Saturday, there is a SLIGHT risk for severe weather. Scattered storms will be LIKELY Saturday afternoon and evening. Damaging winds and a few isolated tornadoes will be the main concerns with these storms. A few isolated tornadoes will be possible. Large hail up to 1.00″ in diameter or larger possible. Damaging winds up to 70 mph will also be of…
OLMSTED, Ill. (KBSI) – A small town in Southern Illinois is facing a serious decline as the community there says they are struggling under the weight of deteriorating homes and abandoned properties. The village of Olmsted Illinois once a riverside retreat as it sets directly over the Ohio river is facing a crisis according to Olmsted Mayor Curtis Marshall. As he…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — The Southeast Missouri State University Law Enforcement Academy is undergoing a $1.5 million dollar renovation aimed at advancing training efforts in order to better prepare the next generation of police officers. University President Dr. Carlos Vargas said the improvements have been a long time goal for him, since he began his tenure at SEMO. “When…
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) —A complicated commercial fire in Uptown Jackson sent shockwaves through the community Thursday night, injuring three brave firefighters and damaging multiple businesses. As flames engulfed the 100 block of High Street, crews from Jackson Fire Rescue and 11 other departments sprang into action, battling the blaze and working to contain its spread. The smoke from the buildings…
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — A large commercial fire in Uptown Jackson has injured three firefighters, with one hospitalized, according to Jackson Fire Rescue Captain Michael Gentry. Multiple fire departments from the area are assisting the Jackson Fire Department in battling the blaze on the 100 block of High Street. At least 60 firefighters from 12 departments, including Scott City, Fruitland…
(KBSI) A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans a daytime, work zone lane restriction on and near U.S. 60 in Crittenden County starting on Wednesday, June 11. A crew will be milling and paving in three focus areas in the city of Marion. The locations are: KY 91 from mile points 4.5 to 11.5. This begins at the…
Showers and storms are likely over the next couple of days. A few of the storms may get strong to severe. Below is what our StormCast weather model is showing for timing, location, and duration of the storm potential on June 6, 2025. Storms that do move through may be strong to severe. We are on the very northern edge…
CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — The old Amtrak station in Carbondale is being demolished, but with a focus on sustainability. Nearly all materials from the demolition, including brick, concrete and steel, are being recycled or reused, with minimal waste sent to the landfill. The careful deconstruction is part of the city’s effort to achieve LEED Silver Certification, a national standard for…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The City of Cape is being accused of being in violation of Missouri state law. According to the Cape Girardeau Firefighters’ Association local 1084 the city’s lack of negotiations has impacted morale, and retention in firefighters causing issues to public safety. The Cape Girardeau Professional Firefighters Union is demanding the city return to good faith bargaining…
NEW MADRID, Mo. (KBSI) — The New Madrid County Sheriff’s Office announced that they’ve identified the man once known as the Portageville John Doe, nearly three years after his remains were discovered in the Mississippi river near Portageville back in 2022. The mystery that spanned two states and three years was solved, thanks to a combination of new DNA technology…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.(KBSI) — While Cape Splash has officially reopened its doors to the public, some of its most popular slides remain closed, leaving many guests wondering when the park will be fully operational again. “We’ve had some good crowds this week,” said Robert Shanahan, aquatic facility supervisor at Cape Splash. “But we’re still not fully operational. Our slides are…
(KBSI) The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans to reopen KY 1129 between KY 94 and KY 239 in Fulton County tomorrow. This follows the completion of three new bridges – Sampson Branch Bridge, Brush Creek Bridge and Sublett Creek Bridge – located between mile points 7.47 and 7.917. While the bridges will be open to traffic, additional paving work is…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – It takes a village, and a local initiative is working to bring that back into the community and to revitalize the south side of Cape Girardeau. Sommer McCauley-Perdue is a board member of the PORCH Initiative. PORCH which stands for People Organized to Revitalize Community Healing is working to fix big problems on the south…
Precipitation chances are out there over the next couple of days. In fact, we have storm chance every day over the next seven days! There is a level 1 Marginal Risk for storms on Thursday. A couple of storms may be strong to severe during the day. Below is what our StormCast weather model is showing for timing, location, and…
(KBSI) Route N in Bollinger and Cape Girardeau counties will be reduced to one lane with an 11-foot width restriction as contractor crews perform scrub seal and add shoulders to the roadway. This section of roadway is located between Route 51 in Bollinger County and Route 25 in Cape Girardeau County. Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, June 16…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.(KBSI) — Cape Girardeau is once again showing why it’s a favorite stop for river cruise passengers traveling the Mississippi. Brenda Newbern, director of Visit Cape’s Parks and Recreation Department, was on hand Wednesday to greet more than 160 guests and staff members aboard the American Melody, a cruise ship making its way up the river from New…
FARMINGTON, Mo. (KBSI) — Friends and family are organizing a benefit to support Chris Menz and his co-worker Donnie, two Missouri Department of Transportation employees seriously injured on the job last month. The Climbing for a Cause Benefit Show — hosted by Overland.573 Expeditions and Outfitters — will feature a car show, cornhole tournament, raffle, food trucks, and more. Vehicle…
MISSOURI(KBSI) – As tensions continue to rise in the Middle East Jewish communities across the United States struggle with antisemitic incidences leading to fear for some. President Donald Trump posting to X “Acts of terrorism will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law” after multiple attacks on Jews in the past week, leaving many fearful and anxiety ridden. Ben Lesser is…
Wednesday afternoon and evening, isolated thunderstorms look to develop in parts of SE Missouri. These isolated thunderstorms will try to intensify as they move NE into Illinois through the evening. Some rain showers and storms could have heavy downpours, which could drop half an inch or more of rain an hour. Flash flooding will be possible in parts of SE…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — As Pride Month begins, this year’s celebrations carry a heavier weight amid a tense political climate for LGBTQIA+ Americans. This year, more than 900 anti-trans bills are under consideration across the country, according to the independent research organization Trans Legislation Tracker. Missouri alone accounts for 67 of them — second only to Texas. The proposed laws…
(KBSI) A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans a daytime, work zone lane restriction along KY 339 in Graves County starting tomorrow. A crew will be milling and paving along KY 339 from about the 20- to 22.5-mile points. This is between KY 384, east of Dublin, and KY 1686, south of Fancy Farm. Work is expected to…
SCOTT COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – What started as a traffic stop quickly led to an arrest on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Multiple Agencies worked together over the weekend in an arrest that led to the seizing of a large amount of methamphetamine. Scott County Sheriff Derick Wheetley says this arrest shows the importance of inter-agency cooperation. “This is a great…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — Gamers from across the region gathered in Cape Girardeau this weekend — not just to shop, but to connect. The second annual Heartland Gaming Convention brought together enthusiasts to play everything from classic board games to the latest video games. Alongside the games were vendors, artists, and a variety of interactive activities, all with one…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI)– Missouri’s new hands-free driving law is already showing signs of success, with data showing a reduction in distracted driving across the state. According to AAA spokesperson Nick Chabarria, there has been a 5% decrease in real time cell phone usage by drivers. This comes within the first year since the Siddens-Bening Hands-Free Law took effect. The…