News Staff

Hands Off Rally

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A group of local people have organized a “Hands Off!”rally which is scheduled for 2:00 pm through 3:00 pm, Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Freedom Corner, 1400 Broadway, in Cape Girardeau. At least 50 people are expected to attend protesting some federal decisions by President Trump.

Jackson Street Striping

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Jackson Street Department crews will soon be working throughout the city to re-stripe roadways to improve visibility for motorists along the routes. Weather permitting, crews will be working from April through July across the city to ensure that all striping is re-painted throughout Jackson.Proper safety measures will be in place during each crew’s operation, including … Read more

CG Unlawful Weapon

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According to the Southeast Missourian James Lamont Clark, 31, was arrested by the Cape Girardeau Police Department over the weekend for alleged unlawful use of a weapon.According to a probable-cause statement, the arrest followed a domestic disturbance involving a knife Thursday, March 27. Officers initially responded to a call at an undisclosed location in Cape … Read more

Rodeo Entertainment

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The Sikeston Jaycees have announced the musical entertainment lineup for the 73rd annual rodeo.The rodeo kickoff party was held at the Sikeston Rodeo Grounds Sponsor Barn.The lineup for August 6-9 includes:Ty Myers – Wednesday, Aug. 6 Ole 60 – Thursday, Aug. 7 BigXthaPlug and Kameron Marlowe – Friday, Aug. 8 and Treaty Oak Revival – … Read more

Judge Appointment

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Governor Kehoe appointed a new Associate Circuit Judge to the 32nd Judicial Circuit. Amy Trueblood, of Cape Girardeau, was appointed as Associate Circuit Judge for Cape Girardeau County.

Solid Works Station

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The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has issued a permit to construct the Kennett Board of Public Works Solid Waste Transfer Station in Dunklin County.The facility will operate as a solid waste transfer station, transferring municipal solid waste from collection vehicles to long-haul carriers for transport to permitted disposal facilities and will be located south … Read more

CG Water

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The City of Cape Girardeau says in a news release clarifier 1 has been repaired at the Cape Rock Water Treatment Plant. Clarifier 1’s failure, announced by the city in February reduced the city’s water production capacity and raised concerns about meeting expected increased demand during the summer. With one of the clarifiers offline, the … Read more

CG Maintenance Worker Lawsuit

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According to the Southeast Missourian a former city street maintenance worker has filed a lawsuit against the City of Cape Girardeau alleging both race and disability discrimination as well as workers’ compensation retaliation Feb. 28.According to a petition submitted by Joshua G. Miller of The Furniss Law Firm on behalf of the plaintiff, Corey Moore … Read more

CG Indecent Exposure

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On Thursday morning Cape Girardeau Police officers, responded to the 700-Block of Clark Ave. in reference to an indecent exposure. Officers found a man matching the description provided by the person reporting the crime. The man was detained while officers made contact with the person reporting the crime. Apparently the suspec was standing on the … Read more

Storm Resource Centers

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Consumer specialists with the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) are participating in Multi-Agency Resource Centers (MARC) to answer insurance questions and help those impacted by the severe storms in multiple counties over the next few days. MARCs are happening in Ripley, Wayne, Butler, Perry, and Franklin Counties.MARCs are one-stop shops that pull together … Read more