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NewsJanuary 27, 2009

Scenes from the storm

Pictures taken of the winter storm. This gallery will be updated throughout the day.

KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Building owner John Jones, left, and Penn-Tech Electronics owner Steve Penny access damage to store fronts along S. Sprigg early Tuesday, January 27, 2009, in Cape Girardeau. Heavy ice brought down an awning, ripping off the top section of brick and smashing windows.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Building owner John Jones, left, and Penn-Tech Electronics owner Steve Penny access damage to store fronts along S. Sprigg early Tuesday, January 27, 2009, in Cape Girardeau. Heavy ice brought down an awning, ripping off the top section of brick and smashing windows.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Crews clear the West Park Mall parking lot Tuesday morning, January 27, 2009.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Crews clear the West Park Mall parking lot Tuesday morning, January 27, 2009.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Traffic along William near Kingshighway Tuesday morning, January 27, 2009 in Cape Girardeau.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Traffic along William near Kingshighway Tuesday morning, January 27, 2009 in Cape Girardeau.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Southbound I-55 traffic Tuesday morning, January 27, 2009 in Cape Girardeau.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Southbound I-55 traffic Tuesday morning, January 27, 2009 in Cape Girardeau.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Highway K on Tuesday morning, January 27, 2009 in Cape Girardeau.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Highway K on Tuesday morning, January 27, 2009 in Cape Girardeau.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Southbound I-55 traffic Tuesday morning, January 27, 2009 in Cape Girardeau.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Southbound I-55 traffic Tuesday morning, January 27, 2009 in Cape Girardeau.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Cape Girardeau police get back in their car after helping a stranded motorist due to icy conditions on William St. Tuesday morning, January 27, 2009 in Cape Girardeau.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Cape Girardeau police get back in their car after helping a stranded motorist due to icy conditions on William St. Tuesday morning, January 27, 2009 in Cape Girardeau.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Many cars get stuck in plowed embankments, such as these two cars on William St. Tuesday morning, January 27, 2009, in Cape Girardeau. The plowed snow from main roads, like William St., make it difficult to get onto smaller side streets..
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Many cars get stuck in plowed embankments, such as these two cars on William St. Tuesday morning, January 27, 2009, in Cape Girardeau. The plowed snow from main roads, like William St., make it difficult to get onto smaller side streets..
MATT SANDERS ~ msanders@semissourian.com Zach Baker plows the parking lot of his family's Scott City business, Baker Service Center and Auto Sales.
MATT SANDERS ~ msanders@semissourian.com Zach Baker plows the parking lot of his family's Scott City business, Baker Service Center and Auto Sales.
MATT SANDERS ~ msanders@semissourian.com A pile of plowed snow near Scott City's Main Street.
MATT SANDERS ~ msanders@semissourian.com A pile of plowed snow near Scott City's Main Street.
MATT SANDERS ~ msanders@semissourian.com The view down East Hickory Street in the Old Illmo section of Scott City.
MATT SANDERS ~ msanders@semissourian.com The view down East Hickory Street in the Old Illmo section of Scott City.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Building owner John Jones, left, and Penn-Tech Electronics owner Steve Penny access damage to store fronts along S. Sprigg early Tuesday, January 27, 2009, in Cape Girardeau. Heavy ice brought down an awning, ripping off the top section of brick and smashing windows.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Building owner John Jones, left, and Penn-Tech Electronics owner Steve Penny access damage to store fronts along S. Sprigg early Tuesday, January 27, 2009, in Cape Girardeau. Heavy ice brought down an awning, ripping off the top section of brick and smashing windows.
MATT SANDERS ~ msanders@semissourian.com Chris Kneezle (left) and Zach Baker work to clear ice from the parking lot at Baker's Service Center and Sales in Scott City.
MATT SANDERS ~ msanders@semissourian.com Chris Kneezle (left) and Zach Baker work to clear ice from the parking lot at Baker's Service Center and Sales in Scott City.
Downtown Cape Girardeau Tuesday morning, submitted by Sandy Sen.
Downtown Cape Girardeau Tuesday morning, submitted by Sandy Sen.
Zak Mayfield enjoys the sleet by sliding down the driveway, submitted by Jamie B. Mayfield.
Zak Mayfield enjoys the sleet by sliding down the driveway, submitted by Jamie B. Mayfield.
Ice on power lines along North Main Street, submitted by Nathan Cromwell.
Ice on power lines along North Main Street, submitted by Nathan Cromwell.
This little bird tried to stay warm on a wintry day in the first big storm of the 2009 season, submitted by Laura Holmburg .
This little bird tried to stay warm on a wintry day in the first big storm of the 2009 season, submitted by Laura Holmburg .
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri students Lance Debrock, left, Tyler Ruppert and Nick Holder push out their neighbor Marc Kennedy, not pictured, Tuesday after he tried to make it into his parking lot.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri students Lance Debrock, left, Tyler Ruppert and Nick Holder push out their neighbor Marc Kennedy, not pictured, Tuesday after he tried to make it into his parking lot.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Terrance Sterling pushes his daughter, Hannah, 12, down a hill on a trashcan lid Tuesday in Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Terrance Sterling pushes his daughter, Hannah, 12, down a hill on a trashcan lid Tuesday in Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Elliott Berry, 14, of Cape Girardeau takes advantage of the ice to sled down a hill Tuesday on the Southeast Missouri Campus.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Elliott Berry, 14, of Cape Girardeau takes advantage of the ice to sled down a hill Tuesday on the Southeast Missouri Campus.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Ellie Senn, 7, of Cape Girardeau, catches air while sledding down a hill Tuesday on the Southeast Missouri Campus.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Ellie Senn, 7, of Cape Girardeau, catches air while sledding down a hill Tuesday on the Southeast Missouri Campus.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Logs covered in snow and ice along Highway 177 Tuesday afternoon, January 27, 2009, north of Cape Girardeau.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Logs covered in snow and ice along Highway 177 Tuesday afternoon, January 27, 2009, north of Cape Girardeau.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Penn-Tech Electronics owner Steve Penny looks at the wreckage from a downed awning on his store along S. Sprigg early Tuesday, January 27, 2009, in Cape Girardeau. Heavy ice brought down an awning, ripping off the top section of brick and smashing windows.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Penn-Tech Electronics owner Steve Penny looks at the wreckage from a downed awning on his store along S. Sprigg early Tuesday, January 27, 2009, in Cape Girardeau. Heavy ice brought down an awning, ripping off the top section of brick and smashing windows.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com A MoDOT truck plows Highway 177 Tuesday afternoon, January 27, 2009, north of Cape Girardeau.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com A MoDOT truck plows Highway 177 Tuesday afternoon, January 27, 2009, north of Cape Girardeau.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Logs covered in snow and ice along Highway 177 Tuesday afternoon, January 27, 2009, north of Cape Girardeau.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Logs covered in snow and ice along Highway 177 Tuesday afternoon, January 27, 2009, north of Cape Girardeau.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com A MoDOT truck plows Highway 177 Tuesday afternoon, January 27, 2009, north of Cape Girardeau.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com A MoDOT truck plows Highway 177 Tuesday afternoon, January 27, 2009, north of Cape Girardeau.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Logs covered in snow and ice along Highway 177 Tuesday afternoon, January 27, 2009, north of Cape Girardeau.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Logs covered in snow and ice along Highway 177 Tuesday afternoon, January 27, 2009, north of Cape Girardeau.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Icicles form on the awning of Cup and Cork in downtown Cape Girardeau.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Icicles form on the awning of Cup and Cork in downtown Cape Girardeau.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Monique Larry of Cape Girardeau plays with her kids Terriah Bill, 3, and Jakari Bill, 4, while scraping ice off her car Tuesday morning.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Monique Larry of Cape Girardeau plays with her kids Terriah Bill, 3, and Jakari Bill, 4, while scraping ice off her car Tuesday morning.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Brian Senn of Cape Girardeau braves the slope Tuesday at the Southeast Missouri campus.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Brian Senn of Cape Girardeau braves the slope Tuesday at the Southeast Missouri campus.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Rick Rivera of Cape Girardeau wipes out while sledding with friends at the Southeast Missouri campus Tuesday.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Rick Rivera of Cape Girardeau wipes out while sledding with friends at the Southeast Missouri campus Tuesday.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Sam Stahly of Cape Girardeau, attempts to make it all the way down the hill at the Southeast Missouri campus.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Sam Stahly of Cape Girardeau, attempts to make it all the way down the hill at the Southeast Missouri campus.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com After getting a running start, Sam Stahly of Cape Girardeau, right, sleds down the hill at the Southeast Missouri campus with his friend Austin Shupert.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com After getting a running start, Sam Stahly of Cape Girardeau, right, sleds down the hill at the Southeast Missouri campus with his friend Austin Shupert.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Inmates clear snow and ice at the Cape Girardeau Police Headquarters early Tuesday, January 27, 2009.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Inmates clear snow and ice at the Cape Girardeau Police Headquarters early Tuesday, January 27, 2009.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Collin Senn, 14, of Cape Girardeau, right, gives his sister, Ellie, 7, a push on a hill at Southeast Missouri campus.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Collin Senn, 14, of Cape Girardeau, right, gives his sister, Ellie, 7, a push on a hill at Southeast Missouri campus.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Austin Shupert, 15, of Cape Girardeau steers his tube all the way down the hill at Southeast Missouri State.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Austin Shupert, 15, of Cape Girardeau steers his tube all the way down the hill at Southeast Missouri State.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Isaiah Sterling, 8, slides down a hill on a trashcan lid at Capaha Park while his brother, Noah, 4, cheers him on.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Isaiah Sterling, 8, slides down a hill on a trashcan lid at Capaha Park while his brother, Noah, 4, cheers him on.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Monique Larry of Cape Girardeau, right, attempts to push her car out to run errands Tuesday with the help of Tenesia Smith.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Monique Larry of Cape Girardeau, right, attempts to push her car out to run errands Tuesday with the help of Tenesia Smith.
Fog over a frozen Mississippi River, submitted by Nathan Cromwell.
Fog over a frozen Mississippi River, submitted by Nathan Cromwell.
Railroad tracks downtown, submitted by Nathan Cromwell.
Railroad tracks downtown, submitted by Nathan Cromwell.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Wheels spin as Mary Bailly of Cape Girardeau attempts to get her stuck van out of a parking lot after getting it fixed on Jackson Boulevard Tuesday in Jackson.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Wheels spin as Mary Bailly of Cape Girardeau attempts to get her stuck van out of a parking lot after getting it fixed on Jackson Boulevard Tuesday in Jackson.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com City inmates clear snow and ice at the Cape Girardeau Police Headquarters early Tuesday, January 27, 2009.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com City inmates clear snow and ice at the Cape Girardeau Police Headquarters early Tuesday, January 27, 2009.
Scene from Kelso submitted by Ray Ressel.
Scene from Kelso submitted by Ray Ressel.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Ice pellets cover Broadway in Cape Girardeau Monday night as freezing rain continued from the year's first major winter storm.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Ice pellets cover Broadway in Cape Girardeau Monday night as freezing rain continued from the year's first major winter storm.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com A front loader scoops rock salt to load spreader trucks Monday afternoon at the Cape Girardeau Public Works center in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com A front loader scoops rock salt to load spreader trucks Monday afternoon at the Cape Girardeau Public Works center in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com A city dump truck gets a load of salt Monday afternoon at the Cape Girardeau Public Works center in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com A city dump truck gets a load of salt Monday afternoon at the Cape Girardeau Public Works center in Cape Girardeau.
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