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Spring equinox is here. What does that mean?
(National News ~ 03/19/24)
Spring is almost here — officially, at least. The vernal equinox arrives on Tuesday, marking the start of the spring season for the Northern Hemisphere. But what does that actually mean? Here’s what to know about how we split up the year using the Earth’s orbit. ...
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Supreme Court seems favorable to Biden administration over efforts to combat social media posts
(National News ~ 03/19/24)
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court seemed likely Monday to side with the Biden administration in a dispute with Republican-led states over how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics including COVID-19 and election security in a case that could set standards for free speech in the digital age. ...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission approves limestone bids
(Local News ~ 03/19/24)
During a quick meeting Monday, March 18, Cape Girardeau County commissioners approved bids for limestone aggregate materials. Commissioners Clint Tracy, Paul Koeper and Charlie Herbst accepted county use of limestone from three quarries for putting down base rock before paving roads. ...
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Cape Girardeau man charged with sex crimes
(Local News ~ 03/19/24)
Jeffrey Whitley, 35, of Cape Girardeau was charged last week with five felony counts relating to alleged sex crimes involving a minor younger than 14 years old. Whitley was charged with two counts of first-degree statutory rape and three counts of statutory sodomy. ...
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Notre Dame junior scores perfect 36 on ACT
(Local News ~ 03/19/24)
Notre Dame Regional High School junior Matthew Austin recorded a perfect score of 36 on his most recent attempt at the American College Testing (ACT) exam. Austin took the exam five times, scoring a 34 on his first two attempts and a 35 on his next two before finally achieving a perfect score. ...
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Cape Girardeau City Council adopts 2024-2029 CIP plan
(Local News ~ 03/19/24)
Cape Girardeau City Council members adopted the city's 2024-2029 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) plan, among other business Monday, March 18. A public hearing was held for the CIP on March 4. The 2024-2029 CIP plan outlines potential city projects, funding sources and expenses for the specified years with projections for 2029-2034. The 10-year plan lines up expenditures amounting to $253,256,314 and includes $80,928,990 of undetermined funding...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 03/19/24)
Today in History Today is Tuesday, March 19, the 79th day of 2024. There are 287 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On March 19, 1995, after a 21-month hiatus, Michael Jordan returned to professional basketball with his former team, the Chicago Bulls. (He would go on to win three more NBA championships to go with the three he and the Bulls had already won.)...
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Speak Out 3-19-24
(Speak Out ~ 03/19/24)
Health crisis I think I have identified a factor in the health crisis. I have a serious condition that requires monitoring every few months. The day before my last scheduled visit, I got a call that my appointment was canceled and it would be weeks before another opening. If my critical appointment can be delayed weeks, do I really need it? Are all these follow ups needed or just if you have insurance? Maybe there isn't a shortage of doctors. There is just too much doctoring!...
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Biden's budget plan is the wrong recipe for America
(Column ~ 03/19/24)
President Joe Biden frequently says, "Don't tell me what you value. Show me your budget, and I'll tell you what you value." Well, as Biden's recently released budget proposal for next year makes clear, he is once again doubling down on the very same failed policies that are bankrupting America, waging war on U.S. energy, and fueling the most painful economic crisis in decades. There's no question that his budget plan is the wrong recipe for America...
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Prayer 3-19-24
(Prayer ~ 03/19/24)
O Lord Jesus, our Mighty Warrior, thank you for your blessings on our lives. Amen.
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Democratic leadership send signal to left-wing base
(Column ~ 03/19/24)
The uncommitted voters of Michigan say "jump," and Chuck Schumer asks "how high?" The Senate majority leader gave an extraordinary speech flaying the democratically elected leader of an ally engaged in fighting a defensive war against a hideous terrorist enemy...
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EPA bans asbestos, a deadly carcinogen still in use decades after a partial ban was enacted
(National News ~ 03/19/24)
WASHINGTON -- The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos, a carcinogen that kills tens of thousands of Americans every year but is still used in some chlorine bleach, brake pads and other products. The final rule marks a major expansion of EPA regulation under a landmark 2016 law that overhauled regulations governing tens of thousands of toxic chemicals in everyday products, from household cleaners to clothing and furniture...
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Gangs unleash new attacks on upscale areas in Haiti's capital, with at least a dozen killed nearby
(International News ~ 03/19/24)
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- Gangs attacked two upscale neighborhoods in Haiti's capital early Monday in a rampage that left at least a dozen people dead in surrounding areas. Gunmen looted homes in the communities of Laboule and Thomassin before sunrise, forcing residents to flee as some called radio stations pleading for police. The neighborhoods had remained largely peaceful despite a surge in violent gang attacks across Port-au-Prince that began on Feb. 29...
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With the election behind him, Putin says Russia aims to set up a buffer zone inside Ukraine
(International News ~ 03/19/24)
Russian President Vladimir Putin said after extending his rule in an election that stifled opposition that Moscow will not relent in its invasion of Ukraine and plans to create a buffer zone to help protect against long-range Ukrainian strikes and cross-border raids...
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Putin extends rule in preordained Russian election after harshest crackdown since Soviet era
(International News ~ 03/19/24)
President Vladimir Putin extended his reign over Russia in a landslide election whose outcome was never in doubt, declaring his determination Monday to advance deeper into Ukraine and dangling new threats against the West. After the harshest crackdown on dissent since Soviet times, it was clear from the earliest returns that Putin's nearly quarter-century rule would continue with a fifth term that grants him six more years. ...
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Israel urges UN court to reject South Africa's request for more emergency orders in genocide case
(International News ~ 03/19/24)
THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- Israel has urged the top U.N. court to reject the latest request by South Africa for interim orders to prevent starvation in Gaza as part of a case accusing Israel of breaching the Genocide Convention with its military offensive against Hamas...
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Famine is said to be 'imminent' in northern Gaza as Israel raids the main hospital again
(National News ~ 03/19/24)
RAFAH, Gaza Strip -- Famine is "imminent" in northern Gaza, where 70% of people are experiencing catastrophic hunger, according to a report Monday that warned escalation of the war could push half of Gaza's total population to the brink of starvation...
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Pro-Trump Michigan attorney arrested after hearing in DC over leaking Dominion documents
(National News ~ 03/19/24)
An attorney facing criminal charges for illegally accessing Michigan voting machines after the 2020 election was arrested Monday after a hearing in a separate case in federal court in Washington, D.C. Stefanie Lambert was arrested by U.S. Marshals after a hearing over possible sanctions against her for disseminating confidential emails from Dominion Voting Systems, the target of conspiracy theories over former President Donald Trump's 2020 election loss. ...
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'Access Hollywood' tape won't be played at Donald Trump's hush-money criminal trial, judge rules
(National News ~ 03/19/24)
NEW YORK -- The infamous "Access Hollywood" video in which Donald Trump bragged about grabbing women sexually without asking permission will not be shown to jurors at the former president's hush-money criminal trial, a New York judge ruled Monday. Judge Juan M. ...
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Biden to host Japan PM Kishida, Philippines President Marcos for White House summit
(National News ~ 03/19/24)
WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden will host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for a White House summit next month amid growing concerns about North Korea's nuclear program, provocative Chinese action in the South China Sea and differences over a Japanese company's plan to buy an iconic American steel company...
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Trump says Jews who vote for Democrats 'hate Israel' and their religion
(National News ~ 03/19/24)
NEW YORK -- Former President Donald Trump on Monday charged that Jews who vote for Democrats "hate Israel" and hate "their religion," igniting a firestorm of criticism from the White House and Jewish leaders. Trump, in an interview, had been asked about Democrats' growing criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over his handling of the war in Gaza as the civilian death toll continues to mount...
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Trump seeks to appeal decision not to disqualify district attorney from Georgia election case
(National News ~ 03/19/24)
ATLANTA -- Former President Donald Trump and other defendants in Georgia's election interference case filed court papers Monday seeking to appeal a judge's ruling not to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from their prosecution or dismiss the charges...
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Trump's lawyers say it is impossible for him to post bond covering $454 million civil fraud judgment
(National News ~ 03/19/24)
NEW YORK -- Donald Trump's lawyers told a New York appellate court Monday that it's impossible for him to post a bond covering the full amount of a $454 million civil fraud judgment while he appeals, suggesting the former president's legal losses have put him in a serious cash crunch...
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Biden signs executive order on advancing study of women's health while chiding 'backward' GOP ideas
(National News ~ 03/19/24)
WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday aimed at advancing the study of women's health by strengthening data collection and providing better funding opportunities for biomedical research while chiding Republicans for having "no clue about the power of women" but saying they're "about to find out" come November's election...
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Netanyahu agrees to send Israeli officials to Washington to discuss prospective Rafah operation
(National News ~ 03/19/24)
WASHINGTON -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday agreed to send a team of Israeli officials to Washington to discuss with Biden administration officials a prospective Rafah operation as each side is looking to make "clear to the other its perspective," White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said...
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Idaho considers a ban on using public funds or facilities for gender-affirming care
(National News ~ 03/19/24)
BOISE, Idaho -- Idaho lawmakers are expected to vote this week on a bill that would ban the use of any public funds for gender-affirming care, including for state employees using work health insurance and for adults covered by Medicaid. The legislation already passed the House and only needs to clear the majority Republican Senate before it is sent to Gov. ...
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Supreme Court extends block on Texas law that would allow police to arrest migrants
(National News ~ 03/19/24)
WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court on Monday continued to block, for now, a Texas law that would give police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of illegally entering the U.S. while the legal battle it sparked over immigration authority plays out...
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Fire report 3-19-24
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/19/24)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. March 17 n Medical assists were made at 11:37 a.m. on William Street and 12:56 p.m. on Linden Street. ...
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Police report 3-19-24
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/19/24)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the following calls. Arrest does not imply guilt. Arrests n A warrant arrest was reported on Jefferson Avenue. n A warrant arrest was reported. n A warrant arrest was reported on Walnut Street...
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Barbara Wendel
(Obituary ~ 03/19/24)
Barbara Diane Wendel, 80, of Jackson died Thursday, March 14, 2024, at her home. The family wishes to honor Barbara’s request, and there will be no services. McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson has been entrusted with Barbara’s final care and arrangements.
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Brad Weber
(Obituary ~ 03/19/24)
PERRYVILLE — Brad Harold Weber, 72, of Perryville on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, passed from his earthly home in to his heavenly home. Brad was a beloved husband, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. Brad was born Dec. 29, 1951, in Perryville. He was the middle child of Harold and Bernice Mecker Weber. ...
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Don Vied
(Obituary ~ 03/19/24)
William Donwood “Don” Vied, 78, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, March 7, 2024, at his home. He was born Sept. 20, 1945, in Lyon County, Kentucky, to Norwood and Nealie Sanders Vied. On the farm and in the woods, he developed a great love for the outdoors and nature and began hunting at a very young age. It was a passion that he carried throughout life and shared with many others. ...
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Dennis Essner
(Obituary ~ 03/19/24)
Dennis James Essner, 68, of Kelso passed away peacefully Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. He was born Oct. 21, 1955, in Cape Girardeau, the third son of Raymond and Marian Ressel Essner. He attended St. Augustine Elementary School in Kelso and was a 1974 graduate of Notre Dame High School. ...
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Theon Enderle
(Obituary ~ 03/19/24)
Theon Leo Enderle, 85, of Sikeston passed away peacefully Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, surrounded by his loving family. Born May 21, 1938, in Chaffee, Theon was the cherished son of Edward and Hilda Schaefer Enderle. He spent his formative years in Kelso, where he attended school and developed a strong work ethic helping with the family farm. ...
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Patricia Bollinger
(Obituary ~ 03/19/24)
Patricia Bollinger, 88, of Marble Hill died Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She was born July 25, 1935, in Cape Girardeau to Tony and Mary C. Arnzen Beussink. She graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with a teaching degree and worked as a kindergarten teacher at Leopold School. ...
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Ruth Aufdenberg
(Obituary ~ 03/19/24)
Ruth Alyne Allen Aufdenberg, 94, of Jackson passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born Nov. 1, 1929, in Burfordville to Ray and Rhoda Johnson Allen. She and Walter R. Aufdenberg were married Sept. 13, 1947, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Tilsit. They raised eight children on their farm near Oriole. They were married for 53 years before Walter preceded her in death June 30, 2001. ...
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Out of the past: March 19
(Out of the Past ~ 03/19/24)
A small tear in the rubber blade of a windshield wiper made the difference between excellent and perfect during Jackson School District's spring bus inspection yesterday; three hours and 54 buses later, the school district posted a near perfect inspection score of 98.1%, well above the state average of 85.3%; this achievement also earned the district the distinguished Fleet Excellence Award, given school districts that score 95% or higher on the annual spring inspection...
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United for Childcare at Child Advocacy Day
(Submitted Story ~ 03/19/24)
On March 6th, United Way of Southeast Missouri joined forces with other nonprofit organizations in the area, including Thrive Birth to 5, Everyday Dads, and the Missouri Mentoring Partnership, to participate in Child Advocacy Day in Jefferson City...
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Local Student Receives Scholarship from Missouri State-West Plains
(Submitted Story ~ 03/19/24)
WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Ericka Beard, Cape Girardeau, has been awarded the Frankie and S.D. Sims Memorial Scholarship from Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP). Beard is seeking the Associate of Science in Nursing degree through the LPN-to-RN Bridge program at MSU-WP...
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Alma Schrader Cereal Domino Chain and Science Day
(Submitted Story ~ 03/19/24)
Alma Schrader PTO hosted a Science Day for all grades on Friday, March 15, 2024. To incorporate community service into the event, students were asked to donate boxes of cereal to be donated to those in need within our community. Our students far surpassed the goal and brought in 1,553 boxes of cereal...
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