The Secretary of State’s office has certified a proposal that would ask voters in November to overturn Missouri’s near-total abortion ban. Missourians for Constitutional Freedom wants Missouri to become the first state in the nation where voters end a total abortion ban. Rachel Sweet, with the abortion rights group, says despite delays, court battles, and … Read more
Cape Girardeau Police observed a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed and crossing the center line multiple times near N. Kingshighway and Themis St. The officer was able to catch up to the vehicle and activated his emergency lights and sirens. The vehicle failed to yield to the officers emergency vehicle and continued … Read more
According to a recount that was held on Monday, Republican candidate Nick Darter has been declared the winner of the Sheriff’s race in Dunklin County. Ballots cast in the race for the Missouri Primary Election on August 6 were recounted Monday afternoon at the courthouse.
Meanwhile, the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control has arrested Billy VanDeven, 60, of Patton, MO. VanDeven was formally charged with assault, kidnapping and property damage after he turned himself in to the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s office where he posted a 25-hundred dollar bond.
The brand-new athletic facility at Cape Girardeau High School is complete. The building features a state-of-the-art PEMB athletic facility that elevates the high school sports experience. This 44,000 sq. ft. facility, constructed in two phases, includes locker rooms, staff offices, a treatment room, storage areas, and a versatile field house with turf spanning the width … Read more
U.S. health officials have approved a nasal spray to treat severe allergic reactions, the first needle-free alternative to shots like EpiPen.The Food and Drug Administration said it approved the spray from drugmaker ARS Pharmaceuticals Inc. as an emergency treatment for adults and older children experiencing life-threatening allergic reactions known as anaphylaxis.
Jackson city workers are planning a power outage on Tuesday, August 13 so crews can work to replace defective power equipment. If the weather cooperates residential customers in Trail Ridge and Eastridge Place Subdivisions in Jackson will be impacted by a planned power outage on Tuesday, August 13 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Electric crews … Read more
An update in voter turnout in the latest election: Cape Girardeau, Perry and Scott Counties saw an increase in overall voter turnout compared to the 2022 primary election, but numbers were down compared to 2020. There was a total turnout in all three counties of just over 31%. While numbers were down overall in 2022, … Read more
Hats off as Missouri Main Street Connection Inc. (MMSC) presented the Spirit of Main Street award to Board Member Bonnie Kipper an active volunteer for Cape Girardeau during Missouri’s Premier Downtown Revitalization Conference’s Evening of Excellence Awards Ceremony and Dinner at The Bauer. In addition, the Lorimier Heights project was awarded the Best Downtown Housing … Read more
When Cape Girardeau police officers responded to Southern Bank located at 380 N. Kingshighway for an alarm they found 72 year old Richard Bann of Springfield, MO sitting on a walker outside the bank admitting he robbed the bank of 20-dollars and told officers he wanted to go to prison to get medical attention. According … Read more