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Risk of strong tornadoes today, Wednesday in five Midwestern states
(State News ~ 06/03/14)
ST. LOUIS -- It has been a fairly quiet tornado season so far this spring but that could change today in five Midwestern states, where the National Weather Service predicts a heightened risk of severe storms that could produce strong twisters. Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa and Illinois are at greater risk of severe storms with hail, high winds and possibly tornadoes. The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma, said the threatened tornadoes could be strong...
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Poplar Bluff home invasion suspect caught during weekend
(Local News ~ 06/03/14)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- The suspect in a home invasion was captured early Saturday morning, walking about a block from the police department as officers concluded a street crimes task force sweep. Jeremy Vance Fineout, 30, was spotted shortly after midnight at Second and Pine streets by patrolman Danny Hicks, who had just left the department...
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Match 5 Powerball winner in St. Louis area
(State News ~ 06/03/14)
MOLINE ACRES, Mo. -- Officials at the Missouri Lottery are urging the holder of a $1 million Powerball prize to come forward. Someone who purchased a Powerball ticket at the Shop 'n Save store in the St. Louis suburb of Moline Acres matched all five white-ball numbers drawn Saturday. The winning numbers were 15, 27, 31, 34 and 48. It was the 10th time in the past year that a ticket purchased in Missouri has won a Match 5 prize...
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Transportation officials consider 'sound cannons' on highways
(State News ~ 06/03/14)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Missouri transportation officials have shelved a project using "sound cannons" to warn distracted motorists to slow down in work zones, but remain interested in how that technology could protect highway workers. Researchers tested the long-range acoustic devices -- or LRADs -- in November on Missouri Department of Transportation vehicles on Interstate 435 in northern Kansas City and on Interstate 70 near Columbia...
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Coroner's inquest into deputy's fatal shooting to begin this week
(State News ~ 06/03/14)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- A coroner's inquest is convening this week to look into a fatal shooting involving a Southeast Missouri deputy. The Daily American Republic reported testimony is expected to begin Wednesday for a shooting that occurred May 25 in Butler County. Names of the man killed and the deputy have not been released. The man who died was from Harviell, Missouri, and the shooting occurred on his property...
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Home invasion suspect arrested in Charleston
(Local News ~ 06/03/14)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- A Charleston man suspected in a home invasion and robbery is in custody. DeCarlos Clemons, 20, was arrested Sunday after officers from the Charleston Department of Public Safety received information he was at basketball courts in Lincoln Park...
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Court date set for child rape suspect
(Local News ~ 06/03/14)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- A Mississippi County man will be arraigned Wednesday for allegedly sexually assaulting a child. Kevin Lee Banks, 35, of Wilson City, Missouri, is scheduled to appear in Division II of Mississippi County Circuit Court on charges of first-degree statutory sodomy and first-degree statutory rape. Both charges involve a victim younger than 14...
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Suspects arraigned in Morley bank robbery case
(Local News ~ 06/03/14)
Three suspects in a May 20 bank robbery in Morley, Missouri, pleaded not guilty Monday in federal court. Pamela M. Lathon, 44, Tyrice G. Royston, 26, and Alexander T. Trotter, 31, all of St. Louis, were arraigned in Cape Girardeau in connection with the robbery at First Commercial Bank...
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Sikeston man charged with attempted rape, assault
(Local News ~ 06/03/14)
BENTON, Mo. -- A rural Sikeston, Missouri, man is in jail on numerous charges, including attempted rape. Charles Wallace Bell, 33, is charged with first-degree attempted rape, first-degree assault, unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia...
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No injuries reported in hospital smoke incident
(Local News ~ 06/03/14)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to a call from Southeast Hospital on Monday afternoon after people started smelling smoke on the third floor, said battalion chief Fred Vincel. During a test of the hospital's emergency generators, "exhaust piping became hot and caused some roofing tar to smolder," according to a statement from Brian Gilliland, SoutheastHEALTH director of facilities and construction...
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Kathy Swan receives freshman legislator award
(Local News ~ 06/03/14)
State Rep. Kathy Swan was recognized last week for her work on education issues during the recently concluded legislative session. The Cape Girardeau Republican received the Freshman Legislator of the Year Award from Tim Jones, Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives, who commended Swan for her leadership and quality of work. She served on the House committees for elementary and secondary education, higher education and education appropriations...
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Cape council gives initial approval to $71M budget
(Local News ~ 06/03/14)
The Cape Girardeau City Council made several decisions on budgets and funding at its regular meeting Monday. The council gave unanimous first-round approval to the roughly $71 million budget after no one appeared to speak at the public hearing held on the matter. The amount is nearly identical to last year's budget. Final approval will be given at the council's next meeting June 16...
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Drowning of handcuffed man at Lake of the Ozarks investigated
(State News ~ 06/03/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating after the weekend drowning of a 20-year-old handcuffed man who was suspected of boating while intoxicated at the Lake of the Ozarks. Brandon Ellingson of Clive, Iowa, had been placed in a life vest and was being transported for a sobriety test late Saturday afternoon, said highway patrol Sgt. Paul Reinsch on Monday...
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Nixon opposes Missouri transportation sales tax
(State News ~ 06/03/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon came out in opposition Monday to a proposed three-quarters cent sales tax increase for transportation, casting it as the latest example of a misguided tax policy by state legislators. Nixon's formal statement against the sales tax proposal came a little over a week after he used his gubernatorial powers to move up the measure's election date from November to August, which gives supporters less time to develop a public-relations campaign...
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First-time blood donor: 'If you can do it, it's a great thing'
(Community ~ 06/03/14)
Fat, shining, high-handle-barred bikes rumbled past the dozen-or-so riders who leaned in the shade beside Lawless Harley-Davidson in Scott City on Saturday. They came for the motorcycles, but were waiting to give blood before rejoining the grand opening festivities...
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Jackson moves forward on proposal to expand police department
(Local News ~ 06/03/14)
The Jackson Board of Aldermen reached a consensus during a Monday study session to move forward with a proposal to expand the police department by about 3,000 square feet. The project has been discussed for the past eight months and a committee was formed by Mayor Barbara Lohr to look into obtaining more space, police chief James Humphreys said...
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Education bills await governor's approval
(Local News ~ 06/03/14)
Education bills passed by the Missouri Legislature but not yet signed by Gov. Jay Nixon touch on Common Core, accountability standards for college and career readiness and preschool opportunities. Many districts around the state have fully implemented Common Core standards for language arts and math, with testing set to begin next school year. But if Gov. Jay Nixon signs it, House Bill 1490, sponsored by Rep. Kurt Bahr, R-O'Fallon, could change things...
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Stormwater project continues on Themis Street
(Local News ~ 06/03/14)
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com A 60-inch section of sewer pipe is installed Monday on Themis Street as part of the Broadway Stormwater Relief project. ...
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Plans for Wal-Mart market proceed; opening date uncertain
(Local News ~ 06/03/14)
Sabrina and Bob Hardy didn't plan on closing Trish's Place in Cape Girardeau. But a letter giving them 30 days to move out of their location along Independence Street to make room for a Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market told them otherwise. Though they had heard rumors and speculation about what the former Plaza Galleria property would become, they didn't know for sure until they got the letter...
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EPA seeks 21 percent emission drop in Mo.
(State News ~ 06/03/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- To meet newly proposed federal standards, Missouri would need to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants by more than one-fifth by 2030 -- a less aggressive target than set for many states, but still too burdensome in the view of state Republican officials...
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There will be local peaches in southern Illinois!
(Submitted Story ~ 06/03/14)
Alto Pass, IL; June 2, 2014 - There will be local peaches in southern Illinois! Despite a long hard winter, Union County, Illinois, peach growers are expecting a nice peach crop this season...
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Kids eat free at District 32 during summer school
(Submitted Story ~ 06/03/14)
Parents planning summer activities for children are reminded to add breakfast and lunch at Perry County School District 32 to their itineraries. "The district operates a free food service program through grant funding from the Department of Health and Senior Services," said Assistant Superintendent Russell Leek. "One of the benefits of the program is that any school-aged child (ages 5-18) can receive a free breakfast or lunch on days that summer school is in session...
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Students gain financial literacy
(Submitted Story ~ 06/03/14)
Eighth graders at Perry County Middle School have completed a unit on financial literacy, with help from local experts. "We spent three weeks working on personal finance topics: checkbooks, paying bills, buying a house and cars, etc., said math teacher Karen Krieger. ...
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Child Development Associates Class graduates
(Submitted Story ~ 06/03/14)
The Educare Program's Child Development Associates Class held its graduation on May 20, 2014, at the Cape Public School Administration Building. The CDA class is a national credential from the Council for Professional Recognition, headquartered in Washington, D.C...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 06/03/14)
Today is Tuesday, June 3, the 154th day of 2014. There are 211 days left in the year. Today's Highlights in History: On June 3, 1989, Iran's spiritual leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, died. Chinese army troops began their sweep of Beijing to crush student-led pro-democracy demonstrations...
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Scott City prepares to break ground on safe room
(Editorial ~ 06/03/14)
It has been a few years in the making, but plans are underway to break ground for Scott City School District's new performing arts theater/Federal Emergency Management Agency safe room. The groundbreaking will be at 10:30 a.m. June 16, with the time set for students in summer school to have a firsthand look...
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Speak Out 6/3/14
(Speak Out ~ 06/03/14)
I know I speak for many people when I say thank you, city of Cape, for building the dog park in Kiwanis Park. We know walking the dog is good for both the dog as well the owner. But many people who live in apartments or don't have fenced-in yards benefit from the socialization and play times the dogs enjoy. It's also a great way to meet other dog lovers. We are hopeful that some sort of shade might be provided during the really hot days. But what a blessing the park is. Thanks again...
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Matching grants offered for college savings
(State News ~ 06/03/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missourians could get a matching contribution for the money they save for their children's college tuition. The matching grant program is for the MOST 529 college savings plan and is worth up to $500. Applicants must be the account owners with a household adjusted income of less than $75,000...
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Missouri Circuit Judge Mark Orr dies at 54
(State News ~ 06/03/14)
OZARK, Mo. -- Funeral services will take place today in southwest Missouri for Circuit Judge Mark Orr, who has died at the age of 54. KOLR-TV reported Orr died Sunday at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. His mother-in-law, funeral home operator Mary Adams, told the station he had been diagnosed with melanoma in November...
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Vivian Morris
(Obituary ~ 06/03/14)
Vivian D. Morris, 88, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, June 1, 2014, at Life Care Center. She was born Aug. 25, 1925, in rural Graham County, Kansas, to Clifford and Gladys Glee Cross Acheson. She married Paul M. Morris on Aug. 24, 1952. He preceded her in death April 8, 1986...
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William Dunham
(Obituary ~ 06/03/14)
William Christian Dunham, 63, of Lake St. Louis, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2014, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born March 2, 1951, in Cape Girardeau, son of William W. and Mary Reisenbichler. He married the former Diane Arras Harvey...
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Danny Collier
(Obituary ~ 06/03/14)
Danny Oneal Collier, 74, of Shelbina, Missouri, formerly of Scott City, died Sunday, June 1, 2014, at Advance Nursing Center in Advance, Missouri. He was born July 17, 1939, in Ancell (Scott City), to Floyd Alfred and Goldia B. Brant Collier. Danny was a retired truck driver...
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Anthony Dohogne
(Obituary ~ 06/03/14)
Anthony W. Dohogne, 86, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, June 2, 2014, at Chateau Girardeau Health Center. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Old St. Vincent's Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with the Rev. Tom Kiefer officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery...
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Theresa Howard
(Obituary ~ 06/03/14)
GRASSY, Mo. -- Theresa Marie Anderson Howard, 48, of Grassy died Sunday, June 1, 2014, at her home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time Thursday at Hutchings Funeral Chapel in Marble Hill, Missouri. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Grassy Friendship Cemetery...
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Audrey Esselman
(Obituary ~ 06/03/14)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Audrey L. Esselman, 78, of Clarksburg, Missouri, formerly of Perryville, died Saturday, May 31, 2014, at her home. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. until service time Thursday at Young and Sons Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Thomas Handrick officiating. Burial will be in Home Cemetery...
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Births 6/3/14
(Births ~ 06/03/14)
Daughter to Kelsey Sue Holloway of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Hospital, 12:22 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Name, Vivienne Sue. Weight, 7 pounds, 14 ounces. First child. Ms. Holloway is the daughter of Kerry and Kelly Holloway of Cape Girardeau. She is a student...
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Joel Osteen gets his own SiriusXM channel
(Entertainment ~ 06/03/14)
NEW YORK -- Texas pastor Joel Osteen is getting his own channel on SiriusXM satellite radio, which will air his sermon at Yankee Stadium on Saturday live nationally. Osteen, who preaches to 40,000 people each week at Houston's Lakewood megachurch, already shows his messages on the Trinity television network. The new SiriusXM channel will feature live call-in shows hosted by Osteen and his wife, fellow Lakewood pastor Victoria Osteen, along with rebroadcasts of Osteen's past sermons...
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Lupita Nyong'o joins ‘Star Wars' cast
(Entertainment ~ 06/03/14)
NEW YORK -- Three months after winning an Oscar, Lupita Nyong'o is going to a galaxy far, far away. The Walt Disney Co. announced Monday that Nyong'o is joining the cast of "Star Wars: Episode VII." The 31-year-old actress became a breakthrough star for her award-winning performance in "12 Years a Slave."...
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Jackson police report 6/3/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/03/14)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests Summonses Assaults...
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Cape Girardeau police report 6/3/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/03/14)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWI Miscellaneous...
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Enjoy music, bicentennial events during month of June
(Column ~ 06/03/14)
June is always such a nice month, and it will be even nicer this year. We will be having our usual special musical events during the month. In addition, we will be having two special bicentennial events. Our Jackson Municipal Band always kicks off the season with a patriotic concert at the Memorial Day program hosted by the Jackson American Legion. ...
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Study: 30 percent of world is now fat, no country immune
(Community ~ 06/03/14)
LONDON -- Almost a third of the world is now fat, and no country has been able to curb obesity rates in the last three decades, according to a new global analysis. Researchers found more than 2 billion people worldwide are now overweight or obese. ...
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Doctors use immune therapy against cervical cancer
(Community ~ 06/03/14)
CHICAGO -- Two years ago, Arrica Wallace was riddled with tumors from widely spread cervical cancer that the strongest chemotherapy and radiation could not beat back. Today, the Kansas mother shows no signs of the disease, and it was her own immune system that made it go away...
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King of Spain abdicates for his more popular son
(International News ~ 06/03/14)
MADRID -- King Juan Carlos, who led Spain's transition from dictatorship to democracy but faced damaging scandals amid the nation's financial meltdown, announced Monday he will abdicate in favor of his more popular son so that fresh royal blood can rally the nation...
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U.S. Supreme Court rejects reporter's bid to protect source
(National News ~ 06/03/14)
WASHINGTON -- A reporter who has been ordered to divulge the identity of the source of classified information lost his bid Monday to get the Supreme Court to clarify whether journalists have a right to protect their confidential sources. Without comment, the justices rejected an appeal from New York Times reporter James Risen to revisit the court's 42-year-old ruling that has raised questions about journalists' ability to shield from public view the names of people who tell them government secrets.. ...
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High school girls soccer honors
(High School Sports ~ 06/03/14)
Class 2 District 1 First team Abby Shupert, jr., Central (MF) Emily Daly, sr., Central (MF) Rebekah Sutherland, sr., Farmington (G) Emily Mosier, sr., Farmington (D) Montana Krause, jr., Farmington (D) Madison Buelow, sr., Notre Dame (G) Annie Siebert, sr., Notre Dame (D)...
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Newcomers Simmons, La Stella spark Braves
(Professional Sports ~ 06/03/14)
ATLANTA -- The Braves received a needed boost from two players recalled from the minors last week. Now Tommy La Stella and Shae Simmons are set for their home debuts. Atlanta opens a two-game series with Seattle tonight. The starting second baseman is expected to be La Stella, who had back-to-back two-hit games in the Braves' weekend sweep at Miami...
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Cardinals shut out for second straight day
(Professional Sports ~ 06/03/14)
Royals open four-game interleague series with 6-0 win over listless Cards
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U.S. concluded in 2010 that Army sergeant walked away from his unit
(National News ~ 06/03/14)
WASHINGTON -- A Pentagon investigation concluded in 2010 that Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl walked away from his unit, and after an initial flurry of searching the military decided not to exert extraordinary efforts to rescue him, according to a former senior defense official who was involved in the matter...
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Scott City's Robert earns postseason softball honors
(High School Sports ~ 06/03/14)
Scott City junior shortstop Lyndsie Robert led the list of local high school players to gain honors in the inaugural spring softball season, being named all-district, all-regional first team and all-state first team. Robert helped lead the Rams to third place in the Class 1 state tournament...
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Out of the past 6/3/14
(Out of the Past ~ 06/03/14)
Members of Exchange Clubs from eastern Missouri and southern and central Illinois are given insight into the framing of the Constitution during an address by Cape Girardeau lawyer Rush H. Limbaugh; Limbaugh, 90, speaks to a district convention of Exchange Clubs...
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Prayer 6/3/14
(Prayer ~ 06/03/14)
O Lord Jesus, our Messiah and Redeemer, blessed be your name. Amen.
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Service keeps customers coming back
(Business ~ 06/03/14)
Before I started writing for a living, I waited tables, and my life revolved around customer service. I worked in the service industry for six years, spending one year making sandwiches and another five working at a local restaurant. I began as a greeter and hostess, and I started serving tables and bartending about a year later...
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Taking 'steps to success' in the business community
(Business ~ 06/03/14)
I recently had the opportunity to prepare a few local high school students for future job interviews they no doubt will encounter shortly after graduation. The Southeast Missouri State University College Access program hosted a Step-to-Success conference for Cape Girardeau Central High School students in early April. The conference provided an opportunity for students to sharpen their interview skills with community professionals...
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