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Mo. boy loses 4 fingers in fireworks accident
(State News ~ 06/24/13)
ST. LOUIS -- A 10-year-old St. Louis boy lost four fingers in a fireworks accident. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported Martinez Smith-Payne is having a second surgery Monday. Police say he was hurt Friday night when he lit a firework while holding it in his left hand...
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Search for keys sparks fire in suburban St. Louis
(State News ~ 06/24/13)
ST. LOUIS -- A suburban St. Louis woman's day went from bad to worse when she set her house on fire while using a lighter to search for her keys. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported the fire broke out Friday night. Officials with the Berkeley Fire Department said the woman was using the lighter to search for her keys underneath her bed and lit her mattress on fire. The fire spread to the bed and destroyed half the home...
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Mo. woman sentenced to 4 years probation for Joplin tornado fraud
(State News ~ 06/24/13)
JOPLIN, Mo. -- A southwest Missouri woman has been sentenced to four years of probation for defrauding victims of the 2011 Joplin tornado. The Lebanon Daily Record reported 57-year-old Gloria Schoeller of Springfield was sentenced this month for unlawful merchandising practices and public adjusting without a license. As part of a plea deal, Schoeller also must pay more than $24,000 in restitution and testify against her ex-husband, 66-year-old Jeffrey Wolfson...
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St. Louis Art Museum debuts $160 million expansion
(State News ~ 06/24/13)
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Art Museum is preparing to debut a $160 million expansion. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported the public will have the first look June 29 at the new East Building. British architect David Chipperfield designed the 210-square-foot building, with its dark polished facade, skylights and concrete coffers. ...
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Capahas improve to 15-1 with sweep of Riverdogs
(Community Sports ~ 06/24/13)
The Plaza Tire Capahas have won all five meetings against the Charleston Riverdogs so far this summer. But three of the games have gone to the wire, including Sunday's 6-5 victory in the opener of a doubleheader at Hillhouse Park in Charleston, Mo. The Capahas had a much easier time in the nightcap, finishing off the sweep with a 16-0 romp that was stopped after five innings by the 10-run rule...
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Mo. women charged in antifreeze deaths
(State News ~ 06/24/13)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A Missouri woman and her daughter confessed to fatally poisoning two relatives with antifreeze and attempting to kill a third over a 14-month period, according to court documents. Diane Staudte, 51, of Springfield, Mo., was charged Friday with two counts of first-degree murder, one count of first-degree assault and one count of armed criminal action. Her daughter, Rachel Staudte, 22, was charged with the same counts Saturday...
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Missouri trooper drowns in Arkansas training for triathlon
(State News ~ 06/24/13)
WEDINGTON, Ark. -- Washington County authorities say a Missouri State Highway Patrol sergeant drowned in Lake Wedington while training for a triathlon. Authorities told reporters that 43-year-old David Finley was swimming in the lake Saturday when witnesses saw him struggle and disappear under water. His body was found Saturday night in about 20 feet of water...
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Man seriously hurt in Perry County crash
(Local News ~ 06/24/13)
A Brentwood, Mo., man sustained serious injuries in a crash Saturday on Highway 51 in Perry County, police reported. Thomas W. Stearns, 50, was driving a 1990 Buick Riviera north on Highway 51, a little less than half a mile north of County Road 708, about 3:10 p.m. Saturday ...
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Red Cross Academy training available in July
(Local News ~ 06/24/13)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- A partnership between the American Red Cross and Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff could pay huge dividends throughout the region in the event of a disaster. The partnership is bringing the Red Cross Academy to Southeast Missouri from July 10 through 13. With that comes training for individuals, churches and organizations in the area....
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Mo. legislators naming more bills for children to make more personal
(State News ~ 06/24/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- At the Missouri Capitol, there are Bryce and Cade, Chloe and Sahara, and Jonathan, too. All have bills named for them that were passed and sent to Gov. Jay Nixon. The trend of naming bills for children, which began a couple of decades ago, appears to have gained steam this year in the Missouri Legislature -- even though some similar efforts have more recently stalled elsewhere across the country...
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Downtown Cape floodgates open as river continues to drop
(Local News ~ 06/24/13)
For the first time in several weeks, downtown visitors had the opportunity to enjoy a pretty Sunday afternoon with unobstructed views of the Mississippi River at both Broadway and Themis Street. Cape Girardeau city manager Scott Meyer said the floodgates at those streets reopened Friday as river levels fell...
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Great Race to stop Tuesday in Cape Girardeau
(Local News ~ 06/24/13)
Editor's note: The following story has been edited to correct the Boy Scouts' role in the event. The vintage cars of the Hemming Motor News 2013 Great Race are scheduled to roll into Cape Girardeau at about 5 p.m. Tuesday. The cars will arrive on what will be day four of the race, and local race organizers are patiently waiting for the spectacle to reach the city limits...
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Rita Fisher takes position with education training center
(Local News ~ 06/24/13)
After 18 years working in the Jackson School District, assistant superintendent Dr. Rita Fisher is leaving her post, but not the education field. Fisher last week announced her retirement and plans to take a new job as director of the Southeast Missouri Regional Professional Development Center, which is one of nine centers in Missouri that offers training for teachers and administrators through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education...
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Lazy Kitty
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/24/13)
Spencer being lazy in the sun.
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St.Louis Zoo
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/24/13)
A giraffe posing for the camera.
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Toby the miniature schnauzer
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/24/13)
For the pet of the week photo. This is Toby. He's a 4 month old Miniature schnauzer. He likes chewing on bones and toys, and loves playing with other dogs and people.
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St.Louis Zoo
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/24/13)
Zebras grazing in the summer heat at Forest Park.
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St.Louis Zoo
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/24/13)
2 of the many penguins at Forest Park.
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St.Louis Zoo
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/24/13)
A lion napping in the summer sun.
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traffic accident involving single electrical truck
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/24/13)
traffic accident mile marker 83.
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Today in History
(National News ~ 06/24/13)
Today is Monday, June 24, the 175th day of 2013. There are 190 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 24, 1983, the space shuttle Challenger -- carrying America's first woman in space, Sally K. Ride -- coasted to a safe landing at Edwards Air Force Base in California...
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Speak Out 6/24/13
(Speak Out ~ 06/24/13)
I am calling about the trash rate. We didn't ask for those mechanical trucks in the first place, and we sure didn't ask for those garbage cans that break every time they pick them up. I don't know how they can charge us more for something we didn't ask for. Go back to the old trucks. This is absolutely stupid...
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Making lemonade
(Editorial ~ 06/24/13)
From time to time we hear about generosity from children that makes our hearts melt. Upon hearing about an 8-month-old baby who had a rare form of cancer in the skin -- and taking a cue from her generous mother, who had donated some items to the baby's family -- Savannah Smith decided to raise money via a lemonade stand to help the family...
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‘Monsters' beats zombies, Superman at box office
(Entertainment ~ 06/24/13)
LOS ANGELES -- Turns out zombies and Superman are no match for monsters. Disney's "Monsters University" is the weekend box-office winner, according to studio estimates released Sunday. The animated family film, which reunites stars Billy Crystal and John Goodman and their characters from the 2001 hit "Monsters, Inc.," debuted in first place with $82 million, beating out swarming zombies in "World War Z" and Superman himself in "Man of Steel."...
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Facebook introduces video on Instagram
(Business ~ 06/24/13)
NEW YORK -- Facebook is adding video to its popular photo-sharing app Instagram, following in the heels of Twitter's growing video-sharing app, Vine. Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom on Thursday said users will be able to record and share 15-second clips by tapping a video icon in the app. They also can apply filters to videos to add contrast, make them black and white or different hues...
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Out of the past 6/24/13
(Out of the Past ~ 06/24/13)
Contingency plans have been made for the Cape Girardeau County Commission and the cities of Cape Girardeau and Jackson to jointly issue no-burn orders, if fire officials determine such action is necessary to prevent the spread of fires during this hot, dry period; such an order also would ban the use of fireworks throughout the county...
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Jackson police report 6/24/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/24/13)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Summons...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 6/24/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/24/13)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls Friday:...
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Cape Girardeau police report 6/24/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/24/13)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrest...
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Dean Wadlington
(Obituary ~ 06/24/13)
Euin "Dean" Wadlington, 83, of Scott City passed away Saturday, June 22, 2013, at the Ratliff Care Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born Aug. 5, 1929, in Fornfelt, the son of Euin and Lorene Hensley Wadlington. He married Gloria Faye Ingvalson on Aug. 5, 1948, in Fornfelt...
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Kathryn Taylor
(Obituary ~ 06/24/13)
Kathryn "Katie" Taylor, 83, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, June 23, 2013, at Chateau Girardeau Health Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lindsey Cemetery in McClure, Ill...
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Helen Schmidt
(Obituary ~ 06/24/13)
FROHNA, Mo. -- Helen Marie Schmidt, 92, of Frohna died Saturday, June 22, 2013, at Independence Care Center of Perry County in Perryville, Mo. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 6:30 to 8:15 a.m. Wednesday at Young and Sons East Perry Chapel in Altenburg, Mo...
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Louis Rohlfs
(Obituary ~ 06/24/13)
Louis W. Rohlfs, 92, of Jackson died Friday, June 21, 2013, at the Monticello House in Jackson. Arrangements are incomplete at Cracraft-Miller Funeral Home in Jackson.
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Evelyn Peetz
(Obituary ~ 06/24/13)
Evelyn Peetz, 85, of Jackson died Saturday, June 22, 2013, at the Monticello House in Jackson. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson and from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Zion Lutheran Church in Gordonville...
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Wilma Mueller
(Obituary ~ 06/24/13)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Wilma Lydia Mueller, 83, of Perryville died Friday, June 22, 2013, at Independence Care Center of Perry County in Perryville. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 6:30 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Young and Sons Funeral Home...
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Dee Kinnison
(Obituary ~ 06/24/13)
Dee Kinnison of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Chaffee, Mo., died Friday, June 21, 2013, at her home in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Wednesday at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the chapel. Burial will be in Union Park Cemetery in Chaffee...
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Pakistani Taliban kill 10 tourists to avenge death by U.S. drone
(International News ~ 06/24/13)
ISLAMABAD -- Islamic militants disguised as policemen killed 10 foreign climbers and a Pakistani guide in a brazen overnight raid of their campsite at the base of one of the world's tallest mountains in northern Pakistan, officials said Sunday...
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South Africa: Mandela in critical condition
(International News ~ 06/24/13)
JOHANNESBURG -- Nelson Mandela's health has deteriorated and he is now in critical condition, the South African government said Sunday. The office of President Jacob Zuma said in a statement that he had visited the 94-year-old anti-apartheid leader at a hospital Sunday evening and was informed by the medical team that Mandela's condition had become critical in the last 24 hours...
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Bangladesh garment factories show effort, lapses
(Business ~ 06/24/13)
SAVAR, Bangladesh -- The walls of the cavernous AKH clothing factory are covered in red arrows. They point to three wide emergency staircases with evacuation plans posted on every floor. They point to fire extinguishers attached to the walls and pillars throughout the factory. They point to medical kits located near designated workers who have "First Aid" stitched onto their shirts...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 6/24/13
(Local News ~ 06/24/13)
1 Barton Square, Jackson 9 a.m. today Open session Action items Pertinent address: 1 Barton Square, Jackson, Mo...
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Snowden said seeking asylum in Ecuador
(National News ~ 06/24/13)
WASHINGTON -- Admitted leaker Edward Snowden took flight Sunday in evasion of U.S. authorities, seeking asylum in Ecuador and leaving the Obama administration scrambling to determine its next step in what became a game of diplomatic cat-and-mouse...
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Promise of price cut on hospital bills is in limbo
(National News ~ 06/24/13)
WASHINGTON -- Huge list prices charged by hospitals are drawing increased attention, but a federal law meant to limit what the most financially vulnerable patients can be billed doesn't seem to be making much difference. A provision in President Barack Obama's health-care overhaul says most hospitals must charge uninsured patients no more than what people with health insurance are billed...
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Jackson Legion falls in semis of Washington tournament
(Community Sports ~ 06/24/13)
The Jackson Post 158 Senior American Legion baseball team suffered just its fourth loss of the season Sunday afternoon. It prevented Jackson from reaching the championship game of the rugged Washington (Mo.) wood-bat tournament. Jackson was beaten 9-6 by undefeated Jefferson City in the semifinal round of the 15-team event hosted by defending Senior Legion state champion Washington...
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Porter won't have to wait long to hear name
(Sports Column ~ 06/24/13)
One of the biggest days of Otto Porter's young life is just about upon him. Porter will be among the stars at Thursday night's NBA draft in Brooklyn as the Scott County Central High School graduate is widely considered a consensus top-three selection...
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Jurors in George Zimmerman trial begin life in sequestration
(National News ~ 06/24/13)
SANFORD, Fla. -- The six jurors and four alternates who will hear opening statements Monday in George Zimmerman's murder trial are beginning their time together in a sequestered bubble: They won't return to their homes for weeks, contact with family and friends will be limited, and Internet and phone use is restricted...
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Braves promote former Southeast standout Moses to high Class A team
(Community Sports ~ 06/24/13)
Former Southeast Missouri State and Advance High School baseball standout Trenton Moses has taken another step toward his goal of making the major leagues. Moses, in his second season with the Atlanta Braves organization, received a promotion Sunday to the Lynchburg (Va.) Hillcats. Lynchburg is the Braves' highest Class A team...
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Hostess: Twinkies to return to shelves July 15
(National News ~ 06/24/13)
NEW YORK -- Hostess is betting on a sweet comeback for Twinkies when they return to shelves next month. The company that went bankrupt after an acrimonious fight with its unionized workers last year is back up and running under new owners and a leaner structure. It said it plans to have Twinkies and other snack cakes back on shelves beginning July 15...
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Dissension, fiscal woes beset Girl Scouts
(National News ~ 06/24/13)
Given the friction and financial woes facing the Girl Scouts, perhaps it's time for a giant friendship circle. Under that long-standing tradition, a ring of Scouts clasp hands and give a little squeeze, accompanied by a silent wish of good will. A year after its centennial celebrations, the Girl Scouts of the USA finds itself with a set of interconnected problems including declining membership and revenue, a dearth of volunteers, rifts between leadership and grassroots members, a pension plan with a $347 million deficit, and an uproar over efforts by local councils to sell summer camps.. ...
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Prayer 6/24/13
(Prayer ~ 06/24/13)
O Lord Jesus, may we be filled with the peace that passes all understanding. Amen.
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Area digest 6/24/13
(Community Sports ~ 06/24/13)
Laura Sheridan and Kevin Hammes were the overall winners from the recent Fitness Plus Furry 5K held in Cape Girardeau. Sheridan, 34, was the first female finisher in a time of 20 minutes, 49:12 seconds. Hammes, 47, the first male finisher as he topped all competitors in a time of 18:04.55...
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Cherokee youths complete Trail of Tears bike ride
(State News ~ 06/24/13)
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. (AP) -- Fifteen Cherokee high school and college students from Oklahoma have completed the Remember the Removal bicycle ride along the Trail of Tears to commemorate the forced move of Cherokees from Georgia to Oklahoma in 1838...
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Wagon train buffs relive past on Mo., Kan. trails
(State News ~ 06/24/13)
JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) -- When Patrick Goodknight was in the first grade at Irving Elementary School in Joplin, his teacher asked the pupils to draw a picture of what they wanted to be when they grew up. "I drew a cowboy and an Indian," Goodknight said...
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For re-enactors, Gettysburg is pinnacle of hobby
(National News ~ 06/24/13)
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (AP) -- The commander of the Confederate army marched to the front of the makeshift classroom in jeans and a dress blue shirt to deliver battle plans to his top lieutenants, complete with a PowerPoint presentation and laser pointer...
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Business Notebook: Big River Broadband extends high-speed Internet service to Marquand, Mo.
(Business ~ 06/24/13)
n In recognition of Big River Broadband now providing high-speed Internet in Marquand, Mo., the Broadband Team will host an event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday at the Durso Hills Winery and Bistro in Marquand. People living in the area are welcome to come to the event and see what services Big River Broadband has available. ...
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