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...

SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) — The Missouri and Illinois departments of transportation will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday, July 11, to celebrate the opening of the Don Welge Memorial Bridge. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. on the new bridge, which spans the Mississippi River and connects Perryville, Missouri, and Chester, Illinois, via Missouri Route 51 and Illinois Route 150....

A 60-year-old Willis, Texas, man died after a tractor-trailer crash Friday afternoon in Scott County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 3:35 p.m. Friday, July 3, on southbound Interstate 55 at the 86.4-mile marker. The patrol said the southbound Volvo tractor-trailer traveled off the left side of the interstate, struck […] The post Texas truck driver killed in Scott County Interstate 55 crash appeared first on KTTN-FM 92.3 and KGOZ -FM 101.7.

BENTON, Mo., (KBSI) — With dangerous heat expected across Missouri over the next several days, the Scott County Health Department is reminding residents to recognize the warning signs of heat-related illnesses. Health officials said heat exhaustion can develop quickly during periods of high temperatures and humidity, particularly for people spending time outdoors. Symptoms should be treated immediately by moving to...

SCOTT COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) – Scott County officials celebrated the grand opening of the new Scott County Justice Center on Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and public open house. The event featured a flag ceremony, remarks from elected officials and a ribbon cutting to mark the opening of the facility. Because of the weather, the ceremony was moved indoors to...

SCOTT COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) – A wanted fugitive is facing multiple new felony charges after a traffic stop on Interstate 55 in Scott County led to the discovery of suspected narcotics and a firearm. According to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, a detective stopped a white Chevrolet Tahoe on June 24 after observing it traveling south on Interstate 55 with...

SCOTT COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about scam phone calls from people impersonating deputies and requesting money. The sheriff’s office said it has recently received reports from members of the public who have been contacted by callers asking for money. Officials said the calls are similar to a scam first reported in May,...

SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — Southeast Missouri Food Bank has appointed two new members to its board of directors. The organization announced Kailen Trowbridge of Procter & Gamble and Jim Gadberry of Nationwide Insurance have joined the board. Trowbridge serves as site IRA leader and technician for Procter & Gamble in Cape Girardeau, where she oversees inventory and product reconciliation for...

SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — First State Community Bank, First State Insurance Agency and First State Financial Management are sponsoring Veterans Night at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo on Aug. 7. As part of the event, the organizations are inviting the public to nominate deserving veterans to receive a VIP experience during the rodeo. The event is designed to recognize and...

SCOTT COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI)— The Scott County Coroner’s Office says its investigation remains ongoing into the death of a man who died while in the custody of a Scott County law enforcement agency. In a statement released Friday, Coroner John Cody Caudle said the body of Mr. Gilmore has been secured pending a forensic autopsy scheduled to be performed by...