CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — Runners, families, and visitors filled the streets of downtown Cape Girardeau Saturday morning for the annual Muddy River Marathon, a growing event that continues to spark the community and fuel the local business. “It’s great to be out here and part of the Cape Girardeau community and run this race,” said Philip Francis, one of…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI)— As Mental Health Awareness Month begins, mental health first responder for the Cape Girardeau Police department, Dr. Shannon Cubria Farris, is encouraging people to recognize the role mental health plays in their daily life. “We use it every single day to survive, live, react, respond, or thrive,” Farris said. “And we take it for granted.” Farris…
CABOOL, Mo. (KBSI) — Drivers in southern Missouri may experience delays next week as road crews carry out maintenance on two major routes. Westbound Route 60 near Cabool will be reduced to one lane on Monday, May 6, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., as crews perform signage repairs. Categories: News
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) — Students at East Elementary in Jackson got a colorful lesson in nutrition during this week’s Field Trip Friday. Mrs. Brune’s second grade class welcomed nutrition expert Hannah Schellman, who led a session on the importance of healthy eating and how the right foods fuel both the body and mind. Schellman used a simple comparison comparing…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Students and community members rallied together in protest of the Trump administration’s policies that affect higher education institutions. The College Democrats of Southeast Missouri hosted the Defend Our Students protest that took place at 5:00 p.m. Beginning at the Southeast Missouri State University campus, protesters marched through downtown and back. “This is what democracy looks like!…
Scattered showers and storms are possible on and off Saturday into Sunday. It won’t be a complete washout, but rain is certainly possible. Below is what our StormCast weather model is showing for rainfall timing, location, and duration for Saturday. Temperatures start off near normal (53 is normal) but with all the cloud cover, we won’t warm up much during…
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A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH is in effect until 5pm this evening for parts of western Kentucky. Storms with 60+ mph winds and quarter size hail will move through this afternoon. Storms look to move into parts of Kentucky and northern Tennessee this afternoon around 2pm and move out by 6pm. Some gusty winds, heavy downpours and quarter size hail or…
(KBSI) – Motorists can expect delays on Route F in Stoddard County as the road is reduced to one lane between Route 60 and County Road 468 near Dexter. Road crews will be conducting drainage repairs, weather permitting, starting Monday, May 5. In Dunklin County, a work zone is expected on Missouri Route 164 near Rives, where crews will repair…
SCOTT CITY, Mo. (KBSI) — A house fire in Scott City has claimed the lives of a mother and her young son, leaving the close-knit community in mourning. The victims have been identified as Paige St. John and her son, Daxton. Friends and neighbors are grieving the tragic loss, including Shyla Bozarth, a close friend of Paige’s. “We live two…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.(KBSI) — Chronic wasting disease (CWD), a fatal illness that affects deer, continues to present a concern for Missouri wildlife officials as they work to monitor and manage its spread. According to Deb Hudman with the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Wildlife Health Program, the disease was detected in seven new counties across the state last season. Last season,…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — Community members celebrated the 74th Annual National Day of Prayer with music and prayers at Ivers Square. The event began with a cross. Men from Indiana and Kentucky traveled to the area to carry a 9-foot wooden cross from Capaha Park to Ivers Square. One of the men, James Rowe, said the cross speaks for…
BENTON, Mo., (KBSI) — Teachers at Kelly High School celebrated Principal Appreciation Day by recognizing Principal Winberry with a playful tribute, calling him a “pretty big DILL.” The event was organized by Joy Brooker. Categories: News Tags: benton, Joy Brooker, Kelly School District, Missouri
(KBSI) – Several traffic changes are expected in southeastern Missouri over the next week, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. In New Madrid County, Route E will be reduced to one lane for pavement repairs between Route H near Canalou and Route D near Lilbourn. In Scott County, Route H will temporarily close for culvert replacement between Route U…
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) — Three juveniles were injured in a stabbing following a fight in rural Franklin County late Tuesday, according to Franklin county authorities. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to reports of an altercation and found several individuals still at the scene, while others had already left. Shortly after, officials were notified that three juveniles…
SCOTT CITY, Mo., (KBSI) — A house fire broke out April 30 in Scott City, resulting in two fatalities, according to Scott City Fire Chief Shawn Jackson. The fire occurred on 4th Street E. Jackson said firefighters responded to the fire alarm at 3:15 p.m. Upon arrival they found heavy smoke coming from the front of the home. Firefighters immediately…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KBSI ) — As Thorpedo Anna prepares to take the track in the 151st Kentucky Oaks, the undefeated filly is making headlines not only for her racing prowess but also for the story behind her name — a name rooted in love, legacy and family. Thorpedo Anna has quickly become a standout in the racing world, winning 10…
Storms are possible on and off Thursday with some of the storms on the strong to severe side. There is a level 1 “Marginal Risk” and a level 2 “Slight Risk” in place for Thursday. Below is what our StormCast weather model is saying for timing, location, and duration of the storm potential. There is a small threat for tornadoes,…
MISSOURI(KBSI) – Missouri’s effort to combat drug overdoses could soon see new challenges due to proposed federal budget cuts to key programs. According to Trumps budget proposal budget cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services could affect overdose rates. According to leaked documents the area that would see cuts would affect the program MO-CORP -The Missouri-Coordinating Overdose Response, Partnerships,…
(KBSI) — Motorists can expect several traffic changes starting this week as part of ongoing Transportation Trust Fund projects. Cape Rock Drive is set to reopen on April 30. Perryville, between Lexington and Cape Rock, will be closed to northbound traffic starting April 30 and to southbound traffic from Lexington starting May 1. The intersection of Lexington and Perryville will…
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (KBSI) — A Native American advocate is speaking out in response to schools pushing back against an Illinois bill that would ban K-12 schools from using native names, logos, and mascots. Several Illinois public schools are speaking out against house bill 1237 — defending their native mascots. Native American advocate and Passamaquoddy tribe member Ted Trujillo said the…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) — After years of planning and an 18-month renovation, the historic 1908 Courthouse in Cape Girardeau County has officially reopened its doors to some offices. Offering a fully modernized space while preserving its architectural history. Once left vacant, the courthouse has undergone a complete $9.6 million overhaul to bring it back to life. The building now houses…
Wednesday, a MARGINAL risk for severe weather. A few thunderstorms could become severe with the main concern being wind. Winds up to 65+ mph will be possible as the storms move through. Some small hail could be within some thunderstorms. Quarter size hail or greater possible in parts of Illinois. StormCast shows some scattered showers with a few thunderstorms in the morning…
MISSOURI(KBSI) – Parents are pushing for more transparency when it comes to food ingredients. The demand for cleaner foods and dye free options are becoming increasingly more popular. More and more parents are ditching artificial food colorings as it could potentially be linked to behavior issues in children. This has business owners adding more dye free options to their menu’s. Dawn Kirby…