CG Man Arrested
A Cape Girardeau man, Dominic Johnson, 38, was arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman and firing a weapon in an apartment. Police found a revolver and methamphetamine during the investigation.
CG Salvation Army Volunteers
And while the Salvation Army gymnasium in Cape Girardeau can be filled with up to 30 men when the temperature drops below 32 degrees at night leaders are saying in order to keep this warming center open, they need dozens of volunteers.If you would like to become a volunteer for the Salvation Army of Cape … Read more
East Prarie Fire Update
An update on the weekend blaze in historic East Prarie. A news release says three buildings were destroyed and the investigation continues into what caused the fire. No one was hurt.
CG Arrest
Officers with the Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the 2000-Block of North Sprigg Street for a disturbance early Saturday morning. Officers arrived on scene and made contact with the victim.Officers learned the suspect; Ce’One Tidwell (26) of Cape Girardeau forced entry into the victim’s apartment and began strangling her. Tidwell threatened the victim multiple … Read more
Jess Bolen Death
Former Capahas (cap-uh-has) Hall of Fame Manager and coach Jess Bolen had died at the age of 82. The river radio family is very sad to have lost one of our close members and host of the huddle with Erik Sean. (Pron shawn). Jess, will be sorely missed.
MLK CLosure
The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind you that all driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
CG County Commission
The Cape Girardeau County Commission meeting this morning at 9 am at 1 Barton Square in Jackson will cover the approval of prior minutes, updates on the new jail and courthouse projects, finalizing the 2025 budget, and vehicle bidding discussions.
MO Governor Inauguration
Missouri’s 58th governor will be sworn into office today in Jefferson City. Inauguration Day events for Republican Mike Kehoe (key-hoe) include a “Salute to Heroes”, the swearing-in at 11-30, an appearance by the Budweiser Clydesdales, and the Inaugural Ball. Andy Blunt, the chair of the inaugural committee, says all Missourians are invited to attend the … Read more
East Prarie Fire
Multiple fire agencies assisted in battling a structure fire in East Prairie, Missouri Saturday. According to the East Prairie Police Department, multiple departments assisted in fighting the fire on E. Main StreetThe fire was located next to the city administration building, right in the center of town.The police department says property was damaged and lost, … Read more
MO Cell-Phone Law
Enforcement has officially begun for the Siddens-Bening Hands-Free Law, which prohibits people from holding their phones while driving. The law went into effect in the summer of 2023, with an educational awareness campaign.As of Jan. 1, law enforcement officers can now issue tickets to drivers on their phones.