CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – The Carbondale Police Department’s Basic Citizen Police Academy returns for 5 weeks of classes. Carbondale Police Department Community Resource Officer Randy Mathis says the academy is a way for citizens to see the way behind everything an officer does. “So, this one can talk directly to police officers and learn more about the why and…
It’s not often that you get a whole week work of dry weather, but that’s what’s in the forecast as we head past the middle part of September. Adding to it, we’ll see temperatures that are several degrees above average for highs through the weekend and into next week. On the positive side of things, it’s going to be hot,…
VIENNA, Ill. (KBSI) – Special visitors came to Vienna High School Monday. State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R) and State Senator Dale Fowler (R) got to experience being principal for a day as well as travel on the school bus and listen to the students and staff on their educational process. “First, Senator Fowler and I rode in a bus from…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The SEMO District Fair is in town from Sept. 10 through Sept. 17, and with many making their way to the fair this week, it’s great for businesses and local organizations to be seen. Members of the Marine Corps League of Cape Girardeau are out and about at the SEMO District Fair with the hope…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – September is Disaster Preparedness Month. The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance wants people to have a set plan in place for the next disaster. With recent flooding in St. Louis and the continual wildfires happening in California, many are advised to prepare for any natural disaster that could happen. For Missouri, flooding, snowstorms, and…
A very quiet seven days are ahead of us with mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies expected through the weekend. Temperatures will be near normal the next couple of days, but we warm up a little bit by the second half of the week and into the weekend. Our average high this time of year is 83 degrees and the…
FRUITLAND, Mo. (KBSI) – Residents in Fruitland, Missouri, by a nearby quarry, were concerned with the expansion for permits the quarry is wanting to perform. A meeting which took place at the Drury Inn Thursday night, where residents voiced their concerns for the expansion. Director Greg Berry says the meeting went well. Their goal was to inform the public that…
Cache River Days has become a staple in Ullin, Ill. over the last 27 years. ULLIN, Ill. (KBSI) – Cache River Days has become a staple in Ullin, Ill. over the last 27 years. Mike Dewitt, who has been the mayor of Ullin for 29 years, said a late friend of his can be credited with the idea for Cache River…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – Jackson Fire Department dedicated 3 hours and 43 minutes to climbing stairs on the Stairmaster in honor of the 343 firefighters that died during 9/11. Jackson Fire Department Alex Schlitt says Sunday’s goal is to remember what happened back then. “So, our main objective here today is to remember what took place that day to never forget…
BENTON, Ill. (KBSI) – Rend Lake celebrated its 50th anniversary Saturday. After a ceremony in the morning, the celebration continued at the Rend Lake Visitor Center in the afternoon and evening. Visitors could feed and pet a variety of animals, visit any of the food trucks in the Visitor Center parking lot, and more. Park Ranger Tim Bischoff said those…
CAIRO, Ill. (KBSI) – The 9th annual Blues and Gospel Festival in Cario, Illinois, was an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate the community with friends old and new. “Man, it’s just love, I love it. Seen people I haven’t seen in a long time, old classmates, it’s just lovely man,” said Marcus Jordan, a resident of…
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – As more than 10 local emergency service departments made their way down Main Street in Sikeston this morning, they paid tribute to those brave men and women who sacrificed their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. For some like Sgt. Jerence Dial of the Sikeston Department of Public Safety, that day 21 years ago inspired a career. …
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – The Southern Illinois University Foundation Women’s Leadership Council encourages women to challenge the status quo. Chairperson Dawn Korte used the term “disruptive” to describe how women can be trailblazers in the business world. “I love a quote that says, ‘Well behaved women never changed history.’ What we’re hoping to do with this is to create some…
Scattered showers and storms are going to be possible on and off throughout the weekend. When it isn’t raining, we’ll see mainly cloudy skies and temperatures that will be near or just below average. After the storm chance on Saturday and Sunday, we clear out and keep it cool for a few days. But the heat comes back toward the…
MARBLE HILL, Mo. (KBSI) – Bollinger County Eagles Aerie 4473 are gearing up for their second annual St. Judes UTV benefit ride, which is also one of the biggest charity events they host. Bollinger County Aerie 4473 President Cathy Trentham says last year’s event raised $9,000 and this year they want to go bigger. “Last year we did it, and we raised over $9,000,…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI) – The Three Rivers Endowment Trust will host a Murder Mystery Dinner this fall to benefit their partnership with the Boys & Girls Club. Presented by The Bank of Missouri, “The Death of Dr. Pepper” will take place at 7 p.m., October 29 at the Holiday Inn of Poplar Bluff. “The College Kids program is a…
SCOTT CITY, Mo. (KBSI) – The Living with Diabetes Class carried on into its fifth session. It is part of a six-week program through the University of Missouri Extension hosted at Riverside Regional Library’s Scott City branch. Kelley Brent, nutrition and health field specialist for University of Missouri Extension, leads the diabetes self-management class at the Riverside Regional Library’s Scott…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Senior Information Day for 2022 was success in the making post-COVID for the senior community of Cape Girardeau County. The event hosted by S.A.L.T. (Senior and Lawmen Together) had speakers from different businesses in Cape County. “The important part of it, is to connect seniors to the providers. Because that way they will improve their…
Temperatures are going to be trending downwards over the next several days. The high for Friday will still be pretty warm, but a cold front is on the way and temperatures are going to be dropping into the 70s for the weekend and much of next week. In fact, next week will see plenty of sun and highs a good…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The city council hosted another public meeting on September 6 and with that meeting, the chief of the Cape Girardeau Police Department shared statistics which displayed lower crime rates in the city. The chief mentioned a variety of statistics in which displayed Cape Girardeau’s crime rate which has since been lowered. He also mentioned a…
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – The City of Paducah was recognized by Kentucky League of Cities as the 2022 City Government of the Year. The award recognizes a city that has elevated its community through quality governance or done something transformational for the city. An independent board of judges from around the state selected Paducah. The board applied based upon the…
(KBSI) – There are two upcoming pop-up vaccination events in southeast Missouri for those with sensory needs. Missourians with sensory needs are invited to receive vaccinations, including the COVID-19 vaccination, at sensory inclusive pop-up events in partnership with 10 local public health agencies and pharmacies throughout Missouri beginning next week. The following sensory inclusive pop-up vaccination events are scheduled include:…
(KBSI) – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is holding a photo contest. Take along your camera and submit your favorite photos of Missouri state parks in the Missouri DNR Photo Contest. The deadline to submit photos in the annual contest is Oct. 1. The contest includes three categories. Natural Resources: This category includes photographs of Missouri’s air, landscapes and…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Celebrations Restaurants just celebrated 25 years in business. Executive Chef DeWayne Schaaf has been at the restaurant 24 of the 25 years the restaurant has been in business. The Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated with Schaaf family and Celebrations on Wednesday, Sept. 7. Categories: News