The heat and humidity continues into Wednesday with temperatures in the lower and middle 90s and dewpoints in the 70s. The heat index is going to be once again, well into the triple digits. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible on and off throughout the next several days, so many of us may finally see that much needed precipitation. Cooler…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, M.O. (KBSI) – Sigma Nu Mu Kappa, a fraternity on Southeast Missouri State University’s (SEMO) campus has been recognized as one of the top 10 fraternities in the country. Sigma Nu strives to be the best they can be. As they have won many awards, they received a national award as well. “Every year they’ll (North American Interfraternity…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, M.O. (KBSI) – Students are just weeks away from returning to the classroom. This has many preparing for the new school year by shopping for school supplies. But this year, families are expected to feel more of a financial impact due to rising inflation. For families who make less money or need financial help, two Cape Girardeau public…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – Jackson Homecomers comes back tomorrow and it will be four nights of rides, games food, and fun. Chairman of Jackson Homecomers committee Larry Koehler tells me that along with local food trucks, there will be music from the local high school band and clubs as well. “So, we have entertainment on the stage every night…
The heat and humidity is for a little while longer. Especially Tuesday. High temperatures are going to be a few degrees above the average high, and will range from the upper 80s to the north to the lower 100s to the south and southwest. Unfortunately, the humidity is going to be sticking around, too. The heat index will be problematic….
PERRYVILLE, Mo (KBSI)- Women have been coming together through the years for many different reasons, the right to vote, the right to work, and even the right to be heard. Now mother’s in the Perry County area are coming together to show support for each other. That includes expectant mother’s, experienced mother’s, single mother’s and sometimes even dad’s too. Lara…
Participants in the Christmas in July workshop at The Creative Getaway pose with their completed gnomes.Christmas in July gnome workshopMARION, Ill. (KBSI) – The Creative Getaway hosted a gnome painting workshop on Sunday as part of its Christmas in July celebration. Norma Spurlock, who led the workshop, said fun is the name of the game at The Creative Getaway. “We…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Back-to-school sale signs are going up and now may be the best time to get the important items you need, but with inflation, everyday prices are going up. But local businesses like Rhea Lana are offering deals to try to help out a bit. Rhea Lana owner April Coleman says her business back-to-school sale is…
There are going to be several chances for rain over the week ahead, but it won’t be a complete wash out. Each day will have storm chances on and off, hopefully giving us some much needed precipitation. Monday is looking like the “coolest” day out of the next three with a high in the middle and upper 80s. We’ll warm…
BENTON, Mo. (KBSI) – The rush of adrenaline. The camaraderie. The machines. All were on display at the Motorcycle Mecca on Saturday. Jason Butler of Monkey Business Motour said the type of motorcycle is not what is important. “We want to emphasize it’s all motorcycles, not just American, not just Japanese, every motorcycle,” he said. “We don’t care. We’re motorcycle…
While we have been stuck in a hot, muggy, and dry pattern for some time, relief arrives sooner rather than later. Sunday will be another hot day, with high temperatures in the middle and upper-90s across the FOX 23 coverage area. We’ll still have high humidity, and for that reason, a heat advisory remains in effect. Peak heat indices on…
MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – It’s that time of year again when parents and their kids try to squeeze in a few more fun summer activities while also stocking up on school supplies. Today was the 5th annual Southern Illinois Back-to-School Expo in Marion, Illinois. It was a chance for families and children to come to get the things they need…
KENNETT, Mo. (KBSI) – Two words are at the heart of Kennett’s Christmas in July Fundraiser: Giving back. Various departments such as the 911 Center and the Kennett Fire Department, are collecting items throughout the month of July for those in need. 911 Communications Supervisor Rachael Bowles outlined the items being collected and what will be done with them at…
Over recent days, the more oppressive humidity has slowly crept back into the area. The heat also hasn’t let up in intensity. For the weekend, we expect both the heat and humidity to remain. Skies will be mostly clear on Saturday morning, and it will likely remain that way throughout the rest of the day. High temperatures will be hot…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI)- For avid butterfly lovers, the Monarch butterfly may be a favorite. Now they might become a rare find. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature listed the Monarch butterfly on its red list of endangered species. The butterfly is well known in North America and usually can be found in almost every backyard. But the…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – On August 2, voters in Jackson will be asked to vote on a $10.1 million bond issue project that will pay for repairs and upgrades to aging equipment at the wastewater treatment plant. More than $6 million of that money will be spent on the oxidation ditches and the sludge processing at the very end of…
TRIGG COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is looking for the owner of an abandoned mobile home on KY 778/Will Jackson Road in Trigg county. It is between the four and five mile marker. The mobile home was left along the roadway sometime Tuesday night. It appears the mobile home may have run off the roadway while being…
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – The Southern Illinois Wellness Mission provides free medical, dental, mental, and vision healthcare to anyone in need. The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) is partnering with veterans to utilize their resources to offer key healthcare services while also providing military training at the Carbondale Civic Center. “This is a joint community military mission we are providing medical…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A man won $1 million from a Missouri Lottery’s “100X The Money” Scratchers game ticket purchased at a convenience store in Cape Girardeau. The ticket was purchased at Drury Petroleum at 3276 William Street. The winner scratched the ticket in the store after purchasing it, uncovering a “100X” symbol. That means he had won 100…
SCOTT COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – COVID-19 is on the rise in Scott County. Scott County Health Department Administrator Barry Cook says cases have surpassed the 100 mark. “Cases are on the increase,” Cook said. “We currently have over the past seven days 125 cases. Definitely not at Omnicron levels, but definitely seeing an increase.” With fall coming around the corner,…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KSBI) – Andrew Keck’s childhood dream is about to come true. On Monday, the former SEMO catcher was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 10th round of the MLB Draft. “It has been wild,” he said. “I mean, I’m hearing from people from grade school that I was friends with in the fourth grade and we…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Need a passport? You can get one at the Cape Girardeau Public Library. “When the Department of State reached out to a bunch of different libraries not just us wanting to try to like create a connection with the community and libraries and kind of just add one more element to it doing passports gets…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI) – Summer is almost over and teachers and students are preparing for another school year but school districts may be missing an important group of people this year. They see your children first thing in the morning and take them home at the end of the school day. School bus drivers play a vital role in making…
After a dangerously hot day with heat indices exceeding 120° in a few locations on Wednesday afternoon, a cold front will deliver some relief starting Wednesday night. As the front passes, isolated showers and storms are possible. These will be with us on Wednesday evening but should exit heading overnight and into Thursday morning. By Thursday morning, we’re waking up…