Body In Pond

The Benton Fire Department in Franklin County responded to a report of a body in a pond Thursday morning. According to the Fire Department, they responded to the call at 1101 Washington Street in West City.The pond is in the back of the property behind the Rural King shopping plaza.

CG Jail Update

Cape Girardeau County Commissioners met this week discussing Jackson company Penzel Construction’s work on the new county jail and agreed with the extension to complete the facility moving the date from March to April because of the weather.

Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors

Republican leaders in the Missouri House of Representatives are seriously looking at a significant amendment to HB 68 that will give survivors of childhood sexual abuse more time to seek justice.House Amendment 2, added to HB 68 during perfection, would extend the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse claims.

Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors

Republican leaders in the Missouri House of Representatives are seriously looking at a significant amendment to HB 68 that will give survivors of childhood sexual abuse more time to seek justice.House Amendment 2, added to HB 68 during perfection, would extend the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse claims.

Snow Route Proclamation Cancelled

City of Jackson officials have cancelled the latest Snow Route Proclamation. Now residents may return to legal parking on designated snow routes.Officials say to still be aware of slippery conditions on streets and sidewalks.

Iron County Sheriff Investigation Update

Although former Iron County Sheriff Jeffery Burkett has resigned from office and been criminally prosecuted for unrelated conduct, a report released by State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick uncovers new details about Burkett’s mismanagement of the Sheriff’s Office. The audit identifies at least $5,680 in missing money and a disorganized seized property room that contained a mysterious … Read more

Natural Gas Public Hearing

If you care about your natural gas utility bill you may want to plan to attend a public hearing by The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) on April 14th. Ameren Missouri has filed a request to raise rates.The discussion will take place in Cape Girardeau agt the Osage Center Room 1AB at 1625 N. Kingshighway. … Read more

School Defibrillators

Missouri lawmakers are trying to ensure a defibrillator is in every school in the state since sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death for student athletes, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Governor Signs Executive Order

Governor Mike Kehoe has signed an executive order directing all Missouri state agencies to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and ensure compliance with the constitutional principle of equal protection under the law. The order bars the use of state funds for DEI and prevents agencies from considering DEI in their hiring decisions. “Missourians … Read more

CG Sidewalks

The Cape Girardeau City Council has approved the acquisition of temporary construction easements for a sidewalk project along Cape Rock Drive. Funded by TAP grants, the project will enhance pedestrian access in two phases.