BENTON, Ill., (KBSI) — Fire crews responded to a fire involving multiple garages Wednesday morning in the 1100 block of Grayson Street, according to the Benton Fire Department. Benton Engine 801, Engine 803, Truck 805 and Chief 820 responded to the scene, along with units from the West Frankfort and West City fire departments. Additional assistance was provided by AMR,…
MT. VERNON, Ill., (KBSI) — A boil water order has been issued for portions of 18th Street and Conger Avenue in Mt. Vernon following maintenance on the water system. The advisory took effect at 11:20 a.m. March 26 and applies to 800 S. 18th St. and 1708 Conger Ave., according to city officials. Officials said the order is precautionary, noting…
GOREVILLE, Ill., (KBSI) — Rural Health Inc. and the Village of Goreville will host their annual community Easter egg hunt on March 28 at Goreville Village Park. The event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to noon at the park, located at 600 W. Main St., and is open to children up to age 12. Organizers said the event will include…
CARDWELL, Mo., (KBSI) — The Cardwell community has received a $1,500 grant from MFA Oil to help purchase new furniture for its recently renovated community building. Officials said the funding addresses a need for updated furnishings and will support continued use of the space for local activities and services. Community leaders expressed appreciation for the grant and recognized efforts in…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., (KBSI) — The Missouri State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors has revoked the licenses of a Butler County funeral director and embalmer following violations related to death certificates. Officials said Andrew Trammel Moore’s funeral director and embalmer licenses were revoked after he provided false information on a death certificate for one individual and failed to file…
LIVINGSTON COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — A Benton woman was arrested following a head-on crash Wednesday evening on U.S. 60 West, according to the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. First responders were dispatched around 6 p.m. March 25 to the intersection of U.S. 60 and Lockhart Road. Investigators said a 2020 Toyota Camry driven by Melissa Gore, 46, of Benton, crossed the…
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — The City of Jackson will host an E-Cycle Day on Saturday, June 6, offering residents and businesses an opportunity to recycle electronics and other materials. The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Jackson Recycling Center, 510 Sawyer Lane. City officials said the event is aimed at reducing landfill waste, lowering disposal…
SALINE COUNTY, Ill., (KBSI) — A man was taken into custody Tuesday morning in Eldorado on multiple warrants, according to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office. Andrew J. Baugher, 41, of Eldorado, was arrested around 9:25 a.m. with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service, Eldorado Police Department and ILEAS/SIRT. Authorities said Baugher was wanted on Saline County warrants for failure to…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — A Cape Girardeau law firm executive has received a national award recognizing professional achievement and leadership. Rachael Leadbetter, chief operating officer and chief financial officer at Cook, Barkett, Ponder & Wolz, was named the 2025 Crisp Experience MVP, the top individual honor awarded by Crisp, a law firm growth company. Leadbetter was recognized during the…
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — Two Paducah men have been sentenced to a combined 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking charges, according to local officials. Ronnie T. Copeland pleaded guilty to five counts of first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (fentanyl), second or greater offense, and was sentenced to 30 years in prison. Calvin Bingham pleaded guilty…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — First responders are on the scene of a motor vehicle crash on Interstate 55 near the 99-mile marker, according to the Cape Girardeau Police Department. Officials said traffic may be affected on Interstate 55 and Kingshighway as crews work the scene. Drivers are urged to use caution and give emergency personnel space. Categories: News Tags:…
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — Barkley Regional Airport is thanking Qdoba for providing meals to Transportation Security Administration officers and airport staff. Airport officials said the support comes as TSA officers continue working without pay, with local businesses and community members stepping in to help. The meal is part of the airport’s “Fuel the Frontline Food Drive,” an effort aimed at…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — An educational hair show featuring industry leaders Sam Villa and Anna Peters is scheduled for March 30 at Century Casino & Hotel in Cape Girardeau. Villa, co-founder and chief creative officer of the Sam Villa brand and global artistic ambassador for Redken, will headline the event alongside Peters, a member of the Sam Villa ArTeam…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) Route FF in Bollinger County will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway. This section of roadway is located from County Road 512 to County Road 513. Weather permitting, work will take place Wednesday, April 1 through Thursday, April 2 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Route 143 in Iron County will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway. This section of roadway is located from County Road 161 to County Road 163 near Des Arc, Missouri. While work takes place, the road will be…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – An old one room schoolhouse is getting a second chance as a local school is working to restore the old building to use for current students. Multiple organizations are coming together to give an old schoolhouse a new life that will serve students of Prodigy Leadership Academy for years to come. “Rehabilitating this building gives an opportunity…
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — The Graves County Sheriff’s Office said it has received multiple inquiries from residents about rolls of wire left near utility poles across the county. Officials said the wire has been sitting in some areas for more than a month, prompting concerns from property owners, especially as mowing season begins. Residents have questioned whether the wire…
MADISON COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — A suspect was killed in an officer-involved shooting following a disturbance and pursuit Tuesday evening in Madison County, according to Sheriff Nic Adams. Dispatch received a report around 5 p.m. of a disturbance at a residence in Cobalt Village. Authorities said one of the individuals involved left the scene in a vehicle before officers arrived….
Record-breaking heat returns to the Heartland once again on Thursday, but changes are on the way as we close out the work week on Friday. A very mild evening is on the way for the viewing area tonight and into early Thursday. Temperatures are only expected to fall into the lower to middle 60s. Very mild conditions late Wednesday into…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — A law enforcement presence was reported behind the Menards store on Beechwood Lane as authorities investigate a case involving a possible disturbance of a burial site. Chief Deputy Eric Fredrick said evidence being sought includes, but is not limited to, human remains, caskets, burial vaults and headstones. Officials said the investigation is related to…
LIVINGSTON COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — Sixty-eight students at South Elementary School graduated from the D.A.R.E. program Monday, according to the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Bobby Davidson and deputies attended the graduation ceremony, recognizing students who completed the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program. D.A.R.E. is a nationally recognized initiative that teaches students how to make safe and responsible decisions, resist…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI) — A Park Hills middle school student has won the regional spelling bee hosted by Three Rivers College and will advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Gentry Layton of Central Middle School in Park Hills claimed the championship at the 17th annual Three Rivers College Southeast Missouri Spelling Bee on Saturday. Layton secured the win…
WEST FRANKFORT, Ill., (KBSI) — A boil water order has been issued for a portion of East Main Street in West Frankfort, according to city officials. The order applies to the 200 block on the south side of the street. Officials said an update will be provided once the advisory is lifted. Residents are asked to follow the boil order…
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — Barkley Regional Airport will see a temporary reduction in flights in April and May due to a Federal Aviation Administration airworthiness directive requiring inspections of CRJ aircraft. Airport officials said the industry-wide safety measure will reduce weekly flights from 14 to 12. Daily service to Chicago O’Hare International Airport will continue, though arrivals will be later…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Saint Francis Healthcare System has announced the addition of Stasha Tubbs, a family nurse practitioner, to Cape Neurosurgical Associates. Tubbs, who graduated from Arkansas State University in 2025, is board certified by the America n Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She will provide care for patients with brain and spinal disorders. Officials said Tubbs is focused…