News Staff Cape Girardeau Investigators are looking into clues in connection with a burglary at a Cape Girardeau home that happened Monday evening on the 0-100 block of South Henderson Avenue for a reported burglary. The victim told police that someone came into their home, took a shower and stole some food and money.Police say no arrests … Read more
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported five deadly crashes and 112 DWIs over the New Year’s holiday. Troopers say five people died and 87 were injured in 187 crashes between 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31 and 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, January 4.Compared to the 2024-2025 New Year’s holiday, one person died and 118 were … Read more
A Missouri Department of Transportation news release is advising motorists to use caution while traveling along U.S. 61 in Jackson. The City of Jackson and contractor crews will be relocating utilities and installing new storm sewers to prepare for construction of a roundabout at Deerwood Drive. The work will take place from 8 a.m. to … Read more
The Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today it has awarded a total of more than $16.7 million to 43 projects through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program’s Fiscal Year 2025 Competitive Cycle to assist with various improvement projects.The CIty of Caruthersville is receiving 500K for the Chrysler Exchange Building Project,the City of Kennett … Read more
The Cape Girardeau City Council could approve the purchase of a new pumper truck for the city’s Fire Department during today’s meeting.To authorize the purchase, City Council members need to approve $1,389,451.00 from the Public Safety Trust Fund II and Casino funds.Right now, the Cape Girardeau Fire Department uses six front-line trucks and three reserve … Read more
Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man on Monday, Dec. 29, after allegedly recovering more than 900 grams of methamphetamine following a police pursuit. Christopher Sparks, 41, of Cape Girardeau, is being held at the Cape Girardeau County Jail in lieu of a $100,000 bond.
A shooting overnight Saturday left one person dead in Sikeston, according to Sikeston DPS Chief James McMillen.Chief McMillen said a 33-year-old man was sitting in his car outside his apartment at 600 S. New Madrid when gunfire erupted. The man was struck and died in his vehicle. Officers found that at least two apartments were … Read more
On New Year’s Eve in Cape Girardeau an officer was parked near the 500-Block of S. Sprigg when he heard several gunshots coming from the 500-Block of S. Frederick. The officer began driving to investigate while also receiving an alert from ShotSpotter advising shots had been fired in the 500-Block of S. Frederick. Officers arrived … Read more
Meanwhile, the state’s minimum wage has increased from $13.75 to $15 per hour, set forth in Proposition A, which voters approved in the November 2024 general election. Proposition A passed by 57.6%.
A new Missouri law is now in effect offering relief to struggling local breweries through reduced state inspection fees and extended bar hours during the World Cup.House Bill 1041 cuts state inspection fees to 62 cents per barrel for American breweries, down from previous rates, while foreign alcohol imports remain at $1.86 per barrel. The … Read more