PERRYVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — The Perry County School District 32 Board of Education has appointed Dr. Stacey Versemann as the district’s next chief academic officer. Versemann, currently in her fourth year as assistant principal at Perry County Middle School, will assume the role July 1, 2026. She will succeed Jane Narrow, who is retiring at the end of the school…
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill., (KBSI) — A woman was arrested after deputies with the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office recovered cocaine during a traffic stop late Friday night. Deputies stopped a vehicle at about 10:56 p.m. Dec. 20 on Illinois Route 148 south of Marion after a computer check showed the vehicle had a suspended registration and the registered owner’s driver’s license…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., (KBSI) — Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe said state leaders put forward a competitive proposal aimed at keeping the Kansas City Chiefs in Missouri, calling the decision by team ownership to leave Arrowhead Stadium disappointing. Kehoe said the state assembled an incentive package he described as a good deal for both Missouri taxpayers and the Chiefs. He said…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI)— John’s Pharmacy will assume ownership and operation of the retail pharmacy at the Saint Francis Healthcare System Poplar Bluff Campus beginning Jan. 18, 2026, the company announced. The pharmacy will remain at its current location, 225 Physicians Park, allowing patients to continue accessing services without interruption. Prescription records will be securely transferred, and no immediate action…
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ill., (KBSI) — Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies arrested a 22-year-old Mt. Vernon man on charges of criminal sexual assault and possession of child pornography. The sheriff’s office said Michael W. McClanahan was taken into custody Dec. 20 following an investigation that began Dec. 5 after deputies received a complaint alleging McClanahan had threatened an adult woman. During the…
(KBSI) The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) will temporarily close a section of KY 1837 starting at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, weather permitting. The road will be closed to through traffic between Womble Road and Gholson Road. A crew will be replacing a cross drain near mile point 2.2. Work is expected to be completed by 2:30 p.m. Motorists are…
MISSOURI (KBSI) – Holiday cheer filled the Women’s Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center as Santa Claus visited the facility’s Prison Nursery Program, celebrating the season with mothers and their babies. Seated beneath a 12-foot Christmas tree and surrounded by wrapped gifts, Santa — portrayed by Missouri Department of Corrections recruiter and retired captain Glenn Corser — delivered presents and…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) – The Kellerman Foundation for Historic Preservation completed the relocation of several large cement statues Friday, calling it a challenging but successful effort. The statues were purchased weeks earlier, but arrangements to move them had been delayed. Movers with Luttrell Moving assisted with transporting and setting up the heavy pieces, a process the foundation said proved…
MADISON COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) – Madison County Fire Rescue is reminding residents that burn permits are required after firefighters responded to seven significant brush fires in the past 24 hours. The department said the Tennessee Division of Forestry is responsible for issuing burn permits in Madison County. Permits must be obtained before any outdoor burning and can be applied for…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) – Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary is asking for donations of gently used stuffed animals to help provide enrichment for its dogs. The sanctuary said the dogs enjoy playing with stuffed toys and have currently run out. While the dogs do tend to destroy the toys, staff say the activity is an important form of mental stimulation…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — A Cape Girardeau man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he stabbed an adult and held several children hostage during a domestic incident early Sunday morning. Officers with the Cape Girardeau Police Department were dispatched around 2:43 a.m. to the 1100 block of South Pacific Street following reports of a stabbing and an…
HICKMAN, Ky., (KBSI) — The Dorena-Hickman Ferry, which connects Hickman, Kentucky, and Dorena, Missouri, reopened Monday after being closed for more than two weeks because of low water levels. The ferry resumed service Dec. 22 and is operating on its winter schedule. The final departure from the Kentucky side is at 4:15 p.m., while the last run from Missouri leaves…
BENTON, Mo., (KBSI) — Winners have been announced for the 2025 Benton Chamber of Commerce Parade. DOM and Eric Urhahn took first place, followed by Sander’s Landscaping in second place and Kelly FFA in third. Organizers thanked all parade participants and community members who attended and helped make the event a success. Categories: News Tags: Benton Chamber of Commerce Parade,…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Cape Girardeau firefighters rescued a woman and her dog from a late-night house fire Saturday after crews arrived to find multiple structures engulfed in flames. Cape Girardeau Firefighters Local 1084 responded to the residential fire at about 10:30 p.m. While en route, crews saw a large glow coming from the neighborhood. Battalion 2 upgraded the…
WEST FRANKFORT, Ill., (KBSI) — More than 2,200 vehicles visited Candy Cane Lane over the weekend, organizers said, as families flocked to one of Southern Illinois’ most beloved holiday traditions. Located at West Frankfort Community Park, 1100 E. Cleveland St., Candy Cane Lane is a free walk-through and drive-through Christmas display featuring more than 100,000 sparkling lights, over 500 characters…
Temperatures remain in the 30s as cloud cover continues to set in across the region. Winds will continue to calm across the Heartland heading into the overnight hours. Lows tonight look to be at or just below freezing with light winds and partly cloudy skies. A little chilly, but otherwise we should be looking at a smooth Monday morning commute…
Keep a light jacket handy for any Saturday evening plans as temperatures slowly fall into the 40s tonight in Cape Girardeau. High temperatures in the Heartland were pleasant today, with many of us seeing the 50s and 60s. Overnight temperatures look to be close to average in the upper 20s and lower 30s. We see the lower 30s tonight in…
MARBLE HILL, Mo., (KBSI) – A local school district says they are evaluating ways to best support student learning. The Woodland R-IV School District recently announced on the schools Facebook page that they are reviewing the potential to transition to a four-day school week. They’ve put out a survey asking for public input and this has left some mixed emotion for parents. A…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Negotiations between the City of Cape Girardeau and the local firefighter’s union remain ongoing as city officials and union leaders continue to dispute pay structure, staffing levels, scheduling practices and long-term cost controls. City leaders released a public update outlining changes and investments made since 2022, noting that personnel costs account for 72% of the…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Saint Francis Healthcare System has divested its Poplar Bluff campus and associated services to Missouri Highlands Health Care, effective Dec. 18, 2025, following a review of long-term health care needs in the region. Missouri Highlands Health Care, a nonprofit, community-owned provider, will assume operations of the Butler County facility. Officials said the organization is positioned…
SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — The Sikeston R-6 Board of Education has announced the hiring of Andy McGill as the district’s next superintendent. McGill will officially assume the role July 1, 2026. McGill brings 21 years of experience in education, including 19 years with the Sikeston R-6 School District. District officials said he has been a strong advocate for students, a…
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (KBSI) — Southern Seven Health Department and Head Start announced the appointment of Jennifer Parks as its new executive director. Parks has served the agency for several years, most recently as early childhood administrator and interim co-executive director. Officials said her leadership helped guide the organization through key transitions while strengthening community partnerships and maintaining health and early…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Mercy Hospital Southeast has been recognized as a 2026 High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report, earning the designation for the fifth consecutive year and standing as the only hospital in southeast Missouri to receive the honor. The designation is the highest awarded in U.S. News’ annual Best Hospitals for…
CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — Despite cold winter temperatures, residents and volunteers gathered to support one another during the City of Carbondale’s Winter Food Box Giveaway. City officials said hundreds of food boxes were distributed to households in need, helping families access essential items during the winter season. Organizers noted that the event reflected strong community spirit, with volunteers assisting residents…