Going into your Tuesday afternoon, we are looking to be hot in the lower 90s with calm winds and scattered thunderstorm from noon-11pm. Timing below: Scattered thunderstorm development will develop near noon and continue through Monday night. Main concerns will be heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds. Tuesday afternoon, scattered showers and thunderstorm will develop near noon and continue through…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — A juvenile was arrested after a shooting early Monday morning that left one person injured, police said. Around 1:30 a.m. Aug. 11, officers responded to the 2800 block of Themis Street for a report of shots fired, Cape Girardeau Public Information Officer Bobby Newton says. The victim told police he had been in a physical…
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill.(KBSI) – The Williamson County Sheriffs Department recently released new data showing that the amount of arrests they’ve made since 2022 has more than doubled. Williamson County Sheriff Jeff Diederich shares how their doing it and how its impacting the community. “This is pro-active policing. This doesn’t necessarily mean there’s an increase in crime in the community. Just…
The summer -time heat and humidity will continue through the next 7 days. Temperatures will stay near 90-95 degrees, with heat index values near 97-104 degrees. Tuesday afternoon, scattered showers and thunderstorm will develop near noon and continue through 9pm Tuesday night. The strongest cells could have lots of lightning, heavy downpours and gusty winds just below severe parameters. Wednesday…
A hot and mostly sunny Monday ahead for all of us. A few isolated rain showers will develop in the afternoon. Temperatures will remain hot in the upper 80s and lower 90s all through this week. Tuesday, scattered to widespread storms look to be possible, which will try and cool us off into the 80s Wednesday and Thursday. Daily chances…
FRUITLAND, Mo. (KBSI)– Kids in Fruitland got a head start on school safety during the Back to School Bash, with a special focus on school bus safety. The Fruitland Fire Protection District teamed up with certified instructors from Jackson to teach children the basics of school bus safety. “Today we are doing a back to school bash. Our main focus…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Crumbl Cookies has officially opened its doors in Cape Girardeau, offering freshly baked, scratch-made treats with rotating flavors. The Cape Chamber of Commerce welcomed the business with a ribbon cutting ceremony. As a special offer, chamber members can receive a free chocolate chip cookie with the purchase of a 4- or 6-pack. Categories: News Tags:…
Forecast: Low temperatures across our area will fall to the lower 70s for most, with a few spots sneaking below the 70-degree mark. Mostly clear tonight with a light breeze. Mostly sunny for the morning commute, though we could see a few areas of patchy fog lingering around just past sunrise. Temperatures still start in the mid-70s and reach…
ALTON, Ill., (KBSI) — A helicopter crashed, killing two occupants, according to Deputy Chief M. Fischer with Alton Fire Rescue. Emergency responders were contacted around 11:30 a.m. and arrived on scene to find a small helicopter engulfed in smoke. Fischer said the investigation is in its early stages, and officials are awaiting the arrival of the National Transportation Safety Board…
MISSOURI(KBSI) – Missouri will soon do away with temporary license plates/tags. In a big change to Missouri’s vehicle registration process Missouri will eliminate the use of temporary tags sometime in 2026-2027. The decision comes after Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe and the Missouri Department of Revenue announced that this decision will curb widespread abuse of the system and streamline vehicle registration…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.(KBSI) — City officials excited about moving forward with water infrastructure improvements after voters approved to increase the annual cap on the cities water rate. “We’re really excited that we can continue to move forward on some of the projects that we’ve been talking about for quite some time,” said Casey Brunke, Cape Girardeau’s public works director. The…
SIKESTON, Mo.(KBSI) – A St. Louis based startup agriculture company called Saluna is focused on advancing hemp as a sustainable alternative to farmers in the Midwest. In a move that could reshape agriculture opportunities in the Midwest Saluna is researching the growth of hemp throughout Southeast Missouri. Michael Gerau is the Chief Technology Officer of Saluna. Currently the company is…
PERRYVILLE, MO. (KBSI) – U.S. Congressman Jason Smith continued his 13th annual farm tour today with a stop unlike he had ever experienced before. Suiting up for working in a beehive for the first time. “This is our 13th year of doing these annual farm tours, listening to our constituents,” Smith said. “First time I’ve ever been in a beehive.”…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — Voters in Cape Girardeau have approved a proposal to temporarily raise the cap on annual utility rate increases, according to unofficial results from Tuesday’s special election. With more than 4,300 ballots cast, 58% of voters, 2,523 people, voted “yes” to the measure, while 1,813, 42%, voted “no.” The approved proposal raises the current cap on…
A hot and sunny next few days with temperatures reaching the upper 80s and lower 90s under sunny skies and calm winds. Some rain chances look to move in by late Saturday and continue to be spotty through next week. There will also be areas of DENSE fog Wednesday morning, don’t forget to take it slower than usual and turn…
SMITHLAND, Ky. (KBSI) — According to the AP, a Paducah man known as the “Crypto King of Kentucky” has been released on a $1 million bond after being charged in a cryptocurrency related kidnapping in New York. Federal agents say they seized a revolver and ammunition from John Woeltz’s Smithland mansion before his arrest. Woeltz and co-defendant William Duplessie are…
A few isolated rain showers Tuesday afternoon and evening. After Tuesday, temperatures will warm back up into the upper 80s and lower 90s under sunny skies and calm winds. Some more rain chances look to move in by the weekend time. There will be an increase in moisture Wednesday, meaning feel like temperatures will be near the upper 90s and…
A pleasant and warm week ahead! A few isolated rain and storm chances Monday afternoon and evening as well as on Tuesday. The rest of the week after Tuesday looks to be very nice with Temperatures in the upper 80s and lower 90s under sunny skies and calm winds. Some more rain chances look to move in by the weekend…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — Authorities reported to a fire early Sunday morning at an apartment in Cape Girardeau that has been determined to be arson. One person was taken into custody. The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded at 1:01 a.m. to a reported structure fire at 549 N. Silver Springs Rd., Apartment 105. When crews arrived, no smoke was…
A break from the heat and humidity!! A BEAUTIFUL weekend ahead, temperatures will only reach the lower 80s under lots of sunshine. A few small rain chances Monday through Wednesday. Temperatures will warm back up into the upper 80s and lower 90s in the middle of next week. A chilly Saturday morning?? That’s right, temperatures will feel quite brisk in…
STODDARD COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – The Stoddard County Prosecuting Attorney’s office has signaled an aggressive focus on drug related offenses. Stoddard County’s Prosecuting Attorney Sawyer Smith sheds light on why they are taking this approach. “We’re setting a standard not only in Southeast Missouri but Missouri” says Smith. “I believe people here find themselves with harsher sentences for trafficking…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — New electric rates went into effect on June 1, for Ameren Missouri, increasing the average residential bill by about 12%, or roughly $14 per month, according to Ameren Missouri. The rate adjustment follows a request submitted to the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) last year to support electric system upgrades and cleaner energy generation. “We…
Forecast: Cape Girardeau will see temperatures today in the mid-80s with partly cloudy skies. A few sprinkles may be possible today with a north breeze between 5 and 10 miles per hour. Taking a look at Stormcast, the best chances for isolated showers and thunderstorms will be off to our southeast this afternoon. Low temperatures tonight are cooler than what…
JACKSON, Mo.(KBSI) – The City of Jackson has approved a $15,000 task order through Dille Pollard LLC to begin the planning process for a possible expansion to its Civic Center. A Jackson facility that has become a central part of the community over it’s tenure. “Yeah, it’s been a great addition to the community of Jackson,” said Jason Lipe, director…