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MCCLURE, Ill. (KBSI) — A man died after drowning in a creek Monday while fleeing deputies who were attempting to arrest him following a reported domestic battery, according to the Illinois State Police. The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office responded around 4:30 p.m. Monday to a report of a domestic battery in McClure, Illinois State Police said. Deputies attempted to take...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — A 36-year-old Cape Girardeau man died after a stabbing Monday night, and police are investigating the case as a homicide. Officers with the Cape Girardeau Police Department responded around 9 p.m. Monday to the 1100 block of William Street for a reported stabbing. When officers arrived, they found Deandre Betts, 36, of Cape Girardeau, suffering...

BARDWELL, Ky. (KBSI) — A fundraiser will be held Saturday, July 11, to help a Bardwell family purchase a wheelchair-accessible van for their 10-year-old daughter, Kaylie Hammond. The event will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. in the cafeteria at Carlisle County Elementary School, 4557 Ky. 1377. The fundraiser will feature barbecue sandwich dinners, chips, a drink and dessert...

JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — The City of Jackson and the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the completion of the city’s new gateway sign with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday. The event is scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, at the intersection of East Main Street and Old Orchard Road, where the new “Welcome to Jackson” sign has been...

PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) — An 82-year-old Paducah man died after a single-vehicle crash Friday in McCracken County. The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded around noon Friday to the area of John L. Puryear Drive and Estes Lane for a reported crash. The preliminary investigation found Frank Colapinto was driving a 2017 Nissan Frontier north on John L. Puryear...

SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) — A Sikeston man was arrested after officers responding to a ShotSpotter alert recovered a stolen firearm, according to the Sikeston Department of Public Safety. Officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Malcolm during the late evening hours of July 4 after ShotSpotter detected gunfire near the driveway of a residence. When officers arrived, they saw...

MARION, Ill. (KBSI) — The Salvation Army of Southern Illinois is kicking off its annual Christmas in July campaign with volunteer opportunities, fundraising events and a school supply drive to support local families in need. The campaign begins Saturday, July 11, with a Christmas in July Bell Ringing Campaign from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Marion Walmart and...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The City of Cape Girardeau has officially proclaimed July as Parks and Recreation Month, recognizing the role parks and recreation programs play in the community. The proclamation was announced during Monday night’s City Council meeting. Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation will continue the celebration with Parks and Recreation Day on Wednesday, inviting residents to enjoy...

CARBONDALE, Ill. (July 6, 2026) — A Carbondale man was arrested after police investigated a burglary at a business over the weekend. According to the Carbondale Police Department, officers responded at 6:24 a.m. Monday to a business in the 600 block of East Main Street after receiving a report of a burglary. Investigators determined the suspect broke into the business...

Tuesday afternoon near 3-6pm, pop up showers and thunderstorms will develop mainly across SE Missouri, southern Illinois & western Kentucky. A few heavy downpours, gusty winds up to 40+ mph, lightning and pea size hail could occur with a few stronger storms. A few stronger storms look to occur in SE Missouri near Poplar Bluff this evening. 6-8pm: Isolated showers...