OZARK, Mo., (KBSI) — A child reported abducted in connection with a homicide investigation in Texas was safely recovered Saturday afternoon in Christian County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. An AMBER Alert was issued at 2:13 p.m. Jan. 31 after authorities in Mansfield, Texas, reported a child abduction related to a homicide. Within minutes of the alert being…
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill., (KBSI) — The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is reminding motorists, parents and students that school bus safety is a shared responsibility. Officials said school buses transport children each day, and drivers are required by law to stop when a bus displays flashing red lights and an extended stop arm. Those laws are designed to protect children as…
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — The McCracken County Jail is warning the public about a phone scam involving false claims of inmate release. Officials said they have received multiple reports from individuals who were contacted by someone claiming to be employed by McCracken County. The caller allegedly offered to release a loved one from jail on an ankle monitor in…
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — McCracken County Schools has opened nominations for the inaugural McCracken County Schools Hall of Fame, with the first class set to be inducted in 2026. The Hall of Fame will recognize individuals for excellence and lasting impact in academics or athletics. Two categories will be included: McCracken County High School Hall of Fame, honoring alumni…
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — Fire crews responded to an active residential fire Tuesday morning in Graves County. According to the Graves County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received reports at about 9:12 a.m. of a house fire in the 2300 block of KY Highway 385 South. Authorities said the roadway is currently blocked, and traffic is being detoured while crews work…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The American Red Cross is urging people to donate blood or platelets as winter storms continue to worsen an ongoing national blood shortage. Since the beginning of the year, more than 500 blood drives have been canceled because of snow, ice and extreme cold, resulting in more than 20,000 uncollected blood and platelet donations nationwide,…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Mercy Health Foundation Southeast will host its annual Wine and Chocolate Pairing later this month to support heart care initiatives and local nonprofit organizations. The event is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 20, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Cape Girardeau Country Club, located at 250 Country Club Drive. Attendees will enjoy house-made chocolate and wine…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — A Cape Girardeau man was arrested Sunday afternoon following a disturbance involving a firearm, police said. Officers with the Cape Girardeau Police Department were called at about 4:45 p.m. Feb. 1 to the 1500 block of Whitener Street for a reported disturbance involving a weapon. When officers arrived, they saw the suspect, identified as Shawn…
PERRYVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — The second annual Senior Resource Expo, “Slice of the Good Life,” will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Aug. 4 at the Perryville Elks Lodge. The free event will feature vendor booths, bingo and complimentary watermelon slices. Organizers said the expo is designed to connect seniors with local resources and services in a relaxed,…
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (KBSI) – A large law enforcement presence was seen in Greenfield for a Weakley County fallen officer. Law Enforcement agencies from as far as New York State were in attendance for the service of Derrick Bonham. Lots of tears were shed as community members and city leaders, state troopers and more gathered to honor the life of…
PERRYVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — The City of Perryville marked a milestone Thursday by celebrating the 101st birthday of longtime resident Dorothy Barry. City officials said Barry and her late husband were founders of the St. Vincent de Paul Society Thrift Store and among its first volunteers, helping establish a legacy of service that continues to support the community. Officials noted…
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — Two people were arrested and a third is being sought following a multi-county theft investigation involving stolen vehicles, catalytic converters and other property, according to the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Ryan Norman said the investigation began Jan. 29 after surveillance video was obtained showing an attempted theft at Jason’s Collision Center on County Park…
VIENNA, Ill., (KBSI) — The Vienna High School cheerleading team is headed to state after winning an IHSA sectional championship and making school history. The Eagles captured first place at the IHSA Sectional Competition held at Edwardsville High School, finishing atop a field of 16 teams. The win secured Vienna a spot in the IHSA State Cheerleading Competition in Bloomington,…
MARSHALL COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — A Tennessee man was taken into custody early Sunday following a multi-county pursuit that began in Marshall County and ended in Paducah, authorities said. Deputies with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office were called during the early morning hours of Feb. 1 to the 5000 block of U.S. Highway 68 West in the Palma community for…
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — A man has been arrested in connection with multiple catalytic converter thefts following a joint investigation by Paducah police and the McCracken County Sheriff’s Department, authorities said. On Jan. 28, Officer Taylor Cissell responded to the Easter Seals Adult Center in the 1900 block of North 14th Street for a report of a stolen catalytic converter…
MOUNT VERNON, Ill., (KBSI) — A St. Louis man was arrested Saturday afternoon after an attempted vehicle hijacking and a confrontation that left two Mount Vernon police officers injured, authorities said. Officers were called at about 1:16 p.m. Jan. 31 to the Mach 1 gas station at 1409 S. 42nd St. for a report of a man attempting to enter…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — School districts across Southeast Missouri are highlighting student mental wellness this week through the Hope Squad initiative, a peer-to-peer program aimed at reducing stigma and connecting students in crisis with trusted adults. Students in Cape Girardeau, Jackson and Perryville are hosting a series of visible, community-focused events designed to promote mental health awareness and suicide…
GREENFIELD, Tenn., (KBSI) — Weakley County Sheriff Terry McDade and other city leaders held a press conference at Greenfield Banking Company to honor the life and service of a fallen law enforcement officer. During the briefing, officials reflected on the officer’s dedication and contributions to the community and expressed support for the officer’s family. Community members who wish to assist…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — A 19-year-old Cape Girardeau man has been charged following an early-morning assault that left two people injured, police said. Officers with the Cape Girardeau Police Department were called to an area hospital at about 5:50 a.m. Jan. 30 for a report of an assault. The victims told officers they were assaulted around 1:30 a.m. in…
CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — A Carbondale man has been sentenced to 26 years in prison after being convicted in two separate jury trials of aggravated battery and unlawful delivery of cocaine, according to the Jackson County State’s Attorney’s Office. State’s Attorney Marsha L. Cascio-Hale said Brandon O. Brown, 39, was sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections following jury trials…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky., (KBSI) — Kentucky State Police Post 3 will participate in Operation C.A.R.E. on Super Bowl Sunday as part of a national effort to reduce crashes and prevent impaired driving. The Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort will take place Sunday, Feb. 9, with troopers increasing patrols to address traffic violations such as impaired and distracted driving, speeding and…
BENTON, Ill., (KBSI) — Franklin Hospital has announced a partnership with The Orthopaedic Institute of Southern Illinois to bring an orthopedic clinic to Benton. Beginning March 4, 2026, Garrett Smith, a board-certified nurse practitioner, will hold clinic hours at 203 Bailey Lane, Suite 2, in the Franklin Hospital Specialty Clinic suite. Franklin Hospital District CEO Jim Johnson said expanding orthopedic…
FRANKFORT, Ky., (KBSI) — Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentucky’s winter storm death toll has risen to 16 following the death of a 75-year-old woman in Adair County. Beshear called the news difficult for the state and asked Kentuckians to keep the affected families in their thoughts and prayers. Related links: Kentucky winter storm death toll rises to 12, governor says…
Light snow showers should wrap up across the Heartland with temperatures slowly falling to the mid-20s under mostly cloudy skies. Lows tonight once again look well below average, with most of the region dropping to the upper teens and lower 20s. Mostly cloudy skies make way for partly cloudy skies overnight with a light southerly wind in Cape Girardeau. Temperatures…