GRAVES COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — One man was killed in a two-vehicle crash involving concrete trucks Monday morning on Kentucky Highway 94, according to the Graves County Sheriff’s Office. The crash was reported around 7:20 a.m. just east of the intersection with Kentucky Highway 564. Authorities said two concrete mixer trucks traveling in opposite directions collided, causing both drivers to…
MT. VERNON, Ill., (KBSI) — A boil water order has been issued for a portion of south Mt. Vernon following maintenance on the water distribution system. The order took effect at 11:15 a.m. March 23 and applies to the 1100 block of South 15th Street, according to city officials. Officials said the advisory is precautionary, noting there is no confirmed…
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — A portion of Kentucky Highway 94 near the intersection of Kentucky Highway 564 will remain closed for several hours following a fatal crash, according to the Graves County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said the crash occurred shortly after 7 a.m. Monday. Officials expect the roadway to be closed for at least three hours and are asking…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Firefighters responded to a structure fire Sunday morning at a vacant home on Good Hope Street, according to the Cape Girardeau Fire Department. Crews were dispatched around 7:36 a.m. March 22 to 1101 Good Hope St., where they found smoke and flames coming from a first-floor window. Firefighters launched an aggressive interior attack and encountered…
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — Two people, including an infant, were killed in a house fire early Monday morning, according to the Graves County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched around 1:17 a.m. March 23 to a home at 5363 Central Road after a 911 caller reported a fire and said five people were inside. Deputies Andrew Prusaczyk and Austin Ramage…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Firefighters contained a structure fire late Sunday night at a home on South Hanover Street, according to the Cape Girardeau Fire Department. Crews responded around 11:01 p.m. March 22 to 405 S. Hanover St., where they found heavy smoke and flames coming from the rear of the structure. The incident was upgraded to a working…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center will host a mass casualty training exercise Monday on its campus. The hands-on training is designed to provide real-world experience for students and area emergency medical services teams. Officials said residents may see ambulances and other emergency vehicles at the campus throughout the day but emphasized the activity…
SCOTT COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — A Sikeston man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Scott County, according to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested Austin J. Nance, 23, of Sikeston, around 7 p.m. March 20 on Dolly Drive without incident. Authorities said the arrest is related to a shooting that occurred March 19. When deputies…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI) — A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled this week for a new skilled nursing facility in Poplar Bluff. Black River Skilled Nursing will host the event at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, at 2670 Shelby Road. Officials said the new facility will expand access to short-term rehabilitation, long-term care and specialized services in the region. Community members…
CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — A Carbondale man has been charged after a stabbing early Saturday left two people seriously injured, police said. Officers with the Carbondale Police Department responded around 2:12 a.m. March 21 to the 900 block of West Main Street for a report of a fight in progress. Police said William D. Lee, 46, of Carbondale, was involved…
NEW MADRID COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — One person was killed and another seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash Sunday night in New Madrid County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash occurred around 9:50 p.m. March 22 on County Road 403, about two miles south of Marston. According to the report, a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500…
SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — A ShotSpotter alert helped Sikeston Department of Public Safety officers respond to a reported shooting and led to an arrest following a domestic-related incident. Officers were dispatched around 8:30 p.m. March 19 to the 100 block of William Street after receiving a real-time alert of gunfire. Investigators said the incident stemmed from a domestic assault in…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Organizers of the Muddy River Marathon have canceled this year’s race after being notified of major construction along a key portion of the course. Race officials said the City of Cape Girardeau informed them that a significant section of the route would undergo construction beginning the week of March 20 and continuing through early fall…
SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — The Kenny Rogers Children’s Center raised more than $326,000 during its 2026 telethon held March 21 at the Sikeston High School Fieldhouse. Organizers said the event concluded with a total of $326,678 raised to support services for children with special needs and developmental delays. The Kenny Rogers Children’s Center provides occupational, physical and speech therapy, both…
BENTON, Mo., (KBSI) — Fire crews responded to a house fire early Monday morning in Benton, where a home was heavily damaged by flames. Photos from the scene show much of the structure engulfed, with fire visible through multiple windows. Multiple crews responded to help contain the blaze, according to Benton Fire Department officials. No injuries have been reported. Officials…
ST. LOUIS — Fatal hit-and-run crashes are rising across Missouri, with new research showing a steady increase over the past decade, according to AAA Missouri. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows hit-and-run crashes accounted for 3.2% of Missouri’s fatal crashes in 2014, compared with nearly 7% in 2023. Nationwide, about 15% of all police-reported crashes in 2023…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Northbound lanes of Route 67 will be reduced as crews perform pavement repairs between County Road 209 and County Road 302 near Coldwater. Work is scheduled, weather permitting, from Monday, April 6, through Friday, April 10, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Northbound Interstate 55 will be reduced to one lane while Missouri Department…
BALLARD COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — The Ballard County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a scam involving messages claiming individuals have violations and must contact a website. Authorities said several citizens have reported being contacted by phone or text with instructions to resolve alleged violations online. The sheriff’s office emphasized it does not contact individuals by phone or text regarding…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The Cape Girardeau Firefighters Local 1084 has filed an ethics complaint with the Cape Girardeau City Council, raising concerns about the accuracy and transparency of public statements made by Mayor Stacy Kinder regarding firefighter labor agreements. The complaint cites statements made between November 2025 and March 2026. According to the union, the mayor made repeated…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce recognized local business leaders and organizations during its 2026 Annual Dinner held Friday, March 20, at the Show Me Center. The event celebrated achievements within the regional business community, highlighted long-standing Chamber members and marked a transition in board leadership. During the ceremony, the Chamber — joined by…
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — A McCracken County woman was arrested March 19 after a traffic stop in Paducah led to the discovery of multiple controlled substances, according to the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Colyar conducted the stop around 9:30 p.m. on Joe Clifton Drive involving a black Kia Optima. The driver was identified as Tabitha Cunningham, 39, of McCracken…
NEW MADRID COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) — A 24-year-old man from Portageville was injured in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning in New Madrid County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 2:35 a.m. on March 22 along Missouri Route B, about six miles west of Portageville. Troopers say the driver of a 2007 GMC Sierra failed…