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Kennett issues burn ban amid dry conditions, fire risk - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

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KENNETT, Mo., (KBSI) – A citywide burn ban has been issued in Kennett due to ongoing dry conditions and elevated fire risk. Fire Chief Lance Davis, in coordination with Mayor Jake Crafton, announced the ban Wednesday. It prohibits the open burning of yard debris, trash, bonfires and other open pit fires within city limits. “These conditions create a very high risk for fires to spread quickly and endanger both people and property,” Davis said. “W…Kennett · Kennett See the Story

Residents face eviction after Kennett housing crisis - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

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KENNETT, Mo. (KBSI) –A Kennett pastor is speaking out after tenants say they are facing a housing crisis. Imagine waking up in a home that you rent to the utilities, being completely shut off, and then you go to your front door and there’s a red note saying that the home that you’ve been renting is not up to code. This is a very real situation for tenants in the Kennett area and Kennett Pastor Dinah Tatman says she is stepping in. “These proper…Kennett · Kennett Read Article

Kennett Kruisers - 6th Annual Car Show

The Kennett Kruisers are hosting a car show and other activities on Friday, September 5th and Saturday, September 6th. The event kicks off with the Friday Night Kruise at the American Legion Building from 5:00-9:00pm. The Kruise Thru Kennett will take place at 6:00. There will be a Kornhole Tournament, food fun and live music on Friday the 5th as well. On Saturday, September 6th comes the 6th Annual Car Show at Jones Park, from 9:00am to 3:00pm.…Kennett · Kennett Read Article

Drug Bust in Dunklin County

On August 21, 2025, at approximately 7:07 p.m., the SEMO Drug Task Force, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Dunklin County Sheriff’s Office, and Kennett Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence in Kennett, Missouri, as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation. During the execution of the warrant, law enforcement officers seized approximately 88 grams of methamphetamine, 33 grams of suspected fentanyl pills, and 28 grams of suspe…Kennett · Kennett Read Article

SEMO Drug Task Force arrests one, recovers narcotics in Kennett raid - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

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KENNETT, Mo., (KBSI) — Authorities in southeast Missouri seized methamphetamine, fentanyl pills, ecstasy and a firearm conversion device during a drug-related search warrant in Kennett, officials said. The SEMO Drug Task Force, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Dunklin County Sheriff’s Office and Kennett Police Department executed the warrant about 7:07 p.m. Thursday as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation. Officers reported seizing about 88 …Methamphetamine · Kennett Read Article

Kennett Fire department conducts joint training exercise - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

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KENNETT, Mo., (KBSI) — Firefighters from Kennett Fire, Portageville Fire & Rescue, and Cooter Fire departments participated in a joint training exercise on ignitable liquids and ethanol blended fuels. The training, led by instructor Kraig Bone and LETS, consisted of two nights of hands-on instruction and live-fire simulations. Categories: News Tags: Kennett, MissouriKennett · Kennett Read Article

Upcoming Back To School Events

The Third Street Baptist Church at 1101 Third Street in Kennett, is hosting a Back to School Bash from 12:00pm-3:00pm on Saturday, August 16th. Various school supplies will be given away and there will be a dunking booth, games, bounce houses and more. The First United Methodist Church in Kennett will be hosting a free Back to School Fair on Monday, August 18th from 4:00-5:15pm. Students will be able to choose a backpack and other basic supplies…Kennett · Kennett Read Article

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Kennett issues burn ban amid dry conditions, fire risk - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

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SEMO Drug Task Force arrests one, recovers narcotics in Kennett raid - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

Kennett Fire department conducts joint training exercise - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

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Kennett issues burn ban amid dry conditions, fire risk - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

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Kennett Kruisers - 6th Annual Car Show

Drug Bust in Dunklin County

SEMO Drug Task Force arrests one, recovers narcotics in Kennett raid - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

Kennett Fire department conducts joint training exercise - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

Upcoming Back To School Events