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SEMO to host K12TechPro NEXT Day focused on emerging education technology

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Sasha Moore,

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Southeast Missouri State University will host K12TechPro NEXT Day on Friday, Feb. 20, bringing regional educators together to explore emerging technology trends in K-12 education. The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. in the University Center. K12TechPro NEXT Day is designed for school technology leaders and will feature hands-on learning opportunities, networking…

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Police investigate burglary of storage unit, seek stolen taxidermy trophies

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Sasha Moore,

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The Cape Girardeau Police Department is investigating a burglary involving a storage unit where multiple taxidermy game trophies were reported stolen. Police said the theft remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the incident or the possible location of the stolen items is asked to contact Detective Thomas at 573-335-6621, ext. 1242, or by email…

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Malden man sentenced to prison on aggravated fleeing and stealing convictions

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Sasha Moore,

CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — A Malden man has been sentenced on five felony convictions, including aggravated fleeing and stealing, according to Dunklin County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Ryan Dicus. James Clopton, 36, was sentenced Feb. 9 by Judge Joshua Underwood following a jury trial held Nov. 13, 2025. Clopton received seven years in the Missouri Department of Corrections on each of…
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Livingston County deputies seek woman wanted on contempt warrant

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Sasha Moore,

LIVINGSTON COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a woman wanted on an outstanding warrant. Authorities are searching for Melissa Williams, 39, of Grand Rivers. Williams is wanted on a warrant issued by Livingston District Court for contempt of court related to failure to comply with court orders in a…

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Greenfield School named Tennessee “Bright Spot” for third grade reading success

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Sasha Moore,

GREENFIELD, Tenn., (KBSI) — Greenfield School has been named one of the top five “Bright Spot” schools in Tennessee for outperforming expectations in third grade reading, according to a national analysis published by The 74. The report identifies schools where students achieve reading proficiency at rates significantly higher than predicted based on poverty levels. The analysis compares state reading assessment…

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Ice damages dock at Jonathan Creek boat ramp, repairs pending

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Sasha Moore,

BENTON, Ky., (KBSI) — Officials with Marshall County Fiscal Court say they are aware of ice damage to the dock at the Jonathan Creek boat ramp. The dock is owned by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. County officials said they are in contact with the department to determine when repairs will be made. Updates will be provided…

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Orange Barrel Report February 11

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Heath Ringstaff,

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) Route MM in Dunklin County will be reduced as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway. This section of roadway is located from County Road 692 to County Road 684 near Malden, Missouri. Weather permitting, work will take place Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. While work takes place, the road will be open…

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SEMO football community devastated after sudden death of student-athlete

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Sasha Moore,

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Southeast Missouri State University is mourning the death of football student-athlete Danny Duray, who died early Wednesday, Feb. 11. “It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that one of our student-athletes passed away,” Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Brady Barke said in a statement. “This is a heartbreaking loss for our…

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Carbondale police launch online crime mapping tool Citizen Connect

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Sasha Moore,

CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — The Carbondale Police Department has launched Citizen Connect, an online public crime-mapping tool designed to provide residents with accessible crime information. Citizen Connect compiles data from the department’s Tyler Technologies reporting software and maps police-generated incident reports from across the city. The department emphasized that the platform does not display exact addresses. Instead, incidents are shown…
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Seasonal, Partly Cloudy for Thursday

Dominic Ferraro,

After reaching highs in the lower 50s, we look to have a seasonal Wednesday evening ahead of us. Tonight, lows will be just about average for much of the Heartland. In Cape Girardeau, we should see mostly clear skies with temperatures reaching the lower 30s. The latest runs of StormCast look to keep us dry for just about the rest…
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Tennessee National Guard assists in East Memphis commercial fire response

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Sasha Moore,

MEMPHIS, Tenn., (KBSI) — About 20 soldiers with the Tennessee National Guard assisted local authorities overnight during a large commercial fire in East Memphis. The soldiers, assigned to the 253rd Military Police Company and serving with the Memphis Safe Task Force, supported the Memphis Police Department and the Memphis Fire Department at the scene. Guardsmen conducted traffic control, assisted firefighters…

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Graves County students earn top honors at Murray State Math Day

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Sasha Moore,

MAYFIELD, Ky., (KBSI) — Students from Graves County High School earned top honors at Murray State University’s annual Math Day competition, school officials said. More than 250 students from 13 surrounding schools participated in the event, competing in both individual and team challenges. Students took part in two events: an individual competition featuring a comprehensive mathematics exam and a group…

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One person killed in West Frankfort house fire under investigation

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Sasha Moore,

WEST FRANKFORT, Ill., (KBSI) — Authorities are investigating a fatal house fire that occurred early Tuesday morning in West Frankfort. Emergency crews were dispatched at approximately 3:55 a.m. to the 400 block of East Seventh Street following reports of a residential structure fire with possible occupants inside. When firefighters arrived, they encountered heavy smoke and flames and began an aggressive…

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Missouri PSC approves Ameren’s Big Hollow energy project in Jefferson County

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Sasha Moore,

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., (KBSI) — The Missouri Public Service Commission on Wednesday approved an agreement involving Ameren Missouri and granted certificates of convenience and necessity for the utility’s proposed Big Hollow energy project in Jefferson County. The project, located at the former Rush Island Energy Center site, includes construction of an approximately 800-megawatt simple-cycle natural gas combustion turbine generator facility…

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Student charged after rifle found in vehicle at Marshall County High School

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Sasha Moore,

BENTON, Ky., (KBSI) — A student was arrested Tuesday after a rifle was found inside a vehicle at Marshall County High School, according to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said a school resource officer was conducting routine security checks in the school parking lot when ammunition was observed on the dashboard of a vehicle. The officer then saw a…

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Dozens of illegal gambling machines seized in Dunklin County; felony charges filed against five businesses

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Sasha Moore,

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., (KBSI) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Missouri State Highway Patrol Division of Drug and Crime Control announced felony charges following a multi-year illegal gambling investigation in Dunklin County. According to a news release, the Dunklin County Prosecutor’s Office requested the investigation in 2024 after concerns about illegal gambling involving video lottery terminals. Investigators determined that five…

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Three victims, including two children, involved in early morning Dexter house fire

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Sasha Moore,

DEXTER, Mo., (KBSI) — Three people, including two children, died in an early morning house fire in Dexter, according to the Dexter Fire Department. Fire crews responded at 1:58 a.m. to a structure fire at 317 Truitt St. The home was fully involved upon arrival, and crews remained on scene until about 7:30 a.m., Fire Chief Don Seymour said. Thirteen…

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$160K grant keeps Carbondale warming center open 24/7 during winter freeze

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Sasha Moore,

CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — The Carbondale Warming Center has resumed 24-hour operations after receiving a state grant that will fund services through the end of the current fiscal year. Center officials said the $160,000 grant was awarded through an emergency and transitional housing program administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services. The funding allows the facility to provide around-the-clock…

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Gordonville Fire Protection District highlights junior firefighter program

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Sasha Moore,

GORDONVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — The Gordonville Fire Protection District is recognizing three local high school students participating in its Junior Firefighter Program. The department currently has three junior firefighters — Brown, Farmer and Surface — ages 16 to 18, who are enrolled in area high schools and actively training with the district. Officials said the program is limited to no…

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Bicyclist hospitalized after crash on Paducah roadway, police investigating

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Sasha Moore,

PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — The Paducah Police Department is investigating a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a bicyclist Tuesday afternoon. Officers responded at 1:02 p.m. Feb. 10 to the 2700 block of Bridge Street. Police said a 2016 Toyota Prius driven by Emmet Tetreault, 31, of Paducah, was traveling eastbound on Bridge Street and turned onto Clarks Ferry Road,…

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Franklin County sheriff’s office announces heartbreaking loss of K-9 Vader after battle with illness

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Sasha Moore,

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill., (KBSI) — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of K-9 Vader, a police dog who served the department for three years. Sheriff Kyle Bacon said Vader recently had been battling a serious illness. Despite veterinary treatment and support from his handler, Lt. Jared Anthis, the dog’s condition worsened. Vader joined the sheriff’s office in…
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Near normal temps, increasing rain chances

Rusty Dawkins,

Our high temperatures over the next several days will be very close to normal. We should be in the upper 40s, we’ll see the low 50s on Wednesday with plenty of sunshine. We’ll do that again on Thursday with highs once again very close to 50 degrees. There’s a small chance for rain, as well. The rain chance increases Friday…

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Organizations warn proposed budget cuts would impact vulnerable Missourians

Shelby Brown,

MISSOURI(KBSI) – The Missouri Governor has announced his proposed budget plan for 2027. Under the proposal is a $80.7 million dollar funding cut to services for developmentally disabled individuals.    Providers say this is more than just numbers on a spreadsheet but would have lasting impacts on crucial services and families could be left to make hard decisions.  According to the…

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Orange Barrel Report February 10

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Heath Ringstaff,

(KBSI) Route WW in Dunklin County will be reduced as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway. This section of roadway is located from County Road 206 to County Road 222 near Campbell, Missouri. Weather permitting, work will take place Thursday, Feb. 19 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area….