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Southeast Missourian
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- A manager formerly employed at Sonic restaurant, 2126 Broadway, pleaded guilty Tuesday before Butler County Circuit Court Judge Robert L. Smith to attempting to manufacture methamphetamine in the...
By Brian Blackwell ~ Southeast Missourian
While snowfall has moved out of the area, falling temperatures have given way to icy roads that have contributed to numerous traffic accidents.
Sgt. Kevin Orr of the Cape Girardeau Police Department reported that as of 10...
By Brian Blackwell ~ Southeast Missourian
High fuel costs and the aftermath from multiple storms placed strains on Cape Girardeau County highway department operations in 2009, highway administrator Scott Bechtold said Monday. To keep spending under control in 2010,...
A pedestrian struck by a driver late Sunday was believed to have been drinking, Cape Girardeau Police Department spokesman Cpl. Adam Glueck said today.
By Erin Hevern ~ Southeast Missourian
For some area residents Sunday's Super Bowl game wasn't all about who won or lost, but instead about letting loose and finding comfort in the company of their friends, sharing laughs and their favorite snack foods. About 55...

Polar Plunge
The Polar Plunge took place Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 at Trail of Tears State Park to raise money for the Special Olympics of Missouri.
Fourth annual Penguin Party
The Cape Girardeau Public Schools Foundation holds the fourth annual Penguin Party Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the Cape Girardeau Country Club.
Ceremony to honor Eagle Scouts Saturday
(02/09/10)
Over 70 boys from Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois earned the coveted Eagle Scout honor in 2009. Those 79 young men will be recognized at the annual Court of Honor ceremony at Southeast Missouri State University on Saturday. State Sen. Rob Mayer (R-Dexter) is this year's class sponsor and will be the keynote speaker. Scout district executive Bill Crowell said these boys show their future employers that they are dedicated, hard-working leaders in society...
Cleanup from 2008, 2009 storms put strain on Cape Girardeau County Highway department budget
(02/09/10)
High fuel costs and the aftermath from multiple storms placed strains on Cape Girardeau County highway department operations in 2009, highway administrator Scott Bechtold said Monday. To keep spending under control in 2010, Bechtold told the Cape Girardeau County Commission during its meeting that his department will postpone some expenditures in new equipment. Bechtold said he will meet with other staff to determine which expenditures to delay...
Prescribed burns set for Mark Twain National Forest
(02/09/10)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) -- Prescribed burns are planned in the coming months at Mark Twain National Forest to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. The U.S. Forest Service says the burns in southern Missouri will reduce fuels on the forest floor from last year's ice and wind storms. The Springfield News-Leader also reported that the fires are intended to improve the forest's health and wildlife habitat...
Slick roads lead to numerous accidents throughout Southeast Missouri
(02/09/10)
While snowfall has moved out of the area, falling temperatures have given way to icy roads that have contributed to numerous traffic accidents.
Sgt. Kevin Orr of the Cape Girardeau Police Department reported that as of 10 a.m. officers had responded to 11 weather-related accidents this morning.
Jackson School Board agenda 2/9/10
(02/09/10)
7 p.m. Tuesday Board of Education office, 614 E. Adams St. Presentations Approval of minutes Finance Public comments Action items Informational items Executive session...
Air Force's Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble to perform at Jackson High School
(02/09/10)
The new performance hall at Jackson High School will host one of the top jazz bands in the United States on Thursday night. The Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble will take the stage to entertain young and old with a variety of tunes. "We are very excited and honored to have a military band of this caliber performing in Jackson," said David Ludwig, Americanism officer with American Legion Post 158 in Jackson. ...
Road crews prepared for overnight snowfall
(02/09/10)
Road crews are ready for the third accumulating snow in less than two weeks, officials said as a winter storm expected to bring 4 or more inches of snow to Southeast Missouri arrived in the area Monday.
Winter storm to be followed by strong winds
(02/08/10)
A winter storm warning issued early this afternoon predicts that the Cape Girardeau area should receive about 3-1/2 to 4 inches of snow by Tuesday morning. The warning is in effect until 9 a.m. Tuesday. The snow will be followed by strong winds that will push windchills into the teens and single digits Tuesday and Tuesday night, said David Humphrey, lead meteorologist for the National Weather Service office in Paducah, Ky...
Pedestrian struck by car at Independence and Keller streets
(02/09/10)
A pedestrian struck by a driver late Sunday was believed to have been drinking, Cape Girardeau Police Department spokesman Cpl. Adam Glueck said today.
Kinder hopeful for 2010 Tour of Missouri
(02/09/10)
ST. LOUIS -- Lieutenant Gov. Peter Kinder is expressing optimism that the Tour of Missouri bicycle race will happen again this year. Kinder told KMOX Radio in St. Louis he is hopeful the money will be in place soon to begin extensive planning for the professional bike race. Kinder is chairman and said the event could still go on even if state funding falls through...
Suspect in SEMO burglary pleads guilty
(02/09/10)
A Cape Girardeau man pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree burglary Monday before Circuit Court Judge Benjamin F. Lewis for stealing miscellaneous high-tech items from Southeast Missouri State University dorm rooms. Marcus L. Woods, 24, previously faced five counts of second-degree burglary, but four were dropped, according to Jennifer Booth, Woods' attorney, per a plea agreement with the Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney's office...
Man accused of domestic assault gets reduction in bond
(02/09/10)
Associate Circuit Court Judge Gary A. Kamp ordered a reduction in bond Feb. 3 in the case against Jason J. Robert of Cape Girardeau, who is charged with second-degree and third-degree domestic assault for abusing and threatening to kill his girlfriend...
Alma Schrader PTA wins grant
(02/09/10)
The PTA at Alma Schrader Elementary in Cape Girardeau got a financial boost to plan programming to encourage parent involvement. The school was one of 32 nationwide to receive a $1,897 grant from the AXA Foundation, which is part of the financial firm AXA Equitable. ...
Two individuals arrested by Bootheel Task Force
(02/08/10)
Two individuals, one who admitted to selling methamphetamine in Steele, Mo., for the past four years, were recently arrested for manufacturing of a controlled substance after an investigation by Steele police officers and agents of the Bootheel Drug Task Force...
Car crash blocking traffic at Kingshighway and Highway 74
(02/08/10)
A vehicle accident has blocked traffic traveling east at Kingshighway and Highway 74 in Cape Girardeau, according to scanner traffic.
One person is reportedly injured in the crash.
Look for more details later at http://semissourian.com
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