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Cape Girardeau County commissioners discuss bridge bid plan
(Local News ~ 03/15/24)
The Cape Girardeau County Board of Commissioners held a quick meeting Thursday, March 14, that lasted just five minutes before adjourning. Associate Commissioner Paul Koeper approached the idea of advertising bridges for construction bids, in particular a package deal for bridges on county roads 420, 439 and 501...
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Jackson Food Truck Rally starting again early April
(Local News ~ 03/15/24)
The Jackson Food Truck Rally is returning this year with some exciting news. This year, there will be two rallies per month, on the first and last Wednesday of each month from April to September. The schedule and lineup for the rallies have been set, and they will begin Wednesday, April 3...
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Old Town Cape to hold 25th annual celebration dinner
(Local News ~ 03/15/24)
Old Town Cape will hold its annual dinner to celebrate downtown Thursday, March 21, when major accomplishments and outstanding contributions from the past year will be recognized. This is the 25th year of the dinner, which will be at Century Casino Cape Girardeau Event Center and will have a special theme for the anniversary of "This Place Matters"...
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Police: Cape Girardeau man pointed AR-style gun at person in store, woman waved handgun
(Local News ~ 03/15/24)
Witnesses say a Cape Girardeau man entered a store with an assault style rifle and threatened a person, prompting the person to fire his weapon at the man while his vehicle was leaving the business, police say. Another woman waved a handgun in the parking lot, police allege...
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Cape Girardeau County GOP proposes amendments to state party platform
(Local News ~ 03/15/24)
At their March 2 caucus, Cape Girardeau County Republicans voted on a number of items they want to see added to the state party's official platform. The proposed amendments covered nearly two dozen topics and range from health care issues to education and taxation. The approved measures were:...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 03/15/24)
Today is Friday, March 15, the 75th day of 2024. There are 291 days left in the year. Today's highlight in history: On March 15, 44 B.C., Roman dictator Julius Caesar was assassinated by a group of nobles that included Brutus and Cassius. On this date:...
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Prayer 3-15-24
(Prayer ~ 03/15/24)
O Lord Jesus, thank you that we have victory through you, our precious Savior. Amen.
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Is Laken Riley's life worth less than George Floyd's?
(Column ~ 03/15/24)
George Floyd's death during a police chokehold on May 25, 2020, ignited nationwide protests to reform police procedures. Referring to Floyd's ordeal, former President Donald Trump said, "It doesn't get any worse than that," and within three weeks Trump signed an executive order establishing an abuse of force database and calling for improved police practices...
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Biden opposes plan to sell US Steel to a Japanese firm, citing the need for 'American steel workers'
(National News ~ 03/15/24)
WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden came out in opposition to the planned sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel of Japan, saying on Thursday that the U.S. needs to "maintain strong American steel companies powered by American steel workers." In a statement, Biden added: "U.S. Steel has been an iconic American steel company for more than a century, and it is vital for it to remain an American steel company that is domestically owned and operated."...
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Yemen's Houthis reported to have a hypersonic missile, possibly raising stakes in Red Sea crisis
(National News ~ 03/15/24)
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Yemen's Houthi rebels claim to have a new, hypersonic missile in their arsenal, Russia's state media reported Thursday, potentially raising the stakes in their attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and surrounding waterways against the backdrop of Israel's war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip...
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EPA tightens limits on a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment, citing cancer risk
(National News ~ 03/15/24)
WASHINGTON -- The Environmental Protection Agency is imposing stricter limits on a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment after finding a higher-than-expected cancer risk at facilities that use ethylene oxide to clean billions of devices including catheters and syringes...
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Former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says he's putting together investor group to buy TikTok
(National News ~ 03/15/24)
Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Thursday that he will put together an investor group to buy TikTok after the House passed a bill that would ban the popular video app in the U.S. if its China-based owner does not sell its stake. During an interview on CNBC's "Squawk Box," Mnuchin, who served under President Donald Trump, said he had spoken "to a bunch of people" about creating an investor group that would purchase the popular social media company. ...
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Pope acknowledges criticism, health issues but says in upcoming memoir he has no plans to retire
(International News ~ 03/15/24)
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis says he has no plans to resign and isn't suffering from any health problems that would require doing so, saying in a new memoir he still has "many projects to bring to fruition." Francis, 87, made the comments in an autobiography, "Life: My Story Through History," which is being published Tuesday, the 11th anniversary of his installation as pope. Extensive excerpts were published Thursday in the Italian daily Corriere della Sera...
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A plan to find new leadership for Haiti is moving forward, Caribbean officials say
(International News ~ 03/15/24)
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- A plan to create a transitional presidential council is moving forward after a majority of Haitian parties and coalitions submitted the names of those charged with finding new leaders for the country, Caribbean officials said Thursday...
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Palestinian leader appoints longtime adviser as prime minister in the face of calls for reform
(International News ~ 03/15/24)
RAMALLAH, West Bank -- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has appointed his longtime economic adviser to be the next prime minister in the face of U.S. pressure to reform the Palestinian Authority as part of Washington's postwar vision for Gaza. Mohammad Mustafa, a U.S.-educated economist and political independent, will head a technocratic government in the Israeli-occupied West Bank that could potentially administer Gaza ahead of eventual statehood. ...
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Fire report 3-15-24
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/15/24)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. March 13 n Medical assists were made at 8:35 a.m. on Themis Street; 9:09 a.m. on William Street; 9:10 on Franks Lane; 9:21 a.m. on South Kingshighway; 11:30 a.m. on Aspen Drive; 3:48 p.m. on South Mount Auburn Road; 6:14 p.m. on William Street; 6:35 p.m. on Cheetah Lane; and 6:41 p.m. on South Ellis Street. ...
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Police report 4-15-24
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/15/24)
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 Broadway. n A warrant arrest was reported on North Kingshighway. ...
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Leslie Orton
(Obituary ~ 03/15/24)
ALTENBURG — Leslie Leroy Orton, 60, of Altenburg died Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at his home. A celebration of life will be from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at the Knights of Columbus side room. Ford and Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ...
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Keegan Long
(Obituary ~ 03/15/24)
Keegan Dane Long, 19, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, March 11, 2024, at Saint Francis Medical Center. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 16, at La Croix Church. Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 16, at the church, with the Revs. Ron Watts and Fred Burgard officiating. Burial will be at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery in Cape Girardeau. ...
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Charles Elfrink
(Obituary ~ 03/15/24)
Charles William Elfrink, 84, of Cape Girardeau passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Cotton Point Living Center in Matthews. He was born Feb. 2, 1940, in Leopold to Leo and Minnie Nenninger Elfrink. Charles was an avid hunter and crappie fisherman. In his youth, he enjoyed baseball as well. He was a member of St. Mary’s Cathedral in Cape Girardeau. ...
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Russia says Ukraine has fired more missiles at a border region on the eve of election favoring Putin
(International News ~ 03/15/24)
Ukraine fired at least eight missiles at Russia's Belgorod border region, killing two people and wounding 12, local officials said Thursday, as Kyiv's forces apparently kept up efforts to rattle the Kremlin on the eve of Russia's presidential election that is taking place amid a ruthless crackdown on dissent...
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Russians head to polls in a vote set to extend Putin's rule. His foes are in jail, in exile or dead
(International News ~ 03/15/24)
Voters headed to the polls in Russia on Friday for a three-day presidential election that is all but certain to extend President Vladimir Putin's rule by six more years after he stifled dissent. The election takes place against the backdrop of a ruthless crackdown that has crippled independent media and prominent rights groups and given Putin full control of the political system...
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Facts about straw purchases of weapons, and what's being done to stop them
(State News ~ 03/15/24)
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- It's a scenario that plays out over and over again at American crime scenes: The investigation reveals that the shooter didn't get his firearm legally from a store or gun show, but instead obtained it from someone who did. It's known as a straw purchase. ...
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St. Patrick's parade will be Kansas City's first big event since the deadly Super Bowl celebration
(State News ~ 03/15/24)
KANSAS CITY -- Hundreds of thousands of people are expected at this weekend's St. Patrick's Day parade in Kansas City, where they should expect much tighter security measures than in past years due to last month's deadly mass shooting at the Chiefs' Super Bowl celebration...
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Missouri Senate passes sweeping education funding bill
(State News ~ 03/15/24)
JEFFERSON CITY -- Students across Missouri could have access to scholarships for private schooling through an expanded tax credit program passed Thursday in the GOP-led state Senate. Senators voted 19-10 to pass the sweeping education bill, an approval earned after weeks of bipartisan negotiation. The measure now heads to the Republican-led House for approval...
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College swimmers, volleyball players sue NCAA over transgender policies
(National News ~ 03/15/24)
ATLANTA -- Former Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines was among more than a dozen college athletes who filed a lawsuit against the NCAA on Thursday, accusing it of violating their Title IX rights by allowing transgender woman Lia Thomas to compete at the national championships in 2022...
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Colorado snow storm knocks out power for thousands even as I-70 reopens
(National News ~ 03/15/24)
DENVER -- A major storm dumped heavy snow in Colorado on Thursday -- forcing flight cancellations and shutting down a highway that connects Denver to Colorado ski resorts for much of the day, stranding some people in their cars for hours. The storm comes as other parts of the country face severe weather. ...
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Trump-backed Senate candidate faces GOP worries that he could be linked to adult website profile
(National News ~ 03/15/24)
WASHINGTON -- For Republicans eager to regain the Senate majority this year, Ohio offers a prime opportunity to pick up a critical seat. But ahead of Tuesday's primary election, there's mounting anxiety inside the GOP that Bernie Moreno may emerge with the nomination. ...
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US military chief tours arms plants with GOP lawmakers to show that Ukraine aid boosts jobs at home
(National News ~ 03/15/24)
CAMDEN, Ark. -- As they stood before massive rocket launchers built in part by their Arkansas constituents, Republican lawmakers were getting an unambiguous message Thursday from America's top military officer: A Ukraine aid package that's stalled in Congress will not only help in the fight against Russia, but also support jobs in their districts...
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Middle East conflicts revive clash between the president and Congress over war powers
(National News ~ 03/15/24)
WASHINGTON -- A major deadline under the half-century-old War Powers Resolution came this week for President Joe Biden to obtain Congress' approval to keep waging his military campaign against Yemen's Houthis, in line with its sole authority under the U.S. Constitution to declare war and otherwise authorize military force...
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Damaging tornadoes move through Midwest, as officials in Indiana try to confirm deaths
(National News ~ 03/15/24)
MADISON, Ind. -- Authorities in Indiana said they were working to confirm reports of fatalities from a tornado that was part of storm system that also unleashed suspected twisters in parts of Ohio and Kentucky on Thursday, damaging homes and businesses...
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Top Democrat Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, saying Netanyahu is an obstacle to peace
(National News ~ 03/15/24)
WASHINGTON -- Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday called on Israel to hold new elections, saying he believes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has "lost his way" and is an obstacle to peace in the region amid a growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza...
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Prosecutors say they're open to delaying Donald Trump's March 25 hush-money trial for a month
(National News ~ 03/15/24)
NEW YORK -- New York prosecutors said Thursday they are open to delaying the start of Donald Trump's hush-money criminal trial by a month "in an abundance of caution" to give the former president's lawyers time to review evidence they only recently obtained from a previous federal investigation into the matter...
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James Crumbley, who bought gun used by son to kill 4 students, guilty of manslaughter in Michigan
(National News ~ 03/15/24)
PONTIAC, Mich. -- The father of a Michigan school shooter was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter Thursday, a second conviction against the teen's parents who were accused of failing to secure a gun at home and doing nothing to address acute signs of his mental turmoil...
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Judge rejects bid by Donald Trump to throw out classified documents case on constitutional grounds
(National News ~ 03/15/24)
FORT PIERCE, Fla. -- A federal judge on Thursday rejected one bid by Donald Trump to throw out out his classified documents criminal case, and appeared skeptical during hours of arguments of a separate effort to scuttle the prosecution ahead of trial...
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Out of the past: March 15
(Out of the Past ~ 03/15/24)
With just a week of winter left on the calendar, Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois got hit by a storm that left more than a foot of snow in some areas; snow began falling early yesterday morning and ended shortly after noon; Cape Girardeau County was hard hit, receiving 14 inches of snow in some spots; Jackson reports drifts reaching 20 to 30 inches, while Cape Girardeau had 6 to 8 inches by noon Sunday. ...
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Pi Day at Guardian Angel School
(Submitted Story ~ 03/15/24)
Pi day is March 14 or 3.14 and is celebrated each year at Guardian Angel School in Oran, MO. Ms. Ann Whistler gives each student in her 3rd-8th grade Math classes a chance to study and then recite as many digits of pi as they can, before the student body and staff of Guardian Angel School. ...
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Congratulations to Delta girls on great season
(Editorial ~ 03/15/24)
Anyone who follows high school girls basketball in this part of Missouri knows Delta has one of the premier programs around. The high-scoring Bobcats put up a lot of points and racked up lots of wins.
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