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…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Sickle cell disease affects about 100,000 Americans a year. It affects all groups of people but it’s more dominant in one particular community. And the lack of volunteers donating to the current blood shortage is contributing to the problem. Sickle Cell Disease, also known as sickle cell anemia, is an inherent disorder that affects red…
We will wrap up the work week with a relatively quiet day. Lots of sun, temperatures in the low 90s, and low humidity. While Friday is shaping up to be a pretty good day, we do warm right back up on Saturday with dewpoints jumping into the upper 60s and lower 70s. It will feel steamy out there again on…
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PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – The Salvation Army in Paducah is opening a hospitality area to the general public so people can cool off from the heat. Whether you’re homeless, from a lower income family, or just passing by and needing a moment to cool down. In charge of running this program is Lieutenant David Donegan, the commanding officer for the…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Like many animal shelters across the country, Southeast Missouri Pets has seen an increase in people wanting to surrender pets to them. Adoptions have also decreased in recent months. “Adoptions have slowed down to some degree,” said Siri LeBaron, Southeast Missouri Pets Director of Development. “We think that a lot of people are feeling economic…
This family-owned business services about nine counties in northeast Arkansas, southeast Missouri, Tennessee and Kentucky. People who like to camp and use recreational vehicles should not have to travel to another state to get their RV serviced or to purchase a RV. You should not have to wait two to three weeks to get repair and service work done. They…
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – Right now, the Sikeston Department of Public Safety says they are seeing reports of thefts from vehicles as well as stolen vehicles. Recently in Sikeston, public safety officers say they have been receiving reports of people breaking into cars and in some cases stealing cars. There doesn’t seem to be an increase or decrease in the number…
HERRIN, Ill. (KBSI) – 100 years ago on June 22, Herrin, Illinois suffered a devastating massacre that killed 24 people. Wednesday, people gathered to commemorate those who died. “The Herrin Massacre is remembered as one of the worst labor incidents of violence,” explained Jon Musgrave, a regional historian for Illinois. “There were 24 victims of the Herrin Massacre. Three Union…
Temperatures on Thursday will still be warm, but the humidity takes a break for a couple of days. Highs on Thursday will be in the upper 80s and lower 90s, but with dewpoints close to 60 degrees, it won’t feel overly hot. Mostly sunny skies can be expected with a light northeast breeze. We continue with the lower 90s…
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“We Raise the Bar for Quality Living” Why do people choose Independence Health Systems? Safety and peace of mind. Each apartment has its own emergency pull cord. If there is an emergency, we can react fast. Independence Health Systems host all kinds of activities for its residents. Those include live concerts, fishing, museum outings, and more. Our facility has a…
The Christ Episcopal Church welcomes the community to its Red Door Jubilee CenterCAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A sanctuary for all, that’s the goal of a church in the Cape Girardeau community. The Christ Episcopal Church welcomes the community to its Red Door Jubilee Center. That’s where they minister, feed the hungry, hold recovery groups, and reach out to…
MARION, Ky. (KBSI) – The summer started off hot, and now it feels like it will just keep going that way. Without a rainy day in sight, the city of Marion is nearly on the last drop of its water supply. It all started when a sinkhole formed, causing the levee to fail. It had to be breached, which caused…
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – Paducah police are investigating a shooting near a shelter in Noble Park that happened just after 4 p.m. Tuesday. Police say it happened inside a vehicle and apparently stemmed from a domestic situation. There is no threat to the public. Categories: News