PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — A Paducah man wanted in connection with a violent domestic assault has been located and arrested, police said. The Paducah Police Department announced that Christopher J. Williams, 35, was taken into custody following an investigation and public assistance. Police thanked the community for providing information that helped lead to his arrest. The arrest stems from an…
CHARLESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — Police are investigating a fatal shooting after a vehicle was fired upon and crashed late Friday in Charleston, authorities said. Officers responded at about 10:30 p.m. Dec. 26, 2025, after receiving multiple reports of gunfire in the areas of South Locust and South Green streets. Responding officers located a vehicle that had crashed into a fence behind…
CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — Police are investigating a report of shots fired that damaged a residence late Tuesday on the city’s south side, authorities said. City of Carbondale police officers responded at about 9:22 p.m. Dec. 24, 2025, to the 500 block of South Beveridge Street. Investigators determined a residence sustained damage consistent with bullet strikes. No injuries were reported….
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — Two people were arrested Friday afternoon following an investigation in the 700 block of Cruse Avenue, police said. According to the Paducah Police Department, detectives began investigating the whereabouts of Otis D. McKinney in July 2025 after he failed to appear in court for sentencing on a drug trafficking conviction. Investigators later determined McKinney also had…
GORDONVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — The Gordonville Fire Protection District responded early Thursday to a medical emergency that quickly became critical, officials said. Firefighters were dispatched for a report of respiratory distress, which escalated to respiratory failure and cardiac arrest shortly after crews arrived on scene. Personnel immediately began CPR and provided advanced life-saving care before Cape County Private Ambulance personnel…
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — The Paducah Parks & Recreation is accepting applications through Jan. 9 for its Tree Voucher Program, an initiative aimed at expanding the city’s tree canopy and supporting local homeowners. The program offers owners of single-family residential properties within Paducah city limits a $250 voucher to purchase approved shade trees from participating local nurseries. The effort is…
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — UPDATE: Charlee Matuszczak has been located safe and in good health. The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank all parties involved for their assistance. The McCracken County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing juvenile. Authorities said 17-year-old Charlee Matuszczak was reported missing Dec. 24, 2025, from her…
A TORNADO WATCH is in place for parts of SE Missouri, southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and SE Indiana through 8:00pm, Sunday, Dec 28, 2025. For up to the minute radar, go HERE. For the latest warnings, go HERE. For a live look at our Nebraska Weather Cams, go HERE. And we would love to see video of any storm footage you may get (safely!). You…
Another mild day is expected to start the weekend. Highs will be 25 degrees above the average high! Sunday will be just as warm, if not warmer. It’s the last of the very warm temperatures, though, as a cold front is headed our way during the day. As the cold front moves across the area, showers and thunderstorms will be…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A local organization is working to make sure that no one feels alone on Christmas Day by giving a free meal and free toys to anyone in need. Jennifer Icaza-Gast is the Founder of the organization Student Santas, Gast shares that the organization got its name from when she was a teacher at Semo University,…
A very warm close to our Christmas Eve is on the way with temperatures this evening in the 60s! After we set a new record high today in Cape Girardeau, hopefully Santa packed a pair of shorts for his visit tonight! Going forward, a few clouds are possible on Christmas Day, but StormCast looks to keep us dry for the…
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ill., (KBSI) — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office announced plans for a special Christmas Eve broadcast, pending time and call volume. Officials said a special announcement is expected around 9 p.m. on both the sheriff’s office and fire department’s former radio frequencies. Residents with police scanners may be able to hear the message. The sheriff’s office encouraged families…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — A Cape Girardeau man has been sentenced to 75 years in prison in connection with sexual offenses involving minors, following a case that originated from a 2022 investigation. According to court records, Brandon Demarcus Tipler, 44, of Cape Girardeau, was sentenced Dec. 23, 2025, to 75 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections by Frank E….
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., (KBSI) — A St. Charles man has been arrested and charged in connection with threatening online statements directed at Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe and members of his family, authorities said. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said its Division of Drug and Crime Control began investigating after being notified Dec. 16, 2025, of threatening and harassing statements posted…
CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — Police are investigating two early-morning business burglaries that appear to be related, authorities said. City of Carbondale police officers responded at 2:54 a.m. Dec. 21, 2025, to a business in the 900 block of West Main Street after a burglary alarm was triggered. Officers determined that suspects had forced entry into the business, causing damage and…
CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — Personnel with the City of Carbondale Fire Department conducted live fire training last week focused on basement fire operations. According to the department, firefighters practiced fire suppression and search-and-rescue techniques during drills held at the Regional Training Center. Categories: News Tags: Carbondale, City of Carbondale, City of Carbondale Fire Department, Illinois, Regional Training Center
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Southeast Missouri State University has announced its Dean’s List recognizing undergraduate academic achievement for the fall 2025 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a minimum 3.75 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale, complete at least 12 hours of standard graded credit, receive no grade below a B and have no failing…
PRINCETON, Ky., (KBSI) — As families return home to Princeton during the Christmas season, The Hope Initiative is recognizing the collaborative efforts that helped make recovery and renewal possible for local families. The organization expressed appreciation for the many partners who contributed to rebuilding efforts across Kentucky and beyond, emphasizing that recovery is rooted in compassion, cooperation and community support….
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., (KBSI) — Under the leadership of Gov. JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Transportation continued to modernize and strengthen the state’s transportation system in 2025, improving mobility, safety and quality of life statewide. Officials said the work was made possible through the governor’s bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program, which supported projects across highways, public transit, railroads, airports, waterways…
SCOTT COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — A Scott City man has been arrested on a felony charge for failing to register as a sex offender, according to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office. Steven Douglas Weinkauf, 31, of Scott City, was taken into custody Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, on a warrant charging him with failure to register as a sex offender, second…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — Firefighters responded Monday afternoon to an apartment fire in the 9000 block of Arthur Lane, near Lindbergh Boulevard and Tesson Ferry Road. The first-arriving units from the Mehlville Fire Protection District reported heavy smoke and flames coming from the roof upon arrival. Multiple surrounding departments assisted at the scene, including the Affton Fire Protection…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A community Christmas event hosted by Restoration Community Church of Scott City and the Cape Girardeau Police Department took place over the weekend where families received free toys for their children, free food and more. More than 100 families gathered at the Cape Girardeau Substation Saturday afternoon for the ‘Badge of Hope’ Christmas toy giveaway, an event aimed at strengthening community ties and spreading Christmas cheer. …
CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — A 25-year-old Carbondale man was arrested late Thursday after police responded to reports of shots fired from a homemade firearm inside a residence. Officers with the City of Carbondale Police Department were called at about 10:45 p.m. Dec. 19 to the 2500 block of New Era Road for a report of unlawful use of a weapon…
PERRYVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) – Some Perryville High School classes will return to the PHS building following winter break as the district continues recovery and renovation efforts. The band, choir and science departments will move back into their former classrooms to begin the spring term on Monday, Jan. 5. The transition will allow crews from Flex TC to remove three temporary…