A Jackson woman is accused of damaging a Tesla. According to online court records, the car’s cameras recorded Rebecca McCormick scratching the vehicle as it was parked on South High Street recently.The owner of the vehicle reported the incident to police on April 1, saying a woman “keyed” the car, according to a probable cause … Read more
The National Weather Service office in Paducah, Kentucky reports issuing 10 tornado warnings for Southeast Missouri counties Wednesday.Warnings were issued for Carter and Ripley counties then Wayne, Butler, Bollinger and Perry counties followed by Cape Girardeau five minutes later. the warning confirmed a tornado passed through.
According to Cape Girardeau County Coroner Craig Williams, Whitewater Fire Protection District Chief Garry Moore died Wednesday night between Advance and Delta in the midst of the storms.Sgt. Clark Parrott with the Missouri State Highway Patrol said it’s possible that 68-year-old Moore was stopping to help a stranded driver.In addition, Sgt. Clark said one highway … Read more
The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) has scheduled the Jackson Police Department for an On-Site Assessment as part of a program to achieve reaccreditation for the Department by verifying it meets professional standards. An assessor from CALEA will be at the Jackson Police Department from April 14, 2025 to April 16 … Read more
Governor Kehoe has signed an executive order activating the Missouri National Guard to assist with response efforts for ongoing and severe forecasted severe storm systems that have caused, or have the potential to cause, damage resulting from tornadoes, straight line winds, large hail, heavy rains, flooding and flash flooding, impacting communities throughout the State of … Read more
Governor Kehoe has signed an executive order activating the Missouri National Guard to assist with response efforts for ongoing and severe forecasted severe storm systems that have caused, or have the potential to cause, damage resulting from tornadoes, straight line winds, large hail, heavy rains, flooding and flash flooding, impacting communities throughout the State of … Read more
A Poplar Bluff man 34 year old Joseph Chaney is in custody after the Butler County Sheriff’s Department received a report from the group, Bikers Against Predators. According to the sheriff’s department, in February, they received a report from Bikers Against Predators, who had made contact with and filmed an interaction between members of their … Read more
Old Town Cape, Inc., the Downtown Cape Girardeau revitalization organization, recently held their annual dinner, “Reflections of Success” at the Century Casino Cape Girardeau Event Center naming the volunteer of the year and business excellence award among others.
The Governor’s Council on Disability (GCD) has selected the award winner and honorable mention of the 33rd Annual Inclusion Award and the 12th Annual Youth Leadership Award. Locally the Honorable Mention goes to Lucas Fritsche – Perryville.Lucas Fritsche’s dedication to inclusion and accessibility has made a profound impact on his community. His journey began in … Read more
Meanwhile, The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky, has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Ripley and Butler counties, on March 30. The tornado, with estimated peak winds of 90 mph. No one was hurt