CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — United Way of Southeast Missouri has received a transportation grant from United Way Worldwide to expand United We Work, a workforce transportation program serving the region. The program, launched in late 2023, operates in partnership with the Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority and was initially funded by Healthy Blue. Since its launch, United We Work…
SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — The Sikeston Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of Cheryl A. Jones Estates, newly constructed housing units for clients of Bootheel Behavioral Health. The housing development is designed to promote independence and support long-term stability for residents. Officials said the new homes are expected to have a positive impact on…
A WINTER STORM WARNING is in effect starting 1:00am Saturday- 6:00pm Sunday. Timing of snow will be 3am Saturday – 7pm Sunday. The peak of the snow will begin Saturday afternoon and continue through Sunday morning. Between 7 to 13 inches of snow is forecast in places with a 85% chance of exceeding winter storm warning criteria (4 inches) across…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) – Southeast Missouri Pets said community support helped the shelter overcome a critical shortage of adult dog food after supplies were depleted last week. The organization said it ran out of adult dog food Friday and issued an urgent request for assistance. Community members responded by donating food throughout the weekend, including deliveries made before the…
PERRYVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — Perryville Mayfest organizers have announced the official theme and dates for Mayfest 2026, which will be held May 6–9. The event will kick off a series of community celebrations marking the nation’s 250th anniversary and will highlight local history, patriotism and hometown pride. Several popular attractions are set to return, including the Bed Races. New events…
WICKLIFFE, Ky., (KBSI) — The U.S. 51 Ohio River Cairo Bridge between Wickliffe, Kentucky, and Cairo, Illinois, has reopened to traffic following a temporary daytime closure Thursday. The closure, which lasted from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., allowed crews to inspect the bridge’s navigation lighting system. Traffic was detoured to the I-24 Ohio River Bridge between Paducah, Kentucky, and Metropolis,…
HERRIN, Ill., (KBSI) — Ameren Illinois and the City of Herrin are partnering to transition the city’s municipal fleet to electric vehicles. Through its Community Engagement and Consultation program, Ameren Illinois is providing $50,000, along with technical support and strategic planning assistance, to help Herrin develop and implement a comprehensive transportation electrification plan. The program is part of Ameren Illinois’…
MARSHALL COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — The Marshall County Emergency Management Agency is urging motorists to avoid the area of KY 282/Gilbertsville Highway near the Kentucky Dam Campground and between KY 1523/Industrial Parkway and the U.S. 62/641 interchange after a semi hauling propane overturned. Officials said there are no leaks at this time. Green’s Wrecker Service is working to upright the…
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — The City of Paducah is preparing for the region’s first major winter storm of 2026, expected to arrive late Friday and continue into Saturday. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch from late Friday night through Sunday morning. Forecasters say 7 to 13 inches of snow are possible, with high confidence the Paducah…
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) – Jackson City Hall has issued a snow route proclamation effective at 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, for designated streets in the City of Jackson. The proclamation is intended to allow crews to conduct snow removal operations. All vehicles and other obstructions must be removed from designated snow routes by 8 a.m. Vehicles left on snow…
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) – Three people were transported to area hospitals following a two-vehicle injury collision Wednesday afternoon in Graves County. The Graves County Sheriff’s Office responded at about 2:09 p.m. Jan. 21, 2026, to the intersection of Kentucky 1684 and Kentucky 849. Investigators determined that Sherry L. Menser, 74, of Princeton, was driving a 2022 Subaru Outback southbound…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) – The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire at 11:40 p.m. Jan. 21, 2026, at 256 S. Benton St. Firefighters arrived to find fire on the second floor of the unoccupied home, with flames extending into the roof area. Crews established command and began fire suppression operations while conducting a primary search…
Business as usual across the Heartland, for now, with overnight temperatures slowly dropping below freezing. Short-term runs of StormCast continue to keep us clear through the day on Thursday and into Friday. That story starts to change as we look at the long-term forecast. Above is one run of StormCast showing a fine line between snow and wintry mix across…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Warming Centers in Cape Girardeau are working to ensure that no one has to face the freezing temperatures alone. Volunteers say as these colder temperatures roll in, they only expect the numbers that are seeing to increase. Tara Lang is the Volunteer Coordinator for the Cape Warming Center she says the center is open tonight and will…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) – Mercy Health Foundation Southeast has postponed the 2026 Journey Gala, originally scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 24, due to a forecasted winter storm expected to impact the region. The event has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 9. All existing ticket purchases and sponsorships will be honored for the new date. Those with questions may contact Mercy…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) – The Pasta House Co. in Cape Girardeau announced that plans for its new location have been completed and submitted to the city for approval. Construction will begin once building permits are issued. The restaurant will feature seating for 210 guests, including 50 seats in the bar area, 112 seats in the main dining room and…
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) – The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle injury collision at about 7:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in the 6400 block of New Liberty Church Road in West Paducah. Investigators determined that Tawnya Scott, 26, of Kevil, was driving a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado southbound on New Liberty Church Road when the vehicle left…
(KBSI) An earth stabilization project planned on KY 70/Tiline Road near mile point 4.7 east of Smithland, originally scheduled to begin this week, has been delayed due to anticipated wintry weather. Once the project begins, a lane restriction will be put in place and a KYTC contractor will repair a slide along the roadway embankment. Work could start as early…
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) – The Portageville School District Board of Education has approved a transition to a four-day instructional week beginning in the 2026–27 school year. The board reached the decision after extensive discussion and review of survey data, educational trends and challenges facing school districts. Board members said the change was made with a focus on supporting students, educators…
ILLINOIS (KBSI) — The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association announced it will award more than $58,000 in college scholarships statewide to students pursuing higher education during the 2026–27 academic year. The scholarships may be applied to tuition, books and fees. Eligible students must be permanent Illinois residents and enrolled full time at a certified institution of higher learning within the state. Full-time…
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI (KBSI) — The SEMO Food Bank announced it received a donation of more than 31,000 pounds of food and household items from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to help address hunger across the region. Food bank officials said the donation will support residents across its 16-county service area, where an estimated one in six people…
SESSER, Ill., (KBSI) — Several hundred customers in Sesser were without power Wednesday morning due to damage to a utility pole, according to Ameren. Ameren said it is aware of the outage and estimated power would be restored within about one hour. Categories: News Tags: Ameren, Ameren Illinois, Illinois, Sesser
GORDONVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — The Gordonville Fire Protection District, along with automatic mutual aid crews, responded to a reported structure fire in the 200 block of Missouri Highway Z at about 3:20 p.m. Tuesday. Fire officials said crews arrived to find a fire involving a rear deck and an exterior wood stove, with heat beginning to damage the siding of…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Court records filed this week outline allegations in a sexual abuse investigation involving incidents reported to have occurred over several years and in multiple jurisdictions. According to a probable cause statement, investigators were contacted Aug. 4, 2025, by a detective from another agency regarding allegations of inappropriate sexual contact. The victim reported being touched inappropriately…