CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.(KBSI) — A man is recovering after being stabbed during an altercation near downtown Cape Girardeau. Cape Girardeau police responded to the 200 block of North Lorimier for a report of a stabbing. Officers found one victim suffering from what officials described as a severe stab wound. “He was bloody,” said Bobby Newton, Cape Girardeau Public Information Officer….
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS(KBSI) – New parents and families in the state of Illinois may now be approved for the WIC program. A program that serves around 6.6 million people each month in the U.S. through nutritional benefits. The Illinois Department of Human Services has announced new eligibility requirements for the WIC program. This move extends eligibility for more families throughout the state. WIC is…
Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue each afternoon through this week. The strongest storms may pose an isolated threat of damaging winds. Heavy rainfall will accompany all storms that develop. The work week will start out hot and humid, heat indices will climb into the triple digits throughout the region Wednesday through Friday. Through tonight, a few rain showers…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — Voters in Cape Girardeau will soon decide whether to allow the city to raise its water and sewer rate cap from 5% to 15% to help fund pivotal water system improvements. Casey Brunke, the city of Cape Girardeau’s public works director, says the vote, which is set for August 5 would give the city more…
A few pop up isolated rain showers Monday afternoon and evening. Tuesday, storms likely in the afternoon and evening. A few storms could become severe due to gusty winds and quarter size hail. The unsettled and hot environment will continue through Friday. By the weekend, things look to dry out with temperatures staying hot in the 90s. Monday, temperatures in…
Sunday, there is a MARGINAL risk for severe weather across parts of SE Missouri. This could get shifted further north and east by the next update. Main concerns will be gusty winds, small hail and flooding concerns. Storms will develop out west as early as noon Sunday. Storms will move east through the evening time. These storms will likely have…
CLARMIN, Ill. (KBSI) – Where is Brittany Moeser? That is the question that has more than a dozen agencies out searching this week along the Major Case Squad. The Washington County Sheriff’s Department has reopened the missing persons case after 15 months. Brittany Moeser, who would now be 37 years old, has not been found. The sheriff says they have interviewed…
There is a level 1 “Marginal Risk” for severe storms on Saturday. Damaging wind gusts, quarter size hail and heavy rainfall are the main concerns. Through tonight, a few isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible in SE Missouri. Saturday afternoon and evening, a few thunderstorms will develop across the region and some could become strong to severe by the evening…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — Travelers passing through the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport no longer have to remove their shoes at security, as long as they don’t set off an alarm or not possess a REAL ID. “So what it is, is you’re only required to take your shoes off if you alarm the system. Otherwise, you do not,” said…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KBSI) — The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission has approved the state’s next five-year Transportation Improvement Program. This program in total will be $13.3 billion for road and bridge work from 2026 through 2030. According to Eric Schroeter, deputy director of the Missouri Department of Transportation, the plan covers about 1,300 projects statewide, ranging from major interstate…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The city’s Parks and Recreation department hosted a free event to celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month. The Parks and Rec Day event was held at the Osage Centre on July 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The kid-friendly event featured ice cream, prizes, crafts, games and activities from local vendors. The event also…
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — Emergency responders are on the scene of a three-vehicle collision in the 2800 block of Jackson Boulevard. The crash has shut down traffic in both directions. Crews are working to safely open one lane of traffic. A sand truck has been requested from the Missouri Department of Transportation to treat fluid spills on the roadway, which…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI)— Cape Girardeau County is expanding its Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to help residents view all of the counties land data and improve emergency response to outer neighborhoods in the event of any emergency. This new system is revolutionary for the future of emergency response units in the area, all while using technology many don’t realize they…
Wednesday afternoon and evening, isolated thunderstorms will develop in parts of Illinois and SE Missouri. These thunderstorms will move SSE through the late evening hours. Locally heavy rainfall could cause low lying areas to flood. Be aware if you live near creeks, rivers or any low lying areas. Everyday has a chance for some scattered rain showers and storms across…
Carbondale Police Department logoCARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – The Carbondale Police Department has launched a Strategic Response Unit. In a big move to address rising crime rates and enhance public safety the Carbondale Police Department has launched a Strategic Response Unit. The unit is designed to quickly respond to high-risk incidences and focus on crime hotspots throughout the city. The unit was launched…
There is a level 1 “Marginal Risk” for severe storms on Tuesday. Damaging wind gusts, lightning and heavy rainfall are the main concerns. Winds up to 60+ mph will be the main concern with any strong storms. Isolated and scattered thunderstorms will develop across the region in the early afternoon and evening hours Tuesday. Expect heavy rainfall, lightning, quarter size…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — Three men were taken into custody early Sunday after a shooting incident that began with an altercation in Cape Girardeau, police said. Officers responded around 1 a.m. July 6 to reports of shots fired in the 600 block of Woodbine Place. Witnesses told investigators a physical altercation had taken place earlier in the night. According…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Multiple crews responded to a structure fire on 1242 Meadow Brooke Lane in Cape Girardeau, Mo. According to Cape Fire Battalion Chief Norman Baker Cape Fire Department responded around 10 am this morning on July 7, 2025. He says heavy smoke and fire were seen coming from the building. “Alot of fire in the building…
A few storms may be strong to severe this early evening. Most of the storm threat will diminish after sunset. If storms do get severe, here are a few valuable links: For the latest severe weather alerts, go HERE. For up to the minute radar, go HERE. For a live look from our weather cam network, go HERE. And we…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI)— A fire incident damaged the Yummy Buffet Asian Cuisine restaurant in Cape Girardeau late Saturday night, resulting in them temporarily closing its doors as they work toward reopening. Today, residents express their support for the restaurant, hoping it will reopen soon. Luther Butler Jr., a pastor from St. Louis at First Baptist Church of Kinloch,…
The weekend will kick off with a lot of sunshine and a lot of heat. With dew points near 70 degrees all day, the heat index will try for the triple digits. Just about all of us will be in the lower and middle 90s Saturday afternoon. The sun will be bright and the wind will be calm. The heat…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — Crews are busy at Cape County Park North, adding new sidewalks, expanding parking lots and building a new pavilion as part of upgrades to the Veterans Memorial Plaza, and expansions to the park. “We’re very proud of it,” said Cape Girardeau County Presiding Commissioner Clint Tracy. “We come together five times a year and hold…
Overall, the 4th of July weekend is going to be hot and dry with lots of sunshine. Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, and find the shade often! For the 4th of July, it’ll be hot through early evening before trying to cool off after sunset. Rain is not expected during the evening hours so firework displays should be just fine. We’ll…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI)— As Independence Day draws closer, Cape Girardeau officials are reminding residents of the city’s fireworks rules. The city of Cape Girardeau allows residents to use legal fireworks, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. throughout July 3. On the Fourth of July, fireworks can be set off until midnight. “Our officers are going to be out in…