CG Man Arrested

The Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team (SRT)**, in coordination with the Cape Girardeau Police Department (CGPD)** and the Southeast Missouri Drug Task Force (SEMO DTF)**, executed a search warrant that recovered more than three dozen illegal firearms, ammunition and narcotics. As a result of the search, **William R. Geiser**, a **convicted felon … Read more

Ridgetop Trail Temporarily Closed

According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, the Ridgetop Trail will be closed through February 7.“A contractor will be removing trees in preparation for nearby renovations within Cape County Park North,” MDC Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Manager Laci Prucinsky said in the news release. “Ridgetop Trail is expected to reopen Feb. 8.”

CG Police App

The Cape Girardeau Police Department has updated the push-alert notification system to send text messages and emails to keep our community updated about crimes, wanted suspects, road closures as well as critical incidents with an updated Cape Girardeau PD app.Anonymous tips can be sent to police, too. Officers viewing the tip can reply to create … Read more

CG Blunt Force Suspects Arrested

Recently, officers with the Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the 500-Block of North Silver Springs for aa person bleeding from the head and arm. Officers arrived on scene and made contact with the victim who had injuries consistent with being struck by blunt force.Looking at video surveillance footage officers spotted the victim walking in … Read more

New Ag Program

During the Notre Dame recent Regional High School’s Winter Extravaganza the school announced it is starting an agriculture education program for the 2025-2026 school year. An education in agriculture helps students prepare for careers in global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resource systems. The school also plans to join the Missouri Future Farmers of America … Read more

New Ag Program

During the Notre Dame recent Regional High School’s Winter Extravaganza the school announced it is starting an agriculture education program for the 2025-2026 school year. An education in agriculture helps students prepare for careers in global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resource systems. The school also plans to join the Missouri Future Farmers of America … Read more

Jackson Trash Schedule

In observance of the upcoming Presidents’ Day holiday, Jackson’s Sanitation Department willnot be operating on Monday, February 17th.. If your garbage would normally be collected on Monday, it will instead be picked up on Tuesday, February 18th.Tuesday’s route remains the same.The Jackson Recycling Center and yard waste pits will also be closed on Monday, February … Read more

MO Suing China

Missouri is suing China for its role in the COVID-19 pandemic, Attorney General Andrew Bailey says. The bench trial began Monday afternoon at the federal courthouse in Cape Girardeau. There was no ruling issued.

Vehicle Break-Ins

The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office has been busy after a recent uptick in vehicle thefts.Since October 2024, deputies have investigated nearly 45 vehicle thefts across the county.Sheriff Jeff Diederich says you can help by removing valuables from your car and locking the doors.

Scott County Collision

Three women were taken to an area hospital Saturday night after a collision in Scott County. According to the Mo. State Highway Patrol’s crash report, troopers responded to the scene of a single-vehicle crash just before 11 p.m. It was at the intersection of County Road 450 and County Road 452.