CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) Since the national average of gas prices continue to spike, a high demand and reduced supply is causing prices at the pump ratchet up the financial food chain. In the past year, per gallon prices have increased from $2.94 to a Missouri average of $3.46, as of Friday evening. As a result, more consumers are turning…
As we head into the weekend, temperatures are going to be sliding down hill. Highs on Friday will be pretty close to average, but still a handful of degrees cool. Then on Saturday and Sunday, we cool off quite a bit. Highs will be in the middle and upper 60s, which is a good 10 degrees below average! We are…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The statewide gas price average in Missouri is $3.44 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Missouri Weekend Gas Watch. This price is nine cents more compared to this day last week. In Cape Girardeau, prices increased by an average of 30 cents from this time last week, and in Carbondale-Marion,…
MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – The Marion Wildcats have played in every postseason since 2005, but after a 3-3 start in 2022, that streak of 16 consecutive playoff appearances could be in jeopardy. They will have a date with 5-1 Centralia on Friday to try to get things pointed in the right direction. After winning three of their first four games…
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – Carbondale was awarded with a collection of grants equivalent to $21 million for the Southern Illinois Multimodal Station (SIMMS). The new station will be used for multiple transportation services including bus, bike, and Amtrak services. The new station will include upgrades including solar and geothermal energy sources. “Yes, so this is a multi-modal transportation center. Its…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Southeast Missouri State University’s College of Education, Health and Human Studies has been renewed once again as an Apple Distinguished School for 2022-2025. Being recognized for its integration of Apple technology in the university’s Edvolution Center. The use of Apple technology has inspired creativity, collaboration and critical thinking in learning, teaching in the school environment,…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Boil Water Advisory for city of Cape Girardeau water customers was lifted the afternoon of Friday, Oct. 7. City water is clean and safe to drink and otherwise use normally. Previous story below: City leaders warned those in city limits to remain prepared for the possibility of a boil water order to be issued…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo (KBSI)- Cape Girardeau is trying to slowly come back, as well as the water pressure for the city. This means coming up with ways businesses can continue serving the local clientele base. Trio is a plant-based vegan restaurant in downtown Cape Girardeau. Shane Callahan, the co-owner of Trio Restaurant says: “I’ve been boiling water since about eight…
Highs on Thursday will be well above average and in the lower and middle 80s. That around 10 degrees above average! It will be short lived, though. Highs on Friday and Saturday will drop off considerably and be in the 60s. Almost 20 degrees cooler! No precipitation is expected over the next several days. Starting the day on Thursday will…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Tuesday’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary revealed that job openings decreased by 1.1 million in August. Despite this decrease, there are still more job openings than there are unemployed people. There are roughly 1.7 job openings for every unemployed person in the United States. Southeast Missouri State professor David Yaskewich interpreted this difference. “In…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Tuesday, the Cape Girardeau Fire Department donated eight pallets of water to the citizens of Cape Girardeau and Jackson, Missouri, in response to the sudden boil water order. Fast forward one day, Cape Girardeau officials stated that the order may be effective for another few days. As many citizens scramble to conserve water, pallets of…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – October marks breast cancer awareness month. While various “pink products” and charitable organizations are a plenty, Whitney Quick, regional director in Cape Girardeau, warns to be diligent in research and making purchases and/or donations. “So, this week, we are going to talk about breast cancer awareness and buying products. Whenever you are purchasing products, one…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – All Southeast Missouri State University campuses will reopen and classes held on regular operating hours Thursday, October 6. Southeast canceled classes for two days and encouraged students to return home if they could after a boil water advisory for the city of Cape Girardeau. Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) and its students are no exception. …
The average high this time of year is in the middle 70s and for some reason, Mother Nature doesn’t want to be anywhere near that for a while. We’ll see highs the next couple of days in the lower 80s, then we drop into the middle and upper 60s heading into the weekend! No precipitation is expected. For Wednesday, we’ll…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The City of Cape Girardeau is up in arms after a water main break around Big Bend Road and Bertling Street. “This is unprecedented, for a break to happen, at this time and this size of the break. It’s something we’re certainly concerned about. We’ve been on top of this since it happened. I’m so…
WILLIAMSON CO., Ill. (KBSI) – The Williamson County Sheriff’s Department received a new contraband detection system which will allow jail staff to detect objects using X-ray technology. The new system was purchased through the American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) that was received in response to COVID. The system uses X-ray technology at low radiation exposure to detect liquids, all metals,…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – All elective procedures and surgeries, MRI imaging studies and lab studies are postponed and being rescheduled at Saint Francis Medical Center due to the water main break and boil order. Normal operations at Saint Francis Medical Center have been significantly impacted. Categories: News
We’re going to be mild for the next few days with highs in the upper 70s and lower 80s. Our average high is in the middle 70s for early October! However, by Friday and into Saturday, our highs drop dramatically and we’ll only be in the 60s for highs. We then start to slowly warm up into next week. The…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A nice Saturday afternoon took a turn for the worst as the Cape Girardeau police department responded to a shots-fired call with the victim being a juvenile. C.E.O of Stop Needless Acts of violence Please (S.N.A.P) Felice Patton, experienced firsthand this situation when her son was shot and murdered. “That changed my whole world and…
ServPro (KBSI)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Hurricane Ian is one of the hardest hitting hurricanes to make landfall in the U.S. Ian brought devastating destruction when it hit southwest Florida. Homes and streets are submerged from flooding along the Gulf Coast. In southeast Missouri, businesses are finding ways they can reach out to help. “We know it’s a hard situation,”…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – UPDATE (9:27 a.m.) – Notre Dame raised a profit of $282,000 for the school. Original post: Golfers in the Mitre Cup Golf Tournament teed off Monday morning at Dalhousie Golf Club in Cape Girardeau. The sold out tournament supports Notre Dame Regional High School. Morning flights teed off at 7:30 a.m. The afternoon flight tees off…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Quilters from all over came out for the 13th Biennial Quilt Show hosted by River Heritage Quilters’ Guild at the AC Brase Arena Building in Cape Girardeau. River Heritage Quilters’ Guild member Sheryl Windchel says this show happens every two years and showcases many talented people. “This is an event that’s only held every two…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Actor Ming Chen has attended his fair share of Comic Cons, but Cape Comic Con ranks high on his list of favorites. “I go to Comic Cons all around the country, and I always wonder what pop culture is like,” Chen said. “Are people as nerdy as where I’m from in New Jersey? and I’m…
BENTON, Ky. (KBSI) – Brandon Fitch and his team at Turning Point Recovery Community Center have partnered with the Benton Police Department to create the latest Quick Response Team designed to help overdose survivors. “If we meet with these survivors, we can help bridge them to treatment, link them to the services they need, and provide them with a level…