(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…
A chilly Saturday evening awaits in Cape Girardeau with temperatures in the 20s the rest of the way. Overnight lows across the Heartland will drop to the teens, with a few spots close to the single digits. Clear skies tonight will keep us chilly in Cape, with wind chills below the 10-degree mark. We will try to sneak above freezing…
DONIPHAN, Mo., (KBSI) — The Animal Rescue Corps rescued 18 dogs and puppies from a rural property in southeast Missouri after residents requested help amid cold weather conditions. The rescue took place Friday, Jan. 19. ARC officials said the situation was not a criminal case. The residents contacted the organization after the number of dogs on the property grew beyond…
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — A deputy jailer suffered serious facial injuries during an inmate assault Wednesday night at the McCracken County Jail, officials said. The incident occurred about 9:30 p.m. Jan. 15 while deputies were performing routine duties. Jail officials said inmate Austin Sporea forced his way out of his cell while a deputy was providing bedding and assaulted the…
Near-average temperatures come to a close on Friday afternoon as a colder stretch of temperatures arrives this weekend. Temperatures will slowly fall into the upper 30s around dinnertime tonight. Cloud cover across the region will keep temperatures from rapidly cooling overnight. Chances for showers continue into Friday evening, with StormCast showing a small chance of snow early Saturday morning. Temperatures…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — As it prepares to mark the 20th anniversary of its River Campus, the Holland College of Arts and Media are inviting alumni, students, faculty and community members to share stories and reflections about their experiences. Organizers said personal testimonials will help highlight the people and moments that have shaped the River Campus over the past…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI) — A former law enforcement officer from Sikeston has been convicted of multiple felony charges, including money laundering, stealing and forgery, following a guilty plea, according to a special prosecutor. Special Prosecuting Attorney Ryan Dicus said Carl Rose, 38, of Sikeston pleaded guilty after a change of venue from Scott County. Rose is a former officer…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., (KBSI) — The Missouri Department of Conservation is reminding hunters of regulation changes that expand the use of artificial light and other equipment during the 2026 coyote hunting season. Changes approved by the Missouri Conservation Commission in fall 2025 allow hunters to use artificial light, night vision and thermal imagery equipment from Jan. 1 through Sept. 30,…
LAKE COUNTY, Tenn., (KBSI) — The Lake County Schools announced that the robotics program at Lake County High School has received a $5,000 grant from the Tennessee Valley Authority to support and expand STEM education. School officials said the funding will provide students with hands-on learning opportunities in coding, electronics and mechanical design. The program aims to strengthen critical-thinking, problem-solving…
CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — The City of Carbondale is launching a new series of group bicycle rides aimed at celebrating the city’s expanding bike infrastructure and encouraging riders of all experience levels to ride together. The inaugural Carbondale Bikes! ride, billed as a “Winter Ride,” is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 7, beginning at 10 a.m. Riders will gather in the…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., (KBSI) — Missouri hunters harvested an estimated 301,954 deer during the 2025-26 deer-hunting season, according to preliminary figures released by the Missouri Department of Conservation. The season ended Jan. 15 with the close of archery hunting. Of the total deer harvested statewide, 145,222 were antlered bucks, 25,129 were button bucks and 131,603 were does. The top harvest…
CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — Carbondale police are investigating a suspected arson after a tent was intentionally set on fire Wednesday evening. Officers with the Carbondale Police Department and the Carbondale Fire Department responded around 7:13 p.m. Jan. 15 to a report of a fire in the 600 block of East College Street. The fire was quickly extinguished, and no injuries…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) – The Community Counseling Center Foundation is inviting the public to attend the Superheroes Have a Heart for Kids Luncheon on Feb. 19. Organizers say the event will feature a meal; a message focused on children’s mental health, raffle prizes and opportunities to support a local cause. Proceeds from the luncheon will benefit children’s mental health…
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — The McCracken County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile reported from the county. Authorities said 14-year-old Tiana Riley was reported missing from her residence on Jan. 15, 2026. Riley is described as a Black female, approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing about 190 pounds, with long…
MAYFIELD, Ky., (KBSI) —***UPDATE*** MAYFIELD, Ky. (January 16, 2026) – All phone lines have been restored to Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 1 at this time. Kentucky State Police Post 1 is experiencing a phone outage affecting both emergency 911 and nonemergency administrative lines. Emergency 911 calls have been transferred to McCracken Central Dispatch, where they are being answered and…
JOHNSON COUNTY, Ill., (KBSI) — The Johnson County community continues to make school safety a top priority through coordinated planning and regular emergency preparedness drills involving schools, agencies and community partners. In 2016, local schools, agencies and community organizations formed Quarterly School Safety Meetings, which later evolved into the Johnson County Cabinet for Children and Youth. Stakeholders include Arrowleaf, county…
WASHINGTON (KBSI) — U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell said Wednesday he secured more than $540 million in federal funding for Kentucky priorities in a sweeping appropriations package that has passed the Senate and now heads to President Donald Trump for his signature. McConnell, a Republican and senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, said the funding is included in fiscal year…
ULLIN, Ill., (KBSI) — The Saints Foundation of Shawnee Community College received a $25,000 donation Thursday from Gemma Renewable Power to support scholarships for students pursuing careers in technical and career education. Gemma Renewable Power, an engineering, procurement and construction contractor for the Pulaski Solar Power Plant in Pulaski County, presented the gift at the site of the college’s new…
(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….
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI) — A new Blessing Box at Eugene Field Elementary is quickly becoming a hub for both giving and receiving, serving students, families and neighbors along Nickey Street. The outdoor cabinet, stocked with shelf-stable food items and children’s books, was donated and installed by the Kirchner family, whose ties to Eugene Field span multiple generations. The box…
Temperatures will continue in the mid-30s heading into Thursday evening. We briefly drop into the upper 20s before warming up during the overnight hours. StormCast shows a chance for a quick snow shower later this evening, with accumulations expected to stay at 0.10″ or less, should we see anything here in southeast Missouri. A better chance for accumulation will be…
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — A driver was arrested following a reckless driving incident reported by multiple motorists Wednesday morning. Paducah E-911 Dispatch received approximately 13 calls around 7 a.m. on Jan. 14 reporting a dark-colored Toyota Camry traveling on Interstate 24 and cutting off multiple vehicles while driving with hazard lights activated. Callers also reported the vehicle performing donuts in…
MAYFIELD, Ky., (KBSI) — Mayfield police responded to an injury crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 80 and Cuba Road on Jan. 15, 2026. Officers said Marada Givens, 43, of Mayfield, was traveling west on Highway 80 and attempting to turn left onto Cuba Road to travel south when her vehicle collided with a vehicle driven by Allison Anderson,…