Show-Me Center for the 13th Annual VintageNOW Fashion Show Saturday night. The fundraiser raised more than $157,000 in net proceeds for the Safe House of Southeast Missouri. The agency provides safe shelter and support services to adults and children who have experienced domestic violence. “Every year, we know…
Izaiah James Turner (Source: Bollinger/Cape Girardeau County Major Case Squad)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A Cape Girardeau County man faces murder and armed criminal action charges after police say another man was shot to death on Saturday. Izaiah James Turner, 18, of Cape Girardeau County faces murder in the first degree, (Class A felony) and armed criminal action charges. The…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Scammers are looking for ways to attack. Better Business Bureau Regional Director Whitney Quick warns of this week’s scams to look out for. “So, this is an impersonator scam what typically happens is you’ll get a text message and it may say mom or dad on it and what happens in this text message…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The good times were flowing at the 9th Annual Community Counseling Center Foundation Craft Beer Festival on Saturday. Vendors from all around the region were on hand to give people a taste of what they have to offer. One of those vendors, Kennith Evans, said he enjoys the interactions at festivals like this one. “A…
METROPOLIS, Ill (KBSI) – This weekend was a blast from the past with 1800 histories everywhere with war and band re-enactments. It gives business owners like Darrell Sheldon a chance to show off the work he creates and gives the community a history lesson as well. “We’re a business, we recreate a product that was available for trade back then in…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Saturday’s Vintage NOW fashion show is expected to be the largest draw to-date. The event will take place Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Show-Me Center on the Southeast Missouri State University campus. “The show actually benefits the Southeast Missouri Safehouse, and we’re just incredibly thankful that this show and the partnership that has been created…
MAYFIELD, Ky. (KBSI)- Earlier this week, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet issued an urgent warning for drivers to slow down around highway crews and emergency vehicles on the side of the road. Wayne Rawls with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet in District 1 is a Traffic Count Specialist. He gathers traffic data on a small industrial computer requiring him to be out…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and as people continue to use the Internet for shopping, social media, and so much more, keeping you and your family safe online is paramount. Illinois Emergency Management Agency Public Information Officer Kevin Sur said your security starts with passwords. He suggested using multi-factor authentication. “This double-checks what you have as…
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. (KBSI) – The Dyer County Sheriff’s Office issued a fraud warning to citizens that scammers are apparently pretending to be law enforcement officers and calling residents to get their money. The sheriff’s office was made aware that there have been numerous phone calls made to try to defraud citizens of funds. The scam callers claim to be law…
Warm weather is for the next few days, along with quite a bit of wind. The wind will die off by the weekend and then we cool off heading into next week. Highs will be in the middle 70s on Friday and in the middle 50s by early next week! Along with the cooler air, early morning temperatures will likely…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Regular unleaded fuel prices are approaching $3.50 per gallon on average in the state of Missouri and are up by 13 cents per gallon in Cape Girardeau compared to this time last week. A cutback in production by OPEC+ has been the largest contributor to this increase. AAA Public Affairs Specialist Don Redman said a…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – The Southeast Missouri Network Against Sexual Violence (SEMO-NASV) celebrated 25 years with a new building in Jackson, Missouri, Thursday afternoon. The new building will have two and a half times the size the previous building located in Cape Girardeau. Thursday’s ribbon cutting ceremony took place at 4:30 p.m. at the new location, 147 N. Lacey St.,…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – For many Americans, inflation has created a financial hardship. Milk, gas, and even bread prices have continually increased. According to the United States Congress Joint Economic Committee, inflation in Missouri has increased by 0.6% and gas by $0.18 per gallon since last month. Inflation continues its ascent, and there doesn’t appear to be a light…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – Jackson Civic Center was packed full Thursday with business leaders of the community for the Women’s Impact Network meeting. The event encourages the women in the community to get together and network. The luncheon is held every other month and is led by an inspirational and educational speech. “I think it’s important for women to get…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI)- When it comes to supply and demand and the increase of inflation, the housing market is one of the top areas affected.. “Everything has gone up and that makes a family’s budget tighter. Which makes it harder for them to get into that housing market,” said Brenda Clary of U.S. Bank. Inflation has been hurting consumers…
MARBLE HILL, Mo. (KBSI) – Friends and family celebrated the 100th birthday of a woman in Marble Hill on Thursday. Several people gathered at the Tri-City Senior Citizen’s Nutrition Center to celebrate Janice’s long life. Some of Janice’s words of wisdom… Life is a joy, but always keep your gray matter. If I had a man & money in each…
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – Interstate 69/The Purchase Parkway near the 21 mile marker in Graves County was closed for about five hours on Wednesday, Oct. 12 after a crash involving a tractor trailer. The crash initially blocked all lanes of Interstate 69/The Purchase Parkway. James Gammon, 56, of Tennessee, was traveling south on Interstate 69 and lost control of…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – With the holidays rapidly approaching, consumers should be on high alert. Better Business Bureau Regional Director Whitney Quick says impersonator scams are what to look out for. “So, this is an impersonator scam, what typically happens is you’ll get a text message, and it may say mom or dad on it and what happens…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The city of Cape Girardeau approved funds for new improvements for the Osage Centre and Ranney Park. The money came from the remaining ARPA funds with $100,000 for the exterior painting of Osage Centre and $160,000 for improvements and upgrades to Ranney park. The city of cape Girardeau Park Director Doug Gannon says these upgrades…