According to online court records, Jason Coleman of Doniphan was arrested on Sunday, October 26 for multiple felony charges, including first-degree sexual abuse, two counts of second-degree statutory rape and two counts of second-degree statutory sodomy. The crimes reportedly happened in July 2023. Coleman’s bond conditions require him to wear an ankle monitor and comply … Read more
Missourians face higher energy bills as new state and federal laws take effect, with experts predicting annual household utility costs could rise by $640 and wholesale prices by 74% by 2035 according to the Southeast Missourian.
Notre Dame Regional High School in Cape Girardeau has announced plans to launch a football program, marking an exciting new chapter in the school’s strong tradition of athletic excellence. The program will begin with the formation of a junior varsity team in the fall of 2027, followed by a varsity team in the fall of … Read more
A crucial piece of equipment designed to help with rescues is out of service.The ladder truck in Cape Girardeau has not been in use since September 8, after it was involved in a crash.Ethan Essner, vice president for the Cape Girardeau Firefighters’ Association, said the fire department has a reserve ladder truck, but that one … Read more
Crews responded to a crash on Interstate 55 in Cape Girardeau County Tuesday night near the 105 mile marker by the Fruitland exit. According to Sgt. Clark Parrott with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, there were three vehicles involved, and injuries were reported.
Meanwhile, improvements to Lexington Avenue in Cape Girardeau are closer to being completed as the last of the concrete replacements are set to be finished in November.According to the Southeast Missourian the Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) 6 project started in 2024 and was described by city engineer Jake Garrard as an “extreme patching project”. Assistant … Read more
The Missouri Coalition of Roadway Safety is working to prevent deadly traffic crashes with Buckle Up Phone Down Day on October 29.The Coalition is challenging all drivers to wear seat belts and put down their devices when driving.It’s illegal to hold or support a cell phone or electronic communication device while driving on state roads.
A man 37 year old Mark Bell was arrested in connection with a fight that led to a stabbing in Cape Girardeau this past Saturday morning. Bell of Cape Girardeau, was charged with felony first-degree assault, felony armed criminal action and felony unlawful use of a weapon.He is currently being held on a $100,000 cash-only … Read more
Nathan Anderson of Festus and Sophie Martin of Perryville were crowned SEMO’s 2025 Man and Woman of the Year at halftime of the Homecoming football game on Saturday, October 18.
Beginning tomorrow paving operations could begin on South Sprigg Street between Giboney and Linden streets on the south end of the project. Once weather permits, the area will close to all traffic for a day or more including the intersection of S. Sprigg and Southern Expressway.The entire project from that area north toward Shawnee Parkway … Read more