CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — A 17-year-old male was arrested following a robbery reported Monday morning in Carbondale, according to the City of Carbondale Police Department. Police said officers responded at about 9:41 a.m. Feb. 2, 2026, to the 400 block of West Jackson Street for a report of a robbery. Officers learned the victim was walking from their vehicle when…
STEELE, Mo., (KBSI) — A 21-year-old Steele man has been arrested in connection with a recent shooting that left a woman with a gunshot wound to the head, according to the Steele Police Department. Chief Billy Joe Stanfield said an officer was dispatched during the early morning hours of Jan. 20, 2026, to a report of shots fired. Officers later…
Partly cloudy to mostly cloudy skies with temperatures close to freezing until close to dinnertime Wednesday evening. Low temperatures remain well below average tonight, with many of us dropping to the middle and upper teens. Despite heavy cloudy cover, we are still looking at a chilly evening ahead in Cape Girardeau. Variable cloud cover continues across the region on Thursday,…
MAKANDA, Ill., (KBSI) — Blue Sky Vineyard earned top honors at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, receiving multiple awards in the national contest. The vineyard’s Norton and Rosé wines were awarded Double Gold Medals, while its Seyval and Vintners Select received Gold Medals. The competition features entries from wineries across the United States. Blue Sky Vineyard officials said the…
MARION, Ill., (KBSI) — No injuries were reported after a large house fire late this morning in the 1300 block of W. Malden Street, according to Tim Barnett. Fire crews were called to the scene about 11:15 a.m. At one point, flames were visible shooting through the roof of the home. Barnett said the residence was unoccupied at the time…
LIVINGSTON COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported case of identity theft involving a Ledbetter resident. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies began the investigation July 7, 2025, after a resident reported their bank account had been compromised, resulting in about $17,000 being transferred without authorization. The investigation, led by Deputy Donald Crawford, identified…
SCOTT CITY, Mo., (KBSI) — The Scott City Police Department is acknowledging social media posts circulating about the death of a teenager in Scott City. Police said the incident remains under investigation but is not expected to be a criminal matter. Out of respect for the family, the department said it will not release additional details. Officials asked the community…
CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — Two juveniles reported missing earlier this week have been located and are safe, the Carbondale Police Department said. Police said Noah Robinson, 17, and Matthew Hilton, 17, both of Carbondale, were located Feb. 3 and found to be in good health. Authorities thanked the public for its assistance in the search. Previously reported: Police had requested…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) – The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, to discuss proposed improvements to the intersection of U.S. Route 61 and Route 80 near Matthews. The meeting will be held at the Nutrition Center in Matthews, located at 301 W. Main St. Tentative plans call for…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Ross Dress for Less is projected to open March 6 at West Park Mall. The store is expected to be part of the mall’s ongoing updates and renovations. Ross Dress for Less is a national off-price retail chain offering discounted apparel and home goods. Categories: News Tags: Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Ross Dress for Less, West…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire at an unoccupied home in the 100 block of South Henderson Street at about 4:16 p.m. Feb. 3. Firefighters arrived to find fire on the third floor with extension into the roof area, according to the department. Incident command was established, and crews began…
WEST FRANKFORT, Ill., (KBSI) — Frankfort Community Unit School District No. 168 has placed Frankfort Community High School Principal Aaron Hill on administrative leave pending an internal investigation, according to a statement released by the district. District officials said they were made aware of reports concerning Hill and are actively responding. The district emphasized that it is limited in the…
CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — Police are investigating a shooting reported early Tuesday on North Wall Street that led to multiple arrests, authorities said. Officers with the City of Carbondale Police Department responded at about 2:16 a.m. Feb. 3 to the 1300 block of North Wall Street for a report of shots fired. Officers found shell casings and bullet damage to…
Cloud cover is going to hang on for a little while longer. Partly to mostly cloudy skies are expected through Wednesday. High temperatures will once again be cooler than average on Wednesday. The wind isn’t expected to be much of an issue, but a few 15-20 mph wind gusts are possible on and off. We’ll likely see cool temperatures on…
CALLOWAY COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — The Calloway County Jail is warning the public about a phone scam involving callers claiming to be jail employees or contractors. Officials said they have received multiple reports from people who were contacted by individuals alleging that, in exchange for a credit card payment, a loved one could be released from jail on an ankle…
CAPE GIRDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Just a few years ago, the Old Broadway Theater, was facing demolition but through some strong community pushback and a new owner, the historic building is now getting a revamp. The Old Broadway Theater located at 805 Broadway Street was built in 1921 according to records and the building was added to the National Register…
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — Deputies responded to a two-vehicle injury crash Tuesday morning on King Road, authorities said. At about 8:51 a.m. on Feb. 3, deputies were dispatched to the 300 block of King Road for a collision involving two vehicles. Investigators said Maria Zavala, 44, of Wingo, was driving westbound on King Road in a blue Toyota Camry…
ADVANCE, Mo., (KBSI) — The Advance Fire Department assisted with a motor vehicle crash involving one person ejected Tuesday afternoon, according to the department. At about 1:55 p.m., Advance firefighters were requested to assist the Delta Fire Department at the scene. Crews on scene provided patient care and assisted with traffic control. Additional agencies that responded included the Cape Girardeau…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Cape Girardeau Public Schools has named Tyler Abernathy as the new director of the Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center, effective July 1, 2026. Abernathy brings experience as an administrator, classroom instructor and coach. He most recently served as assistant director of the Career and Technology Center, a role that provided him with familiarity with…
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI)— Travelers flying out of Barkley Regional Airport are advised that beginning Feb. 1, the Transportation Security Administration will charge a $45 identity verification fee for passengers who arrive at a security checkpoint without a REAL ID–compliant form of identification. The fee covers additional identity verification required before a passenger can be cleared to fly. Airport officials said…
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn., (KBSI) — Authorities allege that Khristi Dawn Cunningham fatally shot a sheriff’s deputy and fired at responding officers during a series of 9-1-1 calls early Jan. 30. According to an affidavit, Cunningham used the Weakley County 9-1-1 system at about 2:52 a.m. to report “shots fired” while discharging a pistol at or near the Days Inn, located…
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill., (KBSI) — A traffic stop Monday, Feb. 2, in rural Franklin County led to drug and firearm charges against two men, Sheriff Kyle Bacon said. A deputy with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle and identified the driver as Charles E. Shepherd Jr., 66, of Thompsonville. The passenger was identified as Judah Herring, 26, of…
BURNA, Ky., (KBSI) — Deputies with the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office responded Monday, Feb. 2, to a report of a man slumped over the steering wheel of a vehicle on U.S. Highway 60 East, Chief Deputy Shannon Edging said. Investigators determined the driver, Brian Bender, 36, of Bowling Green, was under the influence of a substance that caused impairment. A…
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ill., (KBSI) — A woman has been arrested in connection with a homicide discovered last week in rural Belle Rive, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Detectives arrested Jasmine L. Farny, 31, of Dahlgren, on the evening of Feb. 2 in connection with the Jan. 31 killing of 47-year-old James D. Cross. Cross was found dead from…