Southeast Missouri State University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences hosts a tradition that brings together hundreds of high school students from across the region to showcase their passion for history and research. This year marks the 50th anniversary of National History Day. At SEMO’s regional National History Day competition, participants will compete for the … Read more
The O’Reilly Automotive Foundation, Inc., the philanthropy arm of O’Reilly Auto Parts,gave $25,000 to the program last year for its expansion. It paid off, reaching more than29,000 children in southeast Missouri – an increase of more than 3,000 children.The Green Bear Project programs reach children from pre-kindergarten through high school, with age-appropriate discussions and research-based … Read more
Cape Girardeau fire crews were called to an early morning fire at a shop in Cape Girardeau County Monday morning. According to Gordonville Fire Protection District Captain Brandon Hinkle, firefighters were called to the 1200 block of County Road 253 in Whitewater. No one was injured.
A voice from the “Sonic the Hedgehog” series Colleen O’Shaughnessey has been announced as a guest for this year’s Cape Anime Con in Cape Girardeau.According to the Cape Events Facebook page, the 2025 Cape Anime Con will take place at the Drury Conference Center on Saturday, April 5, and Sunday, April 6.
A voice from the “Sonic the Hedgehog” series Colleen O’Shaughnessey has been announced as a guest for this year’s Cape Anime Con in Cape Girardeau.According to the Cape Events Facebook page, the 2025 Cape Anime Con will take place at the Drury Conference Center on Saturday, April 5, and Sunday, April 6.
Cape Girardeau Police recently responded to the intersection of Bloomfield and Louis St.for a robbery. The victim informed officers he was waiting near the bus stop when a green Kia Sol driving east on Bloomfield, drove by and the victim, being familiar with the occupants waved at them. The vehicle then made the block and … Read more
An update as Cape Girardeau city leaders are working with various contractors and welding companies, figuring out ways to fix a mechanical failure at the water treatment.Cape Girardeau Assistant Manager, Trever Pulley, says the recent mechanical failure is an emergency for the city of Cape Girardeau. With the failure the city can produce five million … Read more
In Sikeston, police officers can make more identifications immediately out in the field. The Department of Public Safety is using federal grant money to add four more portable fingerprint devices to its arsenal.
The City of Scott City is excited to announce that Amazon will expand its investment in Southeast Missouri by opening a new last-mile delivery station in Scott City in 2025. The 61,000-square-foot facility, located at 250 Semo Industrial Drive, will be the first development in the city’s 380-acre SEMO Industrial Park. Construction is set to … Read more
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Governors announced the appointment of Dr. Brad Hodson, executive vice president at Missouri Southern State University, as the 19th president of Southeast Missouri State University. He will assume the presidency on July 1st.“The Board is excited to make this announcement and strongly believes in Dr. Hodson’s ability to … Read more