CG Blue Shield Program

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

MO Dept Of Natural Resources Grant

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.

SEMO International Students

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.

Fire Chief Retires

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.

Employment Discrimination Case

The City of Cape Girardeau filed a partial motion to dismiss a plaintiff’s constitutional challenge in its employment discrimination case. Plaintiff Corey Moore, a Black man who worked for the City of Cape Girardeau’s Street Maintenance Department, filed an employee discrimination lawsuit against the city Feb. 28. The lawsuit alleges both race and disability discrimination … Read more

Damage Assessments

Governor Mike Kehoe has announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency will participate in joint Preliminary Damage Assessments of public infrastructure.According to the Governor, this will be in 25 counties following the deadly severe storms and flooding that began March 30 and that continues to affect much of the Show-Me State. “Our state and local … Read more

CG Man Arrested

A Cape Girardeau man 29 year old Elijah Burleson was arrested Tuesday after police responded to reports of gunfire in Cape Girardeau.Burleson faces charges including unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful use of a weapon – shooting at or from a motor vehicle at a person, vehicle or building and a parole violation.

Cairo Man Sentenced

A Cairo, Illinois 23 year old Darryl Duane Jackson man will spend the next seven years in prison for selling meth. On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr. sentenced Jackson to 87 months in prison after he was caught in a stolen car with methamphetamine and marijuana last year.According to a release from … Read more

MO Teacher Leader Of Tomorrow

Southeast Missouri State University graduate Kamryn Flowers was recently named a Missouri Teacher Leader of Tomorrow for 2025. Flowers, who earned a degree from SEMO in early childhood education, will be recognized by the Missouri State Board of Education’s upcoming meeting Tuesday, June 3, in Jefferson City. Flowers completed her student teaching at Stix Early … Read more

Missing Persons Week

The Scott City police department put yellow ribbons on the patrol vehicles for April 14-19. According to the Scott City Police Department, the yellow ribbons recognize Missing Persons Week. They chose to put them on their patrol vehicles for Cheryl Anne Scherer, who went missing from the community 46 years ago.