Temperatures will be chilly across the heartland as we head into the Saturday evening, with air temperatures barley above double digits by midnight. Temperatures overnight will drop into the single digits, leaving many of us with a very frigid start to our Sunday. Partly cloudy skies tonight for Cape Girardeau, but it will not do much to keep in what…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — A former Farmington kindergarten teacher has pleaded guilty to possessing and sharing child sexual abuse material, federal prosecutors said. Erika L. Morton, 37, pleaded guilty Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau to one count of possession of child pornography. According to court records, Morton admitted sending child sexual abuse material through the Kik…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI) — The Poplar Bluff Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying individuals shown in a video connected to an ongoing investigation. Police said the subjects were seen with a truck bearing Texas license plate. Anyone who recognizes the individuals or has information is asked to contact Detective Dan Mustain at dmustain@pbcity.org or call or…
LYON COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is reminding drivers to clear snow and ice from their vehicles before traveling after a recent incident on U.S. 641 North. Deputies said a driver suffered multiple lacerations from broken glass when snow or ice dislodged from another vehicle and struck his windshield while driving on the highway. Authorities said…
ANNA-JONESBORO, Ill., (KBSI) — Anna-Jonesboro Community High School has unveiled a new Wildcats logo as part of broader updates tied to upcoming school renovations. School officials said the redesigned logo was created by a member of the Class of 2005 and is intended to provide a more unified, modern look while reflecting school pride. The updated logo will be used…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) – Road crews in McCracken County are spending today and Thursday clearing snow from medians and turn lanes across the county. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is warning drivers to expect possible slowdowns in areas where snowplows and maintenance crews are working and urges motorists to use caution and allow extra travel time. In Missouri, the Missouri…
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — A West Paducah woman and her toddler were taken to the hospital after a single-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon on KY 1748 West, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies were called at about 3:30 p.m. Jan. 29 to the 700 block of KY 1748 West for a reported injury collision involving an overturned vehicle with the…
CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — The City of Carbondale is reminding property owners to clear snow and ice from sidewalks to help ensure public safety throughout the community. City officials said sidewalk accessibility is especially important in areas with heavy pedestrian traffic, including routes used by students, transit riders, seniors and individuals with mobility needs. Because of significant snowfall and recent…
KENTUCKY (KBSI) — Snowplow crews have logged more than 793,000 miles on roadways from Friday through Wednesday a distance the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said, is equivalent to circling the Earth more than 31 times. Transportation officials said plows in the hardest-hit areas have made, and continue to make, multiple passes on the same routes to break up snowpack and layers…
SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — Juveniles were taken into custody early Thursday following a ShotSpotter gunshot detection alert in Sikeston, according to the Sikeston Department of Public Safety. Officers responded to the alert in the 100 block of Moore Avenue during the early morning hours of Jan. 29, 2026. While responding, officers saw three juveniles fleeing the area on foot. Two…
CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — The City of Carbondale and the Carbondale Branch NAACP will celebrate Black History Month during the Carbondale “At the Table” Dinner & Dialogue series on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at the Carbondale Civic Center. The “At the Table” Dinner & Dialogue series is held on the first Tuesday of each month through June. The series brings together…
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — The Paducah Police Department has received new officer safety equipment through a grant from the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office under the Body Armor Grant Program. Officials said the department received Paraclete Level III body armor plates, United Shield plate carriers, Vanguard ballistic shields, Paraclete Operate Elite ballistic helmets, Paraclete PASGT ballistic helmets and soft body armor…
CALLOWAY COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — Calloway County Fire-Rescue is assisting the Murray-Calloway County Senior Citizens Center with meal deliveries for Meals on Wheels clients. The fire department helped deliver meals to ensure clients continue receiving service, with deliveries scheduled for Thursday. Officials with the Senior Citizens Center thanked Calloway County Fire-Rescue for its assistance, citing the department’s commitment to helping…
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ill., (KBSI) — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help as it investigates two recent bank burglaries in Hoyleton and Ashley that authorities believe may be connected. Deputies were dispatched to the Farmers & Merchants Bank in Hoyleton on Jan. 26, 2026, after an active burglary alarm. Upon arrival, deputies found the bank’s ATM…
PRINCETON, Ky., (KBSI) — UPDATE: This person has been identified. The Princeton Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a man wanted for questioning in connection with a forged check at a local bank. Anyone who recognizes the individual is asked to contact the Princeton Police Department at 270-365-4657 or 270-365-2041. Tips may also be submitted through the…
KENTUCKY (KBSI) — Warmer temperatures and sunshine are helping Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews improve road conditions across much of the state. Officials said road conditions continue to vary by region and from county to county, depending on the type of precipitation that fell and local factors such as shaded areas where ice is slower to melt. The cabinet is shifting…
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — The City of Jackson commissioned a wastewater rate study to update its 2020 analysis and examine potential rate structures to support continued operation and maintenance of the city’s wastewater system. The study evaluated two rate increase scenarios. Scenario 1 includes a single rate increase in 2023 to fund Phase 1 improvements at the city’s wastewater treatment…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — United Way of Southeast Missouri announced that grant applications will open Feb. 2 for agencies and programs seeking to join its network of funded partners. Applications for the two-year 2026–28 funding cycle will be accepted through 5 p.m. CST on Feb. 27. United Way of Southeast Missouri said it will continue to invest in programs…
NASHVILLE, Tenn., (KBSI) — Chainsaw crews with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry have been working across the state to clear roadways and remove downed trees in the aftermath of Winter Storm Fern, officials said. The work has focused on improving public safety and helping utility crews reach areas without power so restoration efforts can continue. Officials said…
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — The City of Jackson has announced plans for a roadway lighting improvement project along a portion of East Jackson Boulevard. The project will add new roadway lighting along East Jackson Boulevard from Hilltop Drive to Old Orchard Road, an area that currently has limited dedicated lighting. City officials said the goal is to improve visibility and…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Old Town Cape, Inc. announced the completion of a Façade Improvement Grant project at Riverside Pottery. Using grant funds, Riverside Pottery installed a new exterior walkway as part of the improvement project. Old Town Cape officials said the update contributes to ongoing efforts to enhance the appearance and vitality of downtown Cape Girardeau. The Façade…
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (KBSI) – Rural Health Inc. is funding and administering eight $1,000 healthcare scholarships for qualifying high school seniors in Johnson, Massac and Union counties. Rural Health Inc. said one scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior from each of the following schools: Anna-Jonesboro, Cobden, Dongola, Goreville, Joppa, Massac County, Shawnee and Vienna high schools. The scholarships are…
SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — Southeast Missouri Food Bank is launching its annual “You CAN Fight Hunger” campaign in February, inviting community members to donate canned food during Canned Food Month. The campaign encourages residents to donate shelf-stable canned items at participating locations across southeast Missouri to help stock local food pantries. “Canned food donations play an important role in helping…
CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — The City of Carbondale issued a reminder to owners and managers of multi-unit residential properties about maintenance expectations during winter weather events. City officials said Carbondale Revised Code 4-15-1 adopts the International Property Maintenance Code, which requires sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking spaces and similar areas to be maintained in a safe condition and free from hazardous…