This afternoon on seMissourian.com

City to start new anti-crime program

The City of Cape Girardeau is partnering with Southeast Missouri State University to start a new program with the hopes of reducing crime in the community. The program focuses on bringing actual city residents into the mix to prevent crime in their neighborhoods.Look for more details on this story soon on seMissourian.com.

One dead after Stoddard County crash

The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop E division, which covers Southeast Missouri, suffered its 12th road fatality of the young year on Tuesday when a Carter County, Mo., man was killed after his truck pulled in front of a tractor trailer.Click here for more on this story.

Several busted in Scott County drug roundup

A roundup of suspected drug dealers and users in Scott County Tuesday led to several arrests, according to reports from the Scott County Sheriff's Department and the SEMO Drug Task Force.Look for a report on these arrests soon on seMissourian.com.

Later today and Thursday on seMissourian.com

Look for more on the drug busts and community policing program later today on seMissourian.com. Check back Thursday morning for more on these stories plus a look at the future of the Willow Grove skating rink in Chaffee after a roof collapse during the January ice storm and a look at legislation proposed to reduce the number of makeup days required for schools.

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