JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., (KBSI) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol graduated 25 new troopers from its Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, Dec. 19, Patrol officials announced. The ceremony was held at 10 a.m. at the Patrol Academy gymnasium. Members of the 124th Recruit Class reported to the academy July 1 and completed 25 weeks of training. The new troopers will…
ST. LOUIS, Mo., (KBSI) – The zoo announced the death of Rimba, a 28-year-old sun bear, following a decline in his health related to chronic arthritis and dental disease. Officials said Rimba was humanely euthanized earlier this week. Rimba arrived at the zoo in 2000 through a partnership with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Bear Taxonomic Advisory Group after…
PRINCETON, Ky., (KBSI) — The Princeton Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted on multiple warrants. Police said Phillip Mason, 41, is wanted on two counts of burglary and two counts of fleeing police on foot. Mason is described as a white male, about 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing approximately 125 pounds….
STE. GENEVIEVE COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly multi-vehicle crash involving a school bus, a semitrailer and two passenger vehicles Friday morning on Highway 32 in Ste. Genevieve County. The crash was reported around 8 a.m. in front of the Dairy Queen along Highway 32. Authorities said the school bus sustained heavy damage…
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill., (KBSI) — A man was arrested Thursday in connection with a residential burglary investigation after a vehicle pursuit and foot chase in Creal Springs, according to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said a sheriff’s office deputy spotted a blue 2002 Dodge Ram traveling northbound on South Line Street near Borton Street at about 2:27 p.m. Dec….
HERRIN, Ill., (KBSI) — Herrin Community Unit School District No. 4 has been notified that federal funding through the Full-Service Community Schools grant will be rescinded effective Dec. 31, ending the program earlier than originally planned. The grant was initially awarded as a five-year initiative. Herrin CUSD #4 is currently in its second year of the program, which district officials…
ADVANCE, Mo., (KBSI) — Firefighters responded to a grass fire Tuesday along Highway 25 that was spreading toward a nearby residence, according to the Advance Fire Department. The department was dispatched Dec. 16 and arrived to find a slow-burning fire advancing in the direction of a home. Crews worked to contain the fire and protect the residence. No injuries were…
STODDARD COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – The Stoddard County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has issued a public safety announcement urging residents to know the dangers of a new drug product called Octane. FOX 23 sat down with Stoddard County Prosecuting Attorney Sawyer Smith, who shared details on the dangerous product. “It’s really important and I feel that responsibility as Prosecuting Attorney to give…
(KBSI) Northbound Interstate 57 in Scott and Mississippi counties will be reduced as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance. This section of roadway is located between mile marker 1 and mile marker 4. Weather permitting, work will take place Thursday, Dec. 18 through Tuesday, Dec. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. The work zone will remain…
MCLEANSBORO, Ill., (KBSI) — The McLeansboro Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a man wanted in connection with a child exploitation investigation and a violent home invasion. Police are searching for Michael J. Mezo, 63, of McLeansboro. Authorities said officers with the McLeansboro Police Department and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant Dec. 11…
CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — Carbondale’s micromobility program will continue operating through the winter this year, offering residents limited access to e-scooters during months when the service has previously paused. Since the program launched in 2022 through a partnership with e-scooter company Veo, service has traditionally shut down from mid-December through mid-March because of decreased ridership and reduced battery performance in…
MEMPHIS, Tenn., (KBSI) — The Memphis Zoo announced the death of Else, a female grizzly bear, following a sudden and rapid decline in her health. Zoo officials said Else became ill over the course of several days and received intensive, around-the-clock care from animal keepers and the veterinary team. Despite those efforts, she died. A full postmortem examination has been…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI) — The Poplar Bluff Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a person shown in a video. Anyone who recognizes the individual is asked to contact Detective Dan Mustain by email at dmustain@pbcity.org or by calling or texting 573-686-8632. Categories: News Tags: Detective Dan Mustain, Missouri, Poplar Bluff, Poplar Bluff Police Department
SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — Two people were arrested following an animal cruelty investigation involving a deceased dog found abandoned near Cinema Drive, according to the Sikeston Department of Public Safety. Sikeston DPS said it worked jointly with PAWS (Pet and Animal Welfare Services) after a canine was found dead Dec. 13 near Cinema Drive. Investigators reviewed surveillance video and conducted…
SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — The City of Sikeston announced Tuesday that Eric Chappell has been named the city’s new parks and recreation director. He is scheduled to begin the role Jan. 5. Chappell, a Sikeston native, graduated from Sikeston High School and later earned his degree from Southeast Missouri State University in 2009. He began volunteering with the YMCA in…
PEMISCOT COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — One of the men charged in connection with the death of 18-year-old Kaniah Jennings appeared in court Thursday as multiple suspects in the case prepare for upcoming arraignments. Antonio Branch Jr., 20, appeared before a Pemiscot County judge at 10 a.m. Dec. 18. According to online court records, a judge found probable cause during the…
SCOTT CITY, Mo., (KBSI) — Scott City R-1 Schools announced Tuesday that a kindergarten student has died. District officials said they learned of the student’s death earlier in the day. Limited information is available at this time due to an active investigation, according to the district. School officials said updates will be shared as more information becomes available. The district…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The Cape Girardeau Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two individuals. Anyone who recognizes either person is asked to contact Cpl. Zajicek at 573-335-6621, ext. 1180, or by email at pzajicek@cityofcape.org. Tips may also be submitted anonymously by texting “CAPEPD” to 847411 or calling 573-339-6313. Categories: News Tags: Cape Girardeau, Cape…
SCOTT CITY, Mo., (KBSI) — Scott City police are investigating an alleged sexual assault involving a minor after an incident reported late Nov. 25, according to court documents. Officers with the Scott City Police Department responded at about 8 p.m. to a residence following a report of a sexual assault involving a 16-year-old girl. The victim told police she had…
DYER COUNTY, Tenn., (KBSI) — One man was killed, and two others were critically injured following a shooting Thursday morning in the Lenox area of Dyer County, authorities said. According to the Dyer County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of a shooting and found one man dead from at least one gunshot wound. A second man was also…
MISSOURI (KBSI) — Gas prices across Missouri are ending the year lower as holiday travel continues, according to AAA. The statewide average price for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel is $2.54, according to the AAA Missouri Weekend Gas Watch. That price is 5 cents lower than last week and 18 cents lower than the same time last year. Among…
(KBSI) Northbound Interstate 55 in New Madrid County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform shoulder repairs. This section of roadway is located from mile marker 50.4 to mile marker 51.8. Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Jan. 5 through Friday, Jan. 9 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. The work zone…
FRANKFORT, Ky., (KBSI) — Gov. Andy Beshear praised Kentuckians for their generosity following successful food drives held around Thanksgiving. Beshear said the Team Kentucky Food Drive collected more than 12,000 food items, while the Kentucky State Police “Cram the Cruiser” campaign resulted in donations totaling more than 306,000 pounds of food. “Thank you,” Beshear said, noting the efforts reflect Kentuckians’…
Temperatures in the 50s will persist into the overnight hours, following afternoon temperatures that were close to 10 degrees above average. While the warmer stretch of temperatures has been nice, Thursday looks to bring a brief change in the weather pattern. Do not forget the umbrella, light showers will be possible late Wednesday into early Thursday, followed by more widespread…