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This Saturday, April 26, is the DEA’s biannual Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. A 2024 survey on medicine disposal knowledge and practices revealed that 67% of participants discard medications in the garbage, demonstrating an urgent need to raise awareness of proper disposal practices. In the same survey, more than 80% expressed interest in better information and … Read more

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports it has confirmed 243 new cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Missouri deer in 35 counties. Seven of those counties had their first CWD-positive case: Audrain, Callaway, Lewis, Marion, Miller, Morgan, and Texas.The CWD-positive cases were found through sampling and testing of more than 36,000 deer during … Read more

Bollinger County Sheriff Casey Graham announced he will be stepping down from his position effective May 1. He made the announcement on Facebook. “Recently a new career opportunity became available, and after careful consideration and prayer, I believe pursuing that opportunity is the right decision for my family and me,” Graham said in the statement.

Officers with the Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the 400-Block of Kiwanis Dr. (AC Brase Arena) for a report of a weapon violation Sunday.Officers arrived on the scene, made contact with the victim, and began treating him for multiple puncture wounds consistent with being stabbed. Medical personnel arrived on scene and the victim was … Read more

Meanwhile, a Missouri Senator introduced a bill that would establish the Monday after Easter Sunday as a federal holiday.Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) introduced the Easter Monday Act of 2025 on April 14. A federal holiday is a nationally recognized non-working day for government employees and businesses that observe them.

Southeast Missouri State University students and community members are invited to attend “Cultivating Innovation: Thriving Tech Startups in Unexpected Places,” a panel discussion highlighting how rural entrepreneurs are launching and scaling technology startups from Southeast Missouri. The event will take place at noon on Tuesday, April 23, in Dempster Hall Room 247 on the SEMO … Read more

The Cape Girardeau City Council will consider a resolution today at City Hall affirming the city’s commitment to public safety and reducing violent crime as a part of applying for the Missouri Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Blue Shield Program.And according to the Southeast Missourian the Blue Shield Program was established through an executive order … Read more

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $50,000 Clean Water Engineering Report grant to the city of Ste. Genevieve to evaluate its wastewater systems.Through its Clean Water Engineering Report Grant program, the department offers funding to qualified communities to help with evaluating public wastewater system improvements.

According to the Southeast Missourian Southeast Missouri State University confirms SEVIS terminations for 24 international students, leaving many at risk of losing their visas and facing possible deportation amid growing concerns over immigration enforcement nationwide.

After 8 years of dedicated service as the Fire Chief of Cape Girardeau and 47 years in the fire service, Fire Chief Ray Warner will officially retire on May 1. A press release states Chief Warner’s career has been marked by unwavering commitment, exceptional leadership, and a deep passion for serving our community.