School safety concerns prompt parking proposal near Cape middle school

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - A two-block stretch of road near the middle school in Cape Girardeau could soon become a no-parking zone during school hours. Cape Girardeau city leaders discussed a proposal Monday to restrict parking on the eastern side of Caruthers Avenue between Luce and Thilenius Streets. while school is in session. Caruthers Avenue runs along the front of the school.

Route E in Wayne County Reduced for Pavement Repairs

SIKESTON—Route E in Wayne County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs. This section of roadway is located at the intersection of Business 67 in Greenville, Missouri. Weather permitting, work will take place Thursday, Oct. 8...

Buses replace weekday Amtrak Saluki service between Carbondale and Champaign in October

CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI)— Amtrak passengers traveling between Carbondale and Champaign on the Saluki route will be transported by bus on weekdays in October because of railroad work, according to the city of Carbondale. Canadian National Railway is conducting work on tracks north of Carbondale. Saluki train service between the...

Orange Barrel Report October 2

SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) —Route OO in Cape Girardeau County will be closed as construction crews replace the bridge over Upper Whitewater Creek. This section of roadway is located from County Road 365 to County Road 379. Weather permitting, work is scheduled to begin Monday, Oct. 19 with completion anticipated...

Weekend closure of Illinois 37 in Williamson County begins Oct. 2

CARBONDALE – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that a culvert replacement project in Williamson County will require a weekend closure in both directions of Illinois 37, just 2 miles south of Marion between Cochran Road and Reservoir Road, starting at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, weather permitting.

Orange Barrel Report September 30

SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — Route U in Stoddard and Butler counties will be reduced while Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs. This section of roadway is located from Route H in Stoddard County to Route CC in Butler County. Weather permitting, work will take place Thursday, Oct....

Missouri Halloween Train Rides (2026)

Missouri’s posted 2026 Halloween rides are on the St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Railway in Jackson. The Pumpkin Patch Train is four trips: October 3, 4, 10, and 11. The Halloween Express is Saturday, October 31, at 1:00 p.m. St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Railway's beautifully restored...

Bray Road Widening Project Moves Forward in Farmington

Crews are scheduled to begin work at the intersection of Shade Tree Lane and Bray Road next week. During that phase of the project, residents will be able to enter and exit the area using a temporary entrance on the south side of Oak Knoll Condominiums. Once the intersection work...

Gas prices in the region take a tumble this week

Consumers in the region are payling a little less for gas in the region this week. Triple A's East Central Gas Report out Monday finds prices in West Central Kentucky are nine cents lower this week at $3.99 per gallon, down from $4.08 last week. Paducah's average price this week...

U.S. Route 61, Route Y Intersection Work Continues in Ste. Genevieve County

Ste. Genevieve Co., Mo. (KFMO) - Contractor crews continue work on an intersection improvement project at U.S. Route 61 and Route Y in Ste. Genevieve County. Beginning Monday, September 28, U.S. Route 61 will be open to one lane with intermittent flaggers as contractor crews complete shoulder work associated with the project.

Orange Barrel Report September 29

SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — Route Y in Perry County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance. The section of roadway is located between Route A to County Road 450 near Altenburg, Missouri. Weather permitting, work is...

Major changes coming to Exit 93 Interchange in Cape Girardeau

The Missouri Department of Transportation is moving forward with improvements at Exit 93 that will reshape traffic flow and change how drivers access Interstate 55.

Major changes coming to Exit 93 Interchange in Cape Girardeau

CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo. (Heartland News) - The Missouri Department of Transportation is moving forward with improvements at Exit 93 that will reshape traffic flow and change how drivers access Interstate 55. The project centers on the southbound Kingshighway flyover. Rather than replacing the structure, MoDOT plans to rehabilitate the...

Bill Emerson Bridge construction will continue until winter season

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - Construction on the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge will switch to the eastbound lanes and continue until the winter season. Earlier this year, Missouri Department of Transportation(MoDOT) crews restricted traffic to one lane in each direction with both lanes of traffic on the eastbound side of the bridge.

$1,240 to fill a semi-truck and drivers have a big warning for you

Truck drivers in southern Illinois say record diesel prices are doing far more than making long-haul trips more expensive, warning that the cost of moving freight is beginning to squeeze businesses across the supply chain and could soon show up more clearly in grocery bills and other everyday expenses.

Franklin Co. Route 30 Crash Investigation

Local Safety Advocates to Host Car Seat Check Events

Many parents remain unfamiliar with state laws and proper installation techniques for child safety seats. In Missouri, 2025 data from the National Digital Car Seat Check Form reveals that 69% of inspected car seats were initially installed incorrectly. To address this issue during Child Passenger Safety Week (Sept. 20–26), Cape...

Backroad Weekly: Iron Mountain Railway

Ride the rails in 100-year-old passenger cars while you take in a show. The summarized description of this week's day trip destination is a six-mile train ride from Jackson to Gordonville and back. But a better description would be a traveling history museum that doubles as an entertainment venue. It's...

Two road closures will impact drivers in Williamson and Union counties

The Illinois Department of Transportation says two culvert projects will require weekend road closures beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, September 18, weather permitting. In Williamson County, Illinois 37 will close in both directions at Arcadia Lake Road, about four‑and‑a‑half miles south of Marion. A posted detour will route drivers to Illinois 148 and Interstate 57.

Sikeston Public School Dist. tests propane buses to cut costs and slash emissions

School districts can burn through a tremendous amount of diesel to keep their transportation fleets running, but one Heartland district is going green to save some green.