Wednesday will be mostly sunny with temperatures in the upper 60s. Thursday has a chance for scattered thunderstorms. Late Friday night, rain and thunderstorms are possible. On Saturday, expect rain showers and potential storms in the afternoon. Sunday afternoon and evening, we’ll be keeping an eye on the weather, as storms could become strong to severe with a cold front…
KY Gov. Andy Beshear speaks at new home dedication in Mayfield, KY (Source: Sasha Moore/FOX23 News)MAYFIELD, Ky., (KBSI) – Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear will help dedicate four new homes for survivors of the December 2021 tornado in Mayfield today. The dedication ceremony, scheduled for Tuesday morning at 514 East South Street, marks another milestone in the region’s recovery efforts. Beshear…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – After a series of tornadoes struck Southeast Missouri on March 14, local communities are reeling from the devastation. Many residents are left with little more than the clothes on their backs, while volunteers work tirelessly to provide relief. Angela Clyburn, emergency resource manager for Mill Springs, described the emotional toll of the situation. “It’s emotional….
SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — Officials are offering a $1000 reward for information that leads to the conviction of those responsible for damaging two bathrooms at the Sikeston Recreational Complex. The now closed bathrooms were significantly damaged over the weekend. A urinal in one men’s bathroom was destroyed and a sink was destroyed in the other. Sikeston Parks and Recreation Director…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – US postal workers all over the US are holding rallies in response to the possible privatization of the US Postal Service. Kraig Shefer is the Union Vice President of Branch 1015 in Cape Girardeau for the National Association of Letter Carriers and an employee of the USPS. Shefer and thousands of others are spreading awareness…
A sunny and pleasant next few days. Thursday evening, scattered storms possible. This weekend, storm chances look to increase. We will be monitoring the severe threat through this week. A 15% chance for severe weather is already in effect for Saturday. Storms look to stay near SE Missouri Saturday and move east Sunday. Make sure to stay weather aware this…
KENNETT, Mo., (KBSI) — Authorities are seeking the public’s help in identifying a person featured in a video. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kennett Police Department at 573-888-4622. Categories: News Tags: Kennett, Kennett Police Department, Missouri
(Source: Gordonville Fire Department)GORDONVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) — A forest fire broke out shortly before midnight Thursday on the 4000 block of County Road 318, prompting a response from local fire departments. No injuries or property damage were reported, but the fire left behind a trail of scorched trees. Three fire departments responded to the blaze, which spanned nearly two acres….
StormCast shows some moderate to heavy rainfall overnight tonight. Sunday evening, the storms look to intensify in our southeastern counties. A small threat for a few severe storms. The threat for severe storms is small, but a few storms may be severe to our southeast Sunday evening. The tornado threat is LOW, but a brief spin up is possible into…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — A Cape Girardeau police officer arrested 26-year-old Darrell Houston after spotting a vehicle that matched the description provided by a witness in the police report. The arrest serves as a strong reminder of the department’s commitment to thorough investigations and public safety. According to Cape Girardeau Public Information Officer Bobby Newton, officers were initially called to…
JACKSON, MO. (KBSI)— Students at Orchard Drive Elementary took a colorful approach to nutrition this week as part of Field Trip Friday. “We’re going to talk about why we eat the things that are good for our bodies and what they do for us,” Schellman explained to an eager classroom. She encouraged students to think about how food fuels their…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI) — The Poplar Bluff Fire Department had a busy morning Thursday, responding to three separate structure fires that kept firefighters on their toes. Firefighters were dispatched to the first fire on Arkansas Lane before dawn, where they worked to extinguish the flames and prevent further damage. Poplar Bluff Fire Department Batallion Chief Jeffrey Hale said it…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — Cape Girardeau residents now have a new way to receive critical city updates in real time, thanks to the help of theTextMyGov alert system. City Manager Dr. Kenny Haskins kick started the initiative nearly nine months ago, aiming to improve communication between local government and the community. Now, the system is officially ready for public…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. (KBSI) – Local National Guard Unit of Cape Girardeau arrives home from deployment. Families happy to see their soldiers’ boots on the ground in front of them. Alot of hugs were shared and a lot of tears were shed today after a Cape Girardeau National Guard Unit that had been deployed to Kuwait in June of 2024…
After a chilly start to Friday, we do warm up a bit. An increase in clouds is expected as the day wears on. Highs will be very close to normal for mid March. But the wind will be an issue. The wind will pick up as the day wears on. It’ll be mainly out of the southwest at 10 to…
FREDERICKTOWN, Mo. (KBSI) — The sheriff and police chief of Fredericktown teamed up with local businesses to collect canned goods and nonperishable food items from Walmart, then delivered 500 sandwiches to a church in Des Arc, a community grappling with the aftermath of severe weather. Eric Hovis, chief of the Fredericktown Police Department, said he felt compelled to give back,…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI) – There are new helpers in town as Poplar Bluff moves into the next phase of storm recovery. People have been busy ever since the storm hit Friday night in Poplar Bluff – the community banding together as they tackle the wreckage of hundreds of homes and other storm-ravished buildings. Butler County Emergency Management Director Robbie…
PERRYVILLE, Mo. (KBSI)— As crews continue working to repair storm damage, classes in Perry County School District #32 have been canceled through Friday, March 21, officials announced. Superintendent Dr. Fara Jones said the district has been actively planning how and when students and faculty can return to campus. “Our main focus is to get kids back on campus. That’s our…
The first day of spring is going to be cooler than average, but that won’t last long. Lots of 60s are in the forecast with some showers and storms for the weekend. Temperatures will struggle on Thursday with highs mostly in the lower 50s. Well below average. The wind will stick around through Thursday, as well. Wind gusts will generally…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will close the Interstate 55 Mississippi River Bridge this weekend as part of ongoing construction on the I-55 and Crump interchange. The closure is set to begin on Friday, March 21, at 8 p.m. and will remain in effect until Monday, March 24, at 6 a.m., weather permitting. Officials…
PERRYVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — Cleanup efforts continue at the Perry County School District 32 campus after Friday night’s storm caused extensive damage to all buildings. Superintendent Dr. Fara Jones said returning to in-person instruction is the top priority, with classes canceled through March 21. District administrators are working on a plan to resume classes, led by Chief Academic Officer Jane…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI) – Different churches around Poplar Bluff have been sending volunteers into the community to help with recovery efforts after the recent storm. In some places, chainsaws and people’s hands are the only tools for tree removal that will fit in their yards. The destruction of the storm has disrupted people’s lives. Local schools closed this week…
DU QUOIN, Ill. (KBSI) — A powerful storm went through Du Quoin, Illinois, on Friday night, leaving much of the town without power for over 24 hours. The storm damaged Ameren’s 69,000-volt transmission line on the north side of town, which feeds the local substation, causing widespread outages. Virginia Todaro, a Du Quoin resident, described the moments leading up to…
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — The Jackson Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a burglary and property damage incident. A video of the individual is available, although the quality is poor. Anyone with information about the suspect’s identity is asked to contact Detective Reed at 573-243-3151, ext. 2202, or email areed@jacksonpd.org or tip@jacksonpd.org. Tips…