MARION, Ky. (KBSI) – Progress is being made toward short- and long-term fixes to the city of Marion’s water emergency. The City of Marion has issued a water boil advisory for Marion water customers, effective immediately. Marion City Administrator Adam Ledford says residents are asked to use bottled water for cooking and drinking until further notice. “The boil water advisory…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – The low-water bridge on Mary Street in Jackson has to be shut down frequently because of flooding, but that will change in a year’s time when the West Mary Street Bridge and Sidewalks Improvement Project is complete. The Jackson Board of Aldermen voted Tuesday to approve $1,643,870.58 to replace the low-water bridge with a high-water one…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The crews working on air conditioning repairs ask people to be patient as they take on an overwhelming number of calls. With the extreme heat, Aire Solutions employees are experiencing an increased workload. “Units are working overtime and they struggle to keep up in this type of heat and that is driving people indoors and…
Heat and humidity is still here and so are the Excessive Heat Warnings. The warnings are in place through Thursday evening. The actual temperatures will be close to 100 degrees Thursday and Friday and with a dewpoint in the 70s, the heat index will be in a range from 105 to 110 degrees each afternoon. …
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The month of July is Parks and Recreation month. To celebrate, the City of Cape Girardeau is hold a special Parks and Rec Day on July 6. “We’re so excited that July is national Park and recreation month and we’re kicking it off tonight with a proclamation signing at our city council meeting and tomorrow…
CARTERVILLE, Ill. (KBSI) – On July 1, the Family Relief Plan went into effect for the State of Illinois. The plan gives relief on gas, grocery, and property tax. The Family Relief Plan includes several tax holidays, meaning a temporary cut in taxes, including: Groceries: The state’s 1% sales tax on groceries will be suspended July 1 through June 30, 2023, saving consumers…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – With the fourth of July holiday now behind us, many might have some extra fireworks that they’re looking to safely dispose of. Cape Police Department Public Information Officer Corporal Ryan Droege says fireworks cannot be shot off at all within city limits except on New Year’s Eve or with a permit. So that means fireworks are illegal…
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – The Paducah locations of the Salvation Army are serving as cooling centers for those needing to get out of the the heat. Two Salvation Army locations in Paducah located at 2990 Trimble Street and 3100 Irvin Cobb Drive are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on days there are a heat advisory to come in…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo (KBSI) – With summer in full effect, many parents are feeling a little overwhelmed with all the free time their kids have now. But one local business is trying to change that. Cape Martial Arts is much more than just a combat gym. Cape Martial Arts coach Tony Kaines says they are focused on child development in…
JACKSON, Mo (KBSI)- Monday morning in Jackson, nearly 400 participants joined in the Indepence Day 5K. Overall winners for the day included, Evan Stephens from Jackson for the men’s division, and for the women’s division, Kayden Gilmore from Murphysboro. Proceeds from the event benefit the Southeast Healthpoint Fitness Children’s Health and Wellness Programs. Included in the 5K were the Firecracker…
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo (KBSI) – Cape Girardeau Police responded to an armed robbery at Marco’s Pizza July 3 at 9:41 p.m. The suspect showed a handgun and stole cash from register, according to police. No injuries are reported. Corporal Ryan Droege with the Cape Girardeau Police Department says the suspect is described as a tall, white male, in a hooded…
ALTO PASS, Ill. (KBSI) – For the first time, the Peachbarn Winery and Café played host to a Wreaths Across America fundraiser this weekend. On National Wreaths Across America Day, which falls on December 17, more than 2,500 cemeteries across the country will conduct wreath-laying ceremonies at the same time. Lucas Williams, who helped organize the fundraiser, outlined the ceremony in…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo (KBSI) – A local artist will soon be bringing his artwork back to the area for his exhibit at his old school Crisp Museum on the River aCmpus. George DeMyers II exhibit opens on July 8 Mat 5:30 p.m. at Southeast Missouri State University’s Crisp Museum. DeMyers has been around the arts all his life. His father…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Just in time for the holiday week, River City Rodders car club hosted its cars and coffee and donuts hosted by Krispy Kreme. A family-friendly event that is held once a month with River City Rodders car club in the parking lot of Krispy Kreme here in Cape Girardeau. I spoke with Vice President…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A trip to Fort D on Independence Day weekend is meant to be an educational experience, but also a good time, said Fort D Turner Brigade Member Scott House. “We’re jollifying and talking, we’re not fighting, but we are demonstrating some cannon fire in celebration of Independence Day,” he said. “We’re just demonstrating how camp…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – There’s nothing like some friendly competition. At the Jackson Civic Center on Friday, seven different fire departments challenged one another to see who could give the most blood at Battle of the Badges. Michael Bell of the Millersville Rural Fire Protection District said that with the national blood shortage, which only gets magnified during the summer,…
MARION, Ky. (KBSI) – Volunteers passed out gallons of water to families in Marion, Kentucky who need it for drinking and cooking purposes at the old National Guard Armory Friday. “Basically people are coming around they’re getting water from the national guard, we’re here, we’re taking they’re names and they’re just driving on up, and we’re loading their cars up…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – With the three-day holiday weekend, many are expected to travel outside of the state. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), the Fourth of July weekend is a dangerous time as many driving related deaths happen. Missouri traffic deaths have dropped 7% compared to this time last year. However, that could change as the…
(KBSI) – It was signing day for one southern Illinois high school graduate who is now preparing to embark on his college basketball career. Wyatt Sherwin received academic scholarships and financial awards both at Illinois Wesleyan and University of Illinois, but he was determined in his desire to play collegiate basketball. His patience paid off when he signed his letter…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – On Wednesday, Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed five pieces of legislation into law, including a bill that modifies Missouri’s election laws. House Bill 1878 goes into effect August 28. Governor Parson said it will strengthen the election process and voter confidence. Across the state, voters will now be required to show a photo ID to cast…
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – The McCracken County Fiscal Court decided to bump the pay increase for 15 county employees. The process for deciding what employees should be paid can become a difficult job, specially when not everyone agrees. The McCracken County Fiscal Court met to discuss the salary increase for 15 county employees. With each salary increase being approved by…
STODDARD COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – A man from Advance and Bell City was sentenced to 50 years for five separate burglaries. Shawn Yount, of Advance and Bell City was sentenced to 50 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections by the Honorable Joe Z. Satterfield. A week long jury trial that began on May 2. At the conclusion of the…
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – Two McCracken County men face charges after an investigation by the Paducah Police Department’s Drug Unit. Liwan Quantae Martin, 26, of Westbrook Boulevard, was arrested on a warrant charging him with first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (second offense), trafficking in marijuana (less than eight ounces – second offense), second-degree possession of a controlled substance and…