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Changes coming to Capaha Field
(Local News ~ 02/06/24)
Workers paint over Capaha outfield fencing while others (not pictured) take apart the outside panels of the fencing around the field Monday, Feb. 5, at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau.
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Drone used in arrest of man alleged to have stolen more than $30K in property
(Local News ~ 02/06/24)
A Cape Girardeau County man faces eight felonies following an investigation by the sheriff's office that recovered more than $30,000 in stolen property, police said. The sheriff's office used a surveillance drone as part of the investigation. Joseph M. ...
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Cape Girardeau man faces child sex crime allegations
(Local News ~ 02/06/24)
A Cape Girardeau man is in the county jail with a $100,000 cash-only bond after being charged with multiple sex-related crimes involving a minor. Jason Rauh, 28, faces a charge of first-degree statutory rape or attempted statutory rape of a person less than 12 years old, statutory sodomy or attempted statutory sodomy/deviate sexual intercourse of a person less than 12 years old, second-degree child molestation and incest...
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Cape Girardeau County commissioners approve EOC cable contract
(Local News ~ 02/06/24)
During their regular meeting Monday, Feb. 5, Cape Girardeau County commissioners approved an Ethernet fiber cable for the Cape Girardeau County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Eric McGowen, the county's information technology director, said the cable would help the EOC get connected to the county's network...
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Cape Girardeau City Council approves 2024 guidelines for urban deer hunt
(Local News ~ 02/06/24)
Cape Girardeau City Council members approved an ordinance on guidelines for the 2024 urban deer hunt after hearing an update on the program from patrolman Ty Metzger on Monday, Feb. 5. The new guidelines expand the hunt from 13 to a maximum of 16 hunters in 2024 in the managed hunt period. This year, the hunting periods will last seven consecutive days from Saturdays to Fridays: Oct. 19 to 25, Nov. 2 to 8, Nov. 16 to 22, Nov. 30 to Dec. 6 and Dec. 14 to 20...
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Country singer-songwriter Toby Keith has died after battling stomach cancer
(National News ~ 02/06/24)
Toby Keith, a sometimes polarizing figure in country music who crafted an identity around his macho, pro-American swagger, has died. He was 62. The "Beer For My Horses" singer-songwriter, who was battling stomach cancer, died peacefully Monday surrounded by his family, according to a statement posted on the country singer's website. "He fought his fight with grace and courage," the statement said. He was diagnosed in 2022...
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American Legion, VFW host pre-deployment luncheon for area National Guard unit
(Local News ~ 02/06/24)
KENNETT — Kennett’s American Legion Post No. 66 and VFW Post No. 5443 hosted members of the Missouri Army National Guard's 1221st Transportation Co., headquartered in Dexter, for a steak dinner as the unit prepares to deploy to Poland next month...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 02/06/24)
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 6, the 37th day of 2024. There are 329 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Feb. 6, 1952, Britain's King George VI, 56, died at Sandringham House in Norfolk, England; he was succeeded as monarch by his 25-year-old elder daughter, who became Queen Elizabeth II...
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Prayer 2-6-24
(Prayer ~ 02/06/24)
O Lord Jesus, we praise you, for you are forever faithful. Amen.
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Thanks to Leopold Fire Dept.
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/06/24)
A long overdue thank you to the Leopold Fire Department Paramedics and Bollinger County Ambulance Service for their very professional help with my wife's emergency call in January. Everyone who has ever helped start and grow the Leopold Fire Department can be very proud of where they are now...
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Support for public safety tax
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/06/24)
Have you ever noticed that when we allow our personal emotions to override our good sense, we usually make poor decisions. When voting on the proposed 25 cents property tax increase on April 2, please allow your good sense to guide you. The issue on the ballot is not Houck Stadium, West Park Mall, Jefferson pool or other past decisions made by our elected officials...
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The invasion at the southern border
(Column ~ 02/06/24)
Right now, our nation is facing an unprecedented border crisis. In just December alone, more than 300,000 illegal immigrants were caught trying to cross our southern border -- the most ever in one month and a 300% increase from December 2020 when President Donald Trump was in office. In total, there have been more than 10 million illegal border entries under President Joe Biden...
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'The Chosen' carries a valuable message
(Column ~ 02/06/24)
"Our hearts are so tender. All of our emotions right at the surface. Laughter. Tears. Closer than ever." That line is spoken in the new season of "The Chosen." If you haven't heard of it yet, do consider going to see it. While previous seasons of the show have streamed, this new installment will be showing in theaters...
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Tax liens Tax liens for November, December 2023; January 2024
(Business Records ~ 02/06/24)
Tax liens and lien discharges recorded at the office of Drew Blattner, Cape Girardeau County recorder of deeds, are filed by the Missouri Department of Revenue, except as indicated by IRS designation. For more information, contact the recorder's office at (573) 243-8123...
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Fire report 2-6-24
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/06/24)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Feb. 4 n Medical assists were made at 10:33 a.m. on Merriwether Street; 12:24 p.m. on South Benton Street; and 2:45 p.m. on Park Place Drive. n Hazardous condition calls were made at 1:16 p.m. on Linden Street and 10:28 p.m. on Good Hope Street...
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Police report 2-6-24
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/06/24)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the following calls. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n A warrant arrest was reported on Rand Street. n A warrant arrest was reported on Rand Street. n A warrant arrest was reported on Themis Street...
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Helen West
(Obituary ~ 02/06/24)
TULSA, Okla. — Helen Louise Schlegel West, daughter of Elmer and Helen M. Schlegel, was born Jan. 2, 1940, in Cape Girardeau. She joined her loving family in Heaven on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, in Tulsa. She attended Trinity Lutheran School and Church in Cape Girardeau, and graduated from Cape Girardeau Central High School in 1957...
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Homer Warren Jr.
(Obituary ~ 02/06/24)
FARMINGTON — J.R. "Homer" Warren Jr., 68, of Farmington passed away Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, at his home, surrounded by family. He was a retired electrician. He is survived by his wife, Fran; their children, Sherri (Derrick) Voerg, Anthony (Laurie) Warren and Heather (Vanna) Warren; his grandchildren, Kayleen Warren, Blake Youngblood (Ashley Stone), Lexi Warren, Amber Voerg and Ashlie (Jami) Voerg; and great-grandchildren Conner, Brinley, Bryson and Miles...
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Leslie Meritt
(Obituary ~ 02/06/24)
Leslie Ann Meritt, 57, of Marble Hill passed away Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born Oct. 8, 1966, in Cape Girardeau to Ronald and Norma Ann Elfrink Beussink. Leslie was a 1984 graduate of Leopold High School and earned a registered nurse, Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Southeast Missouri State University...
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Mary Johnson
(Obituary ~ 02/06/24)
Mary B. Johnson, 60, of Jackson died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, at home, with her husband by her side. A private life celebration will be held later. Cremation will be by McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.
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Virginia Break
(Obituary ~ 02/06/24)
Virginia Mae Break, 97, of Cape Girardeau passed away Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, at Lutheran Home. She was born Aug. 12, 1926, in Egypt Mills to Herbert and Barbara Exler Borchelt. She and Calvin Break Sr. were married Sept. 7, 1947, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Egypt Mills. Calvin passed away Jan. 2, 2015...
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Scott Beggs
(Obituary ~ 02/06/24)
Scott Alvin Beggs, 60, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born Feb. 2, 1963, in St. Louis, son of LaDonia Beggs and the late Stanley Beggs of Jackson. He was baptized and confirmed at Emanuel United Church of Christ in Jackson...
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Zelenskyy signals shakeup of Ukraine's military leadership imminent at critical point in war
(International News ~ 02/06/24)
KYIV, Ukraine -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is thinking about dismissing the country's top military officer as part of a broader leadership shakeup, a possibility that has shocked the nation fighting a war to end Russia's invasion and also worried Ukraine's Western allies...
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King Charles III being treated for cancer
(International News ~ 02/06/24)
LONDON -- Britain's King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer and has begun treatment, Buckingham Palace said Monday. Less than 18 months into his reign, the 75-year-old monarch will suspend public engagements, but will continue with state business and won't be handing over his constitutional roles as head of state...
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At UN, Russia brings US election into Mideast attacks
(International News ~ 02/06/24)
UNITED NATIONS -- Russia accused the United States on Monday of aggression against Iraq and Syria aimed at preserving its global dominance and salvaging the Biden administration's "image" ahead of U.S. elections. The U.S. retorted that its military response to unjustified attacks by Iranian-backed proxies against American forces is not only legal but will continue...
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Blinken returns to Mideast in push for hostage deal but obstacles loom
(International News ~ 02/06/24)
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Saudi Arabia's crown prince Monday at the start of his fifth visit to the Middle East since the outbreak of the war in Gaza, hoping to press ahead with a potential cease-fire deal and postwar planning while tamping down regional tensions...
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Death toll from Chile's wildfires reaches 123
(International News ~ 02/06/24)
SANTIAGO, Chile -- Volunteers in central Chile tried to remove charred metal, broken glass and other debris Monday from neighborhoods devastated by wildfires over the past several days, as officials raised the death toll to 123. Hundreds of people remain missing...
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1st Russians fined or jailed over rainbow-colored items after LGBTQ+ 'movement' outlawed
(International News ~ 02/06/24)
TALLINN, Estonia -- The first publicly known cases have emerged of Russian authorities penalizing people under a court ruling that outlawed LGBTQ+ activism as extremism, Russian media and rights groups have reported, with at least three people who displayed rainbow-colored items receiving jail time or fines...
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No verdict after first day in trial of Michigan school shooter's mom
(National News ~ 02/06/24)
PONTIAC, Mich. -- A Michigan jury went home Monday after a full day of deliberations in a novel trial against a school shooter's mother who could go to prison if convicted of involuntary manslaughter for the deaths of four students in 2021. The jury will return Tuesday for a second day...
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Family of Black girls handcuffed by Colorado police, held at gunpoint reach $1.9M settlement
(National News ~ 02/06/24)
DENVER -- The four Black girls lay facedown in a parking lot, crying "no" and "mommy" as a police officer who had pointed her gun at them then bent down to handcuff two of their wrists. The youngest wore a pink tiara as she held onto her teenage cousin's hand...
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Justice Department proposes changes to address disparities in state crime victim funds
(National News ~ 02/06/24)
The Justice Department proposed changes Monday to rules governing state-run programs that provide financial assistance to violent- crime victims in order to address racial disparities and curb the number of subjective denials of compensation. The proposal from the Justice Department's Office for Victims of Crime, a major overhaul to how states across the U.S. ...
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Storm dumps record rain on Los Angeles
(National News ~ 02/06/24)
LOS ANGELES -- A storm of historic proportions dumped a record amount of rain over parts of Los Angeles on Monday, sending mud and boulders down hillsides dotted with multimillion- dollar homes, while people living in homeless encampments in many parts of the city scrambled for safety...
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Senate border bill would upend US asylum with emergency limits, fast-track reviews
(National News ~ 02/06/24)
JACUMBA HOT SPRINGS, Calif. -- Nearly every day since September, hundreds of migrants from China, Colombia and other countries have wiggled through openings in the border wall with Mexico and walked dirt trails to surrender to U.S. agents and seek asylum. Some days, more than 1,000 arrive in the boulder-strewn mountains near San Diego, alone...
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Senate Republicans resist advancing on border policy bill
(National News ~ 02/06/24)
WASHINGTON -- Facing a torrent of criticism from conservatives, Senate Republicans on Monday resisted advancing on a bipartisan proposal intended to clamp down on illegal border crossings, signaling a likely defeat in Congress that would leave leaders with no clear path to approve wartime aid for Ukraine...
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Out of the past: Feb. 6
(Out of the Past ~ 02/06/24)
The Missouri Transportation Department plans to spend $28,801 to plant 180 trees along two stretches of Highway 74 (Shawnee Parkway) in Cape Girardeau; the area extends just over half a mile; the commission this week awarded the tree-planting contract to Hillside Gardens Inc. of Foley; trees will be planted on the north side of the highway between Interstate 55 and Silver Springs Road and on both sides of the road between Silver Springs and Kingshighway...
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Catholic Schools Week 2024 at Guardian Angel School
(Submitted Story ~ 02/06/24)
Another Catholic Schools Week is in the books at Guardian Angel School in Oran, MO with the students having lots of fun all week. The week started on Sunday, January 28 with an all school Mass at Guardian Angel Church with Father Joseph Kelly presiding. The students did all the readings and the student choir sang the liturgical music beautifully...
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One Hundred Days of School at Guardian Angel School
(Submitted Story ~ 02/06/24)
Guardian Angel School in Oran celebrated the 100th day of school on Tuesday, February 6. Students were allowed to dress up like a 100 year old person, as the students thought a 100 year old would look and dress like. Several students took the challenge and did a wonderful job of putting together an outfit and acting out the part. We had some very creative students...
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