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Bolen's final home game set for Tuesday night
(Community Sports ~ 07/25/16)
The Burger King Capahas will play their final home game at 7 p.m. today, a game that also marks the last at Capaha Field for 50-year manager Jess Bolen.
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Business notebook: Brighter days ahead for downtown, report says
(Business ~ 07/25/16)
The main goal of Old Town Cape is to revitalize downtown Cape Girardeau -- to create an environment where businesses want to move and consumers want to go. In July, the not-for-profit organization presented its annual report to the Cape Girardeau City Council, informing the city of its progress from year to year and setting a trajectory for the future...
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Two years after Ferguson, recriminations roil governor's race
(State News ~ 07/25/16)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- It has been two years since a white police officer fatally shot black teenager Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, touching off days of rioting, but the political repercussions from the incident have only intensified, fanned by a governor's race in which all four Republican candidates are pledging an aggressive law-and-order approach...
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Street Crime Task Force may have caused shootings to fall in Cape
(Local News ~ 07/25/16)
Cape Girardeau appeared to be heading toward a deadly summer when Cape Girardeau police opened two homicide investigations within hours of each other May 19. Cape Girardeau police found the body of Domorlo Morris McCaster, 28, about 4 p.m. that day in a wooded area near Ranney Park. McCaster's body had been dumped after he was shot and killed about five days earlier. At 9 p.m. that day, Andrel Dolpin, 17, was shot in the chest in the 200 block of Lorimier Street and died later at a hospital...
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City may spend extra park tax money on Cape Splash, skate park, other projects
(Local News ~ 07/25/16)
Cape Girardeau's parks and recreation director has proposed spending about $3.9 million in additional sales tax money on eight parks-improvement projects. They include improvements to the Lazy River island at Cape Splash, development of a skate park at Arena Park, restrooms at Capaha Park and major improvements to athletic fields at Shawnee Park...
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Saint Francis sees obesity, cancer among top health priorities in region
(Local News ~ 07/25/16)
A months-long study by the Saint Francis Healthcare System has spotlighted four major public health priorities for people in Cape Girardeau, Bollinger, Scott and Stoddard counties, where the majority of its patients live. They include obesity in children and adults, cancer, chronic disease management and health-care affordability...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 07/25/16)
Today in History Today is Monday, July 25, the 207th day of 2016. There are 159 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 25, 1956, the Italian liner SS Andrea Doria collided with the Swedish passenger ship Stockholm off the New England coast late at night and began sinking; 51 people -- 46 from the Andrea Doria, five from the Stockholm -- were killed. (The Andrea Doria capsized and sank the following morning.)...
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The Pokemon phenomenon:
(Editorial ~ 07/25/16)
Who can argue against being active and enjoying life? Seriousness and sadness abound in our present world. And sedentary lifestyles are responsible for a host of other problems, like obesity and boredom. Nintendo came out with Pokemon Go earlier this month, however, and it has proved to be somewhat of a remedy, but it does not come without concerns...
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Supporting Koeper
(Paid Letter ~ 07/25/16)
I am requesting your support in re-electing Paul Koeper for Cape Girardeau County Associate Commissioner. Citizens should be proud of his dedication and commitment to the success of Cape Girardeau County. His experience in building roads and bridges has saved thousands of dollars for our county. ...
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Vote for Ashcroft
(Paid Letter ~ 07/25/16)
I don't have to tell you how important this election is; it's time to get back on track. This is especially true for the office of Secretary of State, which has been plagued by liberals advancing their leftist agenda. With Jay Ashcroft, we have the chance to send a principled, conservative to Jefferson City. Jay will ensure our elections are fair and free from corruption, that the business registration process is not cumbersome, and he will always stand up for our Missouri values...
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Airstrikes in Syria province hit 5 clinics
(International News ~ 07/25/16)
BEIRUT -- Government air raids struck at least five medical facilities in the northern province of Aleppo, where violence has intensified in recent weeks amid a siege by government forces, Syrian opposition activists said Sunday. The activists said the air raids began late Saturday and continued until after midnight, killing at least five people across the city, including an infant...
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Southern Illinois lacks hospitals with trauma centers
(State News ~ 07/25/16)
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Southern Illinois residents continue to lack easy access to hospitals with trauma centers that offer specialized care for severe injuries. There aren't any trauma centers south of Springfield, which puts Southern Illinois in a trauma desert, The Southern Illinoisan reported. For many Illinois residents, the closest trauma center is in another state, such as Indiana or Missouri...
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Munich shooter was bullied loner, planned attack for a year
(International News ~ 07/25/16)
MUNICH -- The teenager behind the deadly shooting rampage in Munich was a withdrawn loner obsessed with playing "killer" video games in his bedroom, a victim of bullying who suffered from panic attacks set off by contacts with other people, investigators said Sunday, adding he had planned the attack for a year...
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Afghanistan marks day of national mourning after huge attack
(International News ~ 07/25/16)
KABUL, Afghanistan -- Afghanistan marked a national day of mourning on Sunday, a day after a suicide bomber killed at least 80 people taking part in a peaceful demonstration in Kabul. The attack was claimed by the Islamic State group. Authorities said another 231 people were wounded, some seriously, in the bombing Saturday afternoon on a march by members of the ethnic Hazara community, who are predominantly Shiite Muslim. Most Afghans are Sunni, and the IS group regards Shiites as apostates...
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Blunt, Kander looking ahead to November in Senate race
(State News ~ 07/25/16)
ST. LOUIS -- Roy Blunt has served in Congress for two decades, but as he seeks re-election to the Senate, it's uncertain whether his lengthy political career will help or hurt him. Donald Trump's rise to the Republican nomination for president was fueled, in part, by anti-establishment fervor. ...
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On their eve of convention, Democrats bedeviled anew by email
(National News ~ 07/25/16)
PHILADELPHIA -- On the heels of a tumultuous Republican convention, Hillary Clinton arrives in Philadelphia eager to show off a forward-looking Democratic Party united behind her steady leadership. To do that, she must overcome lingering bitterness among supporters of rival Bernie Sanders and clean up a resurgent political mess of the party's making...
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Sympathetic whites are helping fuel racial change
(National News ~ 07/25/16)
MEDFORD, Mass. -- A lawyer in Oregon is supporting political candidates who promise to address racial profiling in policing. In suburban Ohio, a mother said she and her friends will push for better racial integration in their children's high school...
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Medicare safeguard overwhelmed by pricey drugs
(National News ~ 07/25/16)
WASHINGTON -- A safeguard for Medicare beneficiaries has become a way for drugmakers to get paid billions of dollars for pricey medications at taxpayer expense, government numbers show. The cost of Medicare's "catastrophic" prescription coverage jumped by 85 percent in three years, from $27.7 billion in 2013 to $51.3 billion in 2015, according to the program's number-crunching Office of the Actuary...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 7/25/16
(Local News ~ 07/25/16)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 1 Barton Square, Jackson 9 a.m. today Approval of minutes n Minutes of the July 21 meeting Communications/reports -- other elected officials n None at this time Public comments n Items listed on agenda Routine business...
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Reports: Verizon said to be buyer of Yahoo for $5 billion
(National News ~ 07/25/16)
NEW YORK -- Verizon has agreed to buy online portal Yahoo Inc. for about $5 billion, according to multiple media reports, each citing a single unnamed source. The deal is expected to be announced formally today before markets open, the reports stated...
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Out of the past: July 25
(Out of the Past ~ 07/25/16)
Bollinger County Presiding Commissioner Elwood Mouser this week officially notified the Cape Girardeau County Commission that his county won't be calling an election for a proposed 7,700-acre recreational lake in the two counties. Despite several problems that delayed progress on Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department projects, work on the sand volleyball courts in Arena Park is going forward; the courts are to be adjacent to the tennis courts, between Optimist and Rodney drives...
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Too busy for Pokemon? These entrepreneurs will play for you
(National News ~ 07/25/16)
NEW YORK -- Too busy with your real life to play the hit augmented reality game "Pokemon Go"? For a price, some entrepreneurs will play the game for you. New ads are popping up on Craigslist nearly every day from people who say they will log on to your "Pokemon Go" account and effectively run up your score while you are stuck at work or sitting in class...
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Scientists work toward storing digital information in DNA
(National News ~ 07/25/16)
NEW YORK -- Her computer, Karin Strauss said, contains her "digital attic" -- a place where she stores that published math paper she wrote in high school and computer-science schoolwork from college. She'd like to preserve the stuff "as long as I live, at least," said Strauss, 37. But computers must be replaced every few years, and each time, she must copy the information over, "which is a little bit of a headache."...
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Volkswagen has emissions-cheating fix ready
(Business ~ 07/25/16)
DETROIT -- Volkswagen's plan to fix most of its 2-liter diesel engines that cheat on emissions tests includes a computer software update and a larger catalytic converter to trap harmful nitrogen oxide, and it may not hurt mileage or performance, according to dealers who were briefed by executives on the matter...
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As PCs decline, Microsoft betting its future on the cloud
(Business ~ 07/25/16)
SAN FRANCISCO -- In a world where there's a smartphone app for everything, one company -- Amazon.com Inc. -- long has been the host for an outsized share of online software and computing services. Microsoft Corp. CEO Satya Nadella wants to change that...
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Macy's tests artificial intelligence tool to improve service
(Business ~ 07/25/16)
NEW YORK -- Macy's is testing a mobile tool using artificial intelligence that lets shoppers get answers customized to the store they're in -- such as where a particular brand is or what's in stock -- they normally would ask a sales associate face-to-face...
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Gonzalez, Kendrick homer in Dodgers' 9-6 win over Cardinals
(Professional Sports ~ 07/25/16)
ST. LOUIS -- Adrian Gonzalez hit a grand slam and Howie Kendrick added a two-run homer, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers spoil Mike Mayers' major league debut in a 9-6 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday night. Scott Kazmir (9-3) pitched five innings to earn the victory. He allowed three runs on six hits...
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Jackson will take advantage of detour to fix failing manhole on U.S. 61
(Local News ~ 07/25/16)
The city of Jackson will capitalize on an existing traffic disruption from the roundabout construction to fix a failing manhole on U.S. 61. "Since the roundabout already has people trained to not go into that area, it would be a really good time to get [the manhole] fixed," director of wastewater utilities Kent Peetz said during the most recent Jackson Board of Aldermen meeting...
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Codefi helps children learn basics of computer coding
(Local News ~ 07/25/16)
In a world where children can use iPhones before toilets, organizers at Codefi are betting a familiarity with nuts-and-bolts coding will become only a more useful skill. So as part of their Techweek, Codefi held a coding workshop for children in grades 3 to 8 over the weekend...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 7/25/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 07/25/16)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls Saturday. n Medical assists were made at 1:53 a.m. on North Fountain Street; 6:35 a.m. on North Main Street; 12:38 p.m. on North Frederick Street; 1:34 p.m. on Independence Street; 2:37 p.m. on William Street; and 2:52 p.m. on Elks Lane...
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Cape Girardeau police report 7/25/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 07/25/16)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Assaults n Third-degree assault was reported. n Third-degree domestic assault was reported. Theft n An air-conditioning unit was reported stolen at 3439 William St. Miscellaneous...
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Cops hope a dope will claim weed
(National News ~ 07/25/16)
CHELTENHAM, Pa. -- Police in Pennsylvania are hoping a dope will stop by their station and claim a package containing more than 4 pounds of marijuana. WCAU-TV reported Cheltenham Township police near Philadelphia were alerted to the package this week. The department's Facebook page says, "What we found was surprising to say the least. Two kilos of high (get it?) quality marijuana." Police are hoping the owner of the package stops by to claim it...
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People on the move 7/25/2016
(Business ~ 07/25/16)
Roger Seay, who has served as KFVS12's assistant news director for the past two years, has been promoted to news director for Heartland News. He replaces Mark Little, who joined one of KSVS12's sister stations. "We did a nationwide search to find the right person to lead Heartland News," said Dave Thomason, former KFVS12 general manager. "We're thrilled that person was right here in the station."...
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World briefs 7/25/16
(International News ~ 07/25/16)
CARACAS, Venezuela -- Two nephews of Venezuela's first lady confessed to trying to smuggle 1,700 pounds of cocaine into the U.S., according to prosecutors in the case. Court filings Friday by prosecutors shed light on the case that sounded alarm bells about high-level corruption and drug trafficking by Venezuela's political elite at a time of increasing economic and political turmoil in the South American nation. ...
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Speak out 7/25/16
(Speak Out ~ 07/25/16)
Smith on Trump Congressman Jason Smith is learning how to become a first rate politician with his careful choice of words. Did you notice how he said that the Republican Party platform is the most conservative in it's history? However, does that then mean he thinks Donald Trump will campaign for the specifics outlined in said platform? Of course not. ...
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Prayer 7/25/16
(Prayer ~ 07/25/16)
O Lord God, you are our fortress, our strength in good times and bad. Amen.
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Robert Myers
(Obituary ~ 07/25/16)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Robert L. Myers, 56, of Marble Hill died July 23, 2016, at Estate Nursing Home in Perryville, Missouri. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Hutchings Funeral Home in Marble Hill. Funeral service will be Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Rob Hale officiating...
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Rev. Harth attends police chaplain training
(Submitted Story ~ 07/25/16)
Rev. John Harth, pastor of Immaculate Conception Catholic Parish in Jackson, was among 300 chaplains from seven nations to attend the International Conference of Police Chaplains Annual Training Seminar July 11 to 15 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Courses covered a wide variety of law enforcement topics; Harth received specialized training in dealing with military veterans in crisis, suicide by cop, encouraging spouses/significant others, and more. ...
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Board of Realtors donates to City of Cape Girardeau
(Submitted Story ~ 07/25/16)
David Soto and Dawn Seabaugh of the Cape Girardeau County Board of Realtors recently presented $16,800 to the City of Cape Girardeau to help with implementation of their strategic planning efforts for the downtown Cape Girardeau Area. Of the contribution, $15,000 was provided by the National Association of Realtors as part of its Smart Growth Grant Program. ...
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