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Two boil-water advisories are in effect in Cape Girardeau, impacting more than 300 households in the Ranchito area, with no cause yet identified and advisories expected to last through Friday.

Two boil-water advisories are in effect in Cape Girardeau, impacting more than 300 households in the Ranchito area, with no cause yet identified and advisories expected to last through Friday.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol Division of Drug and Crime Control is investigating the circumstances surrounding the pursuit of a motorcycle in Cape Girardea in mid-March 13 that ended in the death of a motorcyclist from Jackson. It’s according to Sgt. Clark Parrott, who says they are investigating any violations of law in connection with … Read more

The Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the Mississippi River near the Redstar access area for a report of a body in the water Tuesday. Now the person is identified as 52 year old Shane Barendregt of Illinois. An autopsy is scheduled for today to determine the cause of death.

Kelly School District has added major safety upgrades ahead of upcoming school year, now using artificial intelligence. To make that happen, Superintendent Lolwyck added new security technology to the Kelly School District campus. This comes with the help of ZeroEyes–a company that offers AI gun detection to schools across 46 states.

In Cape Girardfeau Rayford Evans, 52, of Doniphan, in Ripley County, was convicted of attempted sexual exploitation of a minor after a one-day bench trial in January. Evidence and testimony showed that Evans used his cell phone to record a 15-year-old girl while she was bathing and using the bathroom by holding it up to … Read more

This Saturday, April 26, is the DEA’s biannual Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. A 2024 survey on medicine disposal knowledge and practices revealed that 67% of participants discard medications in the garbage, demonstrating an urgent need to raise awareness of proper disposal practices. In the same survey, more than 80% expressed interest in better information and … Read more

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports it has confirmed 243 new cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Missouri deer in 35 counties. Seven of those counties had their first CWD-positive case: Audrain, Callaway, Lewis, Marion, Miller, Morgan, and Texas.The CWD-positive cases were found through sampling and testing of more than 36,000 deer during … Read more

Bollinger County Sheriff Casey Graham announced he will be stepping down from his position effective May 1. He made the announcement on Facebook. “Recently a new career opportunity became available, and after careful consideration and prayer, I believe pursuing that opportunity is the right decision for my family and me,” Graham said in the statement.

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