CHARLESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — A Mississippi County jury found Deriechess Moore guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm on Friday, Dec. 5, after deliberating for less than 15 minutes. The trial was held before Judge R. Zac Horack. Moore, of Charleston, is classified as a prior and persistent felony offender and faces up to 10 years in the Missouri Department…
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS(KBSI) – Right now, hundreds of Angel Tree children in Southern Illinois’s Christmas is hanging in the balance and as the deadline quickly approaches, organizers tell me it may take the act of a small miracle. Angel Tree of Southern Illinois says they have a big need this year but not enough funding or support to fill that need….
CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — Carbondale police arrested two juvenile males Sunday morning in connection with a burglary to a motor vehicle in the 1100 block of East Grand Avenue. Officers were dispatched at 10:31 a.m. on Dec. 7 after a report that unknown suspects had entered a vehicle and stolen property. During the investigation, officers identified and detained two juveniles,…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KBSI) — Missouri Rep. Brian Seitz (R) and Sen. Brad Hudson (R) have prefiled legislation that would eliminate the civil statute of limitations for victims of child sexual abuse and trafficking, a move advocates say is long overdue. The filings follow recent legislative gains for survivors nationwide, including in Missouri, where Seitz and Hudson successfully passed Trey’s…
CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — Southern Illinois University Carbondale will recognize the achievements of roughly 1,550 students during its Fall 2025 commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Banterra Center. The ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m. and is open to the public. No tickets are required, and seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. The event will honor…
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — Paducah police have arrested two Metropolis, Illinois women and a Paducah man in connection with a robbery reported late last month. Officers were called on Nov. 25 to the 2000 block of Cairo Road for a report that a man had been assaulted behind a local business and had his phone stolen. Police said the suspects…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI) — Poplar Bluff Mayor Shane Cornman released a statement Thursday in response to City Manager Robert Knodell’s announcement that he is seeking medical treatment, as Knodell also prepares to face a court date in Mississippi early next year. Knodell was arrested on Oct. 4, 2025, in Mississippi on suspicion of driving under the influence. According to…
CALLOWAY COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — The Calloway County Sheriff’s Office says deputies with the Narcotics Division have charged a local man with drug offenses following an investigation that began in October. Justin Hanks, 42, of Almo, was charged on Dec. 5 with first-degree possession of a controlled substance, third or greater offense (methamphetamine), a Class D felony, and possession of…
OBION COUNTY, Tn., (KBSI) – Obion County Schools announced that Laura Pitts, principal of South Fulton Middle and High School, has been selected as the TSSAA West Grand Division Athletic District Award recipient for Principal of the Year. The honor recognizes Pitts’ leadership, her support of student-athletes and her commitment to promoting excellence in academics and athletics. The district congratulated…
SMITHLAND, Ky., (KBSI) — Livingston County first responders were dispatched around 5:30 a.m. Monday to the intersection of U.S. Highway 60 West and Gillahan Road for a reported two-vehicle collision. Before crews arrived, two additional crashes occurred in the same area, resulting in a total of four vehicles being involved. According to a preliminary investigation, Kenneth Maxey, 62, of Grand…
KENNETT, Mo., (KBSI) – Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Zach Biggs. Biggs was last seen wearing a black hooded Batman shirt and jeans. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact the department at 573-888-4622. Categories: News Tags: Kennett, Kennett Police Department, Missouri
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Mercy Southeast is now offering FibroScan, a non-invasive diagnostic tool for detecting liver disease, becoming the first health provider in southeast Missouri to make the technology available. Mercy Clinic Gastroenterology – Broadway has implemented FibroScan as an alternative to traditional liver biopsies. Using ultrasound-based technology, FibroScan measures liver stiffness and fat buildup to help detect…
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — Paducah Parks and Recreation is accepting applications through Jan. 9 for its Tree Voucher Program, which provides homeowners with financial assistance to plant shade trees and help strengthen the city’s tree canopy. The program offers a $250 voucher to owners of single-family residential properties within the Paducah city limits. The voucher can be used toward the…
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill., (KBSI) — The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office executed a court-authorized search warrant Thursday morning as part of an ongoing methamphetamine trafficking investigation in Herrin. Deputies served the warrant at 11:24 a.m. Dec. 4 at a residence in the 400 block of North 11th Street. According to the sheriff’s office, the occupant of the home had conducted multiple…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The fifth annual Mary Mingle 5K drew a record-setting crowd Saturday morning in downtown Cape Girardeau, with 527 participants—the largest number of registered runners in the event’s history. The race began outside Houck Stadium and followed a downtown route that finished at the Courthouse steps on Spanish Street. Spanish Street was closed from Broadway to…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) – The PORCH Initiative marked its five-year milestone by celebrating major achievements in fundraising, community investment and volunteer leadership. The effort, launched to raise funds and awareness for revitalization work, has generated $1.3 million, with 91% of contributions coming from private donors. During the event, the organization presented awards to two of its earliest volunteers— Dr….
SPARTA, Ill., (KBSI) — MedStar Ambulance Inc. of Illinois is speaking publicly following the arrest of a former employee accused of stealing more than $1 million from the company over several years. On Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Carrie J. Kelley, 43, of Sparta. Kelley was taken into custody without incident on…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Old Town Cape, Inc. has announced the winners of the 33rd Annual Downtown Parade of Lights, held this year with the theme “Charlie Brown Christmas.” The 2025 parade featured entries from area schools, organizations, clubs and businesses. Judges selected winners in six categories: Best Theme: Dutch Enterprises Best Business Appearance: Plants Plus Best Nonprofit Appearance:…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) – “A suicide bomber detonated a bomb, killing 13 service members and injuring many others, including myself.” The memories of that day still echo in the mind of U.S. Marine veteran Kelsey Lainhart, whose world was turned upside down during a mission in Afghanistan in 2021. The explosion left her with a spinal cord injury and…
GRAND RIVERS, Ky., (KBSI) — Kentucky State Police Post 1 has charged four individuals in connection with the theft of more than $3,000 in property from Lighthouse Landing, a crime that ultimately resulted in an estimated $16,000 in total losses to the business, authorities said Friday. On Nov. 24, employees reported that items—including televisions and other valuables—had been stolen from…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., (KBSI) — The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released a statement Friday from Director Dr. Sameer Vohra in response to the federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) decision to remove its long-standing recommendation that all newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine at birth. “Since universal newborn vaccination began in 1991, hepatitis B infection among U.S. children…
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — A Mayfield man was arrested late Friday night after a brief pursuit that began on the KY-80 Bypass, according to the Graves County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 11:43 p.m. Dec. 5, Sgt. Garret Clark observed a maroon Ford F-150 commit a traffic violation on the bypass. When Clark attempted to catch up to the vehicle…
Most of Sunday evening will be spend in the 30s across the Heartland with temperatures close to freezing for the start of the work week. A chance for some wintry precipitation later this evening according to the latest runs of Stormcast. Wintry mix will turn to a few flurries early Monday morning. Overnight lows across the Heartland will fall to…
Temperatures will stay fairly constant in the middle to upper 30s overnight in Cape Girardeau under mostly cloudy skies. Lows tonight will be slightly above average across the Heartland in the middle 30s. A small chance of a sprinkle early on Sunday under mostly cloudy skies in Cape Girardeau. Overnight lows will drop to the middle 30s. Stormcast shows the…