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Visitors center of Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna destroyed by fire - home hero image
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Visitors center of Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna destroyed by fireVisitors center of Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna destroyed by fireA fire, sparked by a lightning strike, destroyed the visitors center at Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, erasing numerous historical artifacts from early Perry County settlers. Fire crews battled th...
Weather forecast update: Tornado risk increases; foot of rain, 'catastrophic' flooding possible
NewsApr. 1
Weather forecast update: Tornado risk increases; foot of rain, 'catastrophic' flooding possibleThe National Weather Service has upgraded the tornado risk to "moderate" for Southeast Missouri, with a potential for significant tornadoes and up to a foot of rain, leading to "catastrophic" flooding.
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Get ready for Cape Anime Con — Two-day celebration of anime culture, gaming, cosplay competitions
CommunityApril 1
Get ready for Cape Anime Con — Two-day celebration of anime culture, gaming, cosplay competitionsCape Anime Con is happening this weekend in Cape Girardeau, featuring cosplay contests, gaming tournaments and special guests, such as voice actors from "My Hero Academia" and "Sonic The Hedgehog".
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Five contenders vie for two open seats on Nell Holcomb School Board
NewsMarch 31
Five contenders vie for two open seats on Nell Holcomb School Board Five candidates are competing for two open seats on the Nell Holcomb Board of Education, ensuring new leadership as no incumbents are running. Key issues include teacher retention, safety and mental health.
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Cape County commissioners approve certificates of participation, renew pet care contract
NewsMarch 31
Cape County commissioners approve certificates of participation, renew pet care contractCape Girardeau County commissioners approved payments for certificates of participation and renewed a $36,000 contract with Southeast Missouri Pets on Monday. They also discussed and approved IT upgrades.
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Who invented the March Madness bracket? Staten Island bar and Kentucky postal worker stake claims
WorldMarch 17
Who invented the March Madness bracket? Staten Island bar and Kentucky postal worker stake claimsNEW YORK (AP) — Could it really be true? That of all of college basketball’s urban myths, one of New York’s five boroughs is actually the birthplace of filling out an
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Spring brings leap in gas prices
BusinessMarch 31
Spring brings leap in gas pricesAs spring arrives, gasoline prices are on the rise because of increased travel demand. Nationally, prices are up 3 cents from last week, with Missouri seeing averages of $2.92 for regular gas.
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Our opinion: Congratulations to Cape Chamber award winners
OpinionMarch 31
Our opinion: Congratulations to Cape Chamber award winnersThe Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce honored local leaders at its 2025 annual dinner, with Kathy Swan receiving the Rush H. Limbaugh Award. Other winners included Patrick Furniture, Raechel Cantoni, The TeeHouse Complex, and Brittney Swicionis.
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Career of courage: Jackson honors deputy chief Randy Davis at retirement ceremony
NewsApr. 1
Career of courage: Jackson honors deputy chief Randy Davis at retirement ceremony
Trump administration pauses some family planning grants as it investigates compliance with laws
NewsApr. 1
Trump administration pauses some family planning grants as it investigates compliance with laws
Storms could unleash deadly floods, strong tornadoes in large part of US in coming days
NewsApr. 1
Storms could unleash deadly floods, strong tornadoes in large part of US in coming days
National Weather Service confirms EF-1 tornado touchdown in Butler and Ripley counties, damages documented
NewsApr. 1
National Weather Service confirms EF-1 tornado touchdown in Butler and Ripley counties, damages documented
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Weather forecast update: Tornado risk increases; foot of rain, 'catastrophic' flooding possible
NewsApr. 1
Weather forecast update: Tornado risk increases; foot of rai...
The National Weather Service has upgraded the tornado risk to "moderate" for Southeast Missouri, with a potential for significant tornadoes and up to a foot of rain, leading to "catastrophic" flooding.
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Floods pose health risks; here's what you can do to prepare and what to do if your home is flooded
HealthApr. 1
Floods pose health risks; here's what you can do to prepare and what to do if your home is flooded
Dexter’s Nesselrodt wins medalist honors; Jackson claims team title at Sikeston Quad
SportsApr. 1
Dexter’s Nesselrodt wins medalist honors; Jackson claims team title at Sikeston Quad
Visitors center of Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna destroyed by fire
NewsApr. 1
Visitors center of Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna destroyed by fire
Five contenders vie for two open seats on Nell Holcomb School Board
NewsMar. 31
Five contenders vie for two open seats on Nell Holcomb School Board
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Cape Girardeau Public Schools seeks community input on facility improvements
EducationApr. 1
Cape Girardeau Public Schools seeks community input on facility improvements
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HistoryApr. 1
Out of the past: April 1
Wasson: The problem with gossip
FaithMar. 29
Wasson: The problem with gossip
Movie Review: Jason Statham takes on the mob in 'A Working Man,' a blue-collar action thriller
Arts & EntertainmentMar. 28
Movie Review: Jason Statham takes on the mob in 'A Working Man,' a blue-collar action thriller
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No feat too small for SEMO baseball star center fielder Michael Mugan
SportsApr. 1
No feat too small for SEMO baseball star center fielder Michael Mugan
SEMO spring football: Redhawks looking to retool in key areas behind loaded backfield, seasoned defensive front
SportsApr. 1
SEMO spring football: Redhawks looking to retool in key areas behind loaded backfield, seasoned defensive front
Fan favorite: Carsyn Hagood wins SI National Girls Athelete of the Week poll
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Fan favorite: Carsyn Hagood wins SI National Girls Athelete of the Week poll
Paris and Trout help Angels beat Cardinals 5-4 in 10 innings
SportsApr. 1
Paris and Trout help Angels beat Cardinals 5-4 in 10 innings
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Asian shares recover after Wall St gains, as markets waver under the threat of more tariffs
BusinessApr. 1
Asian shares recover after Wall St gains, as markets waver under the threat of more tariffs
Fresh start: New juicery bringing healthy food, drinks to Cape Girardeau
BusinessMar. 31
Fresh start: New juicery bringing healthy food, drinks to Cape Girardeau
Tru hotel opens off I-55 exit
BusinessMar. 31
Tru hotel opens off I-55 exit
Asian shares are sharply lower after Wall Street tumbles
BusinessMar. 31
Asian shares are sharply lower after Wall Street tumbles
Health
Missouri among states trying to end abortion privacy rule; judge is questioning HIPAA itself
HealthMar. 31
Missouri among states trying to end abortion privacy rule; judge is questioning HIPAA itself
Foundation puts nearly $50K toward youth mental health initiatives in Cape area
HealthMar. 29
Foundation puts nearly $50K toward youth mental health initiatives in Cape area
Pistorio, Pleus face off in Perry County Hospital Board race
HealthMar. 28
Pistorio, Pleus face off in Perry County Hospital Board race
Did you know? Easter lilies toxic to cats
HealthMar. 28
Did you know? Easter lilies toxic to cats
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Castillo: Twisted Biscuit Brunch Co. — Mary vs. the bloody Mary
FoodMar. 27
Castillo: Twisted Biscuit Brunch Co. — Mary vs. the bloody Mary
A Harte Appetite: The not so secret sauce
FoodMar. 26
A Harte Appetite: The not so secret sauce
Recipe swap: Sweeten your Easter with these classic dessert recipes
FoodMar. 26
Recipe swap: Sweeten your Easter with these classic dessert recipes
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FoodMar. 19
Recipe swap: Elevate your Easter menu with these irresistible side dish recipes
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Dance the night away at the Fire and Ice Adult Prom while supporting local heroes
CommunityApr. 1
Dance the night away at the Fire and Ice Adult Prom while supporting local heroes
'Fool for Love' play to be held for one night only at Scout Hall
CommunityApr. 1
'Fool for Love' play to be held for one night only at Scout Hall
Building resilient families: LFCS's mission to prevent child abuse in Missouri
CommunityMar. 31
Building resilient families: LFCS's mission to prevent child abuse in Missouri
Join fight against Huntington's disease at Southeast Missouri's Team Hope Walk on April 12
CommunityMar. 30
Join fight against Huntington's disease at Southeast Missouri's Team Hope Walk on April 12
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