News Staff Two people have been sentenced in a 2021 murder.According to Bollinger County Sheriff Casey Graham, Eric Nanney and Kaitlyn Morgan were sentenced on Thursday. Nanney received two life sentences without the possibility of parole and an additional 23 years in the Department of Corrections for first-degree murder, armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon, … Read more
The Cape Girardeau Salvation Army has a need to help the homeless community this winter. The Salvation Army hopes to serve as an emergency overnight warming center again this winter but they won’t be able to open their doors without volunteers.The organization has the space and they have the beds, but they need people willing … Read more
In Poplar Bluff, VA Police Sgt. Paul Hicks, who’s spent the last 24 years in law enforcement, was recognized recently with VA’s 2023 Lead Officer of the Year Award.Hicks, who’s been with John J. Pershing VA Medical Center’s Police Services since mid-2017, is an Air Force Security Police Veteran and previously served 15 years on … Read more
Dr. Richard Flotron joined Southeast Missouri State University as director of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) in August and now serves as a commissioned officer with the Cape Girardeau Police Department. Recently, Flotron was sworn in by the Cape Police Department. Flotron was sworn in as a commissioned DPS officer after beginning his role … Read more
A military aircraft made a landing in a Marble Hill field due to mechanical issues Wednesday afternoon. But according to the Bollinger County Sheriff’s office no one was hurt.
Michaela Wright a black female Age 29 has been reported missing and was last seen in Sikeston, MO.If you have any information regarding Michaela’s location or circumstances please call Sikeston DPS at 573-471-4711 or the anonymous tip-line at 573-475-3774.
Governor-Elect Mike Kehoe has announced the formation of his inaugural committee, Securing Missouri’s Future, which will host events celebrating the inauguration of Missouri’s statewide office holders on January 12 and January 13, 2025. The ceremony will honor first responders, veterans, active military and will include an inaugural ball. More event details will be released a … Read more
Meanwhile, the Cape Girardeau Police Department is upgrading its body cameras and car computers. In the name of safety city council approved the purchase at Monday night’s session. The new computers will replace the patrol tablets that were bought in 2019. The laptops will allow officers to move them from patrol vehicles to a docking … Read more
A man 41 year old Chono Montgomery was arrested Tuesday night in connection with a September shooting on North Sprigg Street that left one person injured. He faces a variety of charges including criminal action and serious physical injury. He’s being held on no bond at the Cape Girardeau County Jail. His initial appearance is … Read more
Cape Girardeau Small Business Saturday on November 30th, is when downtown guests are encouraged to register for one of two opportunities to win a $500 Downtown Cape Girardeau shopping spree! The Small Business Saturday event will consist of a bingo card this year. Pick up and return your bingo cards in the Marquette Tower lobby … Read more