POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI) — People observed the religious holiday Good Friday by volunteering to help with ongoing storm damage clean-up from the EF-3 tornado that hit Butler County in March. The Edington family in Poplar Bluff is one of the many families who were directly impacted by the tornado. Today was the second day Samaritan’s Purse volunteers came to…
St. Louis Blues, Oskar Sundqvist, pc:Branton Beard ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KBSI) – For the first time since 2021, the St. Louis Blues are heading back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, thanks to a dominant second half of the season surge that included a franchise record 12 game win streak. A 19-4-3 finish to the regular season, good for 41 points…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – April showers may bring May flowers, but in Missouri’s Bootheel, they’re also bringing flooded roads and travel headaches. Persistent rain this spring has caused widespread flooding in low-lying areas near the Mississippi River, prompting multiple road closures across southeastern Missouri. “It’s usually wet this time of year, but I can’t remember the last time we…
(KBSI) – Route Y in Stoddard County will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge approach repairs. This section of roadway is located from Route N to County Road 585 near Bell City, Missouri. Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, May 5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The roadway will be open to local passenger…
(KBSI) – Route 164 in Dunklin County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance. This section of roadway is located from Route TT to County Road 709 near Rives, Missouri. Weather permitting, work will take place Wednesday, April 16 and Thursday, April 17 from7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Route 74/Bill Emerson…
Cape Girardeau Police Department CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) —Diagnosed at age six with terminal brain cancer and given just five months to live, DJ has defied the odds and captured national attention for his strength and spirit. Now recognized by over 1,100 law enforcement agencies across the country, including Cape Girardeau. Cape Girardeau Police Chief Adam Glueck, one of more…
CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) – A fire in a Carbondale apartment building claimed one life and injured one person on Wednesday. Emergency crews responded to the fire alarm at 300 S. Marion St. at around 11:16 a.m. Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke and a fire inside one of the residential apartments. Despite efforts to save the individual found inside, they were…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – National Volunteer Week runs from April 20-26 to recognize the vital role volunteers play in many areas. Volunteering can be a great way to make a positive impact on your community. Mercy Southeast Hospital is recognizing a long-standing volunteer who has dedicated nearly 5o years of volunteer service. Shirley Waterman has been a volunteer at…
WEST FRANKFORT, Ill., (KBSI) – As egg prices continue to rise, residents in West Frankfort are looking for a solution that hits closer to home — raising their own chickens. The discussion over allowing backyard hens within city limits has made its way to Mayor Timothy Arview, who is now working on a proposed ordinance. Tina Rose, a resident of…
(KBSI) – Route 74/Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge in Cape Girardeau County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction as construction crews perform bridge maintenance. The Emerson Bridge goes over the Mississippi River into Illinois located between Fountain Street and Levee Road. Weather permitting, work is scheduled to begin Monday, April 28 with completion anticipated Saturday, Nov….
SCOTT COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – A small community with a big cause. In April 2024 Scott County officials named April 17th Scott County missing persons and Cheryl Anne Scherer day, marking remembrance for the day the teen girl disappeared from small town Scott City in 1979, leaving decades worth of an impact on the community. 19-year-old Cheryl Anne Scherer went missing nearly 46…
Cape Police Dog, Branton BeardCAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.(KBSI) — Thanks to the nose of K-9 officer Nerro, approximately 81 grams of suspected methamphetamine and other narcotics were recently taken off the streets of Cape Girardeau. The Cape Girardeau Police Department thanks Nerro, along with his handler, Officer Deshon Pernell, for the successful detection of the drug paraphernalia. Pernell discusses how the…
A busy 7 day forecast. Friday through Sunday, are the days we are watching for severe storms and more potential flooding! Wednesday night, some scattered showers with an isolated thunderstorm possible. Thursday morning, a few light showers and thunderstorms possible. Friday, a chance for scattered showers in the morning and afternoon. Friday evening through Saturday, scattered showers and thunderstorms likely,…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) – Members of the Cape Girardeau Fire Department are set to enhance their emergency response capabilities after being selected to attend a specialized marine firefighting class at the Lake of the Ozarks. Notably, this training opportunity is a rare occurrence, as it marks the first time in 20 years that such a course has been…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) — As warmer weather encourages outdoor activities like walking, sports and gardening, one local nonprofit is using the season to give back. For the first time, a community garden in Jackson is partnering with the Southeast Missouri (SEMO) Food Bank to help provide fresh produce to individuals and families struggling with food insecurity. The Jackson Community Garden,…
(KBSI) – Route FF in Cape Girardeau County will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway. This section of roadway is located from County Road 435 and County Road 436 near Fruitland, Missouri. Weather permitting, work will take place Tuesday, April 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A contractor for the Kentucky…
MISSOURI(KBSI) – Missouri’s Show Me Green tax holiday starts Saturday, April 19 in 2025 and according to the Missouri Department of Revenue the tax deduction is designed to promote energy efficiency and business growth for Missouri. Trish Vincent is the Director of the Missouri Department of Revenue. She explains that the tax holiday runs from April 19t at midnight through April…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — Facing high egg prices, people are finding Easter egg alternatives for this year’s holiday celebration. Every year, kids run across yards and parks searching for the colorful eggs they carefully dyed and designed for their egg hunt – a popular way to celebrate the Easter holiday. However, with U.S. egg prices hitting a record high…
This week, temperatures warm up into the 70s and 80s. Rain and storm chances start Wednesday and continue through the weekend. This evening, a chance for some non severe thunderstorms in parts of Illinois and Kentucky. StormCast shows a small band of showers and some weak thunderstorms this evening near the Tennessee- Kentucky border. Friday, a 15% chance for severe…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) – A two-vehicle accident occurred in the Dunkin’ Donuts parking lot, with one vehicle overturning. Cape Fire, police and emergency medical services responded to the scene shortly before 11 a.m. Four people were involved, but it is unclear how many were transported to the hospital. Categories: News Tags: Cape Girardeau, Missouri
(KBSI) – Several road closures have been reported in southeastern Missouri and western Kentucky due to high water and storm debris. Affected areas include: Cape Girardeau: Route EE and Route 25 to County Road 249 are closed due to storm debris. Dunklin County: Route DD is closed from Saint Francis River to the end of state maintenance. Butler County: Route…
Vivek Malek, Missouri State Treasurer, pc: Branton BeardCAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek returned to his college stomping grounds Friday to push for House Bill 977 that would end Missouri’s public pensions from China, discussing both national security concerns and price production. Giving a press conference at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse, Malek discusses his support…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A sewer main break earlier this week in downtown Cape Girardeau near the dry docks was caused by heavy flooding and has since been repaired, according to Alliance Water Resources. The repair process was delayed for four days due to high water levels that made working conditions unsafe. Alliance Water said the break did not…
SCOTT COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is urging citizens to speak up, and make a difference through their anonymous tip line. Derick Wheetley is the Scott County Sheriff, and he shares that in an effort to enhance community safety and encourage public involvement they are urging citizens to utilize their anonymous tip line. “It plays crucial…