JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., (KBSI) — Gov. Mike Kehoe joined the Missouri Department of Conservation, the Conservation Federation of Missouri and community partners at the Samaritan Center to mark another successful deer season and help deliver donated venison through the state’s Share the Harvest program. Each fall and winter, thousands of Missouri hunters donate surplus venison to help feed families experiencing…
FRANKFORT, Ky., (KBSI)— Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday announced more than $6 million in funding for 12 bridge improvement projects across nine Kentucky counties and one city, part of an ongoing effort to modernize locally owned infrastructure and improve travel safety. The awards are the latest round of funding through Team Kentucky’s County and City Bridge Improvement Program, which has…
Temperatures will remain chilly for the rest of the afternoon as we hover around freezing in southeast Missouri. Any rain chances for the rest of Thursday look to pass to our south and east. Stormcast shows a few clouds, but keeps us clear of precipitation chances heading into the weekend. Overnight lows continue to be well below average as our…
MT. VERNON, Ill., (KBSI) — Jefferson County Sheriff Jeffrey Bullard has joined sheriffs across Illinois in supporting efforts to collaborate with state leaders on potential modifications to the SAFE-T Act, citing concerns about its impact on public safety, victims and local justice systems. Sheriffs statewide maintain that their priority is protecting residents, and they welcomed recent comments from Gov. J.B….
MT. VERNON, Ill., (KBSI) — The City of Mt. Vernon announced with deep sadness the passing of Matthew Fauss, the city’s director of public works, on Tuesday, December 2. Fauss began his career with the city in August 2005 and spent the past 20 years overseeing key infrastructure services, including roads, water and sewer systems, and city parks. City officials…
MADISON COUNTY, Ill., (KBSI) — Madison County Fire Rescue responded early Wednesday to a residential structure fire in the northeast part of the county. Crews were dispatched around 2 a.m. to the District 3 area, where they arrived to find heavy fire coming from a home. Firefighters were able to bring the blaze under control, and no injuries were reported….
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office is expressing its appreciation to Jason and Rural King of Paducah for providing early Christmas gifts to employees and the department’s K9 units. According to the sheriff’s office, Jason and Rural King have been strong supporters of the department’s “Deputy Dogs Paws for a Cause” pet food drive, regularly hosting the…
CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — The City of Carbondale is launching a new acoustic music series, “Civic Sessions,” designed to showcase local musicians ahead of City Council meetings. The brief, unplugged performances will take place in the City Hall lobby at 5:30 p.m., prior to each council meeting. The inaugural session is scheduled for Tuesday, December 9. Council member Dawn Roberts,…
VIENNA, Ill., (KBSI) — Arrowleaf’s annual Angel Tree program is facing an unprecedented level of need this holiday season, with referrals for 505 children across the Southern Seven counties of Illinois and additional families being turned away due to limited capacity. The program pairs community donors with families experiencing crisis—such as serious medical issues, unemployment, or homelessness—to provide holiday gifts…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Seniors and Lawmen Together (S.A.L.T.) invites area seniors to celebrate the season at its annual Senior Christmas Party from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at the Eagles Aerie, 321 N. Spring St., Cape Girardeau. The event will feature music, snacks, door prizes, and plenty of holiday cheer. Organizers encourage seniors to join…
MISSOURI, (KBSI) — The national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline has fallen below $3 for the first time in four years, according to AAA. The national average has held at $2.99 since December 2, marking the lowest price point since May 2021. AAA Missouri reports the statewide average is $2.64 per gallon, five cents lower than…
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — The Jackson Police Department is advising residents of road closures and parking restrictions ahead of the 2025 Uptown Jackson Revitalization Organization Christmas Parade, scheduled for Saturday, December 6, at 5 p.m. This year’s parade route is reversed from previous years. The parade will begin at Jefferson Street and High Street and conclude at Morgan Street. Parking…
(KBSI) A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans to close KY 339 at mile point 35.17 in Graves County starting Thursday, Dec. 4, to begin work on a bridge replacement project. The bridge over Brush Creek is located between western and eastern sections of Shaw Road. This is along KY 339 between Lowes and Melber. The existing structure…
GORDONVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) – As winter weather continues to move in throughout the region, firefighters say their job becomes even more dangerous as icy roads, blocked access points and freezing temperatures can create life threatening obstacles that affect emergency response times. Firefighters have a tough job! That job gets even harder when winter weather hits. Michael Gentry is the Gordonville…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Saint Francis Healthcare System’s Auxiliary recognized its volunteers during the annual Volunteer Christmas Breakfast held December 2 at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. Volunteers were joined by members of the Saint Francis executive team, the Friends of Saint Francis Board and the Saint Francis Foundation Board. “We consider our volunteers frontline colleagues…
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — The City of Jackson says a portion of Dorothy Drive is temporarily closed after Liberty Utilities reported a natural gas leak early Monday afternoon. Utility crews are on site and have begun repair work. Jackson Fire Rescue is assisting at the scene, and several nearby homes were evacuated as a precaution. Officials said some residences may…
Winter continues to make its presence known across the Heartland with temperatures this afternoon and evening in the 30s. Mostly cloudy skies through the evening, followed by a small chance for a flurry to our south during the day on Thursday. Mostly cloudy skies will keep our lows tonight in the mid-to-upper 20s. Colder temperatures will be possible to our…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol says human remains discovered last month in rural Ripley County have been identified as a man who was reported missing more than five years ago. According to the Patrol, the remains were found on private property on November 4. An autopsy conducted on November 7 identified them as Jerry B….
HURST, Ill., (KBSI) — Multiple fire departments responded Wednesday to a house fire in the 500 block of Bush Avenue, where a home was fully engulfed and is considered a total loss. No injuries have been confirmed. A box alarm was requested, bringing additional agencies from across the region. Ameren Illinois also responded to the scene. No further information…
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — The Graves County Sheriff’s Office is thanking community members and local Dollar General stores for their support of this year’s Cram the Cruiser donation drive. The 2025 collection effort gathered 1,806 food items for the Mayfield/Graves County Food Pantry, 1,207 toys for the Community Christmas Connection and 509 personal and cleaning items for A New…
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — A Tennessee man was arrested Tuesday evening after a joint drug investigation by the McCracken County and Graves County sheriff’s offices. Detectives received information on Dec. 2 indicating that Steven Britt, 58, of South Fulton, Tenn., was traveling to McCracken County to deliver a significant quantity of methamphetamine. Investigators from both agencies set up coordinated…
CAMPBELL, Mo., (KBSI) — A train derailed Monday on U.S. 62 West, about three miles west of Campbell, according to authorities. Officials initially asked motorists to avoid the area due to heavy congestion and emergency response activity. Crews have since cleared the scene, and the roadway has reopened to traffic. Authorities continue to urge drivers to use caution in the…
PATTONVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — Pattonville Fire Protection District crews responded early Friday to a first-alarm structure fire, reporting heavy fire and smoke on arrival at 4824 Pattonville. Multiple Pattonville units, along with the Maryland Heights Fire Protection District and Robertson Fire Protection District, deployed several handlines and initiated an offensive attack to bring the fire under control. Paramedic/firefighters remained on…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI)— Southeast Missouri State University will award 708 degrees during two commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 13. Justin Davison, president and CEO of Saint Francis Healthcare System, will deliver the keynote address at both ceremonies. Degrees awarded SEMO will confer 708 degrees, including: 464 undergraduate degrees 236 master’s degrees 8 specialist degrees Honors distinctions Cum laude: 89…