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High-power transmission line opponents cite concerns over electromagnet fields
(State News ~ 06/02/14)
MOBERLY, Mo. -- Northeast Missouri landowners opposed to a 750-mile network of high-power transmission lines said they are frustrated by being characterized as people who reject new infrastructure projects simply because they don't want the developments in their area...
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Springfield grapples with deer population
(State News ~ 06/02/14)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Springfield officials are taking a closer look at allowing deer hunting inside city limits to help control a deer population that is growing exponentially. A committee of Springfield City Council members met last week to discuss an urban hunting season, with some appearing to endorse a citywide bow-and-arrow hunt while others were more cautious...
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Transplant recipient pays back with apartment
(State News ~ 06/02/14)
ST. LOUIS -- People who come to St. Louis for medical transplants often stay up to half a year for follow-up care. A new apartment will provide a place for their relatives, thanks to a grateful transplant recipient. Larry Bonds of St. Louis County received a new heart in 2008. Since then, he has built organ donor registries and raised awareness about transplants...
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Group appreciates life at a Death Cafe gathering
(State News ~ 06/02/14)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Question: What awaits us after we draw our last breath? And: Are there alternatives to burial or cremation? And: When you're offered a brownie at the Death Cafe, should you eat it? All good questions and sure conversation-starters at Death Cafe, which might sound like an artery-clogging greasy spoon but is actually an opportunity to discuss a potentially scary subject, The Kansas City Star reported...
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Scott City man faces charges of assault on officer
(Local News ~ 06/02/14)
A Scott City man is now in custody after assaulting a law enforcement officer. The incident occurred around midnight Sunday when Mikell Abraham fled from Scott County deputies after the officers attempted to conduct a driving-while-intoxicated checkpoint near the school on Main Street in Scott City, according to the news release...
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Senate to take up new VA bill after scandal
(National News ~ 06/02/14)
WASHINGTON -- Details of a refashioned bill to address the problems plaguing the federally run veterans' health care system were released Sunday by its sponsor, the chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee. Sen. Bernie Sanders, a Vermont Independent, posted a summary of his bill Sunday and said it would be introduced this week...
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States move to blunt Obama carbon plan
(State News ~ 06/02/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- As President Barack Obama prepares to announce tougher new air quality standards, lawmakers in several states already are trying to blunt the effect on aging coal-fired power plants that feed electricity to millions of consumers...
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Cape businesses adjust with Southeast students gone on break
(Business ~ 06/02/14)
School's out for the summer, and some businesses are feeling the heat after their large customer base, Southeast Missouri State University students, head home for a few months. During the fall 2013 semester, the university had nearly 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled, which includes those enrolled in courses at the university's regional campuses in Sikeston, Malden, Kennett and Perryville, Missouri...
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Simmons caps Braves' sweep with first save
(Professional Sports ~ 06/02/14)
MIAMI -- The Atlanta Braves made themselves at home all weekend at Marlins Park, including when Evan Gattis put a dent in the home run sculpture Sunday. Gattis broke a ninth-inning tie with a two-run homer, newcomer Shae Simmons made another key contribution and Atlanta completed a three-game sweep by beating Miami 4-2...
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More tenants move from Marquette Tower on Broadway
(Local News ~ 06/02/14)
What was big news about a decade ago has become another almost-empty building on Broadway in downtown Cape Girardeau. The Marquette Tower at 338 Broadway still sits in its restored glory, but fewer and fewer tenants are calling its offices home. The Spanish-style hotel opened in 1928 and consists of two properties: Marquette Tower, the 59,000-square-foot former hotel along Broadway, and the 25,000-square-foot Marquette Centre at 221 N. Fountain St...
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July Fourth fireworks return to Cape riverfront
(Local News ~ 06/02/14)
Fireworks will return to the Cape Girardeau waterfront this Fourth of July. After previously being displayed at Arena Park, they will be moving back to their original location, the city of Cape Girardeau announced Sunday morning. Mayor Harry Rediger said the city moved the fireworks display because of its past success downtown...
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Cape Girardeau County 911 service can't tell location from mobile devices
(Local News ~ 06/02/14)
When most callers dial 911, they expect their location will be immediately identified whether they're at home, on vacation or on the road. But public safety officials say that's not always the case. Of Missouri's 114 counties, 36 are unable to locate a caller who contacts 911 from a mobile device. While the technology is available to determine the exact longitude and latitude of the caller at the time they dial for help, lack of funding leaves many counties stuck in the past...
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Former SEMO student receives award
(Submitted Story ~ 06/02/14)
Dr. Michael Moeder, formerly of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, recently received the Fulton School of Liberal Arts award for excellence in teaching at Salisbury University in Salisbury, Maryland. Moeder has been a member of the Communication Arts department at Salisbury University since 2001 and teaches courses in mass media analysis and broadcast writing. ...
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16th Annual RSVP/VIC Golf Tournament
(Submitted Story ~ 06/02/14)
Got your golf clubs ready? The Retired Senior Volunteer Program/Volunteer Intergenerational Center invite golfers to their 16th Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, July 18, 2014 at the Cape Jaycees Golf Course in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Golfers who participate will win the satisfaction of helping a charitable organization because the proceeds from this tournament will benefit the RSVP/VIC Program and the many services its volunteers provide throughout Cape Girardeau and Scott Counties. ...
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Illinois Chapter Trail of Tears Association
(Submitted Story ~ 06/02/14)
Illinois Chapter Trail of Tears Association Meeting The Illinois Chapter Trail of Tears Association will have its Spring general membership meeting and program on Saturday, June 14, 2014, at the Ft. Massac State Park meeting center at Metropolis, Illinois. This meeting begins at 10:00 AM and is open to the public. Those seeking more information on the Trail of Tears and activities of the Illinois Chapter Trail of Tears Association are encouraged to attend...
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Business Notebook: ABC of Southeast Missouri awarded a management contract
(Business ~ 06/02/14)
The management contract for the Jackson License Office was awarded to ABC of Southeast Missouri LLC in Sikeston, Missouri, according to a recent news release from the Missouri Department of Revenue. The contract was awarded by the Office of Administration in conjunction with the Missouri Department of Revenue. All license office contracts in the state are awarded through a competitive bid process, the release said...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 06/02/14)
Today is Monday, June 2, the 153rd day of 2014. There are 212 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 2, 1864 (New Style Calendar; May 21, 1864, Old Style), after decades of scorched-earth warfare, leaders of the Circassians, a Muslim ethnic group in the Caucasus region, surrendered in Sochi to the army of the Russian Empire, which proceeded to expel hundreds of thousands of Circassians...
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Train your brain: Playing games keeps the mind active and socially engaged
(06/02/14)
Health care professionals agree that just as we exercise our bodies to stay fit, we should exercise our brains to keep them sharp. The good news is, exercising the brain is fun! Board games, card games, bingo, trivia, computer games, crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles and drawing are just a few of the ways to give the brain a good workout...
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How to make smart buys for a successful garden
(06/02/14)
Garden centers, with their vast collections of plant colors, sizes and shapes, can be intimidating to inexperienced buyers. But you can become a discerning purchaser with a little homework and by quizzing the salespeople as you shop...
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Know your dog park etiquette
(06/02/14)
Let's face it, dogs are a part of the family. We live with them, we work with them, we have fun with them, so why not give them the same opportunities for activity and fun like we give ourselves and our kids? To keep your pet happy, healthy and safe, you need to find activities to keep them active and engaged. One fun activity is the dog park in Cape Girardeau...
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Special thanks for those involved in funeral honors
(Editorial ~ 06/02/14)
Last Sunday's feature story on trumpeter Larry Herron was an enlightening example of how someone can use musical ability as a gift to others. Herron, 66, has played taps at more than 2,300 military funerals. Herron is one of a handful of musicians who play taps in the area, and one of many who take the time out of their days to pay respects to veterans when they are laid to rest...
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Speak Out 6/2/14
(Speak Out ~ 06/02/14)
I heard Howard Dean, the Democrat that ran for president several years ago, saying the Republicans were un-American because they wanted to pass legislation that would require voters to have photo ID, and the only reason they were going to do that was to keep poor people from voting. ...
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‘Maleficent' spooks box office with $70 million debut
(Entertainment ~ 06/02/14)
NEW YORK -- The biggest box-office debut of Angelina Jolie's career propelled Disney's twisted fairy tale "Maleficent" to a scary-good $70 million opening. The PG-rated fantasy beat forecasts to easily top all films over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. ...
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Cape Girardeau police report 6/2/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/02/14)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt...
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Cape Girardeau City Council agenda 6/2/14
(Local News ~ 06/02/14)
City hall 401 Independence St. Study session, 5 p.m. today Pertinent address: 401 Independence St., Cape Girardeau, Mo...
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Dorothy Rolwing
(Obituary ~ 06/02/14)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- Dorothy Catherine Rolwing, 92, of Charleston died Saturday, May 31, 2014, at Charleston Manor. She was born April 5, 1922, in Charleston to the late Joseph Louis and Ida Francis Wilhelm Halter. She had lived in Charleston her entire life, where she was a member of St. ...
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Delphia Jackson
(Obituary ~ 06/02/14)
GIPSY, Mo. -- Delphia "Sis" Jackson, 78, of Gipsy passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born June 6, 1935, in Arab, Missouri, and is the daughter of Beuford West and Stella Ward. Sis was a member of Brush Creek Baptist Church in Zalma, Missouri. She worked at an International Hat Factory in Marble Hill, Missouri, and owned and operated a general store in Gipsy many years...
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Danny Collier
(Obituary ~ 06/02/14)
Danny Collier, 74, of Scott City died Sunday, June 1, 2014, at Advance Nursing Center in Advance, Missouri. Arrangements are incomplete at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City.
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Out of the past 6/2/14
(Out of the Past ~ 06/02/14)
A two-alarm fire early in the morning destroys a landmark downtown business building; the blaze, of undetermined origin, destroys Uncle Ralph's Furniture and the building it was in at the southwest corner of Spanish and Independence streets; the building was more than 100 years old...
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Valeant sweetens offer for Allergan
(Business ~ 06/02/14)
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International has sweetened its offer to buy Botox maker Allergan for the second time this week. The Canadian drugmaker said Friday it will offer $72 and a portion of its stock for each Allergan share. That's up from an offer of $58.30 per share that Valeant extended Wednesday...
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Man returns $125,000 that fell from armored truck
(Business ~ 06/02/14)
FRESNO, Calif. -- A Salvation Army worker in California is being rewarded for his decision to return a bag containing $125,000 that fell from an armored truck. Joe Cornell told The Fresno Bee he found the cash Tuesday after a Brinks truck pulled away from a red light in Fresno and left the sack behind...
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Apple's Beats buy is two-sided for streaming
(Business ~ 06/02/14)
LOS ANGELES -- Apple's $3 billion purchase of headphone maker and streaming music company Beats Electronics sheds light on a rarely recognized reality in the music-streaming industry: It's hard to succeed in the business without offering other products and services...
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Suspect in Jewish museum killings spent time in Syria
(International News ~ 06/02/14)
PARIS -- A suspected French jihadist who spent time in Syria is in custody over the shooting deaths of three people at a Belgian Jewish museum, prosecutors said Sunday, crystallizing fears that European radicals will parlay their experiences in Syria into terrorism back home...
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NASA to test giant Mars parachute Tuesday in Hawaii
(National News ~ 06/02/14)
LOS ANGELES -- The skies off the Hawaiian island of Kauai will be a stand-in for Mars as NASA prepares to launch a saucer-shaped vehicle in an experimental flight designed to land heavy loads on the red planet. For decades, robotic landers and rovers have hitched a ride to Earth's planetary neighbor using the same parachute design. But NASA needs a bigger and stronger parachute if it wants to send astronauts there...
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Study finds California medical pot farms draining streams dry
(National News ~ 06/02/14)
SAN FRANCISCO -- Some drought-stricken rivers and streams in Northern California's coastal forests are being polluted and sucked dry by water-guzzling medical marijuana farms, wildlife officials say -- an issue that has spurred at least one county to try to outlaw personal grows...
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Freed soldier's parents say they're proud of son
(National News ~ 06/02/14)
BOISE, Idaho -- The father of an American soldier just released from captivity in Afghanistan said Sunday that he is proud of how far his son, Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, was willing to go to help the Afghan people. Bob Bergdahl said he admired his son's patience, perseverance and ability to adapt during nearly five years as a prisoner of the Taliban. Bowe Bergdahl was freed Saturday in exchange for five Guantánamo terrorism detainees...
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Official: Recovering fallen Ranier climbers too dangerous
(National News ~ 06/02/14)
MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK, Wash. -- It's too dangerous right now to search for the bodies of six climbers who likely plummeted to their deaths while attempting one of the more technical and physically grueling routes to the peak of Mount Rainier in Washington, park officials said Sunday...
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People on the Move 6/2/14
(Business ~ 06/02/14)
Mark Seesing and Frank Trankler joined the staff of McCombs Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau and McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson, respectively. Seesing, of Cape Girardeau, has more than 18 years of funeral service experience as a licensed embalmer and funeral home director. He also is an instructor for the FEMA/SEMA Mass Fatality training course and was a statewide coordinator for the Missouri Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association Disaster Response Team...
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Capahas split season-opening doubleheader vs. Charleston
(Community Sports ~ 06/02/14)
The Plaza Tire Capahas christened their season with a split of a doubleheader against the host Charleston Riverdogs on Sunday. Charleston won an error-marred opener 11-10 in eight innings, but the Capahas rebounded for a 13-7 win in the nightcap. Capahas manager Jess Bolen said the teams combined for 12 errors in the opener -- six apiece...
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Hot Hudson breezes by Cards
(Professional Sports ~ 06/02/14)
Giants right-hander allowed just three hits in seven innings in an 8-0 win over St. Louis
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'Brady Bunch' actress Ann B. Davis dies
(National News ~ 06/02/14)
Emmy-winning actress Ann B. Davis, who became the country's favorite and most famous housekeeper as the devoted Alice Nelson of "The Brady Bunch," died Sunday at a San Antonio hospital. She was 88. Bexar County, Texas, medical examiner's investigator Sara Horne said Davis died Sunday morning at University Hospital. Horne said no cause of death was available and that an autopsy was planned today...
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Once upon a family history: Siblings compile, publish family history for patriarch Wilbert Welker
(06/02/14)
Ask Wilbert Welker about his life and he'll grin and say that, "A lot of the time, I don't know how I got from where I was to where I'm at." Which isn't exactly true. He remembers. He likes to tell stories, too, but with 94 years to pick from, where do you start?...
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All in the family: Whitaker's Hardware has been a family business since 1905
(06/02/14)
You might say Ron Whitaker has the hardware store business in his blood. "My grandfather, Reece Whitaker, opened Whitaker's Hardware Store in Rector, Arkansas, in 1905," he says. The store stayed open in Rector until 1934 when the family relocated to Portageville, Missouri...
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Prayer 6/2/14
(Prayer ~ 06/02/14)
O Lord Jesus, instead of worrying, may we seek your kingdom and righteousness. Amen.
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