PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — Paducah police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man suspected of breaking into a business in the 400 block of Broadway. Officers responded Wednesday to a report of a burglary and learned the break-in occurred on Nov. 12. Police say an unidentified white man broke a rear window, entered the business and stole…
CALLOWAY COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — A Murray man was arrested Wednesday on a Calloway County warrant following an investigation into a theft reported the previous day in Kirksey, the sheriff’s office said. According to investigators, Gregory A. Billington, 40, removed lock boxes containing more than $1,000 worth of property and did not return a borrowed vehicle as agreed. Deputies later…
MARION, Ill., (KBSI) — Marion police arrested a man Tuesday after multiple reports and videos showed a masked suspect attempting to break into several homes overnight, the department said. Officers determined the same individual was involved in each incident and circulated a description of the suspect’s clothing. Patrol officers and narcotics detectives began grid-style patrols throughout the city in an…
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — The Graves County Sheriff’s Office says a second suspect has been arrested following an overnight pursuit involving a stolen vehicle out of McCracken County. Deputies responded around 1:35 a.m. Wednesday to the 5300 block of KY 58 East after a stolen Dodge Charger left the roadway, struck a utility pole and overturned several times. A…
BLOOMFIELD, Mo., (KBSI) — Cara Hill Photography will host the first Deck the Paws Holiday Market on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Stars and Stripes Museum, 17377 Stars and Stripes Way. The event will feature local vendors, food trucks, shopping, cocoa, treats and pet adoptions, all centered around celebrating dogs and their owners. Participants…
CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — Three men accused in the death of 18-year-old Kaniah Jennings are now set to be arraigned Thursday, Nov. 20, in Pemiscot County. The suspects appeared by video on Monday, Nov. 17, but the hearings were delayed after the court determined none of them had legal counsel present. Keenan Peoples, 34, of Hayti, is charged with first-degree…
REYNOLDS COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — The Reynolds County Sheriff’s Office says a routine traffic stop Tuesday night led to the discovery of methamphetamine and the arrest of the driver. According to the sheriff’s office, a deputy conducted the stop and received consent to search the vehicle. During the search, the deputy located methamphetamine. The driver, identified as Jason Simpson, was…
Scattered showers and storms are going to be possible through much of the day Thursday. Temperatures will start the day in the upper 40s, then topping out in the lower 60s. We’ll catch a break late Thursday into very early Friday, then another chance for rain moves in Friday morning into the afternoon hours. Highs on Friday will be a…
ILLINOIS(KBSI) – If you live in Illinois forgetting your wallet at home may no longer be issue after November 19, 2025. According to Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, Illinois has become the 12th state to incorporate the use of digital ID’s. So, whether you’re purchasing a drink or checking into a venue, a digital ID will now get you…
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill., (KBSI) — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest notice and is asking the public for assistance in locating three individuals wanted on active warrants. Authorities caution the public not to approach any of the subjects, as some may be considered armed or dangerous. Anyone with information is asked to contact local law enforcement or…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The United Way of Southeast Missouri will open the region’s first Childcare Resource Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3 p.m. Nov. 19 at 16 N. Spanish St. in Cape Girardeau. The organization is inviting the community to tour the new center and learn more about efforts to reduce barriers to family and workforce success….
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI) — Poplar Bluff police are investigating a Tuesday afternoon shooting that left a 47-year-old man in critical but stable condition. Officers were called at about 2:17 p.m. on Nov. 18 to the 1000 block of Franklin Street for a report of a person who had been shot. When officers arrived, they found Jason Knuckles, 47, of…
GREEN BAY, Wis., (KBSI) — KI has announced the four winners of its fourth annual K–12 Classroom Furniture Giveaway, a national program designed to help educators create learning spaces that enhance student engagement, inclusivity, flexibility and sensory support. More than 131,000 votes were cast nationwide for 12 finalists. Four teachers — one from each finalist category: eastern region, central region,…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Saint Francis Healthcare System has announced the addition of Dr. Kelsi Swanson to its general surgery team. Swanson earned her medical degree in 2018 from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University in North Chicago, Illinois. She completed her residency at UT Southwestern/Parkland Hospital in Dallas in 2023, followed by a fellowship at the Allegheny…
MARBLE HILL, Mo., (KBSI) — The Marble Hill Police Department released statistics Monday covering activity from Oct. 20 to Nov. 17, 2025. During that period, officers conducted 67 traffic stops, responded to three domestic or disturbance calls, made 10 arrests, issued 81 tickets and handled 140 total calls for service. The department also reported an individual traffic stop that led…
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — A Cape Girardeau County jury has convicted a 44-year-old Cape Girardeau man of two counts of first-degree statutory rape and one count of first-degree statutory sodomy, Prosecuting Attorney Mark J. Welker announced Tuesday. Brandon Demarcus Tipler was found guilty following a two-day trial before Circuit Judge Frank E. Miller. During the proceedings, Tipler was confronted by…
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — Funeral services for Kaniah P. Jennings will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in the Portageville High School gym at 904 King Avenue. The service will be closed casket. Family members announced the arrangements on social media, sharing their gratitude for the community’s support. Categories: News Tags: Kaniah P. Jennings, Missouri, Portagevile
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — A former southeast Missouri police officer was sentenced Tuesday to five years in federal prison for possessing machine guns, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri. U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. sentenced Ira Brown, 56, after Brown admitted that Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers found a fully automatic…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — UPDATE – The water is safe to drink and use normally. The precautionary boil water advisory is no longer in effect since testing confirmed water quality following yesterday’s drop in system pressure. A precautionary boil water advisory remains in effect for about 14,000 addresses in Cape Girardeau through 9:15 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21, following a…
MURPHYSBORO, Ill., (KBSI) — Construction officially began Wednesday on a major solar development north of Murphysboro, where local officials and representatives from Arevon and Big Muddy Solar gathered for a ceremonial groundbreaking along Illinois 127 near Illinois Route 4. The event was led by Jemma King, development manager at Arevon, who served as master of ceremonies. Speakers included Arevon Chief…
HICKMAN COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — The Hickman County Sheriff’s Office says Tommy Road is closed while crews work to clear debris from an incident reported Wednesday. No injuries were reported. Categories: News Tags: Hickman County, Hickman County Sheriff’s Office, Kentucky
NEW MADRID COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — Three people were injured Tuesday night in a head-on crash on Route AA north of County Road 807, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at 9:20 p.m. when a 2010 Honda Accord, driven southbound by a 17-year-old male from Sikeston, crossed the center line and struck a northbound 2017 Ford…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., (KBSI) — Illinois is launching a mobile driver’s license and state ID program that will allow residents to store their identification on an eligible iPhone or paired Apple Watch beginning Thursday, according to Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’s office. The rollout starts with Apple Wallet and is expected to expand to Google and Samsung wallet platforms in the…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI) — The City of Poplar Bluff has named JR Keirsey as its new chief of police, officials announced this week. Keirsey, a 27-year veteran of the Poplar Bluff Police Department, he has served in multiple roles throughout his career. Categories: News Tags: Missouri, Poplar Bluff