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Complaint alleges Stoddard County Clerk illegally certified election
(Local News ~ 04/16/19)
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. — A former deputy clerk has accused Stoddard County Clerk Cecil Weeks of illegally certifying the April 2 municipal election after she told him two unregistered voters cast ballots in Dexter, Missouri’s Ward 2. Ginger McCoy, who recently was fired from the clerk’s office where she had worked for 13 years, filed a complaint April 8 with the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department...
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Spring planting
(Local News ~ 04/16/19)
Randy Haley, with shovel, and Kristen Greer, standing, laugh while planting a flower bed with Wendy Farrow, bottom left, and Haley's wife, Claudia, all of Cape Girardeau, on Monday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Cape Girardeau.
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Kiwanis Club teams with United Way to continue Read to Succeed program
(Local News ~ 04/16/19)
For half an hour a day, students in kindergarten through fourth grade in the Cape Girardeau School District have the opportunity to read with a volunteer to help improve reading skills through the Read to Succeed program, an initiative through the United Way of Southeast Missouri, now with the help of the Kiwanis Club of Cape Girardeau...
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Cape City Council finalizes sales tax extension proposal
(Local News ~ 04/16/19)
The Cape Girardeau City Council on Monday finalized a proposal for a sales tax extension to fund capital improvements including street repairs, Cape Girardeau Regional Airport upgrades, the city water system and City Hall. City manager Scott Meyer said it will be on the ballot in August. If voters approve the measure, a sales tax of one-fourth of 1% for capital improvements, which is set to expire at the end of the year, will be extended, deputy city manager Molly Mehner said...
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Jackson Board of Aldermen discusses medical marijuana zoning
(Local News ~ 04/16/19)
When Missouri voters approved the production, sale and use of medical marijuana in November’s election, a countdown began to an August deadline when the state will begin accepting permit applications. If any of those dispensing applications are granted for facilities in Jackson, city officials say they’ll be ready...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 04/16/19)
Today is Tuesday, April 16, the 106th day of 2019. There are 259 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 16, 2007, in one of America's worst school attacks, a college senior killed 32 people on the campus of Virginia Tech before taking his own life...
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Sponsored: Which pet vaccines are necessary?
(Insiders Advice ~ 04/16/19)
Ever wonder why you receive that postcard reminding you to schedule your pet’s vaccinations? It’s just so the veterinary clinic can make money, right? Nope. In fact, pet vaccinations remain the single-most effective method for protecting your dog or cat from infectious diseases. Here’s why you should keep their shots up-to-date...
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Plenty of work ahead for Cape City Council
(Column ~ 04/16/19)
Spring is officially here in Cape Girardeau! As leaves fill out in the trees, flowers are blooming and the grass is greener, we all get to enjoy this wonderful seasonal change. I hope each of you get to be outside and enjoy our beautiful weather. I want to offer congratulations to Cape Public Schools for the passage of their recent bond issue. ...
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Student silenced for supporting Trump
(Column ~ 04/16/19)
Another example of wiping noses and changing diapers in our public schools occurred last week, as a school in New Hampshire put the kibosh on a students' right to freely express herself. This begs the question -- again: Who are we raising -- young people who can thrive in the world or wusses who fall into a fetal position when offended?...
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Proms signal final days of school for many students
(Editorial ~ 04/16/19)
Spring is a special time of year for high school students, particularly for the seniors, who are wrapping up their last moments of required schooling. While graduations mark the end of the journey, and a time to reflect, proms allow for one of the final moments for seniors to let their hair down (or put it up, as it were), and make some final memories before heading off to the workforce or college...
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Out of the past: April 16
(Out of the Past ~ 04/16/19)
MILLER CITY, Ill. -- There's good news and bad news for victims of flooding in the Miller City area; the bad new is the Len Small levee break has widened, pouring more water into the Miller City and Horseshoe Lake area, stranding some residents; the good news is the Mississippi River is expected to drop two feet Monday, following tomorrow's 42.5-foot crest...
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Cape Girardeau police report 4/16/19
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/16/19)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n Kevin L. Graham, 40, of Cape Girardeau was arrested on a warrant. n Christopher D. Hawkins, 21, of Cape Girardeau was arrested on two warrants...
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Mainstream retailers embrace CBD
(National News ~ 04/16/19)
NEW YORK -- Mainstream retailers are leaping into the world of products like skin creams and oils touting such benefits as reducing anxiety and helping you sleep. The key ingredient? CBD, or cannabidiol, a compound derived from hemp and marijuana without the high...
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Loughlin, Giannulli plead not guilty in college scam
(National News ~ 04/16/19)
BOSTON -- Actress Lori Loughlin and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, are pleading not guilty to charges they took part in the sweeping college admissions bribery scam, according to court documents filed Monday. Loughlin and Giannulli said they are waiving their right to appear in Boston federal court for their arraignment and plead not guilty to the two charges against them. The judge must approve their request for a waiver to appear...
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Coverage questions plague rural broadband expansion
(National News ~ 04/16/19)
There is a way around the notoriously sluggish internet in West Virginia. You just need a car and time. Kelly Povroznik can tell you, when she happens to get a good signal. She teaches an online college course so hampered by unreliable connections she has had to drive a half-hour to her brother's place just to enter grades into a database...
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HBO looks beyond 'Game of Thrones'
(Entertainment ~ 04/16/19)
LOS ANGELES -- When the last drop -- or gallon -- of blood is shed and an exultant victor has ascended to the Iron Throne, viewers may be split over how HBO's fantasy saga ended, but they'll be joined in deprivation. "What do you do without 'Game of Thrones?"' will be the lament heard after the May 19 finale, said media analyst Larry Gerbrandt. ...
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U.S. measles count up to 555; most new cases in New York
(National News ~ 04/16/19)
NEW YORK -- U.S. measles cases have surged again, and are on pace to set a record for most illnesses in 25 years. Health officials Monday said 555 measles cases have been confirmed so far this year, up from 465 as of a week ago. While 20 states have reported cases, New York has been the epicenter. Nearly two-thirds of all cases have been in New York, and 85% of the latest week's cases came from the state. Most of the New York cases have been unvaccinated people in Orthodox Jewish communities...
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Massive fire engulfs Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
(International News ~ 04/16/19)
PARIS -- A massive fire engulfed the upper reaches of Paris' soaring Notre Dame Cathedral as it was undergoing renovations Monday, threatening one of the greatest architectural treasures of the Western world as tourists and Parisians looked on aghast from the streets below...
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Police video shows robber was really robot vacuum cleaner
(National News ~ 04/16/19)
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Authorities have released police body camera video showing the moment when officers in Oregon realized a suspected robber holed up in a bathroom was really a robotic vacuum cleaner. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said deputies discovered the menacing appliance after entering the bathroom with guns drawn. ...
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Missouri House passes bill to waive penalties for taxpayers
(State News ~ 04/16/19)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri House has passed legislation to give taxpayers a break if they can’t pay on time this year. House lawmakers voted 144-1 in favor of the bill Monday, which was tax day. The legislation would waive fees through the end of the year for individual taxpayers who file on time and go on a payment plan. ...
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Missouri Senate passes bridge-funding plan
(State News ~ 04/16/19)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Senate has passed a proposal to pay for bridge repairs across the state. Lawmakers voted 26-7 for the resolution Monday. The plan calls for the state to pay $50 million upfront to fix 35 bridges. If the state gets a federal matching grant, that would pave the way for Missouri to borrow $250 million to fix another 215 bridges. ...
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Morel mushroom lovers in Missouri could luck out this spring
(State News ~ 04/16/19)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Fans of morels are salivating thanks to a wet and gradually warming spring in Missouri that promises a bountiful haul of the wild mushrooms. Ron Cook, who tracks the wild mushrooms, is predicting an "epic morel season in Missouri."...
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Chinese woman who entered Mar-a-Lago denied bail
(National News ~ 04/16/19)
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- A federal judge denied bail Monday for a Chinese woman charged with lying to illegally enter President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club, saying her actions and statements suggest "she was up to something nefarious" and there is an "extreme risk of flight" if she were released...
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Weld says he is seeking GOP nomination in 2020
(National News ~ 04/16/19)
BOSTON -- William Weld, a former governor of Massachusetts who two years ago ran for vice president on the Libertarian Party ticket, on Monday became the first Republican to challenge President Donald Trump in the 2020 primaries. Weld, 73, said in announcing his candidacy "it is time to return to the principles of Lincoln -- equality, dignity and opportunity for all." He said, "There is no greater cause on earth than to preserve what truly makes America great. I am ready to lead that fight."...
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Trump targets legal, illegal immigration in latest push
(National News ~ 04/16/19)
WASHINGTON -- Top administration officials have been discussing ways to increase pressure on countries with high numbers of citizens who overstay short-term visas, as part of President Donald Trump's growing focus on immigration heading into his re-election campaign...
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Mueller report due Thursday
(National News ~ 04/16/19)
WASHINGTON -- The president isn't waiting. As Washington counts down the final hours until publication of the redacted special counsel report -- expected Thursday -- Donald Trump stepped up his attacks Monday in an effort to undermine potential disclosures on Russia, his 2016 campaign and the aftermath...
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Kayln Mouser
(Obituary ~ 04/16/19)
Kalyn Mouser, 16, of Tamms, Illinois, died Sunday, April 14, 2019. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Aaron Boyd officiating. Burial will be at Lindsey Cemetery in McClure, Illinois...
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Charles Horn
(Obituary ~ 04/16/19)
Charles Franklin Horn, 81, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, April 14, 2019, at Monticello House in Jackson. He was born Aug. 24, 1937, in Danville, Arkansas, to Archie A. and Virginia M. Orr Horn. He retired from the U.S. Navy, where he served 20-plus years, including in the Vietnam War. He received several awards, including Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Outstanding Unit Award Ribbon and Vietnam Campaign Medal...
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Bobby Foster
(Obituary ~ 04/16/19)
COMMERCE, Mo. -- Bobby Ivan Foster, 74, of Commerce died Saturday, April 13, 2019, at his home. He was born Nov. 3, 1944, in Commerce to Cletus Ivan and Alice Lumm Foster. He married Patricia Ann Kelly on Sept. 15, 1967, in Chaffee, Missouri. She preceded him in death June 8, 2014...
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John Cope
(Obituary ~ 04/16/19)
IRONTON, Mo. -- John William Cope, 99, of Ironton, formerly of Cape Girardeau, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019, at The Baptist Home. He was born Aug. 31, 1919, in Canalou, Missouri, to the late John Washington and Mildred Engram Cope. John and Madrene Robinson were married June 15, 1940. She preceded him in death June 10, 2008...
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Prayer 4/16/19
(Prayer ~ 04/16/19)
O Lord Jesus, we stand with open hands raised to you in praise. Amen.
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Cape fire report 4/16/19
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/16/19)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls: Sunday n Medical assists were made at 3:58 a.m. on Broadway, 5:51 a.m. on Sailer Circle, 11:06 a.m. on William Street, 2:20 p.m. on Hickory Street, 4:18 p.m. on North Silver Springs Road and 5:08 p.m. on Gordonville Road...
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Southeast MO State Sundancers win NATIONAL TITLE
(Submitted Story ~ 04/16/19)
The Southeast Missouri State University Sundancers just returned from the DTU College National Classic in Las Vegas after winning the program's first National Title! The Sundancers were awarded first place in Division I Team Performance, as well as the DTU Championship Battle Competition Winner where we competed against the best of the competition! The Sundancers are SEMO's competitive dance team and this is our first national title! Since 2017, the Sundancers have been ranked top 5 in the Nation. ...
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Southern Illinois Songwriter Pens Earth Day Song, Life's a Beach (So Keep it Clean)
(Submitted Story ~ 04/16/19)
I've lived in southern Illinois since 2001, but two years living in The Bahamas left a lasting impression. I hit the islands for the first time in 1988 and in many ways I’ve never left. I met my wife while working at a dive resort on Andros Island and I've been back to The Bahamas dozens of times with my family...
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Duane Wiggins
(Obituary ~ 04/16/19)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- Duane C. Wiggins, 94, of Advance passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019, at his home. He was born Feb. 1, 1925, in Bollinger County, Missouri, the son of Charles Oscar and Elizabeth Casper Wiggins. Duane and Gonnie Schrader were united in marriage June 7, 1943, at Piggott, Arkansas, and she preceded him in death Jan. 24, 1971...
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