CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) – Cheers and celebration filled the halls of Notre Dame High School on Wednesday as students reacted to the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope. White smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel chimney signaled the decision, sending students rushing through corridors and crowding around Chromebook screens to witness the announcement from…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The city of Cape Girardeau is working toward a program that would help address housing needs in the city, a federal Community Development Block Grant. The City of Cape Girardeau grant coordinator, Alex McElroy talked about how the city has worked with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, (HUD), developing a plan for…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (KBSI) — Governor Pritzker signed an executive order Wednesday, May 7, 2025, to protect the personal data of people with autism in Illinois. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed an executive order to protect people from unauthorized data collection and sharing by state agencies and ensure that autism-related information is handled only when necessary and with informed consent. This…
A pleasant and sunny next few days! Monday and Tuesday, scattered to isolated storm chances move into the viewing area. A big warmup late next week. This weekend looks to be a great time to get out and enjoy. Temperatures warming up going into Sunday, with plenty of sunshine. Friday morning, temperatures in the low to upper 50s for all…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Law enforcement agencies and the community gathered Thursday for the annual SALT (Senior and Lawman Together) Law Enforcement Memorial. The event honored local officers who have died in the line of duty, with attendees including the Jackson Police Department, Cape Girardeau Police Department, Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Department and Missouri State Highway Patrol. Family members…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – As of May 8, 2025, a new pope has been elected! White smoke signaled a new pope was chosen and it was decided Robert Prevost will be the first American Pope. What happens next? Making history in several ways, this conclave was not only one of the shortest conclaves to ever happen in modern times,…
LONE OAK, Ky. (KBSI) — A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will begin nighttime lane restrictions along U.S. 45 (Lone Oak Road) in McCracken County starting Monday, May 12. Crews will conduct paving work in short segments, beginning near the Hand in Hand Plaza Shopping Center and continuing toward the Hucks convenience store near the intersection with Kentucky 1241…
VATICAN CITY, (KBSI) – Anticipation is rising across the Catholic world as the conclave to elect the next pope begins. Cardinals have entered the Sistine Chapel and the doors have been closed, marking the official start of the papal election process. Crowds gather in St. Peter’s Square, watching for the traditional smoke signals that will reveal the outcome of each…
(Source: Cape Girardeau Police Department)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Cape Girardeau police department is seeking help identifying a subject, posting this image onto the departments Facebook page in order to try to get help from the community. Public Information Officer Bobby Newton said the department often relies on community support when working cases like these especially when surveillance footage…
Scattered showers and storms are possible on and off Thursday. Below is what our StormCast weather model is showing for storm potential, timing, location, and duration. After starting the day in the upper 50s, we won’t warm up a whole lot. We’ll try for the upper 60s by noon. We will eventually climb into the lower 70s by mid afternoon,…
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI(KBSI) – As of Tuesday May 7, 2025 the federal government has begun enforcing the Real ID Act. This requires all travelers aged 18 and older to have a Read Id compliant driver’s license or other form of acceptable identification to board domestic flights or enter certain federal buildings. Missouri DMVs are experiencing congestion and long wait times as…
Robbie Guard announced that he is running for mayor. Cape Girardeau, MO. May 6, 2025.(Source: Katie White / KBSI FOX23)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — A former councilman announced that he is running for Cape Girardeau mayor. Locals talked about key issues they want to see addressed for the city. Former Ward 4 councilman Robbie Guard announced that he is running…
Jackson R-IIJACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – The Jackson R-2 School District has announced Tuesday, a changing of hands as Superintendent Scott Smith will retire June 30. The Jackson R-2 School District has appointed Dr. Keenan Kinder as interim superintendent for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year. The district’s board of education made the announcement following a special executive session meeting….
FRUITLAND, Mo. (KBSI) – In a big act of community support Fruitland Area Fire Protection District presented a donation to the Midwest Children’s Burn Camp. The donation was presented to the camp on Tuesday May 6, 2025, in the amount of $12,534.01. The money will send at least 6 campers to burn camp. Burn Camp offers children who have been…
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(KBSI) – Kentucky and Missouri motorists can expect road closures and lane reductions due to upcoming maintenance projects. In Kentucky, the Little River Bridge on U.S. 68-Business in Trigg County will close from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily from May 7 to May 9, weather permitting. In Missouri, two separate projects will reduce traffic to one lane: — Route…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KBSI) — The sister of Trey Carlock — the man for whom “Trey’s Law” is named — is speaking out about the bill that would ban non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in child sexual abuse cases. Elizabeth Phillips said her brother Trey Carlock was a victim of child sexual abuse who signed an NDA in a civil settlement. She…
MILLERSVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) — At his retirement party, the Millersville fire chief was recognized for spending nearly five decades in the fire service. At the Millersville fire station community members celebrated Fire Chief Ray Warner’s retirement with food, friends, words of gratitude and a special gift. A golden axe was presented to Warner who has dedicated 47 years to the…
PERRYVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — A confirmed case of measles has been reported at the St. Louis Aquarium, according to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, raising concern across the state. Though the case occurred outside the FOX23 viewing area, public health officials in nearby regions are reminding residents of the seriousness of the disease. The Perry County Health…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The New Madrid fault line runs through Southeast Missouri, and multiple other states. Experts say the New Madrid fault line produces hundreds of earthquakes a year, we just typically don’t feel them. According to SEMA(State Emergency Management Agency) the Southeast Missouri area has seen 9 smaller quakes in 7 days. However, experts are saying this…
Enjoy the warm and pleasant weather Tuesday! A few scattered showers move in early Wednesday and try to stick around through Friday afternoon. But don’t worry—Mother’s Day weekend is looking beautiful, with plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures. Tuesday morning, temperatures in the low to upper 40s for all of us. Tuesday, temperatures warming up a bit. Temperatures in the…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) – A vehicle crashed into Southern Bank on William Street. Further details to come. Categories: News Tags: Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Southern Bank
(KBSI) – Flooding in Kentucky has entered its 31st day, with multiple roads closed due to high water. In Caldwell County, Ky. 126 is closed at mile marker 4.7 due to water flowing over the road. In Union County, Ky. 667 is closed from mile marker 0.2 to Ky. 871 due to flooding. Motorists are advised to check the Kentucky…
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) – Horses and riders gathered this weekend at Flickerwood Arena in Jackson not just for a barrel race, but to show support for a beloved trainer facing the fight of her life. Marne Loosenort, a well-known barrel horse trainer, was diagnosed with stage 3 cervical cancer nearly four weeks ago. Now, her family, friends, and sponsors are…