CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — The City of Carbondale has been awarded nearly $2 million in state funding to repave three major streets, a project that will be completed with no cost to the city or its residents. The $1,989,063 grant, awarded through Illinois’ largest-ever infrastructure program, will fully fund resurfacing of: West College Street from South Forest Avenue to South…
Forecast: Temperatures remain on the warmer side in early October, with highs on Thursday still reaching the upper 80s. Plenty of sunshine across the Heartland will keep temperatures close to 10 degrees above average. Stormcast shows a few clouds this afternoon, as well as a small chance for a shower. Most of us are expected to remain dry, but those…
DELTA, Mo., (KBSI) — Ameren has donated $25,000 to the Cape Area Community Foundation to aid recovery efforts in Delta following an EF2 tornado that struck the town on April 2. The funding will support the revitalization of public spaces, including potential upgrades to playground equipment and the creation of a community walking trail. “Investing in the public park helps…
PULASKI COUNTY, Ill., (KBSI) — Members of the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office joined the Fun Club First Responder Day at the Arc Community Center, spending time with residents and showcasing their work. Chief Larson, Sgt. Valdivia and Cpl. Humphrey attended the event, where Humphrey and his narcotics K9, Stitch, gave a demonstration that drew smiles from the crowd. The Sheriff’s…
Another warm day is expected for Thursday after starting the day in the 60s, which is well above average, too. 90 degrees is certainly possible for afternoon highs, but I think most of us hit the upper 80s. The average high is 77! There isn’t much in the way for precipitation chances the next several days. Just a small chance…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis will host the annual SEMO Step Up for Down Syndrome on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Capaha Park Shelter No. 2 in Cape Girardeau. The family event features a short awareness walk and a festival with food, games, music, vendors and prizes…
(KBSI) The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) will temporarily close a section of N. 7th Street in Mayfield from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Oct. 2. The roadway will be closed for traffic striping from Broadway to Harmon Park (or mile points 17.26 to 17.6). During this time, North Street, Ann Street, Indiana Avenue and James Street will also be…
ST. LOUIS, Mo., (KBSI) — A new resident is joining the Saint Louis Zoo this month: a six-year-old Komodo dragon named Charlie. Charlie, named after Zoo Director Emeritus Charles H. Hoessle, arrived last month from the Bronx Zoo in New York, an Association of Zoos and Aquariums–accredited institution. He will be the first inhabitant of the zoo’s newly renovated Komodo…
SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — Sikeston Middle School students participated in the school’s annual Fishing Day, an event aimed at teaching outdoor skills and patience. The Missouri Department of Conservation worked with students, showing them how to bait hooks, cast lines and enjoy time on the water. School officials said the event is a student favorite and continues to provide both…
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) — The Carbondale Police Department is recruiting volunteers for its annual Halloween safety detail, the “Pumpkin Patrol,” to be held Friday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 8 p.m. The department has sponsored Pumpkin Patrol since 1992. Volunteers wearing orange safety vests and/or driving vehicles bearing the Pumpkin Patrol logo will monitor areas where children are trick-or-treating, identify…
BENTON, Mo., (KBSI) — Scott County deputies have arrested a Blodgett man wanted on kidnapping and domestic assault charges. The Sheriff’s Office said deputies and investigators located Hayden Carter on Tuesday afternoon and took him into custody without incident. Carter faces felony charges of second-degree kidnapping and third-degree domestic assault. Both offenses were reported Sept. 30 and are being handled…
MURRAY, Ky., (KBSI) — Calloway County Fire-Rescue responded Tuesday afternoon to a two-vehicle crash involving a crane truck and a passenger car on KY 121 South near Cypress Trail. The collision occurred shortly after 4 p.m. Sept. 30, according to CCFR. When crews arrived, they found the crane truck overturned across both lanes of the highway and a black passenger…
MAYFIELD, Ky., (KBSI) – The Graves County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that crews are battling a fire at the Hampton Inn in Mayfield. Firefighters from the Mayfield Fire Department and Mayfield–Graves County Fire & Rescue are on the scene. No further details were immediately available. Categories: News Tags: Graves County, Kentucky, Mayfield
MAYFIELD, Ky., (KBSI) – First responders were dispatched Tuesday morning to a two-vehicle collision on U.S. 45 North between KY 849 and KY 1241 that left one person injured. The crash occurred at about 7:05 a.m. when Michael Ladd, 49, of Brookport, Illinois, was traveling south in a 2024 GMC Canyon. According to investigators, Ladd became distracted and drifted from…
(KBSI) A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is planning nighttime lane restrictions along Interstate 24 in Marshall County, starting Monday, Oct. 6. The work zone spans from the Exit 27/U.S. 62 (Kentucky Dam) interchange to the I-24 Tennessee River Bridge, or mile points 26.50 to 29.352. The first phase of the project involves paving work, during which traffic…
WEST FRANKFORT, Ill., (KBSI) — The president of the West Frankfort Teachers Union is accusing Community Unit School District 168 of filing false charges against educators as contract negotiations remain stalled. Tim Aldridge, president of American Federation of Teachers Local 817, issued a statement Tuesday after the district filed an Unfair Labor Practice charge against the union on Sept. 29….
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The 45th annual City of Roses Half Marathon and 5K brought nearly 200 runners to Cape Girardeau on Saturday, with competitors representing 13 states, including Florida, Arizona, Maryland and Texas. In the 5K, Benjamin Schnurbusch took first place overall with a time of 16:46. Mercy Green, 24, was the top female finisher, crossing the line…
MAYFIELD, Ky. (KBSI) — A Mayfield man with multiple outstanding warrants was arrested Monday after being stopped for speeding on U.S. 45 North, authorities said. The Graves County Sheriff’s Office said Sgt. Ben Doran and Deputy Tanner Bazarnyj stopped a vehicle around 5:30 p.m. Sept. 29 after observing it traveling 30 mph over the posted limit. The driver initially gave…
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CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — Carbondale police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 15-year-old girl last seen early Monday morning. Police said Zariah A.U. Clark was last seen around 3 a.m. Sept. 29 in the 1200 block of East Grand Avenue. She is described as 5 feet, 7 inches tall, 120 pounds, with brown eyes and blond…
Forecast: Temperatures are expected to slowly fall this evening into the lower 60s with mostly clear skies. A northerly breeze continues across the Heartland as we head into Tuesday morning. High temperatures across the region today remained above-average, with much of the Heartland reaching the upper 80s. Low temperatures this evening slowly march into the upper 50s and lower 60s….
HERRIN, Ill. (KBSI) – The future of Herrin Community Pool is uncertain, as officials say that major repairs are needed to keep the facility safe and operational. According to Bob Scillufo Herrin Park District President an inspection was done on the Harrison Bruce Aquatic Center, and it revealed several things that needed to be fixed, including the bottom floor. Scillufo…
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — The Old Pioneer Market reported a break-in early Sunday morning in which vintage currency was stolen from locked cabinets. Owners Bobbie Jo and Ashley said the suspect appeared to target collectible coins and bills, both domestic and foreign. Jackson police have been notified, and surveillance footage of the incident is being reviewed. The market is asking…
(KBSI) A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is planning nighttime lane restrictions along Interstate 24 in Marshall County, starting Monday, Oct. 6. The work zone spans from the Exit 27/U.S. 62 (Kentucky Dam) interchange to the I-24 Tennessee River Bridge, or mile points 26.50 to 29.352. The first phase of the project involves paving work, during which traffic…