WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill., (KBSI) — The Williamson County Emergency Management Agency is warning motorists of slick road conditions in the southern part of the county following multiple traffic crashes. Officials said Lake of Egypt Road is closed between Illinois Route 37 and Power Plant Road due to a crash. A second crash has also been reported at the intersection of…
MADISONVILLE, Ky., (KBSI) — The Kentucky State Police Post 2 responded to dozens of calls early Wednesday as slick road conditions led to numerous crashes across western Kentucky. Police said troopers responded to about 40 calls during the early morning hours, assisting three motorists and working 30 collisions. Three of those crashes resulted in injuries. Most collisions occurred along the…
UNION CITY, Tenn., (KBSI) — Two dozen students from Union City Elementary School were selected to attend a field trip to Discovery Park of America last week as part of the school’s Discovery Kids program. The group included 12 third-grade students and 12 fourth-grade students who were chosen based on good behavior, strong work ethic and attendance during the second…
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — Two Mayfield men were injured in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday evening on Old Dukedom Road, according to deputies. Authorities said deputies Bobby Turner and Andrew Prusaczyk were dispatched at about 6:19 p.m. Jan. 20 to a reported injury collision near KY 1748E. The investigation determined that Yadriel Vargas-Aviles, 20, was driving a red 2025 Subaru…
(KBSI) Reminder, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is planning a daytime closure on the U.S. 51 Ohio River “Cairo” Bridge connecting Wickliffe, Ky., and Cairo, Ill., on Thursday, Jan. 22. Weather permitting, crews will inspect the electrical conduits and junction boxes for the bridge’s navigation lighting system. To facilitate the work, the bridge will be closed to traffic between 8:30…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Pediatricians and mental health providers say the push for mental health services in childhood is needed now more than ever. This comes after the CDC reports a sharp increase in children being diagnosed with mental health disorders. According to recent studies more and more children are being seen for anxiety, depression and behavioral changes. and local mental health advocates are saying that early intervention is key. …
BOLLINGER COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — A woman has been charged in connection with a fatal head-on crash that killed two people last year in Bollinger County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers arrested Amy Elizabeth Lawson on Nov. 27, 2024, following a major crash investigation, authorities said. Lawson faces two counts of first-degree involuntary manslaughter, driving while intoxicated…
EMINENCE, Mo., (KBSI) — The Shannon County Sheriff’s Office is thanking multiple agencies and individuals who responded to a residential structure fire in the Eminence area. Sheriff Steven Hogan said the Eminence Area Volunteer Fire Department responded quickly and worked under difficult conditions, praising firefighters for their professionalism and dedication. The sheriff’s office also expressed appreciation to the Missouri State…
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — An 18-year-old Pevely man has been charged in connection with a stabbing that occurred last month in Hillsboro, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Dave Marshak said Jacob M. Aubuchon was charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action stemming from an incident Dec. 20, 2025. Investigators said the victim was attending a…
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — The City of Paducah will convert the intersection of Jackson Street, South 19th Street and Guthrie Avenue into an all-way stop beginning Monday, Jan. 26, as part of an effort to improve traffic safety. City officials said new stop signs have already been installed and are currently covered. The covers will be removed Jan. 26, at…
MAYFIELD, Ky., (KBSI) — A Mayfield–Graves County Parks and Recreation employee has been charged with theft following an internal investigation, according to the Graves County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Jon Hayden said the Parks and Recreation Board requested the investigation after identifying suspicious purchases made by an employee using an assigned credit card. A review of records and interviews with the…
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — The City of Paducah will convert the intersection of Jackson Street, South 19th Street and Guthrie Avenue into an all-way stop beginning Jan. 26 as part of an effort to improve traffic safety. City officials said new stop signs have already been installed and are currently covered. The covers will be removed Monday, at which point…
ZEIGLER, Ill., (KBSI) — A Franklin County sheriff’s deputy arrested a Zeigler man early Jan. 19 after a traffic stop led to the discovery of suspected methamphetamine, authorities said. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy conducted a traffic stop at about 12:06 a.m. near the intersection of Illinois Route 148 and Illinois Route 149. The driver and…
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — WKCTC Workforce Solutions and The Leadership Center have announced the 2026 Leadership Mastery Series, a four-part, in-person professional development program designed to help organizations strengthen culture, navigate change and support long-term growth. The quarterly series focuses on leadership and organizational decision-making that influences how work is accomplished. Sessions will examine leadership strategy, workplace culture and communication,…
PERRYVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — Perry County Sheriff Jason Klaus released details Sunday regarding an incident involving a homicide suspect on Interstate 55. According to the Perry County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were notified at about 1:23 a.m. Sunday of a vehicle traveling southbound on I-55 that was wanted in connection with a homicide investigation in Belleville, Illinois. Deputies located the vehicle,…
ZEIGLER, Ill., (KBSI) — The Zeigler Police Department said it has received several leads from the public and identified persons of interest in a burglary reported at Z-R Roadhouse on the morning of Christmas Eve. Police said investigators are releasing clearer still images from security footage in hopes of generating additional tips and corroborating information. The suspects are described as…
SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — The Sikeston Department of Public Safety announced efforts to place an Honor Chair inside its department in memory of Officer Henry Franklin, who was killed in the line of duty Oct. 6, 2025. The custom wooden Honor Chair is being created through Saving A Hero’s Place, a nonprofit that works with law enforcement officers and families…
PERRYVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — Perry County has been recognized as StormReady by the National Weather Service, a designation that highlights the county’s preparedness for hazardous weather and its emergency response capabilities. The StormReady recognition was presented Jan. 15 during a regular Perry County Commission meeting by National Weather Service representative Christine Wielgos and accepted by Perry County Emergency Management Director…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The American Red Cross is urging the public to donate blood and platelets as it faces a severe nationwide shortage, with blood supplies dropping about 35% over the past month as hospital demand continues to rise. Officials say the shortage is especially critical for platelets and blood types O, A negative and B negative. Increased…
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI)— The Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Dinner and Business Celebration on Friday, Jan. 30, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Paducah-McCracken County Convention and Expo Center. Presented by CSI and Mercy Health, the event marks the Chamber’s largest annual gathering. This year’s celebration will recognize the Chamber’s third designation as Chamber of the…
PERRYVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — Perry County School District 32 officials unveiled preliminary plans Saturday for rebuilding Perryville High School during a community presentation at the Robinson Event Center. The presentation marked the community’s first look at proposed designs for a reimagined high school following the EF2 tornado that heavily damaged the facility March 14, 2025. The plans, developed by Sapp…
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — A Paducah man was arrested Thursday night after leading officers on a brief foot pursuit that ended in a creek, police said. The incident occurred about 7 p.m. Jan. 15 after Officer Danny Kimball stopped a blue passenger car near the intersection of Broad Street and Bridge Street. Police said the driver pulled into a parking…
(KBSI) The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is planning a daytime closure on the U.S. 51 Ohio River “Cairo” Bridge connecting Wickliffe, Ky., and Cairo, Ill., on Thursday, Jan. 22. Weather permitting, crews will inspect the electrical conduits and junction boxes for the bridge’s navigation lighting system. To facilitate the work, the bridge will be closed to traffic from 8:30 a.m….
Temperatures will be chilly for the rest of the evening in the 20s and 30s. The latest runs of StormCast look to keep us dry for the start of the work week. Another cold one ahead across the Heartland with lows in the teens. Mostly clear skies tonight in Cape with overnight lows in the middle teens. Well below average…