A little below average for Thursday with highs in the lower to upper 70s. The average high is 80. The day will start off fairly mild, in the upper 50s, but we just don’t warm up a whole lot. Three will be a bit of a northwest wind, too. It will try to gust up to 20 mph at times….
SCOTT COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) — After an EF-3 tornado tore through parts of southeast Missouri, Friday, May 16, residents in Scott County are picking up the pieces with help from neighbors, volunteers, and local organizations who have mobilized a large relief effort. Old Bethel Baptist Church has become a central hub for donations and assistance. Volunteers have collected piles of…
(KBSI) A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans a daytime lane restriction starting at 8 a.m. tomorrow, along Interstate 24 in Lyon County to finish sealing cracks in the pavement. The work zone is between the Cumberland River Bridge and I-24 Exit 45, and has a reduced speed limit of 55 mph. While the previous sealing work was…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — After a decade at the helm of Southeast Missouri State University, President Dr. Carlos Vargas is reflecting on a tenure he describes in one word, transformational. “Transformational, for me, but I think it was transformational for the university itself,” Vargas said in an interview marking his 10th year as the institution’s 18th president. Since becoming…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – A discussion on tariffs was held at the Jackson Chamber of Commerce to educate the public on tariff policies and more. David Yaskewich is a SEMO Professor of Economics and led the presentation. The presentation was held at the Jackson Chamber of Commerce this morning March 21, 2025. Attendees had opportunities to ask questions and learn…
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — Two people with the Missouri Department of Transportation suffered electrical shock by a utility pole Wednesday morning at the intersection of Walton Boulevard and East Jackson Boulevard, according to emergency personnel. Jackson Fire Rescue crews responded to the scene around 9:45 a.m. and worked with Cape County Private Ambulance to transport the injured workers to St….
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.(KBSI)— Strong storms that rolled through the region left significant damage at Cape Splash family aquatic center, just days ahead of its anticipated Memorial Day weekend opening. Aquatic Facility Supervisor Robert Shanahan said he was notified around 2:30 a.m. about the damage. Crews responded early Tuesday morning to begin assessing the situation. “I got notified about 2:30 that…
Marion, Ill. (KBSI) — Williamson County officials say they are shifting from emergency response to long-term recovery efforts following the EF-4 tornado that struck south of Marion on Friday, May 16. The tornado, which carved a 17-mile path through the county, destroyed 21 properties and damaged dozens more. Two structures remain inaccessible, officials said. Now, as debris cleanup continues, the…
(KBSI) The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) will temporarily block access to the northbound ramp at Interstate 69 Exit 0 at KY 2568/Eastwood Drive in Fulton County tomorrow to allow for mowing operations. This exit also serves the state line weigh station. Crews will be mowing and trimming behind the guardrails. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Graves County Highway Maintenance Crew…
A TORNADO WATCH is in effect until 8pm this evening for parts of the KBSI viewing area. A few tornadoes will be possible through this afternoon. This afternoon, an ENHANCED risk for severe weather is in place for parts of Kentucky, SE Missouri and Tennessee. A SLIGHT risk is in place for the rest of the KBSI viewing area. Strong and severe storms look…
This afternoon, an ENHANCED risk for severe weather is in place for parts of Kentucky, SE Missouri and Tennessee. A SLIGHT risk is in place for the rest of the KBSI viewing area. Strong and severe storms look to develop out west and move east through the early afternoon. Strong winds, large hail and a few tornadoes are all concerns…
Scott County, Mo. (KBSI) — A powerful EF-3 tornado tore through parts of Southeast Missouri on Friday, May 16, leaving a trail of destruction across Scott County that claimed the lives of two people. On Sloanville Drive, where the twister struck hardest, homes were reduced to rubble, vehicles were crushed, and utilities remain out in many areas. “Chaos — that’s…
(KBIS) The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Graves County Highway Maintenance Crew plans to close a section of KY 1820, starting at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27, for roadway repairs. Crews will remove an existing concrete box culvert that carries a tributary of Mayfield Creek under the roadway and replace it with a prefabricated aluminum culvert. Work is expected to…
A TORNADO WATCH is in effect until 3am Tuesday for parts of SE Missouri and southern Illinois. A few tornadoes are possible through tonight. Stay tuned to Fox23 for the latest. Through tonight, most of SE Missouri is in an ENHANCED risk for severe storms. Southern Illinois is in a SLIGHT risk for severe weather. Parts of western Kentucky are…
(KBSI) – Several roads in southeastern Missouri will undergo lane closures for maintenance and construction work. Business 67 in Butler County will be reduced to one lane from Katy Lane to Industrial Park Road in Poplar Bluff as contractor crews install roadside lights. Weather permitting, work will take place from May 19 to June 20, from 7 a.m. to 5…
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Showers and storms will be possible in the morning, then just a small chance on and off into the afternoon. The high temperatures for the afternoon will be a little above average and in the lower 80s. After the storm chance Monday, there’s a little bit better chance for severe storms on Tuesday. We’re on the very northern edge of…
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) — A tornado swept through Williamson County on Friday evening, causing widespread destruction from west to east but leaving no fatalities, according to local officials. Trees were snapped and splintered along Hudgens Road, where debris has piled high as residents and volunteers work to clear roads and yards. Resident Anita Binns said she was watching the…
SCOTT COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) — Residents in Scott County, Missouri, are beginning the recovery process after a deadly storm swept through the area Friday night, leaving two people dead and several injured. The storm carved a path of destruction through areas like Sloanville Rd, where fallen trees, shredded rooftops, and scattered debris now line the roads. Families say they watched…
SCOTT COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) -A severe storm swept through Scott County on Friday, producing a tornado that crossed Interstate 55. Video submitted through the NOW Local News App captured the tornado’s formation and its path across the highway. Categories: News Tags: Missouri, scott county
PERRYVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — A chicken led Perryville police on a brief foot chase Thursday afternoon before being apprehended. No injuries were reported during the pursuit, which crossed several roads. Categories: News Tags: Missouri, Perryville, Perryville Police Department
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — A Cape Girardeau neighborhood turned into a scene of high activity as tactical units executed a search warrant tied to an ongoing investigation. The Southeast Missouri Drug Task Force, with assistance from the Cape Girardeau Special Response Team, carried out the search. Witnesses say they awoke to loud noises and commands from law enforcement. “I…
MARION, Ill., (KBSI) – Governor JB Pritzker made a rare visit to Southern Illinois on Thursday, attending a groundbreaking ceremony for a major development site in Marion that local leaders say could transform the region’s economy. Pritzker joined officials inside the former Illinois Centre Mall, at a symbolic groundbreaking for the Oasis Fieldhouse. Both the fieldhouse and the mall are…
(KBSI) Roadway repairs continue at the 1.128-mile marker of KY 58/Brewers Highway in Marshall County. Due to rain delays, the original completion timeline has been extended by approximately one week. Weather permitting, the work is expected to be completed by May 23. Route 412 in Dunklin County will be reduced as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance. This…