A Cape Girardeau man 25 year old Maurice Patterson, Jr. is accused of firing multiple shots over the weekend.According to court documents, Shotspotter alerted police to the shooting after 14 rounds were heard.Cape Girardeau police say the alert came from the 800 Block of Hickory Street around 2 a.m. Saturday morning.
The Meadow Heights School District will soon be unveiling a $5.3 million FEMA safe room, which will also serve as the district’s main gym.According to the Southeast Missourian on Sunday, Nov. 2, the district is planning an open house from to 2 to 4 p.m.”We will have a ribbon cutting at 2 p.m. in front … Read more
Eight men were arrested in connection with a human trafficking investigation in Marion, Illinois. According to Illinois State Police, the men were arrested during the two-day investigation in Marion on October 14-15.Troopers say the investigation focused on identifying people “seeking to engage in sex acts.” The Illinois Trafficking Enforcement Group, Southern Illinois Enforcement Group, Southern … Read more
Sikeston Department of Public Safety investigators say a juvenile has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 14-year-old Sikeston Junior High School Student on the 400 block of East Gladys Street on October 16rg .Sgt. Tyler Rowe says the suspect was taken into custody on Friday. The juvenile suspect is charged with … Read more
Childcare centers across southeast Missouri are facing staffing shortages, financial strain, and growing demand, forcing families to make difficult decisions about care for their kids. In April, the University of Missouri reported that child-care work disruptions cost Missouri businesses an estimated $951 million in productivity. Casey Hanson, Deputy Director for Kids Win Missouri, says the … Read more
To enhance public safety and for ease of operation for the annual Southeast Missouri State University Homecoming Parade, City of Cape Girardeau officials and University leaders are collaborating on efforts to improve threat mitigation, emergency response capability, and overall event management along the Broadway corridor and adjacent downtown routes, and throughout downtown Cape Girardeau during … Read more
The Cape Girardeau Police Department arrested a man 36 year old Lucas Neal of Jackson Wednesday for pouring gasoline at the rear of a residence and trespassing. According to a probable-cause statement, Neal poured gasoline out of a five-gallon gas can in the rear of a residence and on the front porch while wearing a … Read more
The Lieutenant Governor has announced the creation of the Missouri Lt. Governor’s Patch, a new recognition program developed in partnership with Scouting America to honor Scouts who exemplify leadership, service, and citizenship at the state level.
The Cape Girardeau VA Health Care Center, located at 711 S. Mount Auburn Road, will host its fourth annual Fall Freedom Festival from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. this Friday, October 17. A news release says approximately 25 outreach booths from various VA programs will be set up, including Enrollment & Eligibility, Home-Based Primary Care, … Read more
The Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the launch of its new mobile App, now available for free download in both the **Google Play Store** and **Apple App Store**. Simply search “Cape Girardeau MO Sheriff” in the Google Play or Apple Store.The App provides quick and convenient access to important features such … Read more