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Temporary East Main Street speed limit lifted
(Local News ~ 06/05/15)
The temporary speed limit for the construction zone on East Main Street at the intersection of Lacey Street has been lifted by Chief of Police James Humphreys. The speed limit will return to 35 mph, after having been reduced to 20 mph to ensure greater safety of workers. ...
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St. Louis-area urban farmers thrilled with gift of land
(State News ~ 06/05/15)
BERKELEY, Mo. -- Urban farmers who lost land in Kinloch, Missouri, they had farmed for decades are sowing seeds in Berkeley, and they're thrilled with the change. The construction company that owned the Kinloch plot tore it up for an expansion of a business park, and the amateur agrarians thought that spelled the end of their efforts to stock their dinner tables. ...
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Suit questions law allowing search of commercial vehicles
(State News ~ 06/05/15)
ST. LOUIS -- A mid-Missouri rancher and political activist is suing the state for the second time in a week, this time alleging a law allowing troopers and other officers to pull over and inspect commercial vehicles without cause is unconstitutional...
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Flooding reported after another round of rain in Missouri
(State News ~ 06/05/15)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Rain-swelled creeks and rivers were overflowing their banks Thursday across parts of Missouri, making some roads impassable and leading one small town in the northwest part of the state to evacuate. With water levels on the Fishing River in Mosby, Missouri, already seven feet above flood stage by midday Thursday and expected to continue rising, authorities were urging the 190 residents to leave their homes, said Scott Watson, a hydrologist for the National Weather Service. ...
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Grand juror in Ferguson killing case fights gag order anew
(State News ~ 06/05/15)
ST. LOUIS -- A member of the grand jury that declined to indict a white Ferguson police officer in 18-year-old Michael Brown's shooting death last summer has asked a county judge to allow her to discuss those secret proceedings publicly and free her of possibly being prosecuted for it...
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Cairo mayor injured in traffic accident
(Local News ~ 06/05/15)
Cairo, Illinois, Mayor Tyrone Coleman was injured in a traffic accident Wednesday, his office has confirmed. A 2005 Freightliner semi-trailer traveling northbound on U.S. 51 struck the vehicle Coleman was driving, a 1996 Ford pickup truck, as he stopped to turn west onto 16th Street in Cairo, according to a news release from the Illinois State Police. The Ford was towed from the scene...
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Union Pacific replacing culverts; city to move sewer line in Scott City
(Local News ~ 06/05/15)
Scott City soon may see some relief from its street flooding after the latest round of construction. A contractor for Union Pacific is replacing wooden culverts near the railroad by Oak and Main streets. After completing the Oak and Main Street construction, railroad workers will replace another culvert about one-eighth of a mile east of Oak Street, across from Rams Car Wash, Mayor Tim Porch said...
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Public hearing addresses higher-ed challenges in Southeast Missouri
(Local News ~ 06/05/15)
Educators from across Southeast Missouri spent Thursday discussing college completion rates, educational challenges in rural settings and teacher preparation at a public hearing hosted by Missouri's Coordinating Board for Higher Education at Southeast Missouri State University...
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Nixon vetoes right-to-work legislation
(State News ~ 06/05/15)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed a measure Thursday that would have made Missouri the 26th right-to-work state, and it's unclear whether proponents will be able to muster enough support in the Republican-led Legislature to override the veto...
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Maddie Brune helping Saxony Lutheran girls soccer team despite torn MCL
(High School Sports ~ 06/05/15)
Saxony Lutheran junior Maddie Brune sat near midfield while her teammates practiced in the days leading up to their trip to the Class 1 girls soccer final four, which begins today at Blue Springs High School in Blue Springs, Missouri.
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Computer system lets Cape turn data into maps and charts
(Local News ~ 06/05/15)
Through use of a certain computer system, Cape Girardeau's city departments are able to operate in a new way. Using geographic information systems -- GIS -- means being able to capture city, county, state and even federal data and manipulate them into maps and charts for department or public use...
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Oran Car Show marks 20th anniversary
(Local News ~ 06/05/15)
Twenty years ago, Oran, Missouri, Chamber of Commerce member Ed Evans said he would start a car show to help raise money for the organization. But, he specified with a laugh, "Twenty years was all they got." Saturday marks that milestone for Evans, who is finalizing his last show...
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Cardinal baseball
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/05/15)
Joellen haas, Lois tweedy, pat robert, & Jeanie kremer in St. Louis for Cardinal baseball
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Saxony Lutheran soccer team advances to Class 1 championship with victory over Barstow
(High School Sports ~ 06/05/15)
The Crusaders' 3-0 victory was their 18th consecutive win of the season. They'll face Father Tolton for the state title at 2 p.m. Saturday.
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Notre Dame baseball team run-rules Smithville to reach Class 4 title game
(High School Sports ~ 06/05/15)
The Bulldogs scored seven runs in the sixth inning and defeated Smithville 13-3 in six innings to advance to the state championship game.
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About 20 residents turn out for Neighborhood Roll Call
(Local News ~ 06/05/15)
About 20 concerned residents turned out to talk to police during the second Neighborhood Roll Call. The meeting, held Thursday evening at Sunset Boulevard and Themis Street in Cape Girardeau, lasted about 45 mintues. "There's been some thefts from vehicles and a couple of burglaries in this neighborhood in the last couple of weeks," Lt. Rodney Barker said of why he chose the Sunset and Themis area. "I think the big concern is the shooting that happened on Whitener two or three nights ago."...
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Sophia
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/05/15)
Sophia was rescued as an abandoned kitten during the last snow in March 2015. She now spends her days indoors playing with her toy squeaky mouse, napping in the sun, and watching over the squirrels and birds playing in the yard. Her seal point coloring, incredibly soft coat, and blue eyes are her prettiest features...
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Final four notebook: Notre Dame players prepared for Smithville ace
(High School Sports ~ 06/05/15)
More than a week passed between the Notre Dame baseball team's state quarterfinal and the scheduled start of its state semifinal. Add in a day delay due to rain, and the Bulldogs had plenty of time to study their opponent. "We had a week and just the nerves -- it was like, 'Let's get as much information as we can,'" Notre Dame lead-off batter Chase Urhahn said. ...
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Final four notebook: Injured Brune's insight on Barstow leading scorer leads to Saxony Lutheran's 16th shutout
(High School Sports ~ 06/05/15)
Maddie Brune helped prepare her teammates for Barstow's Bailey Childers in the Crusaders' state semifinal Friday.
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Today in History
(National News ~ 06/05/15)
Today is Friday, June 5, the 156th day of 2015. There are 209 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 5, 1968, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated in Los Angeles' Ambassador Hotel after claiming victory in California's Democratic presidential primary. Gunman Sirhan Bishara Sirhan was immediately arrested...
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You can't fool a cat. Ever. Don't even try.
(Column ~ 06/05/15)
Missy Kitty knows something is afoot, so she's keeping a close eye on the human activity in and around her home. She knows it has something to do with relocating -- whatever that is. Oh, sure, Missy Kitty has moved before, but that wasn't so bad. All she had to do was crouch in a pet carrier and howl like a dying banshee, and, before she knew, it she was in her new home with nice yard, a cushy chair to call her own, a perpetually full food dish plus refrigerator privileges and special access to the milk jug.. ...
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Faith-based leadership program for prisoners
(Editorial ~ 06/05/15)
In Psalms 69:33, we are told, "For the Lord hears the needy and does not despise his own people who are prisoners." Nor, it appears, do the organizers of the annual Global Leadership Summit. In August, thanks to members of LaCroix Church in Cape Girardeau, another local group will have an opportunity to benefit from listening to a panel of business and civic experts from a variety of disciplines. ...
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Out of the past: June 5
(Out of the Past ~ 06/05/15)
The city of Cape Girardeau has been authorized to spend $530,957 in Federal Aviation Administration entitlement money on municipal airport improvements; the grant money will got to help fund construction of taxiway spurs, installation of required airport signs, renovation of the terminal building and restructuring of the terminal parking lot...
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Police confirm Pam Geller was initial target of terror plot
(National News ~ 06/05/15)
BOSTON -- A Boston man shot to death by the terror investigators who had him under surveillance had talked about beheading blogger Pamela Geller before deciding to target police officers, Boston police said Thursday. "There was some mention of that name," said police commissioner William Evans, who dismissed it as "wishful thinking" while speaking on the "Today" show...
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Death toll up to 150 in Ghana gas station explosion, floods
(International News ~ 06/05/15)
ACCRA, Ghana -- The death toll from a huge gas station explosion and flooding in Ghana's capital has more than doubled to 150 people, the president said Thursday night. Dozens of people had sought shelter at the gas station and in nearby shops in central Accra to escape the torrential rains at the time of Wednesday night's blast...
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China suspected in massive breach of federal personnel data
(National News ~ 06/05/15)
WASHINGTON -- China-based hackers are suspected of breaking into the computer networks of the U.S. government personnel office and stealing identifying information of at least 4 million federal workers, officials said Thursday. The Department of Homeland Security said in a statement data from the Office of Personnel Management and the Interior Department had been compromised...
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Police try to determine whether 3 Colorado shootings are linked
(National News ~ 06/05/15)
LOVELAND, Colo. -- The overnight killing of a man on a sidewalk has raised fears a serial shooter might be trolling roads in northern Colorado after a bicyclist recently was gunned down and a driver was wounded. Police and the FBI have refused to comment on the possibility of a serial shooter. But they have offered a $10,000 reward for information on the first two unsolved shootings authorities say are related...
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IS reduces water supply to government areas in Anbar
(International News ~ 06/05/15)
BAGHDAD -- Islamic State militants have reduced the amount of water flowing to government-held areas in Iraq's western Anbar province, officials said Thursday, a move that highlights the use of water as a weapon of war and puts more pressure on Iraqi forces struggling to claw back ground held by the extremists in the Sunni heartland...
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U.S. might deploy missiles in Europe to counter Russia
(National News ~ 06/05/15)
WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration is weighing a range of aggressive responses to Russia's alleged violation of a Cold War-era nuclear treaty, including deploying land-based missiles in Europe that could destroy the Russian weapons pre-emptively...
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St. Louis suburb settles suit over municipal court bonds
(State News ~ 06/05/15)
VELDA CITY, Mo. -- The St. Louis suburb of Velda City no longer can jail people in lieu of cash bail for municipal infractions under a federal court settlement over the bond system's treatment of poor people. The lawsuit resolved Wednesday was filed on behalf of a 26-year-old mother of two whom Velda City police arrested April 2 for driving with a suspended license, a headlight violation and related offenses, the St. ...
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Births 6/5/15
(Births ~ 06/05/15)
Daughter to Hilyard Winters III and Al'Bresha Young of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 6:31 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 2015. Name, KayLeigha Nyi'Asijah, Weight, 5 pounds, 10 ounces. Ms. Young is the daughter of Kissy Drake and Al Young of Cape Girardeau. Winters is the son of Jackie Blacksure and Hilyard Winters of Cape Girardeau...
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Road work 6/5/15
(Local News ~ 06/05/15)
Northbound Interstate 55 in Cape Girardeau County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews make repairs to the Diversion Channel bridge, located between Route AB and Highway 74. The work will take place from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, according to a MoDOT news release...
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Jackson fire report 6/5/15
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/05/15)
JACKSON The Jackson Fire Department responded to the following calls: Wednesday * Emergency medical service on Garrett Lane. Thursday * Emergency medical service on South Shawnee Boulevard. * Smoke detector check on Eagle Drive.
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Cape Girardeau police report 6/5/15
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/05/15)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. n Tyler Jacob Michelson, 22, 1710 N. Sprigg St., was arrested on a Cape Girardeau County warrant for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. n Demontrae D. Hill, 19, 212 S. Ellis St., was arrested on suspicion of assault...
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Benny Seiler
(Obituary ~ 06/05/15)
Bernard H. "Benny" Seiler, 57, of Oak Ridge passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2015, in an automobile accident. He was born Jan. 20, 1958, in Cape Girardeau, son of Leonard G. and Betty M. Stovall Seiler. Benny worked 26 years at Procter & Gamble. He was proud to be a hillbilly...
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Fredrick Petzoldt
(Obituary ~ 06/05/15)
THEBES, Ill. -- Fredrick A. "Fred" Petzoldt, 75, of Thebes passed away Thursday, June 4, 2015, at his home. He was born July 22, 1939, at Fruitland, son of William and Mary Heider Petzoldt. Fred was a volunteer fireman and former fire chief for the village of Thebes and was a maintenance employee for the village of Thebes many years...
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Barbara Crain
(Obituary ~ 06/05/15)
Barbara Anne Crain, 66, of Cape Girardeau went home to heaven Thursday, June 4, 2015, after a valiant battle with breast cancer. Her devotion to her family, friends and firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. She was born Jan. 2, 1949, in Anna, Illinois, to the late Claude Miller and Barbara Inman Stearns. She married the love of her life, Jim L. Crain, on April 7, 1968, in Alto Pass, Illinois...
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Dillard Acton
(Obituary ~ 06/05/15)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Dillard H. Acton, 84, of Perryville died Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at his home. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday and from 6:30 a.m. until service time Tuesday at Young and Sons Funeral Home...
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Best Bet: Chestnut Mountain Gang
(Entertainment ~ 06/05/15)
The Chestnut Mountain Gang, a bluegrass and gospel band, will perform from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Bollinger Mill State Historic Site in Burfordville. The concert is free and open to the public. Members of the band are guitarist Willard Huffman, his wife Cindy on bass, Janie Brown as vocalist and band leader, Randal Lee on mandolin and Jim Kerber on banjo. Refreshments will be provided; attendees are encouraged to bring their own seating. More information is available by calling 573-243-4591...
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First Friday receptions 6/5/15
(Entertainment ~ 06/05/15)
"Wild Things," a national juried exhibition with an animal theme, will be on display. Awards for the exhibition will be announced during the 6 p.m. ceremony. The exhibition features artwork from 31 artists working in 14 states. 32 N. Main St., 334-9233...
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Ink Blotter 6/5/15
(Entertainment ~ 06/05/15)
Cabrina Rodgers of Cape Girardeau submitted this photo of her tattoo by artist Jake at A Different Drummer Tattoo. "My mom lost her battle with breast cancer on Oct. 11, 2001," Rodgers said. "Learning to let go was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. ...
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Bush, Perry join unwieldy race as new phase of GOP campaign begins
(National News ~ 06/05/15)
WASHINGTON -- Jeb Bush stepped into the Republican race for president Thursday, finally taking his place -- after months of hints and relentless fundraising -- amid an unwieldy field of GOP candidates unlike any in recent memory. The son of one president and brother of another, the former Florida governor has the rank of front-runner and the donors to match. He now has eight months before the first votes are cast in the Iowa caucuses to prove he's worthy of both...
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Kinder: RTW good for Missouri business and workers
(Column ~ 06/05/15)
Editor's note: This column originally appeared on The Daily Caller website. Missouri is poised to become the 26th state to adopt Right to Work legislation after the Legislature this year passed a bill that finally makes our state competitive with six of our neighbors who already have this important economic development tool...
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River Campus Arts Festival returns with day of children's activities, visual arts, writing, performances and exhibits
(Entertainment ~ 06/05/15)
Southeast Missouri State University will celebrate its second annual community River Campus Summer Arts Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 20 with a performance of "Seussical" the musical capping the day's events. More than 1,200 attended last year's inaugural festival. ...
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Notre Dame baseball team's state semifinal postponed until today
(High School Sports ~ 06/05/15)
O'FALLON, Mo. -- There isn't much Jeff Graviett hasn't been through in baseball as a player or coach, including rain delays at the final four. So he understands how his Notre Dame players felt when their Class 4 semifinal final was postponed Thursday afternoon. The Bulldogs will now face Smithville at 10:30 a.m. today...
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Rams QB Foles getting acquainted with new team, new offense
(Professional Sports ~ 06/05/15)
ST. LOUIS -- Quarterback Nick Foles is getting to know his new St. Louis Rams teammates. "We love him," wide receiver Kenny Britt said Thursday after the second OTA session and first open to reporters. "Great deep ball, he puts it on the money every time...
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Capahas begin season today against Valmeyer
(Community Sports ~ 06/05/15)
The Capahas begin their season against Valmeyer at 8 p.m. today at Capaha Field, but there won't be a sponsor to help keep the team afloat. Instead, manager Jess Bolen said the team will rely on donations.
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Rams release rookie Sasser due to pre-existing condition
(Professional Sports ~ 06/05/15)
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Rams have released rookie wide receiver Bud Sasser because of a pre-existing medical condition. Coach Jeff Fisher declined to reveal the nature of the problem Thursday, but said the former Missouri star, a sixth-round pick, had failed his physical...
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Yellow paint spill slows traffic
(National News ~ 06/05/15)
HANCOCK, Md. -- Yellow means slow on Interstate 68 in western Maryland, where crews are cleaning up 6,500 gallons of spilled paint. The Maryland State Highway Administration said Thursday the cleanup will continue at least through Saturday night. State police say the driver of an overturned tractor-trailer was texting on a cellphone when he lost control of the vehicle Wednesday evening, causing plastic barrels of white and yellow paint to fall and break. ...
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Acting Out! to present 'Twelfth Night' at Capaha Park
(Entertainment ~ 06/05/15)
Local theater troupe Acting Out! will present Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" at 7:30 p.m. June 12 and 13 in the bandshell of Cape Girardeau's Capaha Park. "Twelfth Night" is Acting Out's third Shakespeare-in-the-Park-type production -- beginning in 2013 with "Romeo and Juliet," directed by Kasey Cox, and "A Midsummer Night's Dream," directed by Brittany Hastings last year, said Melissa Jennings, director of this year's production...
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Michael Wacha pitches Cardinals to 7-1 win over Dodgers
(Professional Sports ~ 06/05/15)
LOS ANGELES -- The St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers are quite familiar with each other because of the last two postseasons, and they could be on course for another October showdown. Michael Wacha is certainly ready. "That's a long time away, but both teams are playing good baseball and you never know what will happen," Wacha said Thursday night after pitching the Cardinals past the Dodgers 7-1 in the opener of a four-game series between the National League's top two teams. ...
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Prayer 6/5/15
(Prayer ~ 06/05/15)
For all who rely upon the compassion of others, we pray to you, O God. Amen.
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