JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – Bargains line the long stretch of Highway 25 between Ja ckson and Kennett this weekend. Whether you are a buyer or seller, the yard sale is an exciting event. “I absolutely love the 100 mile yard sale because I get to interact with hundreds of people sometimes thousands of people and we wheel, we deal, we…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – When WWE invades the Show-Me Center on June 11, Angelo Dawkins and the rest of the superstars will make sure to provide a good time. “Get your popcorn ready,” Dawkins said. “A lot of superstars are going to come out and get ready to put on a show and let you guys enjoy it, be a part…
MOUND CITY, Ill. (KBSI) – As we approach Memorial Day weekend, the service men and women we have lost in the line of duty are at the front of our minds, and they certainly were in Mound City on Thursday. At the Mound City National Cemetery, people placed more than 9,000 American flags on the graves of our fallen heroes….
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The American Red Cross hosted a virtual volunteer opportunity for disaster relief. The company is a non-for-profit company where the volunteers and staff work to deliver crucial services to anyone who is in need. “The volunteer fair we had today (Thursday), that was the second fair that we’ve done on a national basis where we…
MAYFIELD, Ky. (KBSI) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Disaster Case Management Program approved $3,429,000 to boost existing disaster assistance in areas of the state impacted by last December’s storms and tornadoes. Sixteen counties included in the presidential disaster declaration issued Dec. 11, 2021 will be eligible for long-term recovery mental health group activities. Those counties include Barren, Caldwell, Christian,…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Century Casino in Cape Girardeau held a groundbreaking Thursday for an upcoming hotel development. The new $26 million development will be six stories with 68,000 square feet. The hotel will have 69 rooms. The new hotel will be the first to overlook the riverfront, a popular area for the city of Cape Girardeau that sometimes…
PADUCAH, KY (KBSI)- The Paducah International Raceway has been quiet for the past four years, but that’s all going to change. New owners, Adam and Brittany Elliott recently purchased and reopened the track, leaving the community excited and ready for new and exciting events to come in the near future. The racetrack’s opening day brought in more than 6,000 people…
BENTON, Mo. (KBSI) – What started as a simple road trip taking photos turned into a unique opportunity for Larry Braun of Benton, Mo. A photo he took of the Mississippi River in Wickliffe, Ky. is now featured as part of the United States Postal Service’s Mighty Mississippi collection. “I just saw that the sky was turning awesome colors,” Braun…
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – People across the country are searching for answers in the wake of another mass shooting, this time in Texas. The city of Carbondale is asking residents to complete a survey about gun violence in the community to improve safety. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale was asked to conduct research to better understand the nature of gun violence happening…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Illinois State Police (ISP) started a “Click it or Ticket” campaign across the state of Illinois. The campaign’s goal is to educate drivers and enforce driver safety laws. Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and ISP have partnered with more than 600 law enforcement agencies throughout the state. The campaign is called “Border to Border”…
MAYFIELD, Ky. (KBSI) – December 10, 2021 is a day Mayfield residents will never forget. That’s when an EF4 tornado demolished the downtown area. Now the community is picking up the pieces and moving forward. Ryan Drane, Executive Director with the Mayfield Graves County Long Term Recovery Group, says they are now hiring case managers to help with the rebuilding…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – With May being mental health awareness month, breaking the stigma on seeking help for mental health issues is important. Maggie Buckley, a licensed clinical social worker at Southeast Behavioral Health, says a lot of people feel as if they need to have a severe mental health issue in order to seek services, but she wants them…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Representatives from the Gibson Center for Behavioral Change, Community Counseling Center and other organizations held a groundbreaking for a new behavioral crisis center in Cape Girardeau. The Gibson Center for Behavioral Change and the Community Counseling Center are joining forces to create the Behavioral Health Crisis Center. The center will admit individuals who need a…
Tuesday is going to be very close to average for the high, in the upper 70s with a few spots getting into the lower 80s. We’ll be dry for a good portion of the day, but a frontal boundary will push in by late afternoon which will give us a chance for thunderstorms into the evening hours. The threat for…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – When people don’t notice the jobs Public Works employees perform, that is actually a good thing. “If the water doesn’t work, they notice If the sewer’s backed up, they notice. If the street’s falling apart, they notice,” Cape Girardeau Public Works Director Stan Polivick said. “If we’ve got all that working like it’s supposed to,…
FREDERICKTOWN, Mo. (KBSI) – A horse and its rider are very much a team. “You have a 1,200-pound animal underneath you that doesn’t always want to cooperate,” Madison County Saddle Club Secretary Samantha Peters said. “But most of the time, when they don’t want to cooperate, they are telling you something’s wrong somewhere, or that you’re not doing it right.”…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Do you know the movie Gone with the Wind featured a special Southeast Missouri riverboat? Christy Mershon, the president of the historical association of greater Cape Girardeau, says the interest in the boat came from a trivia question their social media team online post. The trivia question was what movie did the Cape Girardeau steamboat feature in? …
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – He wasn’t chasing down fly balls or slugging home runs. Instead, three-time Major League Baseball All-Star Curtis Granderson took the field Saturday morning for a fitness sports clinic with youth from the ages of 7 to 17, providing them with a chance to get out, be active, and have fun. “The big hope for today…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Infertility is a disease that affects millions of reproductive age people worldwide. An organization in Cape Girardeau is bringing awareness and support. Three Hearts Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness about infertility and assisting in the financial process as well. Once a year at the Three Hearts Foundation Infertility Gala in February they reward a…
The weekend will start off warm with a few scattered showers possible Saturday morning, but by Saturday afternoon and into the evening, a frontal boundary will push in giving us a chance at some strong to severe storms. Hail and damaging wind will be the main concerns. These storms will exit in the evening hours leaving us with a quiet…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – United Way of Southeast Missouri hosted an “Over the Edge” event that featured rappelling from Southeast Missouri State University’s (SEMO) Towers East on Friday. United Way is a community-based organization that aims to help the health, education, and financial stability of others. The rappelling event lasted from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and featured local…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – On Thursday May 19, employees at businesses wore green to show support for mental health awareness month. Green is the color which represents mental health awareness. Community Counseling Center Foundation (CCCF) sent out an email campaign and posted on Facebook to raise awareness about the effort. The staff members also encouraged other businesses to participate….
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – In just a few short days, three-time Major League Baseball All-Star Curtis Granderson will be at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau for a fitness sports clinic. Saturday beginning at 9 a.m., the field will be flooded with youth between the ages of 7 and 17 engaging in all sorts of physical activities. “I really like…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – EMS Appreciation Week was declared by President Joe Biden and goes from May 15 to May 21. It celebrates emergency medical service providers for all they do to help the community, in obvious way, and behind the scenes. Emergency medical services are the first to respond to a situation, treating patients, and getting them prepared…