Stoddard County man sentenced to 50 years for 5 separate burglaries

CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating the death of a southern Illinois mayor’s wife. According to Illinois State Police, 66-year-old Theresa Henry, wife of Carbondale Mayor John Henry was found dead in the evening hours of August 9.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A Memphis, Tenn. man faces several charges after a report of shots fired on Thursday, Aug. 11 at the intersection of Main and Independence in Cape Girardeau. Cape Girardeau police say a Kennett man was in a downtown parking lot near Boardman Pavilion when...

CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – The mayor of Carbondale announced he will take a temporary leave of absence until further notice following the death of his wife. Councilwoman Carolin Harvey will assume the role of Mayor Pro Tempore and will take over mayoral duties during Mayor Henry’s absence. Mayor...

SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – The Sikeston Department of Public Safety asks for the community’s help locating a murder suspect. Demarcus Phillip Turner is a suspect in connection with the murder of Sh’Tyana Ingram, according to Sikeston DPS. Turner is considered armed and dangerous. Sikeston DPS asks if...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Cape Girardeau Fire Department interviewed fire inspector candidates this week. Three current firefighters interviewed for the position on Wednesday. The fire inspector is tasked with going to businesses in the community and making sure everything is up to fire code, exits are not...

SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI)- Increased demand from the community has the Southeast Missouri Food Bank expanding to another location in Jackson. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the facility in Sikeston was ready to tackle the need for food distribution, but that’s all changed. With more food coming to the distribution center...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Discovery Playhouse Museum in Cape Girardeau has a new addition to its many attractions. From flying to firefighting the museum has it all. Now it has a pre-historic item that kids of all ages will be eager to enjoy. Recently, Director Michael Toeniskoetter...

CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – It’s the only active brewery inside a general aviation American airport and one of only three in the world: St. Nicholas Brewing Company MDH. General Manager Abby Ancell said it took about four years for her vision of a brewery inside an airport to take shape, but the company’s third location opened in May 2022.

COBDEN, Ill. (KBSI) – The peaches were ripe and spirits were high at the 84th Annual Cobden Peach Festival. The festival provides a family-friendly atmosphere that everyone, including Mayor Zee Tomazzoli, can enjoy. “I meet new people every year just because I’m the mayor, but I just like talking...

As the week draws to a close, so will the some of the warmer temperatures. Humidity will not be unbearable this weekend, as dew points are trending to stay in the “muggy” category in the low to mid 60s. Temperatures will feel closer to the actual recorded temperatures for the next couple of days before some humid conditions return with the chance for rain by the beginning of next week.