MO Mortgage Rates

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Mortgage rates have been on the rise in recent years, especially in Missouri. A new WalletHub report finds that Missouri’s average mortgage rate had the second-largest increase in the country, right behind Colorado. During the first six months of this year, the rate rose over three percentage points to six-point-three-percent. The report also found that … Read more

CG Water Main Break Repaired

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A water main break is now repaired in Cape Girardeau.According to the City of Cape Girardeau, a six-inch water main break happened Saturday night on Greenway Drive between Allendale and Fairlane. No boil water advisory was issued.

Poplar Bluff Man Admits Rape

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A man from Poplar Bluff, 46 year old Jason R. Hicks-Simpson has admitted recording his rape of a minor with an intellectual disability.Simpson pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau to one count of sexual exploitation of a minor. The 17-year-old victim sought help from Hicks-Simpson’s girlfriend in getting the abuse to stop, … Read more

Counterfeit Bill Investigation Underway in Cape Girardeau

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A counterfeit bill investigation is underway in Cape Girardeau after fake $100 bills were passed at some businesses on Wednesday. Officers are investigating three instances involving phony bills at businesses at West Park Mall. The first instance was reported at the Shoe Department store. An employee refused to accept a counterfeit bill from a suspect. … Read more

Missouri’s Clean Energy Sector Added Over 2,700 jobs in 2023

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Missouri’s clean energy and clean vehicle companies added over 2,700 jobs in 2023, a 5% increase from the previous year, according to the 2024 Clean Jobs Report for the Midwest by Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2). The report, compiled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, shows that Missouri employs around 59,000 … Read more

MO-TF1 Headed Home

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After being deployed for 20 days to assist with Hurricane Helene relief efforts in North Carolina, members of Missouri Task Force 1 are returning home. The Federal Emergency Management Agency said in late September that it had activated more than 3,200 staff members and federal partners, which includes MO-TF1, to help with the Helene response.

Ameren Electricity Rates

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The Missouri Public Service Commission has set public hearing dates to discuss changes for electric rates that will affect every Ameren customer in the state.According to The Missouri Public Service Commission local public hearings are scheduled starting on Jan. 21, 2025.

Earthquake Drill

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Missouri is the site of some of the largest earthquakes in U.S. history. The New Madrid fault runs through Southeast Missouri and produces a couple hundred small quakes every year. Your family or workplace can sign up for the next drill online. This is a yearly drill that happens on the third Thursday in October. … Read more

Early Voting

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Voting season is here and you can place your absentee vote for the November 5, general election. According to The Cape Girardeau County Clerk/Local Election Authority Absentee Voting is taking place including Heritage Square Plaza, 2129 William St. in Cape Girardeau and in Jackson at the County Administration Building 3rd Floor, 1 Barton Square, Jackson.