KANSAS CITY, Mo., (KBSI) — Missouri residents in Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Cooper, Dunklin, Howell, Iron, Mississippi, New Madrid, Oregon, Ozark, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard, Vernon, Washington and Wayne counties affected by the March 30–April 8 disaster may be eligible for FEMA assistance with rent. Residents whose primary home was unsafe to occupy due to disaster-related damage and…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI) — The Poplar Bluff Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a man seen in a video. Anyone who recognizes the individual is asked to contact Detective Dan Mustain at dmustain@pbcity.org or call or text 573-686-8632. Reference case number 2025-4188. Categories: News Tags: Missouri, Poplar Bluff
(KBSI) The daytime closure of KY 280/Speaker Trail between KY 121 and KY 1536/Douglas Road in Calloway County will be slightly delayed due to anticipated weather. Crews now plan to work under the Panther Creek Bridge at mile point 11.021 on Wednesday. Dec. 3 and Thursday, Dec. 4. Motorists should expect temporary closures between 9 a.m. and noon each day. Please…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – You may have noticed heavy police, firefighter, and even EMS/ambulance presence at the Cape Girardeau Walmart this morning. First responders from multiple counties responded….the call? Christmas shopping with a child in need. Around 5:30 am on Tuesday November 2, 2025, aisles inside the Cape Girardeau Walmart were filled with laughter and Christmas cheer as dozens…
Video source: (Dexter Fire Department/Facebook) DEXTER, Mo., (KBSI) — The Dexter Fire Department responded to a structure fire Sunday evening just east of the city. According to the department, crews were dispatched to the 100 block of East Route 114, where they arrived with one pumper, one tanker and 10 firefighters. No injuries were reported. Fire officials said the structure…
MARSHALL COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Calvert City man Saturday following a traffic stop on U.S. 68 West. According to deputies, Bronson Moore Sr., 55, was pulled over on Nov. 29, 2025. During the stop, deputies determined Moore was operating a vehicle under the influence of controlled substances. Deputies said Moore was taken into…
FRANKFORT, Ky., (KBSI) — With the holiday travel season approaching, Kentucky officials are encouraging residents to obtain a REAL ID-compliant credential to avoid travel delays at airports. State leaders say improved staffing and new line management systems have significantly reduced wait times at Driver Licensing Regional Offices, making it easier for Kentuckians to upgrade or renew their licenses. From April…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., (KBSI) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol released winter weather response totals Monday, reporting hundreds of crashes and one death during the Dec. 1 storm. According to the patrol, Troops A, B, C, D, F, H and I handled: 817 calls for service 214 stranded motorists 358 crashes 41 injuries 1 fatality Officials urged drivers to adjust…
SCOTT CITY, Mo., (KBSI) — Scott City R-1 School District officials say all students are safe following a precautionary incident Tuesday involving a ceiling heater at Scott City Elementary. According to the district, staff reported an overheating ceiling heater in a hallway, prompting a call to the Scott City Fire Department out of an abundance of caution. Emergency crews responded…
CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — The SIU Student Center will host its annual Holiday Craft Sale from Dec. 4–6, featuring handmade gifts, décor, art and other items from 75 local vendors. The sale will be held in the Student Center Art Gallery and Renaissance Room. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday….
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI)— Sheriff Dave Marshak announced charges Monday in a shooting involving two semi-truck drivers traveling on Interstate 55. Michel Quintana-Betancourt, 46, of Miami, Fla., is charged with first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon and two counts of armed criminal action after allegedly shooting another driver during a traffic dispute. Deputies responded at 8:03 a.m. after the…
PARMA, Mo., (KBSI) — The Parma Department of Public Safety responded to a house fire Monday night after reports of smoke at a residence in the 200 block of South Dixie. According to the department, firefighters arrived around 9:30 p.m. and found moderate smoke coming from a back bedroom as residents were evacuating. Crews traced the source to one of…
CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — The City of Carbondale is thanking its Maintenance and Environmental Services crews for working overnight to clear roads following Monday night’s winter weather. City officials said seven salt trucks and snowplows were deployed around midnight to treat streets and improve travel conditions for Tuesday morning. Leaders also expressed appreciation for the crews who worked through the…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) – School closures announced across Southeast Missouri, Southern Illinois, Western Kentucky and Northern Tennessee: Southeast Missouri Closures Altenburg District No. 48 — Closed Tuesday. Central R-III — Closed Tuesday. Fredericktown R-I School District — Closed Tuesday. Immanuel Lutheran, Perryville — Closed Tuesday. Meadow Heights R-II — Closed Tuesday; AMI Day 1. Oak Ridge R-VI — Closed…
CAMPBELL, Mo., (KBSI) – A train derailed Monday on U.S. 62 West, approximately three miles west of town, authorities said. Officials are asking motorists to use alternate routes and avoid the area, which is expected to remain congested for an extended period. The public is urged to stay clear of the scene to allow emergency personnel and crews to work…
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — Portageville Fire & Rescue responded early Saturday to assist with a structure fire in the Rainbow City area, according to the department. Firefighters were dispatched at approximately 4:15 a.m. to County Road 307 for a mutual-aid call. Tanker 15 and Engine 1 responded, and crews arrived to find a vacant mobile home fully engulfed in flames….
(KBSI) Weather permitting, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is planning a northbound lane restriction on Interstate 69 near Exit 0 in Fulton County on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Crews will be working in the right lane between 8 a.m. and noon. Motorists should be alert for signage and shift into the left lane in the work zone. Please use caution. The…
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — The Graves County Sheriff’s Office reports the early morning arrest of a local woman following a traffic stop near Hickory. Deputies arrested Andrea R. Farmer, 44, at approximately 2:20 a.m. Monday, December 1, 2025, after stopping her vehicle in the area of Kentucky Highway 1241. Deputies said they located quantities of crystal methamphetamine, marijuana and…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) – Cape Girardeau Firefighters Local 1084 announced Monday that it is taking public action in response to what it describes as ongoing violations of constitutional bargaining rights, reductions in firefighter benefits, lowered hiring standards, and decisions it says undermine public safety. The union held a public demonstration and appeared collectively at Monday night’s Cape Girardeau City…
HARRISBURG, Ill., (KBSI) – A Harrisburg man was arrested Friday after officers located a stolen vehicle, pursued it through the city and apprehended three suspects who fled on foot following a crash, the Harrisburg Police Department said. Around 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 28, officers spotted a vehicle reported stolen earlier that day traveling on Locust Street. When officers attempted a…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The City of Cape Girardeau Regional Airport will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Dec. 1, to celebrate the inaugural flight from Cape Girardeau to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. The event will begin at 2 p.m. at the airport, located at 750 Rush H. Limbaugh Jr. Memorial Drive. The inaugural flight is scheduled to depart…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) – The Southeast Missouri Food Bank has expanded its mobile food pantry schedule for December to support families experiencing food insecurity during the holiday season. The organization said recent disruptions to SNAP benefits have increased pressure on area households, and the additional distributions are intended to help meet that need. Mobile food pantries are open to…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) – Saint Francis Healthcare System has announced that Lyndsie Bradshaw, APRN, FNP-BC, has joined Cape Physician Associates. Bradshaw provides primary care for patients of all ages, including routine wellness and physical exams, management of chronic and acute conditions, women’s health services, mental health support and medication management and monitoring. Appointments with Bradshaw can be scheduled online…
NEW MADRID COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) – A New Madrid County sheriff’s deputy escaped injury early Monday after a vehicle struck his patrol car while he was blocking a lane of U.S. Highway 61 for a downed power line, the sheriff’s office said. The crash occurred shortly after 5 a.m. south of Highway 80, when an elderly northbound driver collided with…