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Republican effort to restore abortion rights in Missouri folds
(State News ~ 02/09/24)
JEFFERSON CITY — A Republican-led campaign to restore abortion rights in Missouri ended Thursday, clearing the path for a competing, more sweeping constitutional amendment to get on the state’s November ballot. “Having two initiatives on the ballot would create confusion and potentially split the vote,” Missouri Women and Family Research Fund executive director Jamie Corley said in a statement. ...
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Did you know? Valentine's Day by the numbers
(Local News ~ 02/09/24)
Valentine’s Day is coming up quickly with its pink, white and red hearts all over businesses, chocolate roses, and more than a few real roses, too. ...
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Cape Girardeau County commissioners approve Midnight Watch grant, change orders
(Local News ~ 02/09/24)
Cape Girardeau County commissioners approved a contract to fund Midnight Watch of the 32nd Judicial District Juvenile Office for another year. Midnight Watch workers are state employees whose pay the county budgets for through state grants. “They have two part-time people that work after hours,” Associate Commissioner Charlie Herbst said. ...
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Music Memories Column: Nick Leist and Pat Schwent
(02/09/24)
For many years, Nick Leist and Pat Schwent were the “dynamic duo” of the Jackson Band program. Nick passed away in 2015, and we recently lost Pat to cancer in November 2023. They were the best personality mix for dealing with rambunctious junior high and high school kids: Nick was an easygoing, Santa Claus type of guy, while Patricia was an intense, high-energy director. Kids respectfully called her “Sarge.”...
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Trombonist jazzes up Scout Hall
(Local News ~ 02/09/24)
Trombone icon Andre Hayward, dressed in black, plays with Felipe Brito, jazz professor at Southeast Missouri State University, to the delight of the crowd Saturday, Feb. 3, at Scout Hall in Cape Girardeau. ...
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Missouri AG: Jordan committed felonies and misdemeanor in role as coroner
(Local News ~ 02/09/24)
The Missouri attorney general’s office has accused Cape Girardeau Coroner Wavis Jordan of three Class E felonies and misdemeanor stealing charges, alleging he broke the law while conducting his duties of office. When reached by phone, Jordan declined to comment. ...
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Cape Girardeau's Capital Improvement Program proposed 2024-2029 plan lines up potential projects
(Local News ~ 02/09/24)
The City of Cape Girardeau has laid out a plan for possible municipal projects extending to the end of the decade and beyond. The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) proposed plan for fiscal years 2024 to 2029 — which will have a public hearing before the City Council on Monday, March 4 — is in its draft phase and also includes projections for fiscal years 2029 to 2034. ...
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Cape Central student awarded SEMO’s President’s Scholarship
(Local News ~ 02/09/24)
Cape Central senior Madison Phelps was awarded Southeast Missouri State University’s President’s Scholarship during a small ceremony Thursday, Feb. 8, at Cape Central High School, becoming the first student from the school to receive the scholarship since its inception in 2019. ...
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Lawmakers hope to block water from being exported to other states
(State News ~ 02/09/24)
As climate change and groundwater pumping leave arid western states hurting for water, Missouri lawmakers are considering legislation to keep the state’s water from being shipped outside its borders. ...
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Man wanted for shooting officer killed in police shootout after pursuit into Illinois
(Local News ~ 02/09/24)
EAST CAPE GIRARDEAU, Ill. — A man wanted for shooting a police officer Tuesday, Feb. 6, in Granite City, Illinois, was shot and killed following a pursuit into Illinois late Wednesday night, Feb. 8. Donald J. Friese of Granite City led police on a chase across the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge that eventually ended after Friese became stuck in a field in East Cape Girardeau
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Missouri AG files to remove Cape Girardeau County coroner from office
(Local News ~ 02/09/24)
The Missouri attorney general filed a petition Thursday, Feb. 8, to kickstart the process of removing from office Cape Girardeau County Coroner Wavis Jordan. Called a petition for Writ of Quo Warranto, the petition states that Jordan engaged in misconduct. ...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 02/09/24)
Today is Friday, Feb. 9, the 40th day of 2024. There are 326 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Feb. 9, 1964, the Beatles made their first live American television appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show," broadcast from New York on CBS. The quartet played six songs, including "Love Me Do" and "I Want to Hold Your Hand," to a crowd of screaming teenagers in person and more than 70 million viewers across the country...
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Prayer 2-9-24
(Prayer ~ 02/09/24)
May your name be exalted, O Lord God, Most High and Everlasting Father. Amen.
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Speak Out 2-9-24
(Speak Out ~ 02/09/24)
Travel sports Traveling sports teams are the problem with our youth. They falsely teach kids they're elite just because parents can afford the equipment and travel. Parents spend $400 to $500 a weekend on tournaments when that money would be much better invested in a Missouri 529 college plan. ...
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Catholic Schools Week is weeklong celebration of faith, education
(Editorial ~ 02/09/24)
Among the many blessings of living in Southeast Missouri is the choice parents have to send their children to parochial schools. Prevalent among them are the area's many fine Catholic-based schools. Educational environments cocooned in faith provide opportunities for young people to develop academically and spiritually in close-knit communities. These educational programs focus heavily on family as well, with parents and grandparents playing important roles in the young people's growth...
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Why Biden might beat Trump despite abysmal job approval rating
(Column ~ 02/09/24)
There's bad news and good news for those who want to see Joe Biden win in 2024 (or who really just want to see Donald Trump lose). The bad news is that in the era of modern polling, no president has ever won re-election with approval ratings as low at this point in their first term. ...
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Fire report 2-9-24
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/09/24)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Feb. 7 n Medical assists were made at 9:41 a.m. on South Silver Springs Road; 12:45 p.m. on North Kingshighway; 1:34 p.m. at Baldwin Drive and Lasalle Avenue; and 5:28 p.m. on Engram Street. ...
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Police report 2-9-24
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/09/24)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the following calls. Arrests do not imply guilt. Assaults n Second-degree domestic assault, unlawful use of a weapon and armed-criminal action were reported on Big Bend Road. n Third-degree domestic assault and unlawful use of a weapon were reported on Albert Street.
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Strikes kill 13 in Gaza as Biden describes Israel's military response as 'over the top'
(International News ~ 02/09/24)
RAFAH, Gaza Strip -- Israeli airstrikes killed at least 13 people in Rafah in the Gaza Strip after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected Hamas' cease-fire terms and vowed to expand the offensive into the southern Gaza town. President Joe Biden called Israel's military response in Gaza "over the top" and said he continues to work "tirelessly" to press Israel and Hamas to agree on an extended pause in fighting...
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Ukraine's president replaces top general to shake up deadlocked war with Russia
(International News ~ 02/09/24)
KYIV, Ukraine -- Ukraine's president replaced his top general Thursday in a shake-up aimed at reigniting momentum in the deadlocked war with Russia, which is grinding into its third year as the country grapples with shortages of ammunition and personnel and struggles to maintain support from the West...
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Ukraine needs more troops fighting Russia. Hardened professionals from Colombia are helping
(International News ~ 02/09/24)
KYIV, Ukraine -- Melodic Colombian Spanish fills a hospital treating soldiers wounded fighting Russian forces in eastern Ukraine. Ukraine's ranks are depleted by two years of war. As it battles the Russian war machine, Ukraine is welcoming hardened fighters from one of the world's longest-running conflicts...
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Senate votes to begin working on last-ditch effort to approve funds for Ukraine, Israel
(International News ~ 02/09/24)
WASHINGTON -- Overcoming a week of setbacks, the Senate on Thursday voted to begin work on a package of wartime funding for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies. But doubts remained about support from Republicans who earlier rejected a carefully negotiated compromise that also included border enforcement policies...
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Biden angrily pushes back at special counsel's report that questioned his memory, handling of docs
(National News ~ 02/09/24)
WASHINGTON -- A special counsel report released Thursday found evidence that President Joe Biden willfully retained and shared highly classified information when he was a private citizen, including about military and foreign policy in Afghanistan, but concluded that criminal charges were not warranted...
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Conspiracy theories swirl around Taylor Swift. These Republican voters say they don't care
(National News ~ 02/09/24)
WASHINGTON -- To hear some conservatives on cable news or on social media tell it, Taylor Swift is part of an elaborate plot to help Democrats win the November election. "I wonder who's going to win the Super Bowl next month," wrote former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy in January after the Kansas City Chiefs made the game with a strong performance from tight end Travis Kelce, Swift's partner. ...
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AI-generated voices in robocalls can deceive voters. FCC just made them illegal
(National News ~ 02/09/24)
NEW YORK -- The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday outlawed robocalls that contain voices generated by artificial intelligence, a decision that sends a clear message that exploiting the technology to scam people and mislead voters won't be tolerated...
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Supreme Court seems poised to reject efforts to kick Trump off ballot over Capitol riot
(National News ~ 02/09/24)
WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court seems poised to reject attempts to kick former President Donald Trump off the 2024 ballot, with conservative and liberal justices in apparent agreement in a case that puts them at the heart of a presidential election...
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Marine Corps confirms worst: All 5 troops killed in helicopter crash in California mountains
(National News ~ 02/09/24)
SAN DIEGO -- The helicopter carrying five Marines that crashed during a storm in the mountains outside San Diego was a CH-53E Super Stallion designed to fly through bad weather, even at night. The Super Stallion is the largest helicopter in the military, but every aircraft has its limits, and while every flight for Marines is considered a training opportunity, there is inherent risk, experts say. ...
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Storms dump heavy snowfall in northern Arizona after leaving California muddy mess
(National News ~ 02/09/24)
PHOENIX -- Heavy snow shut down parts of major interstates in northern Arizona on Thursday while low-lying clouds delayed dozens of flights in Phoenix, after storms earlier this week battered California and left a muddy mess. Forecasters in the mountainous region of northern Arizona recorded double-digits of snowfall -- two feet or more in some locations -- with more expected into the weekend. ...
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Putin urges US to push Ukraine to talks, hints at possible swap of imprisoned WSJ reporter
(National News ~ 02/09/24)
Russian President Vladimir Putin used an interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson to urge Washington to recognize Moscow's interests and persuade Ukraine to sit down for talks. Putin also said that Russia stands ready to negotiate a potential prisoner exchange that would free Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was detained last March on espionage charges he denies, and hinted that Moscow wants the release of its agent imprisoned in Germany...
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Donald Trump wins Nevada's Republican caucuses after being only major candidate to participate
(National News ~ 02/09/24)
LAS VEGAS -- Former President Donald Trump won Nevada's Republican presidential caucuses Thursday after he was the only major candidate to compete, winning his third straight state as he tries to secure his party's nomination. Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, his last major rival still in the race, skipped the caucuses even though they are the only contest in Nevada that counts toward the GOP nomination. ...
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Out of the past: Feb. 9
(Out of the Past ~ 02/09/24)
An effort is underway to form a not-for-profit corporation to finance and carry out improvements to the U.S. 61-Interstate 55 interchange between Cape Girardeau and Jackson; involved in the movement is James Drury, who plans to develop the commercial area around the interchange, and Cape Girardeau County and city and Jackson governments. ...
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