JOHNSON COUNTY, Ill., (KBSI) — UPDATE: Illinois State Police confirm that two separate fatal crashes have shut down Interstate 24 just south of the I-57 split in Johnson County. I-24 eastbound remains closed, and traffic is being diverted around the scene via I-57 southbound to Illinois Route 146. Authorities say one of the earlier crashes near the Illinois 37 overpass…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) — Members of Jackson Fire Rescue stood in honor Thursday afternoon as the escort for Sikeston Department of Public Safety Officer Henry Franklin passed through Cape Girardeau County on its way to bring him home. Categories: News Tags: Jackson, Missouri
ELDORADO, Ill., (KBSI) — The Saline County Sheriff’s Office is crediting a local resident and business owner for assisting deputies in the recent apprehension of a suspect involved in an ATV theft and recovery. According to the sheriff’s office, Robbie Beaver, a longtime Eldorado resident and helicopter pilot, spotted the suspect fleeing from law enforcement on the stolen ATV. From…
(KBSI) Southbound Interstate 55 in Cape Girardeau County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction as construction crews perform pavement repairs. This section of roadway is located from mile marker 114 to mile marker 114.4. Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Oct. 27 through Friday, Oct. 31 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Southeast Missouri State University is preparing for Homecoming 2025, a weekend packed with tradition, celebration, and a historic milestone: the inauguration of SEMO President Brad Hodson. Themed “Where Fearless Begins,” this year’s Homecoming features a mix of campus events designed to reconnect alumni, engage students, and showcase SEMO’s academic and community spirit. The celebration begins…
Forecast: Temperatures will look to stay close to average, if not slightly below, here in Cape Girardeau for the rest of Thursday. High temperatures across the area will be in the low to mid-70s this afternoon. Stormcast continues to keep our viewing area dry through the end of the work week. Overnight lows will continue to be on the cooler…
MAYFIELD, Ky., (KBSI) — The Graves County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple reports of deer exhibiting unusual behavior near local businesses and schools. According to the department, the first report came on Sept. 29, when a deer was seen acting strangely near a business along Kentucky Highway 80, just east of Mayfield. A biologist from the Kentucky Department of Fish…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., (KBSI) — Missouri drivers are seeing continued relief at the pump as gasoline demand drops and the state transitions to winter-blend fuel, according to AAA Missouri’s Weekend Gas Watch. The statewide average for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel is $2.76, five cents lower than last week and seven cents less than a year ago. Among major…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — UPDATE: Runners and walkers turned out in a burst of color for a great cause Saturday as the Saint Francis Foundation hosted the annual Color Dash 5K and Fun Walk in support of Pink Up and life-saving cancer screenings. The Saint Francis Foundation will host its annual Color Dash 5K and Fun Walk on Saturday, Oct….
SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — The Missouri Law Enforcement Funeral Assistance Team has announced the line-of-duty death of Sikeston Department of Public Safety Officer Henry Franklin, who died Oct. 6, 2025. Service Information: Visitation will be held Saturday, Oct. 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Minor Baptist Church, 416 South State Route H in Sikeston, Missouri. Funeral services will…
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – The Southeast Missouri community is mourning today after the loss of Sikeston DPS Officer Henry Franklin. Franklin was tragically shot in the line of duty on the afternoon of Monday October 6, 2025. He leaves behind a wife and four children who need their communities’ support now more than ever. Franklin served his community as a…
SCOTT CITY, Mo., (KBSI) — Drone footage captured a solemn tribute Wednesday as members of the Scott City Fire Department, Scott City Police Department, Benton Fire Department and North Scott County Ambulance District lined the Interstate 55 on-ramp to honor fallen Sikeston Department of Public Safety Officer Henry Franklin. Emergency crews staged along the route as Franklin’s body was transported…
(KBSI) The City of Carbondale announced that sewer main lining work will continue the week of Oct. 13 in the Lakeland Hills Subdivision, including the area bounded by Larsue Lane, Glopen Street, South Giant City Road, and Vercliff Drive. The project follows earlier work in which main sewer lines were cleaned, repaired, and permanently lined. The next phase involves rehabilitating…
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo., (KBSI) — A Sikeston police officer and two other people are dead after what authorities describe as an apparent murder-suicide at a rural home in southeast Missouri. The Mississippi County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called around 2:30 p.m. Monday to a residence at 8101 County Road 408, about 20 miles south of the Illinois–Missouri state line,…
CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — A Carbondale man has been arrested following a reported aggravated battery and robbery Monday evening in the downtown area. According to the Carbondale Police Department, officers responded at 5:55 p.m. to the 200 block of West Main Street for a report of an assault and robbery. Investigators learned three suspects attacked a victim and stole personal…
MURRAY, Ky., (KBSI) — A Kansas man has pleaded guilty to multiple charges after a 2024 investigation that began when a 14-year-old from Murray was reported missing. According to the Murray Police Department, officers received a report of the missing juvenile on Nov. 18, 2024. The investigation revealed that the teen had been lured to Wichita, Kansas, by 21-year-old Samuel…
Forecast: A beautiful fall day ahead in the Heartland with highs on Wednesday reaching the lower 70s. A northeast wind will bring a fall feeling to Cape Girardeau over the next couple of days. After we saw showers in the first half of the work week, stormcast keeps us fairly quiet over the coming days. Overnight lows will feature the…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Cape Girardeau Fire Department completed training on the use of a new system that uses AI technology to aid in water rescues. In a move that could dramatically change water rescues. The Cape Girardeau Fire Department has acquired a hand-held sonar system that uses Ai technology that will allow responders to locate bodies submerged…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) — The Fruitland Area Fire Protection District will dedicate a new Safe Haven Baby Box on Tuesday, giving parents in crisis a safe and anonymous option to surrender an infant. The baby box, located at 7273 U.S. 61 in Jackson, provides a secure environment where infants can be safely placed and immediately cared for. It is one…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Saint Francis Healthcare System has announced plans for an open house celebrating the new Saint Francis Clinic – East Prairie, located at 402 N. Washington St. in East Prairie. The event will take place Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 3:30 to 5 p.m., with a special blessing ceremony at 4 p.m. Attendees will be able to…
WEST PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — Barkley Regional Airport officials say Contour Airlines will continue operating flights despite a potential lapse in federal funding for the Essential Air Service (EAS) program caused by the ongoing federal government shutdown. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), if the shutdown continues beyond Oct. 12, the agency will be unable to provide subsidy…
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo., (KBSI) — A law enforcement officer and two other people are dead following what authorities describe as an apparent murder-suicide at a rural home in southeast Missouri. The Mississippi County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called around 2:30 p.m. Monday to a residence at 8101 County Road 408, about 20 miles south of the Illinois–Missouri state line,…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — It’s Fire Prevention Week 2025, and this year’s theme — “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” — serves as a timely reminder of the importance of properly handling and disposing of batteries. Local officials say the message hits close to home after a recent garbage truck fire may have been caused by…
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) — The Kentucky State Police are investigating a series of violent threats made against members of the Kentucky Parole Board, following the spread of false information about the release of a convicted felon. According to KSP, the threats appear to have stemmed from a doxing incident fueled by misinformation regarding the release of Ronald Exantus, who…