MAYFIELD, Ky. (KBSI) – In Mayfield, Kentucky a lot of things seem uncertain, in the wake of the December 2021 tornadoes. But one thing that is certain is the ability to get food supplies from the Mayfield-Graves County Need Line Food Pantry. Jackie Herndon is the director for the food pantry and says most days they are busy. The food bank…
BENTON, Ill. (KBSI) – Two reality TV stars from “The Real Housewives of New York” came to Benton on Wednesday to begin filming a new show. The two stars are Sonja Morgan and Luann Lesseps. Both played main roles in the Real Housewives of New York series. The show will be based in the small community of Benton, Illinois. Many…
MARBLE HILL, Mo. (KBSI) – If you plan to visit Bollinger County, Missouri this month be on the lookout for dinosaurs! That’s right. The county is full of them for the 2022 Bollinger County Great Dinosaur Hunt. For the entire month of July, families and county residents all can take part in Bollinger County’s Great Dinosaur Hunt. President of the Bollinger…
As we head into Thursday, we will start off fairly warm and then heat up quick. Temperatures will be in the 80s by 9am and into the 90s shortly after noon. You can expect mostly sunny skies and a northeast breeze at 5 to 15 mph. The lack of rain continues into the weekend with high temperatures remaining in…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The American Red Cross and FOX23 and My49 held a blood drive at West Park Mall on Tuesday, July 12. The blood drive collected 19 units that could save up to 57 lives. Summer blood supply levels are low. Giving up to one pint of blood can save up to three lives. The first 100…
SIKESTON, Mo (KBSI) – It’s been two years in the making but elementary students and teachers at Lee Hunter elementary now have a new building to call home. The school Sikeston R-6 School District public school board, parents, and students participated in the ribbon cutting of the new building Tuesday night. They saw how the school board keeps the…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – The sharp, intense heat that June brought almost had farmers in the FOX23 viewing area worried for their crops. According to the state of Missouri, more than 63% of the state is abnormally dry, while another 20% is in a moderate drought state. At the Jackson, Missouri farmers market, it doesn’t seem to be too much…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo (KBSI) – Inflation is impacting local food trucks with items costing more and harder to get. In the southeast Missouri area, food trucks owners are finding their own solutions to continue serving high-quality food. Madi’s Kitchen owner Yameka Robinson says she thinks inflation has especially hit the food industry. “Well of course inflation has affected most…
The average high is in the upper 80s, so when we see the lower 90s this time of year, it’s not that far off from normal. That’s exactly where we’ll be on Wednesday. Mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies is expected on Wednesday with a high in the upper 80s and lower 90s. The dewpoint is going to be right…
MARION, Ky. (KBSI) – The water distribution is still happening in Marion, Kentucky since the city’s primary source of water had been drained at Lake George. Sandbags have been placed around the overflow weir at City Lake with city officials in hopes it will hold raw water due to rain. Despite the rainy weather Marion had over the weekend the…
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) is partnering with the Air Force and the Army to provide free healthcare services to anyone in need. On July 22, the Carbondale Civic Center will be hosting the Southern Illinois Wellness Mission. This mission will provide free healthcare, dental, and vision services. These services are at no cost, and they…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo (KBSI) – We have been on a serious heat wave of recent and it’s important to remind people to stay safe and hydrated. Many parts of the KBSI Fox23 viewing area have seen excessive heat. These temperatures have gotten so high they’ve even claimed lives. In Gideon, Missouri police say two people died this weekend. Jackson firefighter…
We have a small chance for an isolated shower or storm Tuesday morning, other than that, it’s going to be partly cloudy, a little warm, and quite muggy during the day. After Tuesday, we dry out for the rest of the week and keep our temperatures just a little bit above average, which is at 89 degrees right now. Our…
ALTO PASS, Ill. (KBSI) – On a sun-soaked Sunday afternoon in Alto Pass, Good Samaritan Ministries, or the Good Samaritan House as it is locally known, held its annual fundraiser at Alto Vineyards. Good Samaritan Ministries provides a number of services to the needy in the Carbondale area, including an emergency shelter, to which the funds raised from Sunday will…
MILLERSVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) – Whitewater Creek in western Cape Girardeau County provided a wonderful spot for the Cape Girardeau Nature Center’s Creek Crawl on Friday. Naturalist Angela Pierce said this event is designed to provide an educational opportunity through exploration and discovery. “All of our programs we host at the nature center, we try to involve some sort of exploration,…
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital Cancer Center in Paducah gives free gas cards to patients who need the help getting to their treatments. The gas cards are around $10 to $20. The idea came from the hospital’s board of directors when they had leftover money from a grant assisting those cancer patients affected by the Mayfield tornadoes….
Sunday was another quiet day across the FOX 23 coverage area. We stayed dry, temperatures were warm, and it wasn’t overly humid. For Sunday night we expect clear skies, with overnight lows dropping into the lower and middle-60s. Sunny conditions will stick around into Monday. That will help temperatures climb into the lower and middle-90s for almost everybody. You may…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – With the staggering inflation, the housing market is at an all-time high and renters especially are feeling the pain. Cape Girardeau has members of the community coming together to help address these issues. Cape Tenants is an organization that wants to help bring together tenants experiencing rental problems. It gives people a place to vent their frustrations and come together…
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – Call it a hobby. Call it a passion. Whatever it is, people young and old can collect cards and have fun doing it. Shane Paschall, who traveled two hours from Milan, Tenn., to Sikeston for the SEMO Collectibles Show, said something as simple as a common interest can spark a connection. “I’ve met tons of people…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The 35th annual Capaha Classic 5k, Cape Girardeau’s longest-running 5k was July 9. Event organizer Kacie Walley said it was great seeing so many people come out every year. “It’s great knowing that each and every year we still have lots of people that are new and we also have the groups that are they…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Built in 1957, Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau has undergone its share of renovations, but none quite to this magnitude. The school is adding a new cafeteria area and in-house preschool to the south side of the building. Those projects will be completed by the beginning of the school year. Construction on a new…
MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – A southern Illinois man recently returned from a 98-day journey of supporting the people of Ukraine. Many in Ukraine are in need of medical supplies, food, and other essential resources. David Brymer, a combat medic in Ukraine, decided to use his own funds to support those in need. “Well, I’ve been watching it unfolding for months…
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – The McCracken County Fair is in town and fair officials and the McCracken County Sheriff’s Department is on its heels to keep the crime rate down. In recent events around the nation, large crowded areas seem to be the target for mass shootings or high crime rate. McCracken County Chief Deputy Ryan Norman says the sheriff’s…
(KBSI) – Kentucky First Lady Britainy Beshear and Gov. Andy Beshear invite families impacted by the December 2021 tornadoes to join them for upcoming Christmas in July events. The events will include Santa Claus, food and gifts, including toys and presents from the First Lady’s Christmas Toy Drive that were delivered after Christmas or left over after four local toy giveaways…