Missouri Route 74 in Sikeston in Cape Girardeau County will be down to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as contractor crews begin work to install new a camera and signals and conduct pavement repairs. This section of the roadway is located from Wolverine Road to South Mount Auburn Road in Cape Girardeau. The … Read more
A St. Louis County judge has denied a motion to vacate the murder conviction and death sentence of Marcellus Williams. Sean Malone reports. [mo9WilliamsDenied1Jr] SOC :28 Williams’ lawyers can appeal the judge’s decision.
During its recent meeting the Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) Board of Governors, the Board unanimously voted to authorize negotiations with an executive search firm to finalize a contract to aid in its search for the University’s 19th President, and to establish a Presidential Search Advisory Committee (PSAC) not to exceed 15 people.Carlos Vargas, Ph.D., … Read more
Some Missouri childcare centers have not received payments from the state in several months and they want the state to pay up now. The money they are owed is for care that they provide to low-income, special needs, and foster kids. The Missouri Office of Childhood has been dealing with glitches after moving from an … Read more
The Cape Girardeau County commissioners held a public hearing to set tax rates for taxing entities and approved the rates during their meeting this week. The proposed rate changes would see budget increases of about $10,000 for senior services, $29,000 for mental health funding and $17,000 for the county’s developmentally disabled fund. The general revenue … Read more
In an election update, Missourians Against the Deceptive Online Gambling Amendment have launched their campaign to oppose Amendment 2 – the November 2024 Constitutional Amendment that would legalize online sports gambling in Missouri.Brooke Foster, a spokesperson says “Amendment 2 is a bad deal for Missouri. This deceptive measure was written by and for the financial … Read more
59 year old Kevin Carroll of Missouri pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau to a variety of child porn charges going back for years. As part of the plea, both sides will recommend 25 years in prison at Carroll’s sentencing, which is scheduled for December 11.
In health insurance news after months of negotiation with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Mercy has provided written notice to end its contracts with Anthem in the state of Missouri. Contracts include all commercial, Medicare Advantage, Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace, managed Medicaid plans (Healthy Blue) and HealthLink.
A FEMA deadline is coming up quickly. Missourians in 10 counties impacted by the severe weather and flooding from May 19 – May 27 have until Sept. 23, to apply with FEMA for assistance to help support their disaster recovery. It’s free and simple to handle online. The 10 designated counties are: Barry, Butler, Carter, … Read more
With the SEMO District Fair underway this week in Cape Girardeau public health workers are making sure the facilities are clean and acceptable, according to food regulations. Inspectors look at the water sources, since many vendors bring their own water tanks. They inspect the insides of the food trailers for cleanliness and access to washing … Read more