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.
A Cairo, Illinois 23 year old Darryl Duane Jackson man will spend the next seven years in prison for selling meth. On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr. sentenced Jackson to 87 months in prison after he was caught in a stolen car with methamphetamine and marijuana last year.According to a release from … Read more
Southeast Missouri State University graduate Kamryn Flowers was recently named a Missouri Teacher Leader of Tomorrow for 2025. Flowers, who earned a degree from SEMO in early childhood education, will be recognized by the Missouri State Board of Education’s upcoming meeting Tuesday, June 3, in Jefferson City. Flowers completed her student teaching at Stix Early … Read more
The Scott City police department put yellow ribbons on the patrol vehicles for April 14-19. According to the Scott City Police Department, the yellow ribbons recognize Missing Persons Week. They chose to put them on their patrol vehicles for Cheryl Anne Scherer, who went missing from the community 46 years ago.
A southeast Missouri woman 25 year old Breanna McClinton is accused of taking thousands of dollars from a woman with dementia.McClinton is charged with financial exploitation of an elderly disabled person and trespassing. According to court documents, the Sikeston Department of Public Safety arrested McClinton on Monday, April 14 following a month-long investigation into a … Read more
Southeast Missouri Network Against Sexual Violence leaders hope the 4th Annual Day at the Park with Green Bear helps prevent child abuse and sheds light on the importance of strengthening families at Cape County Park South on Saturday, April 26.Vendors and volunteers will offer free snow cones, free hot dogs and plenty of other activities.Last … Read more
Eddie Lee, 36, was booked by the Cape Girardeau Police Department Monday for a warrant related to an active probation violation. According to the Cape Girardeau County jail roster, Lee faces charges of possession of a controlled substance. Lee is being held in lieu of a $75,000 bond.