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Judge awards $23.5 million to undercover St. Louis officer beaten by colleagues during protest
(Local News ~ 04/16/24)
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis judge Monday awarded nearly $23.5 million to a former police officer who was beaten by colleagues while working undercover during a protest. Luther Hall was badly injured in the 2017 attack during one of several protests that followed the acquittal of Jason Stockley, a former St. Louis officer, on a murder charge that stemmed from the shooting death of a Black man. ...
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Fredericktown woman arrested in Cape on charges of stealing car, possessing drugs
(Local News ~ 04/16/24)
Anna J. Dobyns, 40, is in the custody at the Cape Girardeau County jail in lieu of a $40,000 bond on charges of first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle, possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. ...
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New Cape Girardeau City Council members sworn in; multiple appointments made to advisory boards
(Local News ~ 04/16/24)
The Cape Girardeau City Council swore in new members and approved various appointments to multiple advisory boards Monday, April 15. New council members David Cantrell, Ward 4, and Rhett Pierce, Ward 5, took the oath of office at the meeting. Cantrell takes Robbie Guard’s seat after he was termed out and Pierce takes his seat after he won the election against incumbent councilwoman Shannon Truxel. Ward 3 Councilman Nate Thomas was also sworn in as he was reelected to the seat April 2.
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New Cape County Health app keeps users informed about health services
(Local News ~ 04/16/24)
The Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center's new app launched Monday, April 15, for Android and iOS devices. ...
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Lisa Reitzel, longtime Cape County public administrator, dies at 55
(Local News ~ 04/16/24)
Lisa Reitzel, who had served the county for the past 11 years, was also well known for serving on numerous community boards and singing the national anthem at local events. ...
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Today in History: April 16
(Local News ~ 04/16/24)
Today is Tuesday, April 16, the 107th day of 2024. There are 259 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 16, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. wrote his “Letter from Birmingham Jail” in which the civil rights activist responded to a group of local clergymen who had criticized him for leading street protests; King defended his tactics, writing, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”...
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Sponsored: Enhanced Planning: Not only for the wealthy
(Insiders Advice ~ 04/16/24)
According to Investopedia, by definition, estate planning is the preparation of tasks that serve to manage an individual's financial situation in the event of their incapacitation or death. I get it: No one wants to think about dying, let alone the process of distributing their collection of assets. In my experience, many people think this process is an elaborate plan that is expensive, and they don’t really need it...
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Prayer 4-16-24
(Prayer ~ 04/16/24)
Lord Jesus, as you washed your disciples’ feet, may we also serve one another in love. Amen.
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DEI cronyism and woke grifters
(Column ~ 04/16/24)
When ideology replaces meritocracy or provides immunity from the consequences of illegal behavior, systemic mediocrity follows. Under toxic National Socialism, Stalinism, and Maoism, millions of cronies and grifters mouthed party lines in hopes that their approved ideology would allow them to advance their careers and excuse their lawbreaking.
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Repealing food stamp ban for felons would improve public safety
(Column ~ 04/16/24)
People with drug felonies on their criminal record are uniquely excluded from receiving benefits in Missouri from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, after they are released from prison. This deprivation of SNAP benefits is solely because of their categorization as a former drug felon.
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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shut down airport highways and key bridges in major US cities
(National News ~ 04/16/24)
CHICAGO — Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked roadways in Illinois, California, New York and the Pacific Northwest on Monday, temporarily shutting down travel into some of the nation's most heavily used airports, onto the Golden Gate and Brooklyn bridges and on a busy West Coast highway...
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Only 1 in 3 US adults think Trump acted illegally in New York hush money case, AP-NORC poll shows
(National News ~ 04/16/24)
WASHINGTON — The first criminal trial facing former President Donald Trump is also the one in which Americans are least convinced he committed a crime, a new AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll finds...
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Ship that caused bridge collapse had apparent electrical issues while still docked, AP source says
(National News ~ 04/16/24)
BALTIMORE — Hours before leaving port, the massive container ship that caused the deadly collapse of a Baltimore bridge experienced apparent electrical problems, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Monday, the same day FBI agents boarded the vessel amid a criminal investigation into the circumstances leading up to the catastrophe...
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Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth
(National News ~ 04/16/24)
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is allowing Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth while lawsuits over the law proceed, reversing lower courts...
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Tennessee judge set to decide whether a Nashville school shooters' journals are public records
(National News ~ 04/16/24)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Whether the journals of a Nashville school shooter can be released to the public will go before a Tennessee judge on Tuesday after nearly a year of legal wrangling over who can participate in the case...
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Fire report 4-16-24
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/16/24)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. April 14 n Medical assists were made at 6:24 p.m. on West Lorimier Place; 6:29 p.m. on Linden Street; and 8:05 p.m. on East View Ridge. ...
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Police report 4-16-24
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/16/24)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the following calls. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n A warrant arrest was reported. n A warrant arrest was reported on Saint Francis Drive. n A warrant arrest was reported on South Henderson Avenue. n A warrant arrest was reported. n A warrant arrest was reported. n A warrant arrest was reported on North Silver Springs Road. n A warrant arrest was reported on North Sprigg Street. ...
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Lisa Reitzel
(Obituary ~ 04/16/24)
Lisa Jean Reitzel, 55, of Whitewater died Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, at First Baptist Church of Delta. ...
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Ruth Ann Maevers
(Obituary ~ 04/16/24)
Ruth Ann Maevers, 84, of Jackson passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, at Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She was born Sept. 27, 1939, in Sedgewickville, daughter of Rusby and Gladys Seabaugh Hartle. She and Lester A. Maevers were married Jan. 12, 1958, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson. They were blessed with three sons, who left a legacy of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They had been married nearly 64 years when Lester passed away Oct. 22, 2021. ...
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Daulton Bragg
(Obituary ~ 04/16/24)
Daulton Ezra Bragg, 30, of Cape Girardeau passed away Friday, April 12, 2024, at his shop. He was born Nov. 14, 1993, in Cape Girardeau to the late Billy Joe “Bo” and Carol Felter Bragg. Daulton graduated with the Class of 2012 from Cape Girardeau Central High School. After graduation, he joined his dad as a mechanic at Bragg Auto Repair. After his dad’s passing two years ago, he successfully owned and operated “the shop” thanks to his loyal customers and help from family friends. ...
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Births 4/16/24
(Births ~ 04/16/24)
Son to Joey Otto and Kelly Anne Marler of Perryville, Saint Francis Medical Center, 9:19 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Name, Colt Otto. Weight, 9 pounds, 7 ounces. Third child, first son. Mrs. Marler is the former Kelly Riehn, daughter of Delbert and Michelle Riehn of Perryville. She is a teacher at St. Henry Catholic School. Marler is the son of Danny and Diane Marler of Perryville. He is a supervisor at BioKyowa. ...
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Donald Trump brings his campaign to the courthouse as his criminal hush money trial begins
(National News ~ 04/16/24)
NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump began his day as a criminal defendant lashing out at the judge and prosecutors, casting himself as a victim and angrily posting on social media...
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House Speaker Mike Johnson pushes towards a vote on aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan
(National News ~ 04/16/24)
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing toward action this week on aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, unveiling an elaborate plan Monday to break the package into separate votes to squeeze through the House's political divides on foreign policy...
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It's Tax Day. And your refund may be big this year
(National News ~ 04/16/24)
WASHINGTON — On this Tax Day, refunds are looking a bit bigger for taxpayers. According to the latest IRS statistics, the average income tax refund so far this season is $3,011, up $123 from last year. Two out of three taxpayers expect to receive a refund...
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Biden hosts Iraqi leader after Iran's attack on Israel throws Mideast into greater uncertainty
(National News ~ 04/16/24)
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday hosted Iraq’s leader at the White House as his administration worked to prevent an escalation in Mideast hostilities following Iran’s weekend aerial assault on Israel...
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Out of the past: April 16
(Out of the Past ~ 04/16/24)
Taxpayers crowded into the Cape Girardeau Post Office yesterday to mail their tax returns; area residents streamed into the post office throughout the day; “We will cancel 300,000 to 350,000 pieces of mail,” predicted Postmaster Mike Keefe; normally, the post office here cancels about 170,000 pieces of mail. ...
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Police report 4-16-24
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/16/24)
Cape Girardeau Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the following calls. Arrest does not imply guilt. Arrests n A warrant arrest was reported. n A warrant arrest was reported on Saint Francis Drive. n A warrant arrest was reported on South Henderson Avenue...
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Judge awards $23.5 million to undercover St. Louis officer beaten by colleagues during protest
(State News ~ 04/16/24)
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- A St. Louis judge on Monday awarded nearly $23.5 million to a former police officer who was beaten by colleagues while working undercover during a protest. Luther Hall was badly injured in the 2017 attack during one of several protests that followed the acquittal of Jason Stockley, a former St. Louis officer, on a murder charge that stemmed from the shooting death of a Black man...
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Donald Trump brings his campaign to the courthouse as his criminal hush money trial begins
(National News ~ 04/16/24)
NEW YORK -- Former President Donald Trump began his day as a criminal defendant lashing out at the judge and prosecutors, casting himself as a victim and angrily posting on social media. In other words: a familiar routine. But inside the courtroom, which was closed to TV cameras, Trump was a different man -- reserved and muted in a stark departure from his feisty approach to other legal troubles...
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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shut down airport highways and key bridges in major US cities
(National News ~ 04/16/24)
CHICAGO -- Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked roadways in Illinois, California, New York and the Pacific Northwest on Monday, temporarily shutting down travel into some of the nation's most heavily used airports, onto the Golden Gate and Brooklyn bridges and on a busy West Coast highway...
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Much of central US faces severe thunderstorm threat and possible tornadoes
(National News ~ 04/16/24)
WASHINGTON -- Tens of millions of Americans stretching from Lincoln, Nebraska, to Baltimore could face strong thunderstorms Monday night through Wednesday, with tornadoes possible in some states. A large storm system hitting much of the central U.S. over the next few days is expected to bring severe thunderstorms to Kansas and Nebraska on Monday evening, the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center said...
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House Speaker Mike Johnson pushes towards a vote on aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan
(National News ~ 04/16/24)
WASHINGTON -- House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing toward action this week on aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, unveiling an elaborate plan Monday to break the package into separate votes to squeeze through the House's political divides on foreign policy...
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Tennessee judge set to decide whether a Nashville school shooters' journals are public records
(National News ~ 04/16/24)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Whether the journals of a Nashville school shooter can be released to the public will go before a Tennessee judge on Tuesday after nearly a year of legal wrangling over who can participate in the case. What started as a simple public records request has ballooned into a messy mix of conspiracy theories, leaked documents, probate battles and new legislation as different sides try to gain an advantage. ...
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Trump will return to court after first day of hush money criminal trial ends with no jurors picked
(National News ~ 04/16/24)
NEW YORK -- Donald Trump will return to a New York courtroom Tuesday as a judge works to find a panel of jurors who will decide whether the former president is guilty of criminal charges alleging he falsified business records to cover up a sex scandal during the 2016 campaign...
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Out of the past: April 16
(Out of the Past ~ 04/16/24)
Taxpayers crowded into the Cape Girardeau Post Office yesterday to mail their tax returns; area residents streamed into the post office throughout the day, most intent on mailing tax returns; "We will cancel 300,000 to 350,000 pieces of mail," predicted Postmaster Mike Keefe; normally, the post office here cancels about 170,000 pieces of mail...
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