(KBSI) – Four Kentucky riverports, two in western Kentucky, will get $500,000 in grants for needed infrastructure improvements and equipment upgrades. “Our Kentucky riverports play a unique role in our commerce and our transportation system. We’re pleased to be able to provide funding for these worthy projects,” Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said. The funding, which must be locally matched, was…
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – Tuesday, the Carbondale City Council approved 12 American Rescue Plan Act funding applications totaling $2,098,464. The Southern Illinois Collaborative Kitchen was approved for $84,400 in funding that will provide support through 2023. Board President William Lo said the goal of the kitchen is two-fold. “The restaurants were getting shut down because of COVID. It was tough,…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center is holding some events, including one where you can learn how beneficial and healthy native plants are. “And in order to have healthy wildlife, we need to have a healthy habitat,” said Jamie Koehler with the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center. “So I’m all about talking to people…
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – The McCracken County Public Library is giving kids a different way to play in its science center. Open until September, the Science Center Program is open to the public. The program was supposed to open in 2020 but was postponed due to COVID-19. “A lot of kindergarteners, first graders who haven’t had a traditional schooling experience,…
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – In 2020, George Floyd was killed leaving many to consider whether the police tactics used were appropriate or not. The Sikeston Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking to find a solution through a special police training course. The course is ABLE, an acronym for Active Bystander Law-Enforcement. This teaches officers how to act properly around…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Last week President Biden signed the bipartisan gun safety bill. While some are happy about this, many questions are now being asked about what the bill actually does. Liberty Teeth Armory owner Griffan Reutzel says that he isn’t against the bill, but it raises questions on how it will help with background checks. “I’m definitely…
90s remain in the forecast for Thursday. It won’t be terribly humid, but the dewpoints are slowly starting to rise. You can expect mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies on Thursday with a light south wind at 5 to 15 mph. Because of this, the Skeeter Meter is only at “Medium” for Thursday. The heat and humidity kicks up quite…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Inflation is on the rise but traveling for the summer doesn’t seem to be slowing down as people are enjoying their vacations no matter the price. Elite Travel Expert Carolyn Sandgren-Kempf says people are affording trips by using the money that they saved being home during COVID the last two years. “Some things you may…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Not too long after the Roe V. Wade overturn, another significant issue was taken to the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court Justices ruled on June 27 that former Washington State’s High School football coach had the right to pray publicly on the football field after games. The ruling was 6 to 3 in favor of…
The 90s are back in the forecast and they are going to be staying around for a while. Temperatures are getting back to the summertime feel with highs in the low 90s on Wednesday. It won’t feel quite as hot, though, since the dewpoint will only be in the 50s. This means the humidity won’t be too bad. That happens…
CARTERVILLE, Ill. (KBSI) – The city of Carterville will host another free produce event Tuesday, June 28 for anyone in need of produce. Tuesday’s event is expected to start around noon. It will be at the Carterville police station. The city first teamed up with the police department to give away free produce on June 15. The idea came about when…
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – Many people are eager to set off fireworks for the Fourth of July. Although, many people are unaware of the firework laws that are enforced by law enforcement. “We found is that people don’t use them properly people, will shoot them at other people or as what we will call ‘bottle rocket war’ because it does…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness month. Eight million people in the United States are currently diagnosed with the condition. PTSD is common for many people. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, about 12 million adults in the U.S experience PTSD in a given year. About 8 percent of women and 4…
We have one more cooler than average day coming our way on Tuesday, before the heat gets turned back up. On Tuesday, we’ll start in the upper 50s, get into the lower 70s by 9am, and into the 80s for the afternoon. It will be a comfortable day with plenty of sunshine, low dewpoints, and a light northeast breeze. We…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Cape River Heritage Museum held a two-day auction. The event was held at 805 Enterprise Street in Cape Girardeau and featured vintage toys, antiques, furniture, kitchen tables, dressers, end tables, glassware and more. “We’re going to have the auction today (Saturday) until early afternoon then tomorrow Sunday preview about one o’clock and then auction…
ALTO PASS, Ill. (KBSI) – The beginning of summer ushers in peach season in southern Illinois. Michelle Sirles and the rest of the Rendleman Orchards team work year-round to bring that fresh fruit to your plate. “Having fresh produce, you need to sell it every day,” Sirles said. “That’s what we do every single day. It’s hard work, so we…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – People might be a bit shocked this year to see fireworks prices increase. Stump Busters’ Firework co-manager Matthew Rolwing says the increase in prices can be seen in shipping costs rather than just in their items. “Product-wise that the prices increased just a little bit the biggest problem that any firework retailer is going…
Temperatures will remain cool and comfortable as we head into the beginning of the week. Highs on Monday will be almost 10 degrees below average! We do warm up a little bit on Tuesday, but we will still have high temperatures that are at or just below the average for this time of year. After Tuesday, we start to warm…
The Street Machine Nationals made its return to the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds this weekend.Street Machine NationalsDU QUOIN, Ill. (KBSI) – It’s a car lover’s paradise. The Street Machine Nationals is a place for car fanatics to immerse themselves in a treasure trove of horsepower. Mike Wiegard showed off his 1930 Ford Model A, which he bought in 1995 and rebuilt between…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Today community members in Southeast Missouri and Illinois were recognized for their service by the women of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated Psi Eta Zeta chapter held their 3rd annual Leaders Lead Brunch. This is after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I spoke with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated Psi Eta Zeta…
The heat and humidity is coming back on Saturday with highs in the upper 90s and dewpoints in the 60s! There will be plenty of sunshine to go around on Saturday and not much of a breeze. If you have outdoor plans this weekend, be sure to stay hydrated, wear plenty of sunscreen, and find the shade/AC often! As…
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(KBSI) – It’s officially summer, and mosquitoes, including the diseases they carry are more likely to appear. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) warns people about the spread of the West Nile Virus. According to Miranda Adams, Environmental Health Director for Southern Seven Health Department, the West Nile Virus is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito. So far,…
PERRYVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) – For 80 years, the Chester Bridge has connected Chester, Ill., and Perryville, Mo. But the time has come to replace it. Replacing the bridge will take years, but Project Director Brian Okenfuss said it is a necessary undertaking. “The Chester Bridge has been in poor condition for a while, so we knew we needed to start…