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With less than two weeks until the federal REAL ID enforcement deadline of May 7 Governor Mike Kehoe is encouraging Missourians do their part in improving the security of state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards by obtaining a REAL ID-compliant identification card. “Starting on May 7, a REAL ID, passport, or another approved identification will … Read more

Jackson is rolling out a new pedestrian safety campaign called SafeAcross, made possible by partnerships with the City of Springfield, and MoDOT.The SafeAcross pedestrian safety program begins in Jackson with a kick-off event at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, April 26th at Jackson City Park Shelter #1 (Parkview Street), at the opening of Jackson’s annual Park Day.

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the first confirmed measles case of 2025 in Illinois. The case, involving an adult in far southern Illinois, was confirmed through lab testing. This is the only case IDPH is aware of and this is not considered an outbreak at this time. IDPH will update the … Read more

UWSEMO’s new offices at 16 N. Spanish St. feature a community child care resource center. Executive Director Elizabeth Shelton said the organization has been looking to increase resources in the Southeast Missouri community. The downtown location proved to be a large enough space to launch it in.“It’s exciting that we’re finally here and we can … Read more

Two boil-water advisories are in effect in Cape Girardeau, impacting more than 300 households in the Ranchito area, with no cause yet identified and advisories expected to last through Friday.

Two boil-water advisories are in effect in Cape Girardeau, impacting more than 300 households in the Ranchito area, with no cause yet identified and advisories expected to last through Friday.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol Division of Drug and Crime Control is investigating the circumstances surrounding the pursuit of a motorcycle in Cape Girardea in mid-March 13 that ended in the death of a motorcyclist from Jackson. It’s according to Sgt. Clark Parrott, who says they are investigating any violations of law in connection with … Read more

The Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the Mississippi River near the Redstar access area for a report of a body in the water Tuesday. Now the person is identified as 52 year old Shane Barendregt of Illinois. An autopsy is scheduled for today to determine the cause of death.

Kelly School District has added major safety upgrades ahead of upcoming school year, now using artificial intelligence. To make that happen, Superintendent Lolwyck added new security technology to the Kelly School District campus. This comes with the help of ZeroEyes–a company that offers AI gun detection to schools across 46 states.

In Cape Girardfeau Rayford Evans, 52, of Doniphan, in Ripley County, was convicted of attempted sexual exploitation of a minor after a one-day bench trial in January. Evidence and testimony showed that Evans used his cell phone to record a 15-year-old girl while she was bathing and using the bathroom by holding it up to … Read more