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Bollinger County man receives prison sentence in sodomy, rape case
(Local News ~ 08/01/19)
A Bollinger County man has been sentenced to 38 years in prison for sodomy, rape and molestation of a minor. Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced the sentencing of Daniel Martin, 30, of Glen Allen, Missouri, on Wednesday in a news release...
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Audit: Juden abused purchasing methods, claimed to be working during vacations
(Local News ~ 08/01/19)
Former Missouri Department of Public Safety (DPS) director Drew Juden's administration "abused" the state's purchasing process by funneling a more-than $1 million fingerprint-technology contract through a foundation that Juden once chaired, and paid the foundation to manage it, a state audit shows...
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Retail projects delayed at old Kmart building
(Local News ~ 08/01/19)
It appears the opening of two retail stores in Cape Girardeau's former Kmart building, originally scheduled for as soon as later this month, may not happen until early 2020. The building, at 11 S. Kingshighway, has been vacant since November when Kmart's "Big K" store closed...
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Street-level view
(Local News ~ 08/01/19)
Chris Moore, right, of Moore Mechanical, works to install a new water pipe underneath the street on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at Themis Street near N Water Street in downtown Cape Girardeau.
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Cape First Church to host annual Family Day on Aug. 9; 7,000 people expected
(Local News ~ 08/01/19)
Cape First Church's largest annual outreach opportunity -- Family Day -- will involve 20 demolition derby cars and 3,200 hot dogs and sodas. The free-to-attend event is set for 5:30 p.m. on August 9 at Arena Park. The demolition derby begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Arena Park grandstand...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 08/01/19)
Today is Thursday, Aug. 1, the 213th day of 2019. There are 152 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 1, 1944, an uprising broke out in Warsaw, Poland, against Nazi occupation; the revolt lasted two months before collapsing...
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Sponsored: Preventive vs. Procrastination
(Insiders Advice ~ 08/01/19)
The professional pest control industry is well-equipped to handle a wide array of issues homeowners, business owners and consumers in general deal with throughout life such as termite, spider, ant, mosquito, bedbug, roach and rodent infestations, to name a few. ...
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Tax renewal and Common Pleas
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/01/19)
I am writing in support of the Capital Improvements Sales Tax renewal on the Aug. 6 ballot in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. As vice-chair and long-time member of the Cape Girardeau Historic Preservation Commission I have seen the value of utilizing historic buildings in new development projects...
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Sales tax holiday this weekend
(Editorial ~ 08/01/19)
This is your annual reminder that if you're looking to buy back-to-school items for the coming school year, this is the weekend to save a few bucks. Beginning Friday, the state of Missouri will waive its regular sales tax, saving consumers 4.2% of their out-of-pocket expense...
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N. Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles in second test
(International News ~ 08/01/19)
SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korea's military said North Korea conducted its second weapons test in less than a week Wednesday, firing two short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast in a move observers said could be aimed at boosting pressure on the United States as the rivals struggle to set up fresh nuclear talks...
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China warns against bid to sow discord over South China Sea
(International News ~ 08/01/19)
BANGKOK -- China on Wednesday warned outside nations against any attempt to sow discord between Beijing and Southeast Asian countries by playing up disputes over the South China Sea, saying differences can be resolved peacefully between the affected parties themselves...
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LGBTQ diversity on children's TV expands
(Community ~ 08/01/19)
NEW YORK -- Wilson Cruz, a co-star in the new Hulu animated children's series "The Bravest Knight," describes the show's dad couple this way: "We're not explaining homosexuality, or same-gender sexuality. We're talking about the love of a family." His words and those of his fellow Hulu father, T.R. Knight, speak loudly about the state of LGBTQ representation in TV fare for kids, a segment of media broadening story lines over the last several years to include a range of non-binary characters...
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Gordon Ramsay gets his hands dirty for new travel food show
(Community ~ 08/01/19)
NEW YORK -- For his latest TV show, famed chef Gordon Ramsay has definitely left the comforting familiarity of his kitchens. On "Uncharted," Ramsay visits global destinations to explore flavors far from routine. He eats guinea pig in Peru, fishes for eel with his bare hands to make a Maori dish in New Zealand and forages for hearts of palm in Morocco...
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UAE, Iran hold talks on security
(International News ~ 08/01/19)
TEHRAN, Iran -- For the first time in six years, officials from Iran and the United Arab Emirates met in Tehran to discuss maritime security amid an increase in tensions in the Persian Gulf, both countries confirmed Wednesday. This week's meeting was significant because the UAE, a close ally of Iran's top rival Saudi Arabia, had downgraded ties with Tehran in 2016. ...
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Human remains found on Mo. farm
(State News ~ 08/01/19)
BRAYMER, Mo. -- Authorities who had been searching a Missouri farm for two missing Wisconsin brothers announced Wednesday human remains have been found there, more than a week after the pair disappeared during a trip for their livestock business. Clinton County Sheriff Larry Fish said the remains were found Tuesday on a farm in Braymer operated by Garland Nelson, who is accused of tampering with a vehicle authorities say was rented by Nicholas Diemel, 35, and his 24-year-old brother, Justin Diemel.. ...
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Israel approves construction in West Bank
(International News ~ 08/01/19)
JERUSALEM -- The Israeli Cabinet unanimously approved a proposal to build more than 700 housing units for Palestinians in addition to 6,000 Israeli settlement housing units in the West Bank. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government advanced the proposal late on Tuesday, according to an Israeli official who spoke on condition of anonymity to describe the closed-door meeting...
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Second person dies from Ebola in Congo's crossroad city of Goma
(International News ~ 08/01/19)
KINSHASA, Congo -- The man who became the second confirmed Ebola case in Congo's major crossroads city of Goma has died, officials said Wednesday. He may never have known he had the virus. The case renewed fears in the bustling city with an international airport situated on the Rwandan border, and it complicated efforts to contain a yearlong outbreak already challenged by rebel attacks and community mistrust...
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Biden target of hopefuls in second night of debates
(National News ~ 08/01/19)
DETROIT -- The ideological divisions gripping the Democratic Party intensified Wednesday as presidential candidates waged an acrimonious battle over health care, immigration and race. Biden, who found himself the target of criticism from nearly half the candidates on the debate stage, was forced to defend his decades-old political record on multiple fronts as other White House hopefuls sought to tear him down. ...
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Fed cuts key rate for first time in more than a decade
(National News ~ 08/01/19)
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday for the first time in a decade to try to counter the impact of President Donald Trump's trade wars, stubbornly low inflation and global weakness. It left open the possibility of future rate cuts, but perhaps not as many as Wall Street had been hoping for. ...
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GOP faces tough vote on budget
(National News ~ 08/01/19)
WASHINGTON -- A hard-won, warts-and-all budget pact between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and President Donald Trump is facing a key vote in the GOP-held Senate, with many conservatives torn between supporting the president and risking their political brand with an unpopular vote to add $2 trillion or more to the government's credit card...
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Prayer 8/1/19
(Prayer ~ 08/01/19)
O Lord, thank you that no matter when I cry out in distress, you hear my voice. Amen.
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Area police reports 8/1/19
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/01/19)
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n Michael Neal, 18, of Cape Girardeau was arrested on suspicion of a drug violation. n Taylor Sissom, 20, of Cape Girardeau was arrested on suspicion of a drug violation...
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Speak Out 8/1/19
(Speak Out ~ 08/01/19)
The weather cooperated Wednesday with a perfect evening for music in the park. The program offered entertainment from two groups, the Cape Municipal Band and Jerry Ford's Band. A variety of overtures and marches, directed by Neil Casey, was appreciated by the large gathering of music enthusiasts. Hearing Jerry's rendition of "On the Sunny Side of the Street" was a real mood lifter...
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Cape Girardeau County agenda 8/1/19
(Local News ~ 08/01/19)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. today 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minutes n Minutes for July 29 meeting Communications/reports -- other elected officials n None at this time Public comments n Items listed on the agenda Routine business...
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Summertime treats straight from the freezer
(Community ~ 08/01/19)
A cool, refreshing dessert is a welcome treat, especially when it is prepared in advance and is ready to serve at the spur of the moment. I like having a frozen dessert on hand as a special treat for my husband, Scott, but also for when we have company stop by...
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Ask a foodie: Al's Place: Home cooking that's the pride of McBride
(Community ~ 08/01/19)
My daughter and I drove to McBride, Missouri, this weekend, just a few miles past Perryville. We had never been there before, and I didn't get much to see of the small town. We saw a huge factory and a truck stop. We took a hard right turn down a county road, drove over the railroad tracks twice and made it to Al's Place...
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Camper: Alleged Bigfoot sighting prompts gunfire at park
(State News ~ 08/01/19)
CAVE CITY, Ky. -- Federal officials are investigating a report a man fired a gunshot while camping at Mammoth Cave National Park, an incident another camper said was prompted by an alleged sighting of Bigfoot. Mammoth Cave said law enforcement rangers responded early Sunday to a report of a person with a firearm at one of the Kentucky park's backcountry campsites. ...
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Out of the past: Aug. 1
(Out of the Past ~ 08/01/19)
Polling places will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. tomorrow as voters across Missouri decide in the primary election who will carry party banners in the Nov. 8 general election; only two statewide offices are on the ballot: U.S. Senate from Missouri and Missouri auditor; there is also a statewide measure whether to issue $250 million in bonds to pay for construction of new prisons and university and college facilities...
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Robert Toma Sr.
(Obituary ~ 08/01/19)
Robert Frederick Toma Sr., 103, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Southeast Hospital. The Rev. Mark Anderson will officiate a memorial service at 2 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Lutheran Home Chapel. Arrangements are by McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson...
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James Stoll
(Obituary ~ 08/01/19)
James Stoll, 84, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at his home in Cape Girardeau, surrounded by his family. James was born July 17, 1935, in Cape Girardeau, son of the late Clement Louis and Ruby Marie Sander Stoll. He and Shirley Lewis were united in marriage Oct. 11, 1956, in the main Post Chapel at Fort Bragg, North Carolina...
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Darlene Rogers
(Obituary ~ 08/01/19)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Darlene Jane Roland Rogers, 85, a longtime resident of Alton, Missouri, was born May 11, 1934, in Lima, Ohio. She passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at Lutheran Healthcare System in Cape Girardeau. She was the daughter of the late Raleigh and Florence Marie Roland. On Feb. 14, 1961, she married Sterling "Rog" Rogers at Quincy United Methodist Church in Quincy, Ohio. Sterling preceded her in death March 28, 2007...
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Judith Petermichel
(Obituary ~ 08/01/19)
ASHLAND, Mo. -- Judith Kay Petermichel passed away at her home Monday, July 29, 2019. She was 73 years old. Judith was born June 30, 1946, in Grand Chain, Illinois, the daughter of Dave and Catherine Rude Shumaker. She married David David Petermichel on Oct. 31, 1963, in Grand Chain, and he survives...
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Michael McMillan
(Obituary ~ 08/01/19)
Michael Eugene McMillan, 67, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Ratliff Care Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born Nov. 17, 1951, in Oran, Missouri, to Oliver Scott Sr. and Helen Ruth Atkins McMillan. He married Janet Lee White on April 16, 1976, and she preceded him in death May 11, 2019...
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James Lansmon
(Obituary ~ 08/01/19)
James R. Lansmon, 93, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, July 29, 2019, at Lutheran Home. He was born May 4, 1926, in Chaffee, Missouri, to George and Catherine Fagan Lansmon. He and Edith Matthews were married Jan. 29, 1949, at Hernando, Mississippi. He served his country in the U.S. Navy...
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Ella Geile
(Obituary ~ 08/01/19)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Ella L. Geile, 81, of Perryville died Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at Independence Care Center of Perry County. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 6:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Ford and Young Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Matthew Marks officiating. Burial will be at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery...
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Richard Baker
(Obituary ~ 08/01/19)
Richard William Baker, 71, of Jackson passed peacefull Monday, July 29, 2019, at Southeast Hospital after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was born April 10, 1948, to Elizabeth Annabelle Elliott and Dwight Leo Baker in Ironton, Missouri. On Dec. 28, 1975, he married Judy Glastetter, who survives him...
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