News Staff Cape Girardeau Public Schools (CGPS) announces the promotion of Drew Church to head principal at Cape Central High School (CHS). Church, a dedicated educator and leader, has been an integral part of the CHS community for nearly two decades, bringing a wealth of experience and passion for student success according to a press release. Church … Read more
One person is in custody after deputies responded to a barricaded person inside of a Sikeston home Wednesday afternoon. According to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office deputies and detectives were actively searching for Aaron D. Brown of Sikeston who had an outstanding felony warrant.A deputy found Brown and another person seated inside a vehicle in … Read more
The U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Anthony Conner. Conner is alleged to have committed murder when police responded to the 1900 Block of Rock Creek Lane in Cape Girardeau in December 2023. Conner was located by the task force in an apartment in the 1400-Block of Crestline Ave. in Cleveland, … Read more
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is issuing a reminder that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed Wednesday, February 12th in observance of Lincoln’s birthday. Normal operations will resume on Thursday, February 13, 2025. And, Monday, February 17, 2025, in observance of Washington’s birthday. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
An update to a story we’ve been following: Mackenzie Ivy, 32 from Charleston, MO is now in the custody of the Cape Girardeau Police Department for making a terroristic threat a few days ago at the local Sportsplex. Ivy reportedly had been hbiding in the parking lot threatening to shoot up the place after a … Read more
It is with great sadness that the Cape Girardeau Police Department announces the passing of K9 Yuki. Yuki faithfully served the department since beginning his tour of duty on January 27, 2020.On January 29, 2025, K9 Yuki underwent emergency surgery due to a complete urethral blockage caused by bladder stones. While recovering, he experienced complications … Read more
According to the Uptown Jackson Team Kaci Hubbard is the new Director of UJRO! A Jackson native, Kaci brings a strong background in business administration and nearly 20 years of experience in healthcare management. She’s eager to take on new challenges and help drive growth and engagement in Uptown Jackson. eyond her professional achievements, Kaci … Read more
The city of Cape Girardeau wants the federal lawsuit over a drive-thru window to be dismissed. Property owners around what’s expected to be Roni’s Mac Bar on Broadway sued the city in 2024 after the city council approved a special use permit to use the alley as a drive-thru.
A man from Kennett has been sentenced to more than 100 years in prison after his conviction at a jury trial in November. On Monday, the Dunklin County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announced that 25-year-old Kenneth Canday was sentenced by Circuit Judge Joshua Underwood to serve a total of 102 years in the Mo. Department of … Read more
Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff at government buildings in Pettis and Saline counties, the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri in Kingdom City, and firehouses statewide today until sunset in honor of West Central Missouri Fire Protection District of Saline and Pettis Counties Captain Christopher Mykel Clevenger who … Read more