We are looking at a quiet several days ahead with no sign that precipitation is going to be heading our way the next seven days. Also, temperatures are going to be very close to average for early October, which is in the middle and upper 70s. Early morning temperatures for Saturday will start a bit below average. We should be…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – The state midterm elections are rapidly approaching. Missouri voters will be able to select their ideal candidate at the federal and state levels Nov. 8. Thousands are expected to vote this fall. While this election is not as high profile as the presidential race, the midterm election can still make a big difference, especially at the…
robbery suspect (Source: Carbondale Police Department)CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – Carbondale police are looking for a suspect after a robbery on Sept. 18. Police officers responded to a business on the 300 block of South Illinois Avenue at 12:40 a.m. The victim was inside a business when approached by the suspect. Police say the suspect grabbed property that was in the…
CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – Cape Girardeau County in Missouri is under a no burn advisory. Pope County in Illinois is under an open fire burn ban. The Cape Girardeau County Commissioners voted on Sept. 29 to approve a no burn advisory for Cape Girardeau County effective immediately. The no burn advisory recommends no burning of any kind including open…
Our average high for the end of September is 77 degrees and we’re going to be very close to that for the next several days. The average low, however, is another thing. We should be in the lower 50s and we’ll be around 5 to 10 degrees cooler than that through early next week! Since it’s going to be mild…
MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – The semi-annual Kidsignment Expo began Thursday, Sept. 29 at The Pavilion in Marion. Consigners brought in new and gently used kids’ items to sell at discounted prices. Items range from clothes to toys to rockers and more. Those selling the products at the Kidsignment Expo keep 70 percent of all sales. Owner Cheryl Cummins said the…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Not only will this Saturday mark the first of October and the first Ohio Valley Conference game for the Southeast Missouri State football team in 2022, but it will also be the first matchup between the Redhawks and Division 1 newcomer Lindenwood. “It’s just something about the first time, right, like we don’t know much…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI)- October is Domestic Abuse Awareness Month and Leslie Washington with “Moms Demand Action” spoke to FOX23 News about some of the hardships she faced coming out of an abusive relationship, and the outreach of support she was able to obtain. “It’s just great that I was able to have those resources. Cause a lot of women…
MASSAC COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) The Massac County Sheriff’s Department has a new app geared toward fighting crime. “Yeah, we decided to come up with the app. Kind of a change over from the website. So, I wanted to kind of advance ourselves with with the times. People can use our app, too… you know for weather alerts, for inmate searches,…
DUNKLIN COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – The Missouri Department of Transportation is launching an Environmental Study for U.S. Route 412 in Dunklin County. The study is the first step in planning future capacity improvements for the 20-mile section of U.S. 412 from Route AC near the Arkansas border to just east of Route Y near Kennett. This section of U.S. 412 is…
CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – A Jackson woman faces charges after firearms were stolen from a home in Fruitland. Ashley Nicole McGuirk, 43, of Jackson faces charges of Class D felony of receiving stolen property and Class D felony of unlawful possession of a firearm. Cape Girardeau County sheriff’s deputies received a call on Saturday, Aug. 27 about a…
CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) – During his 23 years in the Caruthersville School District, superintendent Brad Gerling has had to deal with tragedy, but the murder of a 19-year-old male near the high school after last Friday’s football game struck a different chord. “Unfortunately, I’ve been in the district through several tragedies, whether they were natural disasters or other events, but…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Cape Girardeau Police Department (CGPD) released a new software program to enhance their response time to emergency situations. The new system is called “Prepared Live” and allows the 911 dispatch operators to view pictures, video, and texts from any incident in real time. “Prepared Live is a new software platform that’s being pushed out…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – When life-changing situations such as hurricanes happen, sadly, some look to take advantage of others. Scammers are everywhere, always looking for the right opportunity to pounce. Better Business Bureau Regional Director Whitney Quick says people need to be careful about which charities to which they donate. “So, with the rise in hurricanes that we’re…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo – (KBSI) – Missouri winter storms can be brutal with ice, sleet, and snow piled high. The temperatures dip below freezing and being without a warm place to go is beyond concerning. United Way of Southeast Missouri and The Salvation Army are teaming up to help those who need cover during severe storms. The newly renovated gymnasium…
We are almost through the end of September and it is going to end on a quiet and mild note. Temperatures are expected to be a little below average through the rest of the week and then warming up as we head into the weekend. We’ll see quite a bit of sunshine, too! As we head through the weekend and…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Community Counseling Center and Cape Girardeau Police Department (CGPD) are teaming up to create a new position. The position is Behavioral Health Co-responder. There will be two hires for this new role. Behavioral Health Crisis Center Program Manager Savannah Martin says these roles will help serve community members that may be experiencing mental issues….
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – It’s designed to look like candy, but it’s far from sweet. It’s deadly. Commonly known as rainbow fentanyl and made to look like candies such as SweeTarts and Skittles, this drug is targeted at children and other young adults. It can come in a variety of forms, including pills, powder and blocks that resemble sidewalk chalk….
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – For serious hunters, opening day is their favorite day of the year. Before the hunting season commences, here are some safety precautions as outlined by the Missouri Department of Conservation. According to the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), in 2020 alone, there were 22 hunting-related accidents with 19 of those being preventable. Chris Doran with…
Temperatures near the end of September are typically in the upper 70s, but we’re going to see afternoon highs in the lower and middle 70s through the end of the week. We’ll see a mix of sun and clouds with more sun than clouds. After being cool for a few days, we’ll be very close to average for the first…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Central Municipal Pool also know as the “Bubble” in Cape Girardeau is temporarily closed to the general public due to a mechanical issue with the heating and air system. A new system would cost at least $70,000 and likely not arrive for months, according to the City of Cape Girardeau. The pool is already…
CAIRO, Ill. (KBSI) – Men of Power-Women of Strength and other southern Illinois organizations are teaming together to bring a grocery store to the city of Cairo. It is named Rise Community Market and will be the first grocery store in close to 7 years. Men of Power-Women of Strength President Steven Tarver says the grocery store will help…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KBSI) – Notre Dame Regional High School’s annual Activity Week commenced Friday, Sept. 23. Activity Week helps raise operating funds for the high school and is a long-standing tradition of fundraising competition among class levels. Raffles, candy, trash bags, butter braids, and Imo’s Pizza will be sold throughout the week. Order directly from a Notre Dame student,…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – This harvest season the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) remind drivers to keep a watchful eye for slow-moving farm vehicles. In 2021, there were 203 Missouri traffic crashes that involved farm equipment and, in those crashes, seven people were killed and 60 were injured. MSHP gives both farmers and…