(KBSI) — Roadwork in Cape Girardeau and Scott counties will cause lane closures starting next week. In Cape Girardeau County, Route 61 will be reduced to one lane from Brittany Drive to Wilson Road for drainage repairs. Lane closures will occur overnight from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Work is expected to begin June 30 and be completed by Oct….
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) — With tensions abroad and growing concerns at home after a U.S. led strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, Southern Illinois peace advocates are speaking out. Despite the sweltering Sunday afternoon heat, activists gathered in downtown Carbondale with a message for Washington — reject war with Iran. Reject war in Palestine. And, reject what they call the “misuse…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — Despite warm summer temperatures, the Cape Girardeau community showed up in full force Saturday morning to support local vendors at the city’s Riverfront Market. “It is a very warm one here today,” said Liz Haynes, executive director of Old Town Cape. “But we have had an amazing turnout. We’ve already had some of our vendors…
Washington, DC (KBSI) – Air Force General Dan Caine described the timeline of the U.S. strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran on Saturday. The mission, called “Operation Midnight Hammer”, began with decoys on Friday in order to ensure the element of surprise. Categories: News
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — The Missouri Department of Conservation’s George O. White Tree Nursery is asking for citizens assistance in collecting seeds to grow native trees across the state. With a shortage of seed collection contractors, the department is now purchasing seeds directly from the public. Prices for these seeds range from $0.75 to $8 per pound depending on…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) — Just two weeks after a fire damaged several local businesses, the Jackson community is rallying to support its local businesses through a movement called “Rise + Rebuild Uptown Jackson.” What began as a recovery fundraiser for the businesses, has quickly become a celebration of resilience. Drawing families, neighbors and small business owners together to show their…
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) — Hundreds of families lined up in Sikeston Wednesday to receive free food, cleaning supplies, toiletries, and even toys for their children — all part of a major community distribution effort organized by local churches and the national nonprofit Convoy of Hope. People drove through as volunteers delivered the supplies straight to their vehicles. Grace Bible Fellowship…
CAIRO, Ill. (KBSI) – City of Cairo celebrates Juneteenth. Many communities came together to honor today- Juneteenth. The small town of Cairo came alive as residents came together to honor and reflect on Juneteenth. Javone Howard help set up a booth at Cairo’s Juneteenth celebration and says the community coming together today signifies the support of African American freedom and…
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) — As more states pass laws banning gender-affirming care for minors, some families are making a life-changing decision — leaving their home states in search of safety and support. The Rainbow Café LGBTQ Center in downtown Carbondale has become a lifeline for transgender youth. Though it sits in a conservative region of the otherwise blue state, it…
PERRYVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) — For the first time in Perry County history, a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is now open, offering support to residents still picking up the pieces from the March tornadoes. Located on the second floor of the Perry County Courthouse, the center will serve as a one stop resource for storm victims, providing access to both the…
Thankfully, the severe weather Wednesday missed us and developed more east. We will finally be dry for quite sometime with hot temperatures in the 90s. This weekend will be perfect to go out to the pool, lake or anything tot try to keep cool. Make sure to stay hydrated through this weekend! Thursday morning, temperatures will be just like last…
SOUTHEAST, Mo. (KBSI) – Today June 18 marks the anniversary of one of the darkest days in firefighter history. The tragic loss of nine firefighters that forever changed the landscape of fire service. June 18, 2025, it’s been 18 years since 9 brave firefighter’s lost their lives fighting a fire in Charleston, South Carolina. Now their impact and their memory…
HARRISBURG, Ill. (KBSI) — After deadly attacks on two Minnesota lawmakers, concerns are mounting over the safety of elected officials — and the potential for their words to further inflame an already tense political climate. Senator Mike Lee’s social media posts following the deadly shootings are drawing bipartisan backlash — with critics accusing the Utah Republican of fanning political flames…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Southeast Missouri State University’s Board of Governors has approved a balanced $158.4 million operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026, helping reinforce the schools commitment to affordable, high-quality education and investment in their students and staff. The new budget, which takes effect July 1, includes a 3.1% average increase in undergraduate tuition and fees, a 3.3%…
Wednesday, an ENHANCED and SLIGHT risk for severe weather is in place across the viewing area. A line of storms will move through Wednesday evening into Wednesday night. The main concerns will be winds up to 75+ mph, large hail up to tennis balls and a few tornadoes possible. Storm timing: 2pm Wednesday- 2am Thursday morning. The GRAF model: Storm initiation could start as…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – The Iron Mountain Railway has gotten a facelift. Once the target of Americas most legendary train robberies the Iron Mountain Railway sits in the heart of Jackson Missouri. Two trains have aged over time and needed some repairs. Thanks to some grant funding and some volunteer community efforts the railway is ready for more historical ventures….
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) — Authorities are investigating after an explosion at a Kentucky church injured two people, Monday afternoon. The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office received 911 calls around 12:49 p.m. reporting an explosion at a construction site at Lone Oak First Baptist Church. Law enforcement, the fire department, and other first responders rushed to the scene. Sheriff Ryan Norman said…
Tuesday, a warm day with a few spotty showers in the afternoon. Wednesday, severe storms will develop in the evening hours and move east through Wednesday night. The main concerns will be winds up to 70+ mph, large hail and a few tornadoes possible. After Wednesday, we finally dry out and warm up into the low to mid 90s with…
SCOTT CITY, Mo. (KBSI) – A little boy was rescued at a local swimming pool by a dad who also happened to be an off-duty flight nurse. A lifeguard and another teen jumped in to assist as well. 7-year-old Emmett was swimming at the Scott City pool when he drifted into the deep end causing him to go under water…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — Recent attacks on Minnesota lawmakers are raising alarms about the safety of elected officials — and the political divides across our nation. State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were shot and killed in their home on Saturday. Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were also shot and injured in their home, about…
Monday looks to be cloudy and rainy. Scattered storms will be developing by the early afternoon hours. These storms will continue through late Monday evening. Some gusty winds and pea size hail could be possible. Localized flooding will be a concern across the region through Monday night. Storm chances could move in Wednesday afternoon and evening. Temperatures look to remain…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — Protesters gathered Saturday at the Freedom Corner in Cape Girardeau as part of the “No Kings” protest, organized by the group Indivisible SEMO. Debbie Kitchen, founder of Indivisible SEMO, said the group was created to provide those in southeast Missouri with a place to connect and organize. “We knew we needed a rural group to…
Father’s Day forecast looks to be quite hot and muggy. Father’s Day, patchy dense fog in the morning with partly sunny skies in the afternoon. Some isolated thunderstorms try and develop Sunday evening into late Sunday night. Monday, storm chances increase with no severe threat as of now. Flooding could become a concern through Monday afternoon in parts of the…