NAR Helps Tornado Victims

In collaboration with the National Association of REALTORS® Relief Foundation, the Missouri REALTORS® Relief Foundation was proud to have provided $325,295 in relief to 384 families impacted by the tornadoes that swept across Missouri on May 16, 2025.“The damage from these storms has been truly heartbreaking,” said Elizabeth Lockhart, 2025 President of Southeast Missouri REALTORS®.

Ste. Genevieve Man Arrested

A child sex crimes investigation has led to the arrest of a Ste. Genevieve man 21 year old Skyler Brown according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Division of Drug and Crime Control.MSHP said the DDCC’s Special Victims Unit (SVU) received a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children back in August, … Read more

CG Man Arrested

The Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man this week for allegedly harassing a person with a gun after authorities found a Snapchat linking activity back to him.According to the Southeast Missourian Jakeveen Jackson, 20, of Cape Girardeau is being held at the Cape Girardeau County jail in lieu of a $30,000 bond.

Ameren Energy Assistance

Ameren Missouri is offering multiple energy assistance programs, which can add up to $1,000 when combined. According to a news release, Ameren Missouri customers who typically qualify for energy assistance may be eligible to receive up to $1,400 in bill payment assistance across a variety of programs.

Safe House Awards

Safe House of Southeast Missouri, a domestic violence agency, awarded community members for their distinguished service to the not-for-profit at its annual luncheon.According to the Southeast Missourian Safe House of Southeast Missouri provides shelter, a 24-hour crisis hotline and other programs to those experiencing domestic violence at its outreach office location, 2350 Independence St., in … Read more

MoDOT Traffic Update

The Missouri Department of Transportation reports roadway deaths are trending down for the third consecutive year.They say preliminary data shows that from January 1 through August 24, 2025, 577 people were killed in Missouri traffic crashes.That’s down from 589 during the same period in 2024. Also, in 2024, according to MoDOT, 344 people died in … Read more

Child Porn Arrest

Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 7 arrested 23-year-old Peyton Steckenrider of Herrin for multiple counts of Possession and Dissemination of Child Pornography.

CG Bridge Maintenance

Right after Labor Day route 25 in Cape Girardeau County will be reduced to one lane as construction crews perform bridge maintenance. The section of roadway is located between Route 77 and Route 74 in Dutchtown, Missouri. Weather permitting, work is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Sept. 2 with a planned completion date of Tuesday, Dec.1.

Flags Half-Staff For Minneapolis Shooting

As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence on Wednesday, at a catholic school in Minneapolis, President Trump is ordering that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and at all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval … Read more

CG Weapons Violation Arrests

Two people were taken into custody Tuesday night after an incident in Cape Girardeau. According to police officers were called to the 200 block of N. Fountain Street for a report of a weapon violation where two suspects were pointing guns in a threatening way.During the investigation, officers identified both suspects and learned they were … Read more