Governor Mike Kehoe has announced the appointment of Sarah Willson as Director of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS).Willson will assume the role of DHSS Director effective February 14, 2025, and awaits Missouri Senate confirmation.“I am proud to have Sarah join my Cabinet as a key leader in our efforts to improve the … Read more
Citywide events celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. will start on King’s birthday today.Cape Girardeau’s citywide celebration includes a birthday extravaganza, a breakfast, a memorial luncheon and a gala. The events celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day – which is Monday, Jan. 20 – along with the 31st National Day of Service in honor of King … Read more
Still sloppy in Southeast MO as crews have been working tirelessly to restore power in the icy, snowy and cold conditions.According to the Perry County. Facebook page on Tuesday, January 14, the road and bridge department has been working long hours to clear the 455 miles of county roads.They say crews were divided into groups … Read more
Unfortunately a southeast Missouri college Three Rivers College and the community are mourning the sudden death of a student.According to Butler County Coroner Jim Akers, the student died sometime Saturday and was found in her dorm room on Sunday.He identified the student as a 19-year-old from Holcomb. Akers said an autopsy was done on Monday. … Read more
A Cape Girardeau man, Dominic Johnson, 38, was arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman and firing a weapon in an apartment. Police found a revolver and methamphetamine during the investigation.
And while the Salvation Army gymnasium in Cape Girardeau can be filled with up to 30 men when the temperature drops below 32 degrees at night leaders are saying in order to keep this warming center open, they need dozens of volunteers.If you would like to become a volunteer for the Salvation Army of Cape … Read more
An update on the weekend blaze in historic East Prarie. A news release says three buildings were destroyed and the investigation continues into what caused the fire. No one was hurt.
Officers with the Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the 2000-Block of North Sprigg Street for a disturbance early Saturday morning. Officers arrived on scene and made contact with the victim.Officers learned the suspect; Ce’One Tidwell (26) of Cape Girardeau forced entry into the victim’s apartment and began strangling her. Tidwell threatened the victim multiple … Read more
Former Capahas (cap-uh-has) Hall of Fame Manager and coach Jess Bolen had died at the age of 82. The river radio family is very sad to have lost one of our close members and host of the huddle with Erik Sean. (Pron shawn). Jess, will be sorely missed.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind you that all driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.