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Parties settle federal civil suit over alleged abuse in Mississippi County Jail
(Local News ~ 04/09/18)
A federal civil suit filed by a former Mississippi County Jail inmate, who alleged abuse caused the death of her baby, has been settled and the case dismissed. Federal Judge Audrey Fleissig issued the dismissal order Thursday. Terms of the settlement were not disclosed...
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'World travelers settle down' in area; hunt for house chronicled on HGTV
(Local News ~ 04/09/18)
Originally from Cincinnati, a young family has found their new home in Southeast Missouri with help from local broker and owner of SEMO Home Realty Elaine Edgar — and their search will be shown on HGTV. Nuri and Raehe Dimler — newcomers to Southeast Missouri — will be featured on Thursday’s episode of “House Hunters” at 9 p.m., with a repeat at midnight, on HGTV...
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Scott City Mayor Norman Brant wants the city to do more to get rid of eyesores around town
(Local News ~ 04/09/18)
Scott City’s junk cars and trucks need to go, along with discarded couches, stoves and mattresses, Mayor Norman Brant has vowed. The recently elected mayor said he is meeting with officials about how to clean up these eyesores on commercial and residential properties. Brant said city officials also are looking at possibly establishing a rental inspection program...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 04/09/18)
Today is Monday, April 9, the 99th day of 2018. There are 266 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 9, 1968, funeral services, private and public, were held for Martin Luther King Jr. at the Ebenezer Baptist Church and Morehouse College in Atlanta, five days after the civil rights leader was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee...
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Prayer 4-9-18
(Prayer ~ 04/09/18)
O Lord Jesus, we praise you for you are the way, the truth and the light. Amen.
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Editorial: Rediger's top 5 accomplishments as mayor
(Editorial ~ 04/09/18)
Harry Rediger didn’t necessarily have a burning desire to become Cape Girardeau’s mayor eight years ago, but upon the urging of other leaders in the community he decided he would put his hat in the ring for the city he loved. And it’s been a great eight years. As Rediger rides off into the sunset (Bob Fox was sworn in as the new mayor Friday), we’re going to offer you what we think were Rediger’s five biggest accomplishments in his two terms as the city’s mayor...
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Speak Out 4/9/18
(Speak Out ~ 04/09/18)
Since I think she has done more than any other member of Cape’s city council to lead the community in a positive direction, my hat is off to city Councilwoman Shelley Moore. ...
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Russell Crowe's $104K violin high note of divorce auction
(Entertainment ~ 04/09/18)
CANBERRA, Australia -- A 128-year-old Italian violin that Russell Crowe learned to play in a few months before he starred in the 19th century war drama "Master and Commander" stole the show among movie memorabilia on offer at the Oscar-winning actor's auction...
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Police investigate reports of 'zombie' raccoons
(National News ~ 04/09/18)
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Police are investigating reports of “zombie-like” raccoons in northeast Ohio. WKBN-TV reported Youngstown police have received more than a dozen calls in the past three weeks about raccoons acting strangely in the daytime. ...
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German van driver had run-ins with police, suicidal thoughts
(International News ~ 04/09/18)
MUENSTER, Germany -- The 48-year-old German man who drove a van into a crowd in Muenster was well-known to police, had a history of run-ins with the law and had expressed suicidal thoughts to a neighbor last month, German prosecutors said Sunday. The man, whose name was not released, killed two people and injured 20 others Saturday afternoon by crashing into those drinking outside a popular bar in the western German city's Old Town. He then shot himself to death inside the van...
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Amid trade fight, Trump says China will do the 'right thing'
(National News ~ 04/09/18)
WASHINGTON -- Amid global fears of an escalating trade dispute between the U.S. and China, President Donald Trump suggested Beijing will ease trade barriers "because it is the right thing to do" and the economic superpowers can settle the conflict that has rattled financial markets, consumers and businesses...
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Suspected poison gas kills at least 40 in Damascus suburb
(International News ~ 04/09/18)
BEIRUT -- Suspected poison gas was used to attack the last remaining foothold for the Syrian opposition in the eastern suburbs of Damascus, killing at least 40 people, including families found in their homes and shelters, opposition activists and local rescuers said Sunday...
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China applies its own maximum pressure policy on Pyongyang
(International News ~ 04/09/18)
TOKYO -- As the U.S.-North Korea summit looms, President Donald Trump's maximum pressure policy on North Korea may be working -- thanks to China. Beijing appears to have gone well beyond U.N. sanctions on its unruly neighbor, reducing its total imports from North Korea in the first two months this year by 78.5 percent and 86.1 percent in value -- a decline that began in late 2017, according to the latest trade data from China. ...
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Under Trump, new transportation grants ditch bikes, walkways
(National News ~ 04/09/18)
WASHINGTON -- Forget about bike-share stations in Chicago or pedestrian walkways in Oakland. That's so Obama-era. In the Trump administration, a popular $500 million transportation grant program is focused more on projects in rural areas that turned out for Donald Trump in the 2016 election. That means more road and rail projects in GOP strongholds such as Idaho, North Dakota, and Oklahoma, and fewer "greenways," "complete streets" and bike lanes...
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Advocates: School gun clubs teach discipline, not violence
(National News ~ 04/09/18)
DAHLONEGA, Ga. -- Their classmates took to the streets to protest gun violence and to implore adults to restrict guns, seeming to forecast a generational shift in attitudes toward the Second Amendment. But at high school and college gun ranges around the country, these teens and young adults gather to practice shooting and talk about the positive influence firearms have had on their lives...
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2020 census test has critics counting concerns, not people
(National News ~ 04/09/18)
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The success of the 2020 census, which will be the first to include an online survey, could hinge on a single "dress rehearsal" underway right now in Rhode Island -- and so far, many locals aren't impressed. Providence County, the state's most populous, is the only place where the Census Bureau is running a full test, after plans to test two other sites this year were canceled because of a lack of funding from Congress. ...
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Harvest of clams continues to dwindle in New England
(Business ~ 04/09/18)
PORTLAND, Maine -- The harvest of soft-shell clams is dwindling along the coast of New England, where the shellfish are embedded in the culture as much as the tidal muck. Soft-shell clams, also called "steamers" or "longnecks," are one of the northeastern U.S.'s most beloved seafood items, delighting shoreside diners in fried clam rolls, clam strips and clam chowders. ...
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A new model for travel? Pay a local $25 a day to plan a trip
(Business ~ 04/09/18)
Is a company called ViaHero creating a new model for travel? For a flat fee of $25 a day, travelers can use a service called ViaHero to hire locals on the ground to plan out their trips, arranging everything from lodging and airport pickup to sightseeing and dining. The service combines authentic local recommendations, convenient online booking and the old-school guidance of a travel agent...
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Nation's lowest unemployment rate is no paradise for Hawaii
(Business ~ 04/09/18)
HONOLULU -- Are there downsides to a low unemployment rate? In Hawaii, which has the United States' lowest jobless rate at a minuscule 2.1 percent, the answer is "yes." Employers are frustrated by their inability to find workers. And unfilled jobs may be slowing the state's economic growth...
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Out of the past: April 9
(Out of the Past ~ 04/09/18)
Funding for a new building for the College of Business -- long considered the major capital priority for Southeast Missouri State University -- is included in the capital improvements budget approved this week by the Missouri House of Representatives; but final funding for the $13 million project is still a long way from reality...
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Gib Zoellner
(Obituary ~ 04/09/18)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Gib L. Zoellner, 75, of Perryville died Saturday, April 7, 2018, at his home. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today and from 6:30 to 9:20 a.m. Tuesday at Young and Sons Funeral Home in Perryville. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Highland, Missouri, with the Rev. Jim French officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, with military graveside honors provided by American Legion Post 133 and Delta Team...
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William McHughs
(Obituary ~ 04/09/18)
McCLURE, Ill. — William B. McHughs, 68, of McClure died Saturday, April 7, 2018, at his home. Arrangements are incomplete at Crain Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Cape Girardeau.
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Cape Girardeau fire report 4/9/18
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/09/18)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls: Friday n Medical assists were made at 6:33 a.m. on North Frederick Street; 9:25 a.m. on Pioneer Drive; 12:40 p.m. on North Park Avenue; 1:28 p.m. on Linden Street; and 9:34 p.m. on Franks Lane...
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Cape Girardeau police report 4/9/18
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/09/18)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n A suspect was in custody pending formal charges of possession of a controlled substance at 515 North St. n Gina Betts, 31, of Charleston, Missouri, was arrested on a Cape Girardeau warrant for no insurance...
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Southeast will allow some pets on campus in fall
(State News ~ 04/09/18)
Some Southeast Missouri State University students will be able to bring their dogs, cats and small caged animals to campus starting in the fall. The university announced a one-year pilot program Friday. University vice president Debbie Below said the school has been considering a pet-friendly community because prospective students often ask whether they can bring their animals. ...
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Missouri governor willing to send troops to border
(State News ~ 04/09/18)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Gov. Eric Greitens is willing to send National Guard troops to the Mexican border if asked by President Donald Trump. “The Governor understands how grave the security situation on our southern border is,” Greitens’ spokesman Parker Briden said Friday in an email. ...
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Missouri governor OKs $700M budget hike, mainly for Medicaid
(State News ~ 04/09/18)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens has approved an additional $700 million of spending this year. Greitens signed the supplemental budget bill last week. The measure adds roughly $705 million in spending authority to this fiscal year’s $27.7 billion budget. ...
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Missouri receives grant for homeless veterans housing
(State News ~ 04/09/18)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri is getting close to $280,000 in federal funding for housing for homeless veterans. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development unveiled $43 million in grants for local housing agencies across the country Friday. ...
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Columbia bank holds 'adulting' classes for millennials
(State News ~ 04/09/18)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- A Columbia bank is hosting a series of "adulting" classes for millennials to learn the ins and outs of grown-up responsibilities, such as buying a house or paying off credit card debt. More than 30 millennials, between the ages of 20 and 35, attended a class on home ownership from mortgage specialists last week, the Columbia Missourian reported. It's the Central Bank of Boone County's latest offering in a series called "The Art of Adulting."...
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University of Missouri starts new bioengineering program
(State News ~ 04/09/18)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- The University of Missouri's engineering school could see up to 50 new students thanks to a new undergraduate degree program. The university's College of Engineering is preparing to launch a new biomedical engineering bachelor's degree program in the fall. The college will develop the program from coursework it said is currently one of the most popular areas of specialization within a general biological engineering degree, the Columbia Daily Tribune reported...
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Death penalty critics use man's sentence to push law change in Missouri
(State News ~ 04/09/18)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Death penalty opponents have cited a Missouri man's recent sentence in efforts to change state law regarding capital punishment. Missourians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty is pushing state lawmakers to prevent judges from sending criminals to death row without a jury's approval. The group cited the case of Craig Wood, who is on death row, the Springfield News-Leader reported...
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Greitens' attorney tries to toss Confide case
(State News ~ 04/09/18)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- An attorney for Gov. Eric Greitens on Friday argued a Cole County judge should toss out a lawsuit alleging governor's office staff violated the Sunshine law by using a message-deleting smartphone app. At issue is a lawsuit over a December open-records request by a St. ...
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Greitens' lawyer asks panel to delay House probe report
(State News ~ 04/09/18)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens' personal attorney is asking a state House committee investigating Greitens' actions during an extramarital affair to delay the release of its findings, saying an ongoing criminal investigation is likely to uncover information that will make the report inaccurate...
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Spring snow day Sunday in Cape
(Local News ~ 04/09/18)
Cindy Myers walks along North Street with her dog Samantha, a chocolate Lab-boxer mix, as it snows Sunday in Cape Girardeau.
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For-profit colleges struggle despite assist from DeVos
(National News ~ 04/09/18)
WASHINGTON -- The for-profit college industry is struggling under the weight of declining enrollment, stiff competition from traditional universities and an image battered by past misdeeds, even as the Trump administration tries to offer a helping hand...
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North Korea tells U.S. that Kim Jong Un ready to discuss nukes
(National News ~ 04/09/18)
WASHINGTON -- North Korea's government has communicated with the United States to say leader Kim Jong Un is ready to discuss his nuclear weapons program with President Donald Trump, officials said Sunday, increasing the likelihood an unprecedented summit will actually occur...
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Democrats even in GOP country shift toward gun restrictions
(National News ~ 04/09/18)
OMAHA, Nebraska -- Just 18 months after declaring his opposition to banning assault weapons, Nebraska Democrat Brad Ashford has changed his mind. The former one-term congressman, now trying to win back an Omaha-area seat he lost in 2016, used to consider it futile to push for a ban while Republicans held power on Capitol Hill. ...
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Business Notebook: Missouri chief justice, president of bar speak on court system in state
(Business ~ 04/09/18)
To Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice Zel Fischer, the toughest cases are criminal cases, especially those involving either a life sentence or capital punishment. When he addressed the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce's First Friday Coffee crowd, Fischer said the Missouri Supreme Court is often "the court of last resort," and he understands the gravity of that...
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Steve Snider
(Obituary ~ 04/09/18)
CHAFFEE, Mo. — Steve Snider, 56, of Chaffee died Thursday, April 5, 2018, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Funeral Mass will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Chaffee, with the Rev. Randy Tochcroft officiating. After the Mass, a visitation will be held until 9 p.m. at the church. Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee is in charge of arrangements.
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Rent One Donates $2,800 to United Way
(Submitted Story ~ 04/09/18)
United Way of Southeast Missouri would like to thank Rent One for their generosity! The company presented United Way employees with a check for $2,800 earlier this week. Through United Way, a donation of this size can: • Provide a family of four with 3 months of meals through The Salvation Army,...
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Taekwondo Tournament in Jackson
(Submitted Story ~ 04/09/18)
ATA Legends martial arts hosted their first annual Taekwondo Tournament at Crossroads Church. People of all ages competed in Forms, Weapons, Sparring and the favorite extreme martial arts. Which is the acrobatics with martial arts.
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Budweiser’s Puppy Merri
(Submitted Story ~ 04/09/18)
In 1950 Budweiser added the Dalmatian to ride on the wagon. Each hitch has it’s own Dalmatian. At the recent visit to Cape there were two dogs on top of the wagon. One was Puppy Merri who is learning to be a Clydesdale mascot.
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