POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI) — Members of the VFW Post 3838 Auxiliary assembled 100 care packages this week for homeless veterans in southeast Missouri. The packages are being delivered to the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, where they will be distributed to veterans in need. In addition to the 100 care packages, the auxiliary collected several...

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI) — Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center celebrated a milestone this month as nine physicians completed its internal medicine residency program, the largest graduating class since the program launched in 2021. Hospital officials said several graduates matched into competitive fellowships in specialties including sleep medicine and critical care, while one physician will continue advanced training and genetics...

OSBORN, Mo. (KQTV) -- Shatto Milk Company unveiled its limited-edition milk bottle and flavor to celebrate "America 250". The post Shatto Milk celebrates America’s 250th birthday with new milk flavor, merchandise appeared first on KQ2 | St. Joseph, Missouri News, Weather & Sports.

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI) — The Poplar Bluff Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a person shown in a video as part of an ongoing investigation. Anyone who recognizes the individual is asked to contact Detective Dan Mustain by email at mail to: dmustain@pbcity.org or by calling or texting 573-686-8632. Police ask that anyone providing information reference...

An 85-year-old Wappapello man died in a two-vehicle crash in Butler County on Monday, June 23, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at 11:40 a.m. on Route T, approximately four miles south of Wappapello. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2016 GMC Terrain and a 1999 GMC Sierra […] The post Fatal Butler County crash claims life of Wappapello man appeared first on KTTN-FM 92.3 and KGOZ -FM 101.7.

Wilma V. Hill, age 90, of Sturgis, passed away Monday, June 22, 2026 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born August 25, 1935 in Kime, MO a daughter of the late Emmitt and Hattie (VanMeter) Leach. On January 28, 1952 in Broseley, MO she married Rev. Norman Eugene Hill. He has …

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI) — Gene Bess, the longtime Three Rivers College basketball coach has died. According to his son, Brian Bess, Gene Bess passed away early Friday morning, June 19. He was 91 years old. Brian Bess announced his father’s death in a social media post and said funeral arrangements will be shared at a later date. Bess spent...

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI) — Families gathered at the Poplar Bluff City Pool on Thursday for “Dunks with Dads,” an event designed to bring fathers and children together ahead of Father’s Day, with a second event planned for Father’s Day itself. Hosted by the Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation Department, the event featured swimming, games and discounted admission. Fathers were...

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI) — Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is reminding residents to take precautions and seek immediate medical attention if bitten by a snake as warmer weather increases the risk of encounters. According to the hospital, its emergency department has already treated three snakebite patients this spring. “Snakebites require immediate medical attention,” Emergency Department Director Heather Chasteen said...

Butler county sheriff Brad Anderson answers questions about a plane crash near Kansas City, Missouri. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, all 12 people on board the plane are presumed dead.