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Police: Father killed himself, family by driving into lake
(National News ~ 10/20/15)
PHOENIX -- The deaths of two adults and three young children who were in an SUV that plunged into an Arizona lake are being investigated as a murder-suicide as police said Monday the father of the youngsters deliberately drove the vehicle into the water...
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Man pleads guilty to bank robbery
(Local News ~ 10/20/15)
A man accused of robbing a Cape Girardeau bank admitted to his crime this morning in federal court. DePaul Bush, 36, changed his plea from not guilty to guilty on one count of bank robbery before U.S. District Judge Audrey Fleissig. During the hearing, Bush admitted to stealing more than $3,500 by force Aug. 14 from Regions Bank on South Mount Auburn Road. The bank is insured by the Federal Depost Insurance Corp...
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First of five provost candidates visits Southeast
(Local News ~ 10/20/15)
The first of five provost candidates began a two-day visit Monday at Southeast Missouri State University, as university officials continue the search for Southeast's next chief academic officer. Scott Furlong, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, met with university officials, staff and faculty, and he participated in two open forums...
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Cape city council OKs deal for conference-center project
(Local News ~ 10/20/15)
Approval unanimously granted Monday night by the Cape Girardeau City Council sets in motion an agreement that will bring a new conference center to the city. The city will enter into a partnership with several hotel owners to support the construction of a new Drury Southwest Inc. conference center and hotel...
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Saxony Lutheran volleyball team downs Woodland in Class 2 District 2 semifinal
(High School Sports ~ 10/20/15)
The second-seeded Cardinals entered the game with a pair of wins over the Crusaders earlier in the year, but none of that mattered to Saxony, which cruised to a 25-18, 25-19 victory in a Class 2 District 2 volleyball semifinal at Bloomfield High School.
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Jackson aldermen approve pact for roundabout, see drawings
(Local News ~ 10/20/15)
The Jackson Board of Aldermen on Monday night formally authorized a contractual agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission as part of the roundabout project at East Main and Hope streets in uptown Jackson. Eric Krapf, project manager with the Missouri Department of Transportation, also presented a progress report to the board, walking them through three-dimensional simulations of what the roundabout will look like when completed...
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Central Class of 1945
(Submitted Photo ~ 10/20/15)
The Cape Central High School Class of 1945 held a reunion in September. Front row, from left, are Everette "Red" Estes, Roy Bess, Allen Baker, Ruth Knote Ruseler, Verna Mae Smith Whitticre, Dorothy J. Gill, Charlette Neal and John Elwood Riordan. Back row, from left, are Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Sr., Harold Sanders, Rudolph J. Dorthdurft Jr., Ann Edwards and Lester Harris...
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Dexter volleyball team edges Perryville in Class 3 District 1 semifinal
(High School Sports ~ 10/20/15)
The Dexter volleyball team has put together its fair share of comebacks in the 2015 season and delivered again in a Class 3 District 1 semifinal against Perryville on Monday. Dexter overcame a 20-15 first-set deficit, fought off a set point when trailing 24-23, and eventually secured a 27-25 victory. Dexter never trailed the second set as it jumped out to an 18-10 lead and hung on for a 25-18 win...
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Thank you from a Muslim to a good chunk of Cape Girardeau
(Submitted Story ~ 10/20/15)
The Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, once said that he who does not thank people, does not properly thank Allah. Allah is the proper Arabic name of the One God of Abrahamic faiths. He was not born, nor was He begotten. It is used primarily by Muslims but Arab Christians also use it...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 10/20/15)
Today is Tuesday, October 20, the 293rd day of 2015. There are 72 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On October 20, 1965, in one of the more colorful moments of his presidency, Lyndon B. Johnson, recovering from gall bladder surgery at Bethesda Naval Medical Center, pulled up his shirt and jacket to show off his abdominal scar to reporters and photographers. ...
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The fall is calling; get out and enjoy
(Editorial ~ 10/20/15)
Every season brings changes. Winter brings the crisp white flakes that make for gorgeous family Christmas cards. Spring finds us admiring flowers as they pop up and dress our lawns. Summer warms us as we bask poolside in the sun's rays. And fall foliage leaves us gazing at the manifold colors that make us marvel at creation. Recently, we have welcomed back this fall season as we look for ways to enjoy all it has to offer before we bid it adieu and brace ourselves for the bitter cold...
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Man killed while walking along I-44
(State News ~ 10/20/15)
ST. LOUIS -- A 23-year-old man was struck and killed while walking along Interstate 44 in St. Louis County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Matthew B. Hagood of Pacific, Missouri, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident Saturday morning...
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Man found on I-70 with gunshot wound
(Local News ~ 10/20/15)
ST. LOUIS -- Authorities are investigating after a man in his 20s was found shot on Interstate 70 in St. Louis. Police say the man was found unconscious about 2:15 a.m. Sunday with a gunshot wound to the hand. Authorities say they believe he was shot elsewhere before being found on the interstate...
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Robert Glover
(Obituary ~ 10/20/15)
Robert Glover, 67, of Cape Girardeau passed away Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born May 20, 1947, in Clubb, Missouri, the son of Raymond and Gladys Whitworth Glover. He and Gladys Faye Beard were married in 1968. He married Beverley Counts on Jan. 6, 1994...
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Cape Girardeau police report 10/20/15
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/20/15)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n Dwayne A. Jones, 45, 1809 Longview Drive, was arrested on a Cape Girardeau County warrant for failure to appear for no motorcycle license...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 10/20/15
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/20/15)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Firefighters responded to the following calls Saturday: n Medical assists at 12:28 a.m. on North Silver Springs Road; 7:12 a.m. on William Street; 12:04 p.m. on South Benton Street; and 1:50 p.m. on William Street. n At 4:52 a.m., a dispatched call canceled en route to William Street...
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Appeals court upholds gun laws after Newtown massacre
(National News ~ 10/20/15)
NEW YORK -- Gun-control laws passed in New York and Connecticut to ban possession of semi-automatic weapons and large-capacity magazines after the 2012 massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School mostly were upheld Monday by a federal appeals court. The 2nd U.S. ...
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Health-law fine on the uninsured will more than double
(National News ~ 10/20/15)
WASHINGTON -- The math is harsh: The federal penalty for having no health insurance is set to jump to $695, and the Obama administration is being urged to highlight that fact in its new pitch for health-law sign-ups. That means the 2016 sign-up season starting Nov. 1 could see penalties become a bigger focus for millions of people who have remained eligible for coverage but uninsured. They're said to be squeezed for money and skeptical about spending what they have on health insurance...
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Close calls with drones spur federal registration of owners
(National News ~ 10/20/15)
WASHINGTON -- Concerned about rising reports of close calls and safety risks involving drones, the government announced Monday it will require many of the increasingly popular unmanned aircraft to be registered. Pilot sightings of drones have doubled since last year, including near manned airplanes and at major sporting events, and there are reports of interference with firefighting operations, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said at a news conference...
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Ohio delays executions until 2017 over lack of lethal drugs
(National News ~ 10/20/15)
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio is putting off executions until at least 2017 as the state struggles to obtain supplies of lethal-injection drugs, delaying capital punishment for a full two years, the prisons department announced Monday. Execution dates for 11 inmates scheduled to die next year and one scheduled for early 2017 were all pushed into ensuing years through warrants of reprieve issued by Gov. John Kasich...
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Out of the past: Oct. 20
(Out of the Past ~ 10/20/15)
A recent check of gasoline prices in the St. Louis area showed prices for unleaded regular are running an average of about $1.25.9 a gallon; that's 10 cents cheaper than the going price in Cape Girardeau. Mabel Smith of Scott City became the first Southeast Missouri resident to become a Missouri Lotto millionaire when she won $6.76 million in the lottery yesterday...
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Projections: Trudeau will be Canada's next premier
(International News ~ 10/20/15)
TORONTO -- Justin Trudeau, the son of one of Canada's most charismatic politicians, will be Canada's next prime minister, according to projections Monday by the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. The projection, made even before the final polls had closed in western Canada, came as early vote tallies indicated a resounding victory for Trudeau's Liberal Party over the Conservative Party led by Stephen Harper, the prime minister for almost a decade...
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Doggie DNA study says Fido first appeared in Central Asia
(National News ~ 10/20/15)
NEW YORK -- Where did dogs first arrive on the scene? Scientists have long debated that question, and now a study of doggie DNA from around the world is pointing to Central Asia. Man's best friend may have evolved somewhere near what now is Nepal and Mongolia, researchers say...
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Oprah Winfrey goes on diet, gains Weight Watchers deal
(Entertainment ~ 10/20/15)
NEW YORK -- Oprah Winfrey, who has struggled with her weight for decades, is going on a diet again. But this time, she stands to gain a lot of money from her efforts. Weight Watchers said Monday it signed a five-year deal with the former talk show host. Winfrey, a co-owner of OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network, is paying about $43.2 million for a 10 percent stake in the weight-loss company...
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Crackdown: Amazon sues to stop phony product reviews
(National News ~ 10/20/15)
NEW YORK -- Internet users increasingly rely on online customer reviews when making spending decisions, whether they're buying an iPhone case on Amazon or hiring an Uber ride in their hometown. But just how much can you trust those reviews? A new lawsuit in which Amazon accuses more than 1,000 people of offering to post bogus glowing write-ups for as little as $5 apiece might give you pause...
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Salvation Army wants holiday volunteers, bell ringers
(Local News ~ 10/20/15)
The Salvation Army is seeking help for the holidays. In preparation for its Thanksgiving dinner, set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 26, the organization is seeking volunteers and all types of items, including main and side dishes, aluminum foil, salt and pepper, 8-ounce cups, silverware, paper products and napkins...
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Man dies after arrest by Kennett police
(Local News ~ 10/20/15)
KENNETT, Mo. -- A man died early Sunday morning after being taken into custody by Kennett police. At 12:31 a.m., police pulled over the man, whose name has not been released, at the intersection of Baldwin and Clipper Streets, according to a news release from the Kennett Police Department...
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Smoke tests begin this week on Cape sewers
(Local News ~ 10/20/15)
Smoke testing in portions of Cape Girardeau's sewer system began this week. Hydromax USA, under contract with the Public Works Department, and Stantec Consulting will do the testing. The city expects the work to be finished in three to four weeks. It is part of the city's program to remove rainwater from the sewer system flows, as required in the agreement between the city and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources...
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Nixon blocks $46M in state spending
(State News ~ 10/20/15)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon says he's blocking the state from spending more than $46 million to balance the budget. Nixon on Monday said the spending restrictions are needed because the state no longer can count on an anticipated $50 million from a tobacco settlement agreement...
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Farmers Insurance settles Missouri no-call lawsuit for $575K
(State News ~ 10/20/15)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- California-based Farmers Insurance has agreed to pay Missouri $575,000 to settle a lawsuit claiming its agents violated state telemarketing laws. Attorney General Chris Koster on Monday said that is the largest amount paid to the state by a telemarketer for violations of the no-call list...
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St. Vincent, Leopold to meet for district crown
(High School Sports ~ 10/20/15)
St. Vincent and Leopold will once again meet in tonight's championship game of the Class 1 District 3 Tournament at Meadow Heights High School in Patton. The top-seeded Indians (23-7-3) crushed the fourth-seeded host Panthers 25-8, 25-12 in a semifinal Monday night to advance to the title game. Meadow Heights (13-14-2) rolled over fifth-seeded Zalma 25-13, 25-14 in the opening quarterfinal. The Bulldogs ended their season with a record of 8-17-1...
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Nation, world briefs 10/20/2015
(National News ~ 10/20/15)
JERUSALEM -- The death of an Eritrean migrant who was shot and beaten by a mob that mistakenly believed he was a Palestinian attacker set off a round of soul-searching Monday amid the jittery atmosphere sweeping Israel in a wave of unrest. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the vigilantism. ...
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Loose snake leads to bus evacuation
(National News ~ 10/20/15)
PHILADELPHIA -- A 4-foot-long boa constrictor got loose on a bus, leading to an evacuation. Transit authority officials said a man carrying a boa constrictor boarded the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority bus just before 3 p.m. Sunday. The snake's owner, 26-year-old Koron Riley, said he had the snake draped around his neck and hidden under his jacket. The bus was evacuated after the snake got loose and coiled itself under a seat...
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Jackie Rose
(Obituary ~ 10/20/15)
Jackie Jordan Rose, 81, formerly of Cairo and Mounds, Illinois, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, in Texas. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Home in Villa Ridge, Illinois. Memorial service will be at 3 p.m. at the funeral home...
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Rev. Walter Patzwitz
(Obituary ~ 10/20/15)
The Rev. Walter "Rick" Patzwitz, 61, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of New Wells, passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, at The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the chapel of McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson and from 10 a.m. to the service time Friday at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau...
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Kenneth Hill
(Obituary ~ 10/20/15)
OLIVE BRANCH, Ill. -- Kenneth Hill, 79, of Olive Branch died Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, at Marion VA Medical Center in Marion, Illinois. Arrangements are incomplete at Crain Funeral Home in Tamms, Illinois.
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Maylon Phelps
(Obituary ~ 10/20/15)
BENTON, Mo. -- Maylon Phelps, 68, of Benton died Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, at his home. Arrangements are incomplete at the Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Benton.
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Danato SanGeorgio
(Obituary ~ 10/20/15)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Danato SanGeorgio, 74, of Perryville died Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, at his home. Services are private. Arrangements provided by Miller Family Funeral Home.
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Robert Hanks Sr.
(Obituary ~ 10/20/15)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Robert Lee Hanks Sr., 72, of Marble Hill died Friday, Oct. 9, 2015, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Hutchings Funeral Chapel in Marble Hill. A celebration of life party will follow...
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Michelle Webb
(Obituary ~ 10/20/15)
Michelle Webb, 45, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, at Saint Francis Medical Center. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel of McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home...
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Birth 10/20/15
(Births ~ 10/20/15)
Son to Greg Wayne Donner and Heather Dawn Gianesin of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Hospital, 5:08 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, 2015. Name, Bentley Wyatt. Weight, 8 pounds, 15 ounces. First child. Gianesin is the former Heather Swift, daughter of Sandy Wallman and Tony Wallman, both of Marble Hill, Missouri. She is a full-time student. Donner is the son of Pamela Hitsabeck of Nashville, Tennessee, and Eddie Donner of Jackson. He works for Pizza Hut...
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Smith explains new EPA bills
(Column ~ 10/20/15)
It has happened again. Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency caused another spill in Colorado. This time, it was gray water spilled into a creek while working to clean up the Standard Mine. The EPA did not immediately notify the community or elected officials...
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Speak Out 10/20/15
(Speak Out ~ 10/20/15)
From east (TIF proposal) to west (conference center proposal), Cape Girardeau taxpayers are being asked to subsidize private development by an amount so audaciously staggering it would make the Koch brothers blush. Rep. Trey Gowdy is a man under fierce pressure as he leads a congressional Benghazi investigation that's dismissed by Democrats as partisan and even questioned by some fellow Republicans. ...
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Prayer 10/20/15
(Prayer ~ 10/20/15)
O Lord Jesus, may we be courageous, boldly proclaiming your word to all. Amen.
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Darrell Jauch
(Obituary ~ 10/20/15)
PARK HILLS, Mo. -- Darrell Leslie Jauch of Park Hills died peacefully at his home on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015. He was born Aug. 12, 1932, in Cape Girardeau, the son of Leslie and Ruby (Leslie) Jauch. Darrell attended high school in Cape Girardeau and graduated from Southeast Missouri State College in 1955. He also studied at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky...
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Southeast Missouri State men's basketball team fourth in division, women last in OVC preseason polls
(College Sports ~ 10/20/15)
First-year Southeast Missouri State men's basketball coach Rick Ray and women's basketball coach Rekha Patterson got their first experience with the Ohio Valley Conference preseason poll, which is voted on by league coaches and sports information directors and was released Tuesday during the OVC's media day in Nashville...
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