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2 adults, 1 infant killed in Illinois crash
(Local News ~ 05/05/17)
Three people were killed in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon in Union County, Illinois, police said. A passenger car driven by Cassandra Payne, 28, of Herrin, Illinois, was traveling north on Shiloh Road about half a mile south of Nance Lane when it ran off the roadway, crossing a ditch and striking a tree, according to a crash report from the Illinois State Police...
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Man who allegedly offered hit-and-run victim money not to call police sought
(Local News ~ 05/05/17)
Cape Girardeau police are searching for a man they believe hit a woman with his car, offered her money to not call authorities and then fled Wednesday. Lori Clippard said she was walking at the intersection of Good Hope Street and West End Boulevard when she was struck by a gold-colored Chevrolet passenger vehicle. The driver then got out and offered her $50 cash and asked her not to call the police before driving away, Clippard said...
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Benton man accused of rape of two girls, 12 and 13
(Local News ~ 05/05/17)
A Benton, Missouri, man raped two young girls multiple times over the past two years, police said. The Scott County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged Mark A. Friend, 59, with five counts of first-degree statutory sodomy, two counts of second-degree child molestation and three counts of first-degree statutory rape, one of which was classified as aggravated in nature...
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Cape police charge man with sexual abuse of a child
(Local News ~ 05/05/17)
A Cape Girardeau man tried to sexually abuse a child, showing her pornography and threatening to kill her if she did not cooperate, two years ago, police said. The Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged Andrew J. Turner, 34, with attempted statutory sodomy, sexual misconduct and furnishing pornography to a minor. Investigators alerted Cape Girardeau police after conducting an interview with the 7-year-old victim, who said Turner tried to abuse her about two years ago, according to a probable-cause statement filed in the case by detective Matthew Peters...
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Juanita Wyman transitions from teacher to student in lifelong pursuit of artistic passion
(Entertainment ~ 05/05/17)
Juanita Wyman scolded herself for not following the sage advice of a memorable art teacher. "If you just do a sketch every day ... why don't I do that?" Wyman said during a recent visit to the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri in Cape Girardeau, where she's a member of the co-op...
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Residents, officials wait as 'relentless opponent' creeps higher
(Local News ~ 05/05/17)
Residents living close to the Mississippi River watched and waited Thursday as rising floodwaters reached closer to their homes and increasingly turned roads into lakes. The flooding is threatening homes and businesses in the Red Star neighborhood north of the Cape Girardeau floodwall and in the Meadowbrook area on the city’s far south side...
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Women speak of empowerment, involvement at Flourish Magazine summit
(Local News ~ 05/05/17)
Dreary weather surrounded the Osage Centre on Thursday, with uncharacteristically cool temperatures for May and rain in Cape Girardeau. In a strange way, it was the proper backdrop to the messages being conveyed inside by a panel of presenters and keynote speaker Adrienne Ross at the Flourish Magazine Women’s Summit...
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Local travel companies see delays, uptick as closures near St. Louis create detours
(Local News ~ 05/05/17)
The Missouri Department of Transportation's road closings map quickly became a meme during this month's flooding, with social media using captions such as "Missouri closed today. Try using another state." But for actual area businesses, closing isn't that simple...
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SportsPlex opens to ties, tennis shoes and rave reviews
(Local News ~ 05/05/17)
About 150 people turned out for a fundraiser Thursday at the Cape Girardeau SportsPlex in tennis shoes, ties and other attire. But the big draw wasn't what people were wearing. The big draw was the SportsPlex itself, which drew rave reviews. Those in attendance at the "Ties & Tennies" event marveled at the space...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 05/05/17)
Today in History Today is Friday, May 5, the 125th day of 2017. There are 240 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On May 5, 1862, Mexican troops defeated French occupying forces in the Battle of Puebla. On this date: In 1494, during his second voyage to the Western Hemisphere, Christopher Columbus landed in Jamaica...
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Plant mystery, best pralines, K-9 help, roundabout paint job
(Column ~ 05/05/17)
Two Sundays ago, my wife and I and a friend of ours took one of those no-rush, nowhere-we-have-to-be rides through the countryside. We wound up in tiny Whitewater, and we managed to find the nearby cemetery where a mutual friend was buried. After we paid our respects, we decided to see where the county road running alongside the cemetery might lead. Off we went...
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Prayer 5-5-17
(Prayer ~ 05/05/17)
Lord Jesus, we lift up your name in praise, for you are our eternal God. Amen.
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Peter Kinder recognized by area Boy Scouts
(Editorial ~ 05/05/17)
Peter Kinder, who has lived a life in the political arena, is known for many things. His staunch conservatism. His toughness and outspokenness. His public speaking. But what many people may not know about the former Lt. governor and state senator is his passion for the Boy Scouts...
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Speak Out 5/5/17
(Speak Out ~ 05/05/17)
I very much agree with the person writing about why they send their children to a parochial school rather than public school. Since I have taught in public schools for 31 years I think I am qualified to voice my opinion. I believe that children can get a good education in a public school, but the teachers have to be careful about talking about anything religious. ...
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Storm trooper causes alarm at school
(National News ~ 05/05/17)
ASHWAUBENON, Wis. -- A student dressed as a storm trooper for Star Wars Day prompted the evacuation of a Wisconsin high school when a parent saw the costumed figure and called 911. Police in Ashwaubenon said the parent saw the student going through a back door Thursday, wearing body armor and a mask and carrying a bag. Fans have adopted May 4 as Star Wars Day because "May the fourth" is a play on the oft-repeated Star Wars phrase, "May the force be with you."...
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Prosecutor had complained about Texas cop's conduct
(National News ~ 05/05/17)
DALLAS -- The prosecutor's office investigating the death of a black teenager who was shot by a Dallas-area police officer once had filed a complaint over that officer's aggressive behavior, according to records obtained Thursday by The Associated Press...
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Hacking arrest, fake news in tense French presidential race
(International News ~ 05/05/17)
ALBI, France -- Allegations of fake news and hacking attempts dominated France's tense presidential campaign Thursday, with just two days left for independent Emmanuel Macron and his far-right rival Marine Le Pen to win over voters before this weekend's high-stakes runoff...
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Prince Philip, 95, keeps calm but won't carry on royal duty
(International News ~ 05/05/17)
LONDON -- For decades, he has stood loyally at the side of Queen Elizabeth II and made thousands of solo appearances as well. He calls himself the world's most experienced unveiler of plaques. He has been eligible for a government pension since June 10, 1986, yet still soldiered on...
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The latest opioid street mix causing concern: 'Gray death'
(National News ~ 05/05/17)
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- It's being called "gray death" -- a new and dangerous opioid combo that underscores the ever-changing nature of the U.S. addiction crisis. Investigators who nicknamed the street mixture have detected it or recorded overdoses blamed on it in Alabama, Georgia and Ohio. The drug looks like concrete mix and varies in consistency from a hard, chunky material to a fine powder...
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Trump limits IRS action over church political activity
(National News ~ 05/05/17)
WASHINGTON -- Declaring he was giving churches their "voices back," President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at easing an IRS rule limiting political activity for religious organizations -- a move that fell far short of a more sweeping order some supporters had expected...
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Iraq, US in talks to keep American troop presence after IS
(International News ~ 05/05/17)
BAGHDAD -- Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi is in talks with the Trump administration to keep American troops in Iraq after the fight against the Islamic State group in the country is concluded, according to a U.S. official and an official from the Iraqi government...
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Joyful House Republicans vote to repeal 'Obamacare'
(National News ~ 05/05/17)
WASHINGTON -- Delivering at last, triumphant House Republicans voted Thursday to repeal and replace the "Obamacare" health plan they have reviled for so long, overcoming united Democratic opposition and their own deep divisions to hand a major win to President Donald Trump...
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Out of the past: May 5
(Out of the Past ~ 05/05/17)
The Cape Girardeau City Council yesterday agreed to endorse and send to the Missouri Highway and Transportation Department a list of area road projects for the department's 15-year highway plan, but the council fell short of endorsing two ideas suggested by Mayor Gene Rhodes: A study of adding a lane to Kingshighway from existing Highway 74 north to Interstate 55 and a study of whether Highway 177 should be realigned with West End Boulevard in the city rather than Sprigg Street...
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Lester White
(Obituary ~ 05/05/17)
THEBES, Ill. -- Lester "Bob" White, 80, of Thebes died Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born March 13, 1937, in Chicago to Edgar and Susie Light White-Myers. Lester married Brenda Thompson on May 30, 1970...
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Myron Valleroy
(Obituary ~ 05/05/17)
Myron Joseph Valleroy, 94, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. He was born June 8, 1922, in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, to the late J. Vincent and Magdalene Vaeth Valleroy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Jokerst Valleroy, and three siblings, Vincent Valleroy, Robert Valleroy and Joan Wehrman...
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Iva Ponder
(Obituary ~ 05/05/17)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Iva M. Ponder, 95, of Perryville died Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at Perry County Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Young and Sons Funeral Home in Perryville. The funeral will be at noon Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Rich Wehrmeyer officiating. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery...
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Orene Hoffman
(Obituary ~ 05/05/17)
Mary Orene Hoffman, 91, of Cape Girardeau died peacefully, surrounded by her family, Wednesday, May 3, 2017, in Cape Girardeau. She was born Aug. 19, 1925, in Fancy Farm, Kentucky, to Thomas Orion and Lillie Jane Logsdon Ballard. She and Jerome Francis Hoffman were married Sept. 26, 1942, at St. Mary's Cathedral in Cape Girardeau. He preceded her in death Sept. 11, 1989...
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Aaron Barks
(Obituary ~ 05/05/17)
Aaron Lynn Barks, 36, of Jackson passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at Corning, Arkansas. He was born April 17, 1981, in Chicago, the son of Lynn David and Patricia Smith Barks. Aaron was a 2000 graduate of Woodland High School in Marble Hill, Missouri. ...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 5/5/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/05/17)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls Wednesday. n Medical assists were made at 4:51 a.m. on Stoddard Street; 10:24 a.m. on North Frederick Street; 1:49 p.m. on North Middle Street; and 3:50 p.m. on Whitener Street...
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Cape Girardeau police report 5/5/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/05/17)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n A juvenile was cited into juvenile court on supsicion of domestic assault and property damage. n Julia N. Linley, 36, 1934 Delwin St., was arrested at 1934 Delwin St. on a Cape Girardeau warrant for failure to appear for show cause...
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Births 5/5/17
(Births ~ 05/05/17)
Son to Garrett Smith and Samantha Elizabeth Matthews of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 2:06 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2017. Name, Link Smith. Weight, 5 pounds, 3 ounces. Second child, first son. Mrs. Matthews is the former Samantha Kinder, daughter of Jeff Kinder of Jackson and Lori Shipley of Marble Hill, Missouri. ...
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First Friday receptions 5/5/17
(Entertainment ~ 05/05/17)
The Arts Council will host a reception for the annual 8th Congressional District High School exhibition. Wine will be provided by Primo Vino and the reception catering by the 8th Congressional District. The Visual Arts Cooperative will display new works, and in honor of veterans, many of them will display works in honor of those who have served. Window exhibitors for May are Randy Hays and Dave Carter...
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Artifacts 5/5/17
(Entertainment ~ 05/05/17)
This free event to promote physical activity for children and adults begins at the Osage Centre, 1625 N. Kingshighway in Cape Girardeau, from 6:15 to 8 a.m. today with breakfast, free T-shirts and helmets while supplies last, a bike checkup, raffle items and more. A police escort will be available to keep riders safe on their journey. For more information, visit cityofcape.org/fitness or call (573) 339-6604...
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Best Bet: Cape Girardeau SportsPlex to have grand opening
(Entertainment ~ 05/05/17)
The city of Cape Girardeau’s Parks and Recreation Department will host a ribbon-cutting and grand-opening event for the new Cape Girardeau SportsPlex at 2526 Jim Drury Way in Cape Girardeau from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Tours, food, sports exhibitions and more will be on site. For more information, contact the Cape Girardeau SportsPlex at (573) 339-6341 or www.capesportsplex.org.
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#SemoSelfie 5/5/17
(Entertainment ~ 05/05/17)
Introducing Baby B! #itsaboy #babyb #babyboy #bw #cutie #love #semoselfie #birthannouncement #surprise #teamgreen @babypicsapp #babypicsapp
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Judge allows St. Louis minimum wage hike, will start today
(State News ~ 05/05/17)
ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis' embattled minimum-wage hike will take effect today after a two-year legal fight over the city's effort to require employers to pay workers at least $10 an hour. A circuit court judge lifted an injunction Thursday that had blocked a 2015 ordinance from becoming law. The city's minimum wage will rise again in January, to $11 per hour, higher than Missouri's $7.70 minimum. The increase is expected to give an immediate raise to roughly 35,000 workers...
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Missouri lawmakers pass $3.4B in basic aid for K-12 schools
(State News ~ 05/05/17)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri lawmakers approved a budget plan Thursday that cuts spending on public colleges and universities while providing enough basic aid to K-12 schools to meet funding goals called for under state law. The proposal -- due today to Gov. ...
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Officials warn of floodwater risks in soaked Midwest states
(State News ~ 05/05/17)
ST. LOUIS -- Joseph Fiorilli is ready to go home, even though almost everything he left behind when the flooded Meramec River inundated his eastern Missouri home will be a soggy, stinky mess. Fiorilli, his wife and their two dogs were forced to leave quickly when heavy rains pushed the river to near-record levels, some 18 feet above flood stage in Pacific, about 40 miles west of St. Louis...
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First Holy Communion at Guardian Angel Church
(Submitted Story ~ 05/05/17)
On Sunday, April 30, nine 1st Communicants entered Guardian Angel Church and changed their lives for ever for the better. At 10 am Mass, the second graders made their First Holy Communion. They entered the church with their parents on either side, girls dressed in beautiful dresses and the boys in suits or shirt and ties. ...
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Imo's Pizza at Rhodes Raises Over $300 for St. Augustine School in Kelso, Mo.
(Submitted Story ~ 05/05/17)
Imo’s Pizza at Rhodes on Nash Road in Scott City, Mo. recently presented a $300.66 check to St. Augustine School following a day-long fundraiser held April 28. Imo’s Pizza at Rhodes Manager Jeni Powers recently presented the donation to St. Augustine School’s Fundraising Chairperson Brian Ziegler...
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