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One slightly injured in Tuesday shooting incident
(Local News ~ 11/24/23)
One person was grazed by a bullet in an incident Tuesday, Nov. 21, in Cape Girardeau. Information provided by Bobby Newton of Cape Girardeau Police Department said officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 2800 block of Whitener Street at about 7:20 p.m...
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Parking prohibitions set in Cape for Sunday's annual Parade of Lights
(Local News ~ 11/24/23)
Parking in certain parts of Cape Girardeau will be restricted during the Old Town Parade of Lights at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26. Cape Girardeau Police Department announced that beginning at noon Sunday parking will be prohibited on both sides of Broadway from North West End Boulevard to Main Street, on Main Street from Park Drive to William Street, on North West End Boulevard from Broadway to Parkview Drive, on the east side of Perry Avenue from Broadway to Parkview and on the east side of Perry Avenue to Parkview.. ...
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Cape Girardeau Public Schools survey shows students feel connected to trusted adult
(Local News ~ 11/24/23)
Cape Girardeau Public School representatives reported the results of a "Connectedness" survey to the Board of Education during a regular meeting Monday, Nov. 20. Brice Beck, deputy superintendent K-12 education, said nearly 2,000 fifth through 12th grade students responded to the survey...
- Thanksgiving tradition (Local News ~ 11/24/23)
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UPDATED: Boil water advisory lifted in Cape Girardeau
(Local News ~ 11/24/23)
A significant portion of northern Cape Girardeau is under a boil water advisory through 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24. City officials issued the advisory for 5,747 addresses after a water main break had been repaired. A release from the city indicates water is flowing to the affected addresses and no known contamination has been documented, "but water safety testing and verification is a two-day process"...
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Cape boil water advisory ends before original duration
(Local News ~ 11/24/23)
A significant portion of northern Cape Girardeau was under a boil water advisory for most of the Thanksgiving holiday. City officials issued the order about 1:30 p.m. Wednesday after a water main break. Originally, the advisory was to stay in place through 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, but officials reported at about 10:30 p.m. Thursday that test samples were clear of contaminants and lifted the advisory...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 11/24/23)
Today is Friday, Nov. 24, the 328th day of 2023. There are 37 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 24, 1963, Jack Ruby shot and mortally wounded Lee Harvey Oswald, the accused assassin of President John F. Kennedy, in a scene captured on live television...
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Out of the past: Nov. 24
(Out of the Past ~ 11/24/23)
Southeast Missouri State University may ask a state authority to issue revenue bonds for the River Campus project; such a move would eliminate the need to resubmit a bond issue to Cape Girardeau voters in April; the possible funding move is expected to be discussed at a public forum Monday night on the future of the River Campus project...
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Police report 11-24-23
(Police/Fire Report ~ 11/24/23)
Cape Girardeau Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the following calls. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n A warrant arrest was reported. n A warrant arrest was reported on South Spring Avenue. Assault n Fourth-degree domestic assault was reported on East Cape Rock Drive...
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Fire report 11-24-23
(Police/Fire Report ~ 11/24/23)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Nov. 21 n Medical assists were made at 8:59 a.m. on Themis Street; 9:13 a.m. on Brookwood Drive; 9:33 a.m. on South Mount Auburn Road; 12:36 p.m. on Broadway; 1:45 p.m. on Linden Street; 1:56 p.m. on Quince Street; 5:35 p.m. on Perryville Road; and 8: 07 p.m. on North Kingshighway...
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OxyContin maker's settlement plan divides victims of opioid crisis. Now it's up to the Supreme Court
(National News ~ 11/24/23)
WASHINGTON -- The agreement by the maker of OxyContin to settle thousands of lawsuits over the harm done by opioids could help combat the overdose epidemic that the painkiller helped spark. But that does not mean all the victims are satisfied. In exchange for giving up ownership of drug manufacturer Purdue Pharma and for contributing up to $6 billion to fight the crisis, members of the wealthy Sackler family would be exempt from any civil lawsuits. ...
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FBI ends probe of car wreck at border bridge, no indication of terrorism
(National News ~ 11/24/23)
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. -- The FBI has ended its investigation of a fiery car wreck that killed two people at a border checkpoint in Niagara Falls after finding no evidence that it was a terror attack, easing a period of high tensions as Americans headed into the Thanksgiving holiday...
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Qatar says Gaza cease-fire will begin Friday morning, with aid to follow 'as soon as possible'
(International News ~ 11/24/23)
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) -- A four-day cease-fire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas was set to begin Friday morning, Qatar said after a daylong delay extended the agony for those hoping for some relief from the deal, which is to bring the release of dozens of hostages held by militants and Palestinians imprisoned by Israel...
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Highway 51 in Perry County Reduced for electrical work on Chester Bridge
(Local News ~ 11/24/23)
Highway 51 in Perry County reduced for electrical work on Chester Bridge Highway 51 51 will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as contractor crews perform electrical work on the Chester (Illinois) Bridge over the Mississippi River. ...
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Search continues for the missing after landslide leaves 3 dead in Alaska fishing community
(National News ~ 11/24/23)
JUNEAU, Alaska -- Searchers with heat-sensing drones and a cadaver-dog kept up the search Wednesday for three people missing in a landslide that barreled down a mountain and slammed into homes in a remote Alaska fishing community, leaving three confirmed dead...
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Sponsored: Shop Local: Welcome to Zickfield’s Jewelry & Gifts!
(Shop Local ~ 11/24/23)
Zickfield’s has been honored to provide the region with quality jewelry and gifts for over 84 years. Our family-owned business offers exemplary customer service, quality fine jewelry and gifts for all occasions. Some of the gift lines we offer include Jim Shore by Enesco, Fontanini, Possible Dream Santas, religious gifts, baby gifts, and bridal party gifts. We look forward to the upcoming Christmas season and want to share some exciting dates coming up!...
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Glenn Rhodes
(Obituary ~ 11/24/23)
Glenn Ray Rhodes, 77, of Scott City died Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Fountainbleau Lodge in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements for a memorial service at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield are incomplete at this time. Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City is in charge of arrangements...
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Jay Milligan
(Obituary ~ 11/24/23)
Jay Herbert Milligan, 80, of Scott City died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, at his home. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City is in charge of arrangements.
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Alfred Eby
(Obituary ~ 11/24/23)
Alfred "Al" "Mike" Micheal Eby, son of the late James A. and Vida E. Taylor Eby, was born Dec. 26, 1946, in Cape Girardeau and departed his life suddenly Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, at his home in Whitewater at the age of 76. He was a 1964 graduate of Delta High School and a 1968 graduate of Southeast Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. He was a member of Delta Tau Alpha fraternity, an honor agricultural fraternity...
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Phillip Campbell
(Obituary ~ 11/24/23)
Phillip Campbell, 76, of Cape Girardeau passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, surrounded by his loving family after bravely enduring an extended illness. He was born in Cairo, Illinois, at St. Mary Hospital on Aug. 1, 1947, to John H. and Margaret Jordan Campbell...
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Johnnie Bedell
(Obituary ~ 11/24/23)
ST. LOUIS -- Johnnie M. Bedell, 68, of St. Louis and formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. She was born Jan. 6, 1955. She was a graduate of Cape Girardeau Central High School, Class of 1974. Johnnie was a loving spouse to Christopher Bedell and loving mother to her daughter, Kassondra Bedell (Clark), and son, Christopher J. Bedell...
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James VanAmburg
(Obituary ~ 11/24/23)
James O. VanAmburg, 71, of Jackson died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, at Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. A private graveside service was held at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.
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