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Jeffris Family Foundation awards Stinson Library Historic Structure Report grant
ANNA, Ill. (KFVS) - The Jeffris Family Foundation has awarded the Stinson Memorial Library in Anna, Illinois a Heartland Fund grant. According to the Stinson Memorial Public Library District, the grant covers half of the cost of a Historic Structure Report, a comprehensive study of the property, architectural value, building composition, and design.
MoDOT to hold public meeting about I-55 Exit 93 interchange
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting to discuss the Exit 93 interchange in Cape Girardeau. The meeting is Tuesday, August 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. It will be held at the Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center located at 1080 S. Silver Springs Road in Cape Girardeau.
SIU’s stair climb to commemorate 9/11, War on Terror
CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois University Carbondale will pay tribute to the victims of Sept. 11, 2001, with a workout session at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Sept.11. The 9/11 Saluki Stair Climb at SIU’s Banterra Center involves a simulated 110-floor stair climb, representing the 110 floors of the World Trade Center twin towers that were destroyed that day. The public can participate individually or as a team. Participants should plan to arrive by 5:45 a.m.
MO Sports Hall of Fame CEO and President visits Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Missouri Sports Hall of Fame CEO and President Byron Shive visited Cape Girardeau on Thursday, August 15 ahead of the Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon on September 17. This marks the first time in eight years, the Hall of Fame ceremony will take place in...
IL: It's a new era for Jackson County Mass Transit District with Saluki Express
CARBONDALE — The Jackson County Mass Transit District is ringing in a new school year with its biggest project yet, taking the reins on the Saluki Express bus route partnership with Southern Illinois University. Previously, the Saluki Express was serviced by Rides Mass Transit District, but funding concerns have...
Tours available for voters in Cape Girardeau ahead of proposed rate increase on November ballot
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Voters in Cape Girardeau wanting to know about a proposed rate increase for water system improvements can learn more at upcoming plant tours. The city of Cape Girardeau will hold plant tours on Fridays at 2 p.m. Call ahead to schedule a tour at 573-334-6747.
Local schools prepare for new Illinois drug education requirements
VIENNA, Ill. — It's now the law in Illinois that all schools must teach students about the dangers of fentanyl. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed House Bill 4219 on Friday. Along with teaching about fentanyl, it also requires that students in grades nine through 12 be assessed on their drug education.
Public asked to give input on transportation needs in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The city of Cape Girardeau Transportation Trust Fund 7 (TTF-7) Committee asks for public input regarding transportation needs within the Cape Girardeau city limits. The Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) is a 0.5% (one half-cent per dollar spent) sales tax dedicated solely for transportation-related improvements...
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