After several warm days in a row, some cooler air is going to filter in for the weekend. Temperatures will start out near normal early Saturday, then struggle to warm up. Highs will be below average for everybody for the first time in quite a while! Middle and upper 40s will be common. The weekend will be dry, but a…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) – A water rescue operation was launched Wednesday after a bystander reported a person jumping into the Mississippi River from the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge at 12:29 p.m. Emergency responders swiftly rescued the individual from the water and transported them to a hospital for evaluation and treatment. Authorities expressed gratitude for the successful outcome, thanking everyone…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – One Cape Central Senior is being recognized in a big way for her artwork. The senior’s artwork was chosen out of hundreds of entries submitted by schools across the state. Jaedyn Hethcote is a Cape Central Senior whose artistic talent has won several awards. Hethcote’s art was recently chosen for the 2025 Senators Choice Award…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Community members in Cape Girardeau honored the memory of a teenager whose death sent a shockwave through the community last February when she was gunned down in broad daylight. KeMari Childress was just arriving at CVS where she worked as a pharmacy technician when she was met by people in a red vehicle. Following a verbal…
(Source: Sasha Moore)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – In celebration of National Tug of War Day, FOX23 decided to engage in some lighthearted competition. The FOX23 team nominated Alix Gasser, the new executive director of the Southeast Missouri Network Against Sexual Violence (SEMO-NASV), to face off against our own Callie Todaro. “I didn’t have high hopes, but I did my best….
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) – A deadly shooting in front of CVS Pharmacy in Cape Girardeau. The murder of a local teenager, one year ago. The incident one year ago sent shockwaves through the community and prompted the beginning of the Gun Violence Task Force and other steps to protect Cape Girardeau and the city’s families. “The past few years…
(KBSI) – In Sikeston, Eastbound Route 60 will be reduced to one lane as crews replace sign trusses. Weather permitting the work will take place Monday the 3rd until Friday the 7th. For Kentucky drivers, crews will be doing mechanical brush cutting on I-69 near the 68 exit interchange. The I-69 southbound exit ramps to I-24 will be closed temporarily…
We are going to end the work week on a very mild note. We’ll start the day in the 30s, but quickly warm into the 60s by noon. We will top out in the upper 60s with a few 70s also a possibility. This is 15+ degrees above average. The wind will be an issue, as well. A gusty southwest…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI) – Area districts are discouraging the use of cell phones in class after schools nationwide have seen issues with cyber bullying, students’ mental health, and lack of focus. Experts say children and teens increased use of digital devices play a key role in all of these issues. Aaron Cornman is the Superintendent of Poplar Bluff Schools….
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – After a case involving a suspected serial rapist made headlines this week, many local viewers expressed concern about online dating safety. FOX 23 spoke with residents and experts who are raising awareness about sexual abuse and how to avoid becoming a victim. The case centers around 28-year-old Yahya Maly, accused of raping at least five…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — A simple letter can mean the world to someone who feels alone. That was the driving force behind an initiative by RSVP/VIC, which delivered 2,017 handwritten letters to elderly residents in the Cape Girardeau area, including retired service members. Among those participating was Jacob Muckerman, a student at St. Vincent de Paul School, who wrote…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., (KBSI) — A proposed Illinois bill would crackdown on towing companies that prey on vulnerable drivers. At a Springfield press conference Wednesday, Illinois Commerce Commission police joined State Senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) and State Representative Will Davis (D-East Hazel Crest) in support of a bill that would reform the Illinois Commercial Safety Towing Law. The legislators said…
(KBSI) – Route 177 in Cape Girardeau County will be down to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as crews perform asphalt repairs. They will also be adding shoulder and guardrails. The section of road is between Route J to Big Bend Road. If the weather cooperates, work will go from Tuesday, March 4th until Friday, May 30th between…
POPLAR BLUFF(KBSI) – A large house fire is under investigation in Poplar Bluff after an abandoned house caught fire. According to the Poplar Bluff Fire Department they responded to a fully involved house fire at 10:11 am on February 26, 2025. About 9 firefighters with the Poplar Bluff fire department quickly got to work on getting the heavy smoke and…
ELDORADO, Ill., (KBSI) – Eldorado is under a boil water order after a water main break occurred Tuesday. Independent contractors hit a water main while drilling at the corner of State Street and Old Broughton road. The city water commissioner Thomas Hosman said they tried to find the water line before the contractors began drilling, but because it’s an old…
CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. (KBSI) – The story of an individual accused of traveling across the country using dating apps to assault women is gaining attention both locally and nationally. At Southeast Missouri State University, students are expressing concerns about safety in the wake of the allegations. Lili Harmon, a senior at SEMO, shared her thoughts, saying stories like this make…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — Cape Girardeau police responded to two separate shooting-related incidents Monday, leading to community concerns about safety in the city. The first incident occurred around 8 a.m. on Ranney Avenue, where officers were called after reports that someone had been shot. Authorities have not released further details about the victim or suspect. Residents of the neighborhood,…
(KBSI) – Work zone lane restrictions continue along northbound Interstate 69 at the 71.5 mile marker in Lyon County. KYTC crews are repairing potholes in the left-hand lane. Drivers should be alert for signage and trucks with arrow boards directing traffic to the right-lane or driving lane. This will be in place overnight and continue until Wednesday the 26th. Route…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) – The Community Counseling Center’s annual Superhero Luncheon event brought together local businesses, keynote speakers, and community members to shine a light on mental health awareness. Alison Diamond, a mother of two adopted boys who faced mental health challenges, shared her powerful story. “I’ve always heard that parenting isn’t easy or for the faint of heart…
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce will unveil its renovated Tourism & Visitors Center on Monday. The 9 a.m. event at 1846 E. Jackson Blvd. is open to the public and will feature remarks from local leaders, a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours of the updated space. The renovation is part of the Chamber’s efforts to promote…
MISSOURI(KBSI) – Seniors in Missouri could soon face some new challenges after a possible funding lapse to aging matters organizations. Lana Johnson is the Executive Director of Aging Matters in Cape Girardeau, talking about the detrimental impact of seniors not receiving much needed services that Aging Matters offers. “Three months for an older person not getting meals that their used…
PUXICO, Mo. (KBSI) — A massive fire that tore through Puxico, Missouri, over the weekend destroyed three buildings, including the Midway Restaurant, and left several employees without jobs. For more than 48 hours since the blaze, the Phillips family, who owns the Midway, has been focused on helping their former employees find new work. They’ve been calling vendors and searching…
Fall leaves turn colors on the University of Missouri campus Nov. 6, 2023. Sam O’Keefe/University of MissouriCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KBSI) — The University of Missouri is bracing for potential budget cuts, with officials discussing steps to minimize financial impact while awaiting final decisions on federal funding. In a letter to faculty and staff, university leadership warned of possible reductions and efforts…
(KBSI) – The Illinois Department of Transportation plans work zone lane restrictions on Interstate 24. This will be on the Ohio River Bridge between Paducah and Metropolis at the KY/IL state line. It is set to begin Monday the 3rd. Work will include replacement of expansion joints and deck overlay, structural steel repairs, bridge painting and other concrete repairs. Traffic…