Officers with the Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the 400-Block of Kiwanis Dr. (AC Brase Arena) for a report of a weapon violation Sunday.Officers arrived on the scene, made contact with the victim, and began treating him for multiple puncture wounds consistent with being stabbed. Medical personnel arrived on scene and the victim was … Read more
Meanwhile, a Missouri Senator introduced a bill that would establish the Monday after Easter Sunday as a federal holiday.Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) introduced the Easter Monday Act of 2025 on April 14. A federal holiday is a nationally recognized non-working day for government employees and businesses that observe them.
Southeast Missouri State University students and community members are invited to attend “Cultivating Innovation: Thriving Tech Startups in Unexpected Places,” a panel discussion highlighting how rural entrepreneurs are launching and scaling technology startups from Southeast Missouri. The event will take place at noon on Tuesday, April 23, in Dempster Hall Room 247 on the SEMO … Read more
The Cape Girardeau City Council will consider a resolution today at City Hall affirming the city’s commitment to public safety and reducing violent crime as a part of applying for the Missouri Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Blue Shield Program.And according to the Southeast Missourian the Blue Shield Program was established through an executive order … Read more
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $50,000 Clean Water Engineering Report grant to the city of Ste. Genevieve to evaluate its wastewater systems.Through its Clean Water Engineering Report Grant program, the department offers funding to qualified communities to help with evaluating public wastewater system improvements.
According to the Southeast Missourian Southeast Missouri State University confirms SEVIS terminations for 24 international students, leaving many at risk of losing their visas and facing possible deportation amid growing concerns over immigration enforcement nationwide.
After 8 years of dedicated service as the Fire Chief of Cape Girardeau and 47 years in the fire service, Fire Chief Ray Warner will officially retire on May 1. A press release states Chief Warner’s career has been marked by unwavering commitment, exceptional leadership, and a deep passion for serving our community.
The City of Cape Girardeau filed a partial motion to dismiss a plaintiff’s constitutional challenge in its employment discrimination case. Plaintiff Corey Moore, a Black man who worked for the City of Cape Girardeau’s Street Maintenance Department, filed an employee discrimination lawsuit against the city Feb. 28. The lawsuit alleges both race and disability discrimination … Read more
Governor Mike Kehoe has announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency will participate in joint Preliminary Damage Assessments of public infrastructure.According to the Governor, this will be in 25 counties following the deadly severe storms and flooding that began March 30 and that continues to affect much of the Show-Me State. “Our state and local … Read more
A Cape Girardeau man 29 year old Elijah Burleson was arrested Tuesday after police responded to reports of gunfire in Cape Girardeau.Burleson faces charges including unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful use of a weapon – shooting at or from a motor vehicle at a person, vehicle or building and a parole violation.