SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI)- Increased demand from the community has the Southeast Missouri Food Bank expanding to another location in Jackson. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the facility in Sikeston was ready to tackle the need for food distribution, but that’s all changed. With more food coming to the distribution center to handle the increased demand from the community, its shelves are…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Cape Girardeau Fire Department interviewed fire inspector candidates this week. Three current firefighters interviewed for the position on Wednesday. The fire inspector is tasked with going to businesses in the community and making sure everything is up to fire code, exits are not blocked, alarms panels work, and smoke detectors work. Fire Chief Randy…
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – It’s the only active brewery inside a general aviation American airport and one of only three in the world: St. Nicholas Brewing Company MDH. General Manager Abby Ancell said it took about four years for her vision of a brewery inside an airport to take shape, but the company’s third location opened in May 2022. “I…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A Memphis, Tenn. man faces several charges after a report of shots fired on Thursday, Aug. 11 at the intersection of Main and Independence in Cape Girardeau. Cape Girardeau police say a Kennett man was in a downtown parking lot near Boardman Pavilion when he got into an argument with John Edward Jackson Jr. of…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Southeast Missouri State football team held its first full-pads practice and scrimmage at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex on Wednesday. Head coach Tom Matukewicz said the Redhawks have made his job easier because of their put-the-nose-to-the-grindstone attitude. “This has been a fun team to coach so far,” he said. “Sometimes you’ve got to get them…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Discovery Playhouse Museum in Cape Girardeau has a new addition to its many attractions. From flying to firefighting the museum has it all. Now it has a pre-historic item that kids of all ages will be eager to enjoy. Recently, Director Michael Toeniskoetter went on a journey to Montana that took him back to pre-historic…
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – The rodeo is back in town. Thursday marked the first night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo. General chairman of the 2022 rodeo De Bizzell describes the rodeo as a high-action event. “You know it’s very much a family tradition here in Sikeston to come to a rodeo you know we try to pack in about…
SCOTT CITY, Mo. (KBSI) – Folders, glue, index cards, you name it. At Stuff the Bus, any and all school supplies were welcome. Brandy Lambert, president of the Scott City Parent Teacher Organization, said this event is one of many ways the PTO helps out students and families. “It just helps kids that can’t otherwise receive the supplies for whatever…
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI)- So far, eight cases of Monkeypox have been found in Kentucky, one of which was confirmed in McCracken County. In response, the Paducah-McCracken County Health Department ordered a number of vaccines to address the potential spread of the highly contagious virus. “We had a distribution that went out and no say in how much we were going…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Dial – A – Story program at the Cape Girardeau public library is a fun and easy way to get kids and adults alike to read more. It’s a monthly service where five books are picked out each month and available to be heard over the phone all month long at any time. …
PERRYVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) – As high school bands prepare to return to the football field, school officials are now requiring students to undergo pre-performance physicals. This comes after the Missouri State High School Activities Association took a closer look at the physical demands of marching band activities. Doctors are looking for heart and blood pressure issues that could make it…
SIKESTON, Mo (KBSI)- Equine-assisted therapy takes a different route in helping those struggling with physical, behavioral, and mental challenges. The gait of a horse has similarities to the natural stride of a human, supporting the natural motion of the spine and pelvis. At the Hope Therapeutic Center in Perryville this is just one of the benefits the horses supply to…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Back-to-school season is the start of many new things including a new season of sports, new friends, and many other new opportunities. But those new things can also bring new worries and anxiety. From starting a new grade to meeting new people the feeling can be understandable and Cape Central high school student counselor says…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – UFOs, Bigfoot, the paranormal: you name it, they discussed it at the Midwest Conference on the Unknown on Sunday. Ryan Sprague, a researcher from New York City, said that diversity of topics sets this conference apart. “It’s unlike many conferences around the country where it’s just about UFOs or just about ghosts,” he said. “At…
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – The 9th annual Back-to-School Pak for Heartland Harvest Church was Sunday. It was a Star Wars themed event with food, music, games and school supplies for the children. Heartland Harvest Church treasurer and event organizer Janet Millers says the event is especially important this year due to everything going on with inflation and people needing…
The Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Parade makes its way through downtown Sikeston on Saturday.Rodeo ParadeSIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – As the energy builds surrounding the 70th Annual Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo, people got their first taste of the pageantry at Saturday’s parade. As opposed to parades of the past, this year’s edition concluded along Front Street to the north of the…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Since 1930, Southeast Missouri State’s Houck Stadium has been home to so many memories made on the field and in the stands. It is that history which SEMO Director of Athletics Brady Barke said played a pivotal role in deciding to renovate the Redhawks’ existing home as opposed to moving elsewhere. “We just felt like…
GORDONVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) – Saturday, Gordonville Fire District Station 1 opened its doors and truck to the community for an open house event to celebrate ten years since station one opened. Gordonville Fire District Station 1 had a bit of it all for its community open house from giveaways, to fire truck tours, to food trucks. Gordonville Fire District…
PERRYVILLE, Mo (KBSI) – The Seminary Picnic in Perryville kicked off Friday night with homemade ice cream, corndogs, and funnel cakes, and the fun just doesn’t stop there. The picnic is also known for it’s carousel which was built in the early 1900s. The picnic is now celebrating its 121st year. The past few years have been challenging with the…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — A total of 17 states across the country will be holding back-to-school sales tax holidays, during which, sales tax will not be collected on certain school supplies. In Tennessee, the holiday is July 29th – July 31st. Items like clothing, supplies, and computers will be exempt from sales tax. Items sold online are eligible as…
MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – Inflation is having a heavy impact on many people. “Everybody is feeling inflation right now I think I’ve raised my prices twice in the last year. I’m trying to keep them low to a minimum, but I mean you know you got to keep up with inflation so I have implementing classes and those are a…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Senators from Missouri hosted an education forum at Southeast Missouri State’s Bedell Performance Hall. It was a time for sharing ideas and for discussion about what can be done for educators and students in Missouri. “The goal was basically to have a group of people come together who work in literacy and don’t work in…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Biden Administration has declared the monkeypox virus a public health emergency due to rising cases. Cape Girardeau County health officials say the virus is nothing to fear but people still need to be cautious. “It’s a rare condition, and so that is cause for concern that we’re seeing where we’re seeing cases outside of…
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – One man from Paducah and three others from Arizona were arrested Wednesday afternoon after Paducah police found a large amount of fentanyl tablets. Jujuan V. Freeman, 34, of Trimble Street, faces a charge of aggravated trafficking in a controlled substance (28 grams or more/fentanyl). Jacorion White, 29, of Phoenix, Ariz, faces a charge of aggravated trafficking…