Last Thursday, Cape Girardeau Police Department officers responded to a shooting incident at Albert St., involving Eziah Leech, a 24-year-old suspect from Saint Charles, MO. Leech fled from the officer, who chased him on foot. Leech was eventually taken into custody near Christine St. Leech was found with a loaded firearm in his backpack. During … Read more
Missouri lawmakers say cell phones are too distracting in classrooms. Lawmakers are considering implementing a law that would require school districts to restrict the use of cell phones during class periods.Under this bipartisan legislation, a school board would have to come up with a plan that keeps students off their phones during class. The district … Read more
According to online court documents, 32-year-old Mackenzie Ivy, of Charleston, Mo., appeared in court via video on Thursday, February 6 where he waived the reading of his charges and requested a bond reduction. Ivey threatened to shoot up the Cape Girardeau Sportsplex a few days ago. A bond hearing was scheduled for Tuesday morning, Feb. … Read more
According to online court documents, 32-year-old Mackenzie Ivy, of Charleston, Mo., appeared in court via video on Thursday, February 6 where he waived the reading of his charges and requested a bond reduction. Ivey threatened to shoot up the Cape Girardeau Sportsplex a few days ago. A bond hearing was scheduled for Tuesday morning, Feb. … Read more
What a relief. Highway 61 in Jackson will fully reopen today after an improvement project closed a portion of the road for over a year.The Missouri Department of Transportation took that time to replace a bridge over Hubble Creek and resurface a large portion of Highway 61.Drivers on the north side of Jackson have been … Read more
The Cape Girardeau Public Library has announced a measure on the April ballot to continue the existing library tax.
Cape Girardeau Public Schools (CGPS) announces the promotion of Drew Church to head principal at Cape Central High School (CHS). Church, a dedicated educator and leader, has been an integral part of the CHS community for nearly two decades, bringing a wealth of experience and passion for student success according to a press release. Church … Read more
Cape Girardeau Public Schools (CGPS) announces the promotion of Drew Church to head principal at Cape Central High School (CHS). Church, a dedicated educator and leader, has been an integral part of the CHS community for nearly two decades, bringing a wealth of experience and passion for student success according to a press release. Church … Read more
One person is in custody after deputies responded to a barricaded person inside of a Sikeston home Wednesday afternoon. According to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office deputies and detectives were actively searching for Aaron D. Brown of Sikeston who had an outstanding felony warrant.A deputy found Brown and another person seated inside a vehicle in … Read more
The U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Anthony Conner. Conner is alleged to have committed murder when police responded to the 1900 Block of Rock Creek Lane in Cape Girardeau in December 2023. Conner was located by the task force in an apartment in the 1400-Block of Crestline Ave. in Cleveland, … Read more