CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — A Cape Girardeau man has been arrested and charged following a shots-fired incident late Monday, police said. Officers with the Cape Girardeau Police Department responded at about 9:19 p.m. Dec. 29, 2025, to the 1300 block of Amblewood Drive after receiving a report of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers reported hearing a gunshot coming from behind…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., (KBSI) — Several new Illinois laws aimed at strengthening public health initiatives will take effect Jan. 1, 2026, including measures to improve overdose reporting, address maternal health disparities and promote a statewide One Health approach, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced. “The New Year offers a critical opportunity to advance public health and protect Illinois families through…
CALLOWAY COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — A New Concord man was arrested Dec. 28, 2025, on multiple charges after deputies served active indictment warrants and discovered he was illegally in possession of a firearm, authorities said. Deputies made contact with Paul E. Jackson, 58, at about 9 p.m. at a residence on Boehm Drive in connection with multiple outstanding indictment warrants….
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill., (KBSI) — A stolen motorcycle has been recovered and a suspect arrested following a burglary and theft investigation in Williamson County, authorities said. According to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded Nov. 25, 2025, to a residence on Peach Lane in Carbondale regarding a reported burglary. The reporting party told deputies the home belonged to his…
MARION, Ill., (KBSI) — Firefighters rescued a man from a fully involved house fire early Tuesday in Marion, authorities said. Crews with the Marion Fire Department were dispatched at about 2:45 a.m. to the 1100 block of East Boyton Street. Upon arrival, most of the home was engulfed in flames. First-arriving firefighters made entry into the residence and located an…
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — The Graves County Sheriff’s Office issued a traffic advisory Tuesday morning for an area south of Mayfield. Officials said motorists should use caution near U.S. 45 South by the landfill, about two miles south of Mayfield between Mayfield and Pryorsburg, where a private company is cleaning up a small roadway spill. The advisory was issued…
BERNIE, Mo., (KBSI) — Bernie police reported two arrests on separate charges in December, according to a department release. On Dec. 18, 2025, officers with the Bernie Police Department arrested Keno Jones of Bernie on a municipal warrant for failure to appear related to an original charge of driving while revoked or suspended. Bond was set at $162, cash only….
CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — The City of Carbondale will launch its 2026 Carbondale “At the Table” Dinner & Dialogue Series on Jan. 6 at the Carbondale Civic Center. The series will be held on the first Tuesday of each month through June 2026. The Dinner & Dialogue program brings community members together for facilitated conversations on topics including culture, history,…
After a chilly Monday, it’s going to be cold again on Tuesday. Afternoon highs will be well below average. Tuesday will start off in the teens and while we try to warm up with plenty of sunshine, we don’t make it very far. There won’t be a lot of wind, but what wind there is will give us a bit…
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill., (KBSI) — Two people were arrested following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of methamphetamine and other drugs late Tuesday, authorities said. Deputies with the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop at about 11:05 p.m. Dec. 24, 2025, at the intersection of Illinois Route 148 and Illinois Route 13 after a vehicle was…
CALLOWAY COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — An inmate booked into the Calloway County Jail is facing additional felony charges after jail staff discovered contraband during the intake process, officials said. Authorities said Justin Wallman was arrested Dec. 29, 2025, on charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance, second offense; reckless driving; speeding 15 mph over…
SALINE COUNTY, Ill. — Saline County deputies are investigating four burglaries reported within a 48-hour period last week, resulting in multiple arrests and one suspect remaining at large, authorities said. According to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office, the first burglary was reported at about 4:57 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22, near the curve of McHaney Road and Liberty Road. A Saline…
McCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a man with an active arrest warrant. Authorities said William Bridges is wanted on an outstanding warrant. Further details about the warrant were not released. Anyone with information about Bridges’ whereabouts is asked to contact the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office at 270-444-4719. Tips…
JACKSON COUNTY, Ill., (KBSI) — The Jackson County Board has approved a public health ordinance prohibiting the sale and distribution of kratom and kratom-derived products in unincorporated areas of the county, citing growing concerns over health risks. The ordinance takes effect Jan. 1, 2026, and will make it unlawful to sell, offer for sale, give away, distribute or deliver kratom…
BELL CITY, Mo., (KBSI) — Firefighters with Bell City Fire and Rescue responded early Thursday to a motor vehicle crash involving entrapment, officials said. The department was dispatched at about 7:16 a.m. to a crash in the county. Fire personnel responded with Rescue Engine 3, and upon arrival, fire and EMS crews immediately began rescue operations. The entrapped patient was…
CALLOWAY COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — A Murray woman was arrested Sunday following a welfare check that escalated into an assault on a law enforcement officer, authorities said. According to the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy was dispatched at about 11 a.m. Dec. 28, 2025, to a residence on Cambridge Drive to conduct a welfare check. Upon arrival, the deputy…
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — The Paducah Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a trailer stolen from a local business on Dec. 24, 2025. Police said the stolen trailer has two Harley-Davidson stickers on the front and bears a trailer license plate numbered 780508. Anyone with information about the theft is encouraged to contact the Paducah Police…
GORDONVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — The Gordonville Fire Protection District assisted with a vehicle fire early Friday following a mutual aid request from the Delta Fire Protection District, officials said. Fire crews were dispatched at about 6:20 a.m. to State Highway AB after reports of a single-vehicle crash involving a vehicle fire. Gordonville responded with Tanker/Pumper 3611 from Station 3 and…
NEW MADRID COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — Authorities are asking for the public’s help locating a missing man. Camden N. Allgier, 43, was last seen on Dec. 19, 2025, according to the New Madrid County Communications Center. Allgier is described as having brown hair and blue eyes. Anyone with information about Allgier’s whereabouts is asked to contact the New Madrid County…
PERRY COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — Perry County officials are mourning the death of Bill Hart, director of the Perry County Historical Society, remembering him as a devoted steward of local and state history. Hart dedicated his life to preserving and sharing the history of Perry County and Missouri. His family roots in the county dated back to the earliest days…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — A Cape Girardeau woman has been arrested and charged following a shots-fired incident that endangered several juveniles, police said. Officers with the Cape Girardeau Police Department responded at about 4:13 p.m. Dec. 27, 2025, to the 500 block of South Hanover Street after receiving a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers found evidence of…
OWENSBORO, Ky., (KBSI) — The Kentucky State Police Post 16 is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect connected to a high-speed motorcycle pursuit in Owensboro. Troopers said they attempted a traffic stop at about 9:20 p.m. Dec. 27, 2025, on the U.S. 60 Bypass after observing two motorcycles traveling about 90 mph. Both motorcycles fled, with speeds exceeding…
PULASKI COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — A Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office K-9 team made multiple drug- and weapon-related discoveries during traffic stops over the weekend, authorities said. According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, K-9 Alex and his handler assisted with two separate traffic stops in Crocker, where the dog alerted to the odor of illegal narcotics. Subsequent searches of the…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Cook, Barkett, Ponder and Wolz has announced four student-athletes who will receive academic scholarships during this year’s Bloomfield Christmas Tournament. The tournament held Dec. 26–30 at Bloomfield High School, brings together area communities for a week of competition and community spirit. Scholarship recipients were selected based on academic achievement, athletic performance, leadership and community involvement….