MARION, Ill., (KBSI) — Illinois State Police Zone 7 agents have arrested an 18-year-old Marion man following a firearms investigation in Williamson County. On Dec. 4, ISP special agents executed two residential search warrants — one in the 15000 block of Mollers Road in Marion and another in the 700 block of 7th Street in Herrin. During the searches, investigators…
MT. VERNON, Ill., (KBSI) – Mt. Vernon residents can now recycle leftover paint, stain and varnish through Illinois’ new PaintCare program, which offers free drop-off options for products kept in their original containers. Local drop-off sites include: RP Lumber – Accepts paint, stain and varnish in original containers up to 5 gallons. Sherwin-Williams – Accepts paint, stain and varnish in…
PERRYVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — The Perryville Fire Department will conduct live fire training at 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, in the 900 block of Edgemont Boulevard. City officials say smoke may be visible in the area during the exercise, but there is no cause for concern. Motorists are advised to use caution while traveling through the area. Categories: News Tags:…
Heading into the weekend, temperatures will continue to feel like winter in southeast Missouri, with most of this evening spent below freezing. Temperatures this evening will remain below average, with overnight lows across the region in the mid-to-upper 20s. Cloud cover increases tonight in Cape Girardeau with winds out of the south. Despite partly cloudy skies, overall temperatures will still…
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS, (KBSI) — At least three Hardee’s restaurants in southern Illinois have abruptly and permanently closed. Hardees has marked its Centralia and Benton locations as closed on its website. The company has additionally removed its Marion location from the site, and that restaurant has also shut down. The closures come amid reports of dozens of Hardee’s restaurants closing nationwide…
MURRAY, Ky., (KBSI) — The Murray Police Department has arrested two suspects in connection with an assault reported at the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity lodge on Nov. 22. Following an investigation, officers obtained arrest warrants for James Booker, 18, and Kamarion Steward, 18, both of Clinton, Kentucky. The Calloway County Sheriff’s Office and the Mayfield Police Department assisted in taking…
SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — A Sikeston teenager is being charged as an adult in the shooting death of a 14-year-old that occurred in October. Thomas Ray Harris Jr., now 14, is charged with second-degree murder, unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action. Court records state Harris was 13 at the time of the shooting. According to investigators, Harris…
MOUND CITY, Ill., (KBSI) — With winter weather increasing the likelihood of snow- and ice-covered roads, the Southern Seven Health Department is urging drivers to take precautions to stay safe during seasonal travel. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, snow and ice contribute to more than 1,300 deaths and 116,800 injuries each year in the United States. In…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) – The 5th annual Mary Mingle 5K is set for tomorrow at 8 a.m., beginning outside Houck Stadium and finishing at the Courthouse steps on Spanish Street. Spanish will be closed from Broadway to Independence during the event. With 517 runners registered, organizers are encouraging participants to pick up race packets tonight from 3 to 6…
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office says human remains were discovered Tuesday afternoon in a shallow grave on a property on Broyles Avenue after several months of investigation into a possible burial site. Detectives located the remains while processing the area. The site is being treated as a crime scene, and officials are awaiting the arrival…
PERRYVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — St. Vincent Catholic Schools announced that its Junior and Senior High Student Council participated in this year’s Adopt-A-Family program, supported by the generosity of the entire school community. Students in grades K–12 held a dress-down day that raised enough funds to adopt six children and four parents for the holiday season. Student Council officers purchased gifts…
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill., (KBSI) — The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating criminal damage to heavy construction equipment reported on November 30 in the 8900 block of Crenshaw Road in rural Marion. Deputies were dispatched at 7:07 a.m. after employees discovered a John Deere 700J dozer—parked the previous afternoon—had been moved. Tracks led deputies to a strip pit, where the…
MILLERSVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — The Millersville Rural Fire Protection District announced it will host its first “Breakfast with the Grinch” event on December 6 from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. In a lighthearted release, the department said the Grinch “heard we make good pancakes” and will attend the event rather than “steal presents this year.” Families, friends and community members are…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The Southeast Missouri Food Bank announced Thursday that it has received new disaster-relief trailers through a grant from Feeding America. The equipment will support the food bank’s ability to deliver food, water and essential supplies to communities affected by emergencies. The new trailers will operate alongside the food bank’s existing disaster-response truck. As a member…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The path to legal sports wagering has been long in Missouri but the wait is over. The process began in November 2024 where voters narrowly passed Amendment 2-a constitutional amendment to allow online and retail sports betting. On December 1, 2025, sports betting is officially live in the state of Missouri, giving residents the ability…
(KBSI) Kentucky Utilities is planning to replace power poles along KY 58 from mile point 9.93 to 10.14 in Clinton (Hickman County), starting on Tuesday, Dec. 9. The work zone spans from the railroad bridge just west of Jackson Street to the intersection of KY 58 and U.S. 51. Work will last for approximately three days between Dec. 9 and…
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill., (KBSI) — The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office says deputies shut down a suspected drug house in Herrin after executing a court-authorized search warrant Wednesday morning. Deputies served the warrant at 11:44 a.m. on December 3 at a residence in the 1700 block of West Madison Street. According to the sheriff’s office, the home and its occupants were…
REYNOLDS COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — A Reynolds County sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic stop on Highway 21 near Highway 34 on December 3 and determined the driver showed signs of impairment, according to the sheriff’s office. The driver, identified as David Winchester, is facing pending charges for driving while intoxicated – drugs. The sheriff’s office noted that all individuals are…
LESTERVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — The Reynolds County Sheriff’s Office says deputies arrested a man with active warrants out of St. Francois County after locating him at a residence in Lesterville on Thursday. According to a formal release, deputies, Sheriff Caleb McCoy, officers from the Ellington Police Department and members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop G Operation Relentless Pursuit…
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — Paducah police are investigating a death after contractors discovered human remains in a wooded area near the 1300 block of Tennessee Street on Thursday. Officers responded around 12:22 p.m. after receiving the report. Police said the remains were in an advanced state of decomposition. The McCracken County Coroner’s Office has scheduled an autopsy for Friday. Anyone…
CHAFFEE, Mo., (KBSI) — The Chaffee Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person connected to a theft investigation. Police released a photo of the individual and are urging anyone who recognizes the subject to contact the department at 573-887-6911. Categories: News Tags: Chaffee, Chaffee Police Department, Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., (KBSI) — Missouri lawmakers have filed legislation for the 2026 session aimed at increasing transparency, fairness and accountability in pharmacy benefit management practices across the state. The Missouri Pharmacy Business Council is backing the bills, sponsored by Sen. Jill Carter of District 32 (SB 984) and Rep. John Hewkin of District 120 (HB 1850). Supporters of the…
KANSAS CITY, Mo., (KBSI) — The U.S. Marshals Service is searching for Steven Andrew Bowman, who is wanted on multiple felony charges involving sexual offenses against minors. According to the Marshals Service, Bowman is wanted for first-degree sodomy, seven counts of possession of child pornography, three additional counts of possession of child pornography and statutory rape. The charges were issued…
CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — The City of Carbondale will distribute boxes of fresh food from Cusumano & Sons, Inc. beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, December 19. The giveaway will continue until supplies are exhausted. City Manager Stan Reno said the annual effort reflects the city’s commitment to supporting residents during the holiday season. “The holiday season is a celebrated…