GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – Last Monday morning, Graves County Sheriff’s detectives arrested 31-year-old Taylor D. Jones of Mayfield on drug trafficking charges. This arrest led to three additional arrests in connection to an overdose that resulted in the death of one man and the hospitalization of a woman in Graves County. The substance responsible for the overdose is believed…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI)- When it comes to handling trauma on the field, first responders are at the top of the list. Emergency responders see horrific daily scenes and seeking help for their mental health wellness has become a top priority for the plethora of public service agencies. “We’re starting to struggle or we’re carrying too much of a burden….
BLODGETT, Mo. (KBSI) – Firefighters worked Tuesday afternoon to put out a large field fire west of Blodgett. It happened along County Road 425. This comes a day after the Scott County Rural Fire Protection District posted an urgent reminder on their Facebook page saying the county is under a burn ban due to dry conditions. They say firefighters are…
The next several days are going to have a fall feel to them. The 7day above is a little up and down, but more cooler than average days than warmer are expected. Normal this time of year is in the lower 70s! Scattered showers and storms are likely on Wednesday, then again on Saturday and Sunday. After the storms potential…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – According to the quarterly MetLife and U.S chamber of commerce small business index, a large number of small businesses are concerned about the impact inflation is having on their business. Making it just as difficult to pay their bills and secure proper food and beverage orders. Bon Bon’s of Cape Girardeau owner Stephenie Gardiner says…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Southeast Missouri State University has a new aviation director. Miranda Sullivan, who has been at SEMO since last year, has been hired to the position, as former director Dr. Ken Jackson recently retired. Sullivan has been a faculty member since 2021 but will be able to accomplish more with the new position. “Honestly, I really…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The city of Cape Girardeau brought in one of their own as the city’s new finance director. Cape Girardeau native Lisa Mills has been hired as the city’s new finance director. The city’s finance division administers the city’s budget, records receipts, and processes payments for all of the city’s purchases. City officials say the annual…
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – More and more families are choosing to home school their kids, rather than send them off to traditional schools. For parents making the change for the first time, it may be a hard transition. The Homeschool Without Borders monthly meeting is a way to ease parents into homeschooling by providing a support system. “So, even though…
Temperatures are going to be a little up and down over the next several days. Highs tomorrow and Wednesday will be near 80, which is well above average. Then, we cool down into the 60s Thursday and Friday, quite a few degrees below average! Then we’ll hover right around normal for the weekend. We do have a chance for rain…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Cape Girardeau Police Department is searching for people looking to join their team, and the department is offering a little extra motivation to apply. Cape Girardeau City Council approved unappropriated general funds that were made available by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) with $125,000 going to the CGPD retirement system. CGPD…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Preparation is key in many cases and especially when it comes to staying safe in disastrous situations. This week marks fire prevention week and firefighters everywhere, such as Cape Girardeau fire inspector, Drew St. John, are sharing the message that fires won’t wait, so plan your escape so you can always be ready. “We’re…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI)- The Deputy City Manager of Cape Girardeau, Molly Mehner, has five weeks until her transition to city administrator for Collierville, Tenn. “My time with the City of Cape has been phenomenal. It’s been a wonderful experience and I will treasure my almost nine years here with the city. Working with a phenomenal staff … very professional,…
Ashley M. Kell (Source: McCracken County Jail)MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A Paducah woman faces charges after sheriff’s deputies say she admitted to stealing medication and selling it. Ashley M. Kell 37, of Paducah faces charges of theft by unlawful taking or distribution of controlled substance $10,000, trafficking in controlled substance 1st degree 1st offense (>OR = D.U. drug unspecified)….
Kaleb S. Terry (Source: McCracken County Sheriff’s Office)PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – A Paducah man faces drug charges after a traffic stop. A deputy with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a 2002 Ford truck on Charleston Ave. near Lone Oak Road on Oct. 7 about 10:10 p.m. Kaleb S. Terry, 27, of Paducah faces charges of…
Glenna J. Hiett (Source: McCracken County Sheriff’s Office)MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A Paducah woman faces drug charges after a traffic stop on Saturday. A deputy with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on Shemwell Lane near Oaks Road about 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8. Glenna J. Hiett, 47, of Paducah, Ky. was driving a 2008…
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A Benton man faces drug charges after sheriff’s deputies say they found crystal methamphetamine during a traffic stop. Jeremy Johnson, 49, of Benton faces charges of operating on an expired driver’s license, trafficking in methamphetamine 2nd or subsequent offense, trafficking in marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Deputies and detectives conducted a traffic stop a…
WEST PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – Two people from West Paducah face Fentanyl trafficking charges. On Sunday, Oct. 9 detectives with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office seized hundreds of pills that are believed to contain Fentanyl, several pounds of marijuana, assorted drug paraphernalia and approximately $16,000 in cash believed to be proceeds of illegal drug sales. Detectives executed a search warrant…
9th Annual Craft Beer Festival is a fundraiser put on by the Community Counseling Center Foundation to support the work at the Community Counseling Center. Saturday, Oct. 15 Arena Park First State Community Bank Pavilion Cape Girardeau 11 a.m. – VIP access Noon-4 p.m. – General admission There will be food, beer, and a place to eat. Food will be…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Gabby Gsheidmeier remembers watching her first Senior Night as a freshman at Southeast Missouri State. “I was like, ‘Dang, Senior Night is emotional,’” she said. “They were crying, and seeing that, I was like, ‘Dang, Senior Night’s going to be emotional when it’s mine, but oh, that’s a ways away.’” But it wasn’t as far…
High temperatures are going to be a little above average for the first half of the week. Lower 80s can be expected for highs Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Then a cold front will roll through late Wednesday and that will cool us off for the rest of the week and into the weekend. Precipitations are out there this week, too….
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – October marks breast cancer awareness month and scammers are still looking to take advantage during this time. “So this week we’re going to talk about breast cancer awareness month and buying a pink product. A lot of people want to do this in October with the pink stuff but you want to make sure…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – Very few events capture German heritage and ring in Autumn and harvest season quite like Uptown Jackson Oktoberfest. “The authentic German food is fun, the great beer, it’s just a great time celebrating German heritage and Fall,” organizer Janna Clifton said. There is something for everyone at Oktoberfest. “The kid friendly activities are great, the live…
We’ll be a little cooler than average to start the weekend, but end the weekend on a mild note with temperatures very close to average. We bump up even more for the first half of the week before cooling off to end the week. We’ll remain dry for the next several days, but there is a chance Wednesday into Thursday….
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – With increasing inflation, many are left looking for hope, but this event aims to change that story. The gift of hope is what this free event provided to southeast Missouri residents in their time of need. The Osage Center hosted “Project Hope,” which provided many essential services to area residents. “It is a day of…