Sikeston, MO

SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — A power outage is affecting operations at Sikeston PAWS on Thursday morning. The organization said its internet and phone services are unavailable, preventing staff from receiving calls. Sikeston PAWS said it will provide an update once power is restored. Categories: News Tags: Missouri, Sikeston, Sikeston PAWS

SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) — For Inland Rice Company, helping feed local families is more than a donation. Megan Schneider says it reflects the reason the Southeast Missouri company exists. Inland Rice donated enough rice to help feed approximately 510 families through Southeast Missouri Food Bank’s Harvesting Hope event Tuesday. “Honestly, I find that this — the giving part — is...

SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — Four Missouri rice producers donated 12,300 pounds of rice to Southeast Missouri Food Bank, providing the equivalent of more than 10,000 meals for families across the region, according to the organization. Heritage Farms, Inland Rice, Martin Farms and Riceland contributed to the donation, which was presented Tuesday during the food bank’s Harvesting Hope event. The event...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — An inmate who escaped custody while receiving treatment at a Cape Girardeau hospital was captured Monday afternoon after a resident spotted him hiding in a tree line, according to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities identified the inmate as Kenneth Goeddert of Sikeston. Goeddert was being held at the Scott County Jail on felony charges...

A Scott County Jail inmate was returned to custody Aug. 31, 2026, after escaping from corrections staff during a hospital visit in Cape Girardeau and prompting a search involving multiple law enforcement agencies. Scott County Jail staff transported Kenneth Goeddert of Sikeston from the jail to a local hospital in Cape Girardeau during the afternoon […] The post Scott County inmate captured after escaping from hospital appeared first on KTTN 92.3 FM & KGOZ 101.7 FM | Trenton & Nort

SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – Those in recovery say it’s more than just staying sober, it’s also about building connections. That’s why the mission Missouri of Sikeston is throwing a block party to help celebrate and honor those in recovery, community members, or anyone else who wants to attend and let people know they aren’t alone. Ashley Williamson graduated from the...

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — A 16-year-old boy was killed, and three other people were injured in a two-vehicle crash early Sunday near East Prairie. The crash happened around 12:25 a.m. Aug. 30 on Missouri Route 80, about a half mile west of East Prairie, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. MSHP said the 16-year-old Sikeston boy was driving...

A 16-year-old Sikeston boy died, and three occupants of a Jeep Wrangler were injured early Sunday in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 80 in Mississippi County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash occurred at 12:25 a.m. Aug. 30 on Highway 80, one-half mile west of East Prairie. According to the patrol, the 16-year-old […] The post Teen killed, three injured in two-vehicle crash near East Prairie appeared first on KTTN 92.3 FM & KGOZ 101.7 FM | Trenton & North Missouri

MALDEN, Mo., (KBSI) — The Malden R-I School District partnered with local law enforcement and emergency medical personnel to provide safety training for staff and students. Sgt. Vannada with the Missouri State Highway Patrol provided district staff with intruder response training. Staff members also received Stop the Bleed training from Chuck Groshong with Air Evac 3 in Sikeston and Jeff...

SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — Route AA in Oregon County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction as construction crews perform pavement repairs. This section of roadway is located from Route 19 to County Road 140 near Alton, Missouri. Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Sept. 7 through Friday Oct. 30 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Drivers should anticipate short, intermittent lane reductions in the vicinity of the work zone. Route