A Missouri bill proposes to expand the state’s “stand your ground” law to give shooters and other attackers the benefit of the doubt when they say they were acting in self-defense. During a state Senate committee hearing, Kansas City Democrat Barbara Washington butts heads with the bill sponsor, Washington Republican Ben Brown. [mo1standyourground1] :20 “….the … Read more
A former teacher’s aide at the Kelly R-IV School District in Scott County’s been sentenced. According to court records, 27-year-old Kristin Kirker, who admitted to having sexual contact with a student, will avoid prison time as long as she follows the terms of her probation Kirker received a 3-year-suspended sentence in a Scott County courtroom … Read more
Cape Girardeau Police responded to the 1000-Block of Hickory St. for a report of a weapon violation, recently. Officers arrived on the scene and made contact with the homeowner who advised a friend was in the basement with a firearm. Officers identified the man in the basement as, 31 year old Anthony Harris of Cape … Read more
The Cape Girardeau County Commission has a new place to call home. Its Monday meeting was the first held at the renovated 1908 Courthouse at 100 Court St. in Jackson. Presiding Commissioner Clint Tracy and Associate Commissioners Charlie Herbst and Stephen Daume spent most of the meeting discussing the building’s history.
The Cape Girardeau County Commission has a new place to call home. Its Monday meeting was the first held at the renovated 1908 Courthouse at 100 Court St. in Jackson. Presiding Commissioner Clint Tracy and Associate Commissioners Charlie Herbst and Stephen Daume spent most of the meeting discussing the building’s history.
19 year old Jace Owens of Kelso was arrested by the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office Friday. Owens faces a charge of second-degree drug trafficking following a vehicle stop that led to the discovery of a significant quantity of fentanyl capsules. According to a probable-cause statement, the arrest occurred after an officer observed Owens’ vehicle, … Read more
A Sikeston man faces multiple charges after investigators say videos of women using the bathroom and child pornography were found on his phone.Shaddow Moore, 28, is charged with 13 counts of invasion of privacy and 10 counts of possession of child pornography.
Southeast Missouri Food Bank has scheduled emergency mobile food pantries for individuals and families impacted by the March 14 tornadoes.Mobile distributions will be: today in Carter County: 10 a.m. at Mt. Zion Church of God Prophecy, 454 Old Bridge Road, Van Buren. And, in Butler County: 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 28 at Fellowship General Baptist … Read more
The Mystic Market of SEMO is back for its spring event later this month.It is scheduled for Saturday, March 29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, March 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
The Mystic Market of SEMO is back for its spring event later this month.It is scheduled for Saturday, March 29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, March 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.