CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Detectives with the Cape Girardeau Police Department continue to investigate a fatal assault reported in November 2025. No arrests have been made. Update, Jan. 15, 2026 (12 p.m.): Investigators were notified Jan. 9 that the victim’s vehicle, a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe, had been located in the St. Louis area. Detectives responded to process the vehicle…
WEST CITY, Ill., (KBSI) — Multiple fire departments are responding to a structure fire on Division Street in West City, where a large, attached garage at a residence is burning. Authorities report no injuries at this time. A box alarm has been requested, bringing additional agencies to the scene to assist with firefighting efforts. Several roads in the area have…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The Cape Warming Center is urgently seeking volunteers and meal support as it prepares to open during what is expected to be one of the coldest nights of the season. Center officials said all volunteer shifts remain open for tonight, despite serving 27 guests during the most recent cold-weather activation. Organizers are asking community members…
SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — Spread Hope Now announced plans to build a new home in Sikeston to expand services for children in foster care across Southeast Missouri. The faith-based nonprofit has served Scott, Mississippi, New Madrid and Pemiscot counties, and more recently Cape Girardeau and Bollinger counties through Journey House. The organization opened Missouri’s first home of its kind in…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The City of Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department is thanking the Cape Girardeau County Rotary Club for donating and installing a new shelter at Walker Park. The Rotary Club purchased the shelter and provided the labor for its installation, enhancing amenities for park visitors and the surrounding community. Categories: News Tags: Cape Girardeau, Cape…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The Gordonville Fire Protection District has received a $5,000 fire service grant from FM, one of the world’s largest commercial property insurers, to strengthen its pre-incident planning efforts. Fire remains the leading cause of property damage worldwide, and FM has awarded millions of dollars in grants to fire service organizations globally for nearly 50 years…
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — Baptist Health will host a free cardiovascular screening and education event, Strong Heart, Healthy Lives, on Saturday, Feb. 7, in Mayfield. The event will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. at the West Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative Community Room, 1218 W. Broadway St. “Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death, but many…
BUCKNER, Ill., (KBSI) — A Williamson County man is in custody following a multi-agency investigation into a series of business burglaries involving damaged video gaming machines in Franklin County, authorities said. Franklin County sheriff’s deputies responded at 4:33 a.m. Jan. 5 to a report of a burglary in progress at a business in Buckner, where they found forced entry at…
MAYFIELD, Ky., (KBSI) — City of Mayfield officials are alerting residents to an important change in how the U.S. Postal Service processes mail that could affect deadlines for payments and documents. Mail is no longer postmarked at local post offices. Instead, items are postmarked when they reach a regional processing center, which may occur several days after they are mailed….
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — Seabaugh’s Locksmith marked its 12th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Jackson Chamber of Commerce. The locally owned business has continued to grow over the past 12 years and now provides locksmith services throughout Southeast Missouri. Categories: News Tags: Jackson, Missouri
HARRISBURG, Ill., (KBSI) — State Sen. Dale Fowler is partnering with state Reps. Paul Jacobs and Patrick Windhorst to host a Valentine’s for Seniors card drive aimed at bringing encouragement to residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities across the region. The lawmakers are encouraging individuals, families, classrooms, churches and community groups to create Valentine’s Day cards for seniors….
CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — A Cape Girardeau County man has been charged with abandonment of a corpse following an investigation into a missing person, according to a probable cause statement filed Jan. 13, 2026. John Christopher Carr, a white male, is charged with abandonment of a corpse under Missouri law. According to investigators, deputies with the Cape Girardeau…
PERRY COUNTY, Ill., (KBSI) — A power outage reported shortly before noon is affecting thousands of customers in Perry County, including areas around Pinckneyville and Du Quoin. Ameren Illinois said the cause of the outage has not yet been determined. Crews are aware of the issue and are working to assess the situation. No estimated time for restoration was immediately…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Cape Girardeau Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying an individual shown in a photo released by the department. Police said anyone who recognizes the individual is asked to contact Cpl. Couch at 573-335-6621, ext. 1243, or by email at rcouch@cityofcape.org. Anonymous tips may also be submitted by texting CAPEPD to 847411…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., (KBSI) — Scott Fitzpatrick said a new audit found Mississippi County residents were overtaxed by about $172,000 since 2016 and identified widespread deficiencies in county operations that require corrective action. The audit, released Wednesday, gave Mississippi County an overall rating of “fair” and cited significant issues in the offices of the prosecuting attorney, sheriff, county clerk and…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Southeast Missouri Pets announced it will mark its 50th anniversary in 2026, celebrating five decades of service to animals and the community. Founded in 1976, Southeast Missouri Pets began as a volunteer-led organization serving Cape Girardeau and has grown into a regional, no-kill animal welfare organization serving communities across southeast Missouri and parts of southern…
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill., (KBSI) — Williamson County Sheriff’s Office conducted an inmate work detail Tuesday along Illinois Route 13 to remove litter and debris from roadways. The work detail took place Jan. 13 along Route 13 from Skyline Drive in Marion to Illinois Route 148 near the Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois. Crews collected 1,235 pounds of trash during the…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — City of Cape Girardeau said major repairs are continuing on South Sprigg Street between Route 74 and the Southern Expressway. City officials said Fronabarger Concreters is leading the project, which includes removing and replacing curbs, gutters and sidewalks, replacing deteriorated concrete street panels, and completing mill-and-overlay work to create a new driving surface. Crews are…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Missouri Department of Conservation announced that trout harvest will open Sunday, Feb. 1, at four waters in southeast Missouri. Anglers may begin harvesting trout at Rotary Lake in Jackson, Legion Lake in Perryville, Recreation Complex Pond in Sikeston and Capaha Park Lake in Cape Girardeau. MDC fisheries biologist Salvador Mondragon said weather conditions could influence…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., (KBSI) — Governor Mike Kehoe delivered his 2026 State of the State address to the Missouri General Assembly, outlining legislative priorities and a proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 on the one-year anniversary of his swearing-in as Missouri’s 58th governor. Kehoe said his budget recommendation emphasizes fiscal discipline as state finances normalize following an influx of federal…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI) — Poplar Bluff Police Department said its non-emergency phone lines will be temporarily unavailable for routine maintenance starting at 6 a.m. The outage is expected to last about 60 minutes. During that time, residents with non-emergency requests or general inquiries are asked to call 573-707-4130. Police apologized for the inconvenience. Categories: News Tags: Missouri, Poplar Bluff,…
LIVINGSTON COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — Livingston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a stalking case that led to the arrest of a Benton man. Deputies said a woman contacted the sheriff’s office on Jan. 12 reporting she was being stalked by Jason Henson, 46, of Benton. Deputies responded and began an investigation. Authorities determined Henson was in violation of an active…
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – Two different organizations in the Paducah, Kentucky area will soon see grant funding to help them build more housing in Western Kentucky. Executive Director of Paducah Cooperative Ministry Lacy Boling says although this is a step in the right direction, Paducah still faces a housing crisis. “Our county is 3805 units short, and we counted last…
(KBSI) Weather permitting, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is planning a daytime lane restriction on KY 998/Olivet Church Road in McCracken County, starting Tuesday, Jan. 20. The work zone will be located along KY 998 between mile point 0.8 and 1, near Circle Lake Drive. This is between U.S. 62 and KY 1286/N. Friendship Road. Crews will be installing a…