Public Safety Bill

Governor Kehoe is celebrating his first major success as governor, the passage of the public safety bill he labeled his number one priority from day one. According to reports Kehoe said he’s looking over the full public safety bill next week and plans to sign it when lawmakers return after spring break.“Our values match those … Read more

Public Safety Bill

Governor Kehoe is celebrating his first major success as governor, the passage of the public safety bill he labeled his number one priority from day one. According to reports Kehoe said he’s looking over the full public safety bill next week and plans to sign it when lawmakers return after spring break.“Our values match those … Read more

Dunklin County Pharmacy Break-In

An early Thursday morning break-in at a Dunklin County pharmacy leads to the arrests of two men from Alabama. Both David Evans and Cornelius Bray face a long list of charges, including burglary and stealing a controlled substance. Court documents say police responded to a burglary alarm at Harris Pharmacy on First Street in Kennett … Read more

CG Road Closure

Main Street will be temporarily closed from Themis to Independence to load roofing materials on Zickfields Jewelry from 9:00AM-10:00AM on Monday 3/17 and from 9:00AM-10:00AM on Wednesday 3/19. They will have a flagger at each intersection to direct traffic during those times.

CG Friends Of The Parks Day

The 40th annual Friends of the Parks Day will take place in Cape Girardeau this April.The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department is hosting this annual park beautification event on Saturday, April 26.Registration will start at 8:30 a.m. at Capaha Park Shelter #3. The event will run until noon.Volunteers will plant flower beds, mulch playgrounds, … Read more

CG Friends Of The Parks Day

The 40th annual Friends of the Parks Day will take place in Cape Girardeau this April.The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department is hosting this annual park beautification event on Saturday, April 26.Registration will start at 8:30 a.m. at Capaha Park Shelter #3. The event will run until noon.Volunteers will plant flower beds, mulch playgrounds, … Read more

Scott County Killer

An accused killer 39 year old Brian Morrell in Scott County faces a new charge after authorities say he tried to escape from jail. According to court documents, Morrell escaped from his housing unit and hid in a cart of dirty laundry on August 1, 2024.Morrell has been in the Scott County Jail since April … Read more

Sikeston Voters

Sikeston voters will be asked in the April 8th election to renew a half-cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax. This is not a new tax but a renewal of an existing tax. The wording on the ballot will be: Shall the City of Sikeston continue a sales tax of one-half cent for the purpose of funding … Read more

SEMO Alum Lands Big Job

Southeast Missouri State University alumnus Jason Steiner graduated in December 2024 and was offered a dream job in professional baseball only a few weeks later. With a bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in computer science, Steiner joined the Los Angeles Dodgers in player development. As an affiliate development associate, Steiner is responsible … Read more

SEMO Alum Lands Big Job

Southeast Missouri State University alumnus Jason Steiner graduated in December 2024 and was offered a dream job in professional baseball only a few weeks later. With a bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in computer science, Steiner joined the Los Angeles Dodgers in player development. As an affiliate development associate, Steiner is responsible … Read more