News Staff Traffic traveling east and west on Main Street in Uptown Jackson is now required to slow down to 20 MPH for a longer distance. This comes following action by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen this week. For safety purposes, it was determined that between the intersections of Union Avenue and Georgia where there are … Read more
A man from Poplar Bluff’s been sentenced for trying to sell methamphetamine shortly after his release from prison to 12 more years in prison.Lonnie C. Hamilton, 40, pleaded guilty in December to one felony count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
21 year old Alyssa Wehmeyer of Cape Girardeau’s arrested and charged with one count of Abuse Or Neglect Of A Child one year old – Resulting In Death.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control has arrested Corey A. Oliver, 52, of Bismarck. Oliver was arrested on February 26, 2025, for three counts of possession of child pornography.
33 year old Steven Lee Brown of Cape Girardea has been sentenced to serve 30 years in federal prison following his guilty plea to the offense of Producing Child Pornography. Brown appeared for his sentencing hearing before United States District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr. at the federal courthouse in Cape Girardeau According to court … Read more
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Governors approved naming the University’s new observatory as the Vollink Family Observatory in recognition of a generous gift and longstanding support from Dennis and Kathy Vollink.Dennis Vollink, a former pilot and engineer for Drury Southwest, dedicated over 40 years to the company before serving as its president until … Read more
Cape Girardeau Police responded to the 2000-Block of N. Sprigg St. for a burglary. Officers arrived on scene and saw the front door of the home had been forced open. Officers located the victim hiding inside. The victim described the suspect as a dark skinned black male wearing a red hooded sweatshirt. The victim also … Read more
Cape Girardeau Police responded to the 2000-Block of N. Sprigg St. for a burglary. Officers arrived on scene and saw the front door of the home had been forced open. Officers located the victim hiding inside. The victim described the suspect as a dark skinned black male wearing a red hooded sweatshirt. The victim also … Read more
Unfortunately, scammers calling people and advising they are from Cape PD or another agency. Cape Girardeau police say officers will NEVER advise if you have a warrant over the phone or ask for payment. We also do not accept bitcoin as payment. Be aware of these scams, protect yourself and always verify who you are … Read more
And, Campbell Rep. Cameron Parker hopes to help people in need get access to hearing aids and cochlear implants. Her bill expands coverage under MoHealthNet for all eligible Missourians, currently it’s only available for pregnant women, blind people, or children.