A man from Cape Girardeau is facing felony charges after an incident in southern Illinois. 63-year-old David Weaver has been charged with grooming, indecent solicitation of a child and traveling to meet a child. Weaver was arrested by the West Frankfort Police Department following a private investigation by an online predator intervention group. He is … Read more
Governor Mike Kehoe, signed Executive Order 25-29 Tuesday, declaring a drought alert in the state, effective until December 1. This order affects 85 counties and St. Louis, which are experiencing varying levels of drought severity. It enables state agencies to allocate resources to mitigate drought impacts. Learn more at https://dnr.mo.gov/
A former store manager at Miner flea market is accused of stealing approximately $32,335 from her employer after discrepancies in sales reports and deposits were reported. 56-year old, Kathy J. Fifer, allegedly admitted to having remaining deposits of $9,179.82 and left the state. A warrant has been issued for her arrest on four counts of … Read more
SEMO’s Department of Political Science, Philosophy & Religion will celebrate Constitution Week today with a presentation by Washington University Dean Stefanie Lindquist titled “The Continuum of Constitutional Content and Reform,” at noon. The event invites all SEMO students, faculty, and staff, especially those interested in law and public service, to engage with constitutional issues and … Read more
AT&T is working to fight copper thefts and is offering a reward for information. The company says it is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for tips that lead to the arrest and conviction of people involved in copper cable theft or its attempted sale in Missouri. You can remain anonymous. Call local police … Read more
Cape Girardeau Councilman Mark Bliss announced his bid for reelection to the Ward 6 seat in April 2026.
Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the State Capitol dome to shine blue until sunrise today, in recognition of the United Way celebrating 100 years of service to the region.In 2024 alone, the United Way delivered:Over 10,000 nights of shelter, 36,557 meals for seniors, and 1,637 pairs of shoes for children.
The Cape Girardeau Police Department wants you to get to know them better through the re-launch of their podcast. Co-hosted by Patrolman Sean Smelser and Public Information Officer Bobby Newton, weekly episodes will explore day-to-day operations, information and updates on current cases and broader safety topics.They are looking forward to giving Cape Girardeau a closer … Read more
Caruthersville police say they arrested a man after he tried to attack a woman with a hammer. The 40-year-old man was booked into the Pemiscot County Justice Center on a 24-hour hold for the felony charges of second-degree domestic assault and armed criminal action. According to the Caruthersville Police Department, the incident happened early on … Read more
According to the Southeast Missourian five community banks from Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas with common ownership will combine under one charter and a new brand.The news release includes the bank in Poplar Bluff and a bank in Cape Girardeau will become FM Bank and Trust.