NewsJanuary 28, 2009
Images from the snow and ice early Wednesday, January 28, 2009, in Cape Girardeau. See more photos and submit your own photos in the Your Photos section of our website.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall
Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall
Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall
Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall
Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall
Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall
Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall
Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall
Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall
Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall
Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall
Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall
Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall
Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall
Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall
Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall
Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall
Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall
Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall
Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall
Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
BOB MILLER ~ bmiller@semissourian.com
Ice and snow covered tree limbs while a flag hung frozen from a flag pole in Jackson.
BOB MILLER ~ bmiller@semissourian.com Ice and snow covered tree limbs while a flag hung frozen from a flag pole in Jackson.
BOB MILLER ~ bmiller@semissourian.com
A note was posted to the door of the Andrew Jackson store in uptown Jackson Wednesday.
BOB MILLER ~ bmiller@semissourian.com A note was posted to the door of the Andrew Jackson store in uptown Jackson Wednesday.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall
Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
BOB MILLER ~ bmiller@semissourian.com
Ice and snow covered trees in the uptown area of Jackson Wednesday. Many of the businesses were closed.
BOB MILLER ~ bmiller@semissourian.com Ice and snow covered trees in the uptown area of Jackson Wednesday. Many of the businesses were closed.
BOB MILLER ~ bmiller@semissourian.com
North Kingshighway heading into Cape Girardeau was still covered with slush just before noon on Wednesday. Just a few miles north in Jackson, East Jackson Boulevard was much clearer.
BOB MILLER ~ bmiller@semissourian.com North Kingshighway heading into Cape Girardeau was still covered with slush just before noon on Wednesday. Just a few miles north in Jackson, East Jackson Boulevard was much clearer.
GERA LeGRAND ~ glegrand@semissourian.com
Trees blocked Highway 61 in Benton, Mo.
GERA LeGRAND ~ glegrand@semissourian.com Trees blocked Highway 61 in Benton, Mo.
Submitted Photo by Craig Thomas
The weight of ice and snow caused an awning to collapse on Bella Italia restaurant in Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Craig Thomas The weight of ice and snow caused an awning to collapse on Bella Italia restaurant in Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Craig Thomas
The weight of ice and snow caused an awning to collapse on Bella Italia restaurant in Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Craig Thomas The weight of ice and snow caused an awning to collapse on Bella Italia restaurant in Cape Girardeau.
Submitted photo by Lisa McClard Bertrand
Submitted photo by Lisa McClard Bertrand
Photo submitted by Cheryl Brennecke
A panoramic view down Broadway on January 27, 2009.
Photo submitted by Cheryl Brennecke A panoramic view down Broadway on January 27, 2009.
Submitted photo by Pam Welter, Cape Girardeau
Capaha Park
Submitted photo by Pam Welter, Cape Girardeau Capaha Park
Submitted photo by Lisa McClard Bertrand
Submitted photo by Lisa McClard Bertrand
Submitted photo by Lisa McClard Bertrand
Submitted photo by Lisa McClard Bertrand
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall
Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted photo by Lisa McClard Bertrand
Submitted photo by Lisa McClard Bertrand
Submitted photo by Lisa McClard Bertrand
Submitted photo by Lisa McClard Bertrand
Submitted photo by Lisa McClard Bertrand
Submitted photo by Lisa McClard Bertrand
Submitted photo by Lisa McClard Bertrand
Submitted photo by Lisa McClard Bertrand
Submitted photo by Deb Maevers
Go ahead...have a seat.
Submitted photo by Deb Maevers Go ahead...have a seat.
Submitted photo by Shannon McNew
McNew house in Kelso, Mo.
Submitted photo by Shannon McNew McNew house in Kelso, Mo.
Submitted photo by Melba Eaker
From our door, peeking through the icicles, at the winter wonderland in Advance, Mo.
Submitted photo by Melba Eaker From our door, peeking through the icicles, at the winter wonderland in Advance, Mo.
Submitted photo by Sandy Lowrey
Kacie, our golden retriever who just turned one, was enjoying the first snow she has seen.
Submitted photo by Sandy Lowrey Kacie, our golden retriever who just turned one, was enjoying the first snow she has seen.
Submitted photo by Shannon McNew
McNew house in Kelso, Mo.
Submitted photo by Shannon McNew McNew house in Kelso, Mo.
Submitted photo by Nathan Cromwell
North Main Street in Red Star district still covered and slippery!
Submitted photo by Nathan Cromwell North Main Street in Red Star district still covered and slippery!
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall
Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted photo by Shannon McNew
McNew house in Kelso, Mo.
Submitted photo by Shannon McNew McNew house in Kelso, Mo.
Submitted photo by Lisa McClard Bertrand
Submitted photo by Lisa McClard Bertrand
Submitted photo by Deb Maevers
A.J. Maevers (on board) while his sister, Hailey watches right before he crashes.
Submitted photo by Deb Maevers A.J. Maevers (on board) while his sister, Hailey watches right before he crashes.
Submitted photo by Lisa McClard Bertrand
Submitted photo by Lisa McClard Bertrand
Submitted photo by Nathan Cromwell
The sun shining bright after the storm in Downtown Cape.
Submitted photo by Nathan Cromwell The sun shining bright after the storm in Downtown Cape.
Submitted photo by Lisa McClard Bertrand
Submitted photo by Lisa McClard Bertrand
Submitted photo by Nathan Cromwell
BNSF train on railroad tracks in Downtown Cape.
Submitted photo by Nathan Cromwell BNSF train on railroad tracks in Downtown Cape.
GERA LeGRAND ~ glegrand@semissourian.com
GERA LeGRAND ~ glegrand@semissourian.com
GERA LeGRAND ~ glegrand@semissourian.com
GERA LeGRAND ~ glegrand@semissourian.com
GERA LeGRAND ~ glegrand@semissourian.com
GERA LeGRAND ~ glegrand@semissourian.com
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall
Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
GERA LeGRAND ~ glegrand@semissourian.com
GERA LeGRAND ~ glegrand@semissourian.com
GERA LeGRAND ~ glegrand@semissourian.com
GERA LeGRAND ~ glegrand@semissourian.com
GERA LeGRAND ~ glegrand@semissourian.com
GERA LeGRAND ~ glegrand@semissourian.com
GERA LeGRAND ~ glegrand@semissourian.com
GERA LeGRAND ~ glegrand@semissourian.com
GERA LeGRAND ~ glegrand@semissourian.com
GERA LeGRAND ~ glegrand@semissourian.com
GERA LeGRAND ~ glegrand@semissourian.com
GERA LeGRAND ~ glegrand@semissourian.com
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com
Nelson Tree Service trucks make their way around a Cape Girardeau neighborhood without power near South Sprigg Street Wednesday.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Nelson Tree Service trucks make their way around a Cape Girardeau neighborhood without power near South Sprigg Street Wednesday.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com
Melissa Faulkner of Cape Girardeau volunteers her time at the Salvation Army in Cape Girardeau making ham and turkey sandwiches for 500 people in Sikeston Wednesday where the winter weather hit the hardest.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Melissa Faulkner of Cape Girardeau volunteers her time at the Salvation Army in Cape Girardeau making ham and turkey sandwiches for 500 people in Sikeston Wednesday where the winter weather hit the hardest.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com
Darrell Liggett with Nelson Tree Service removes branches from a downed powerline Wednesday in a Cape Girardeau neighborhood off South Sprigg Street.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Darrell Liggett with Nelson Tree Service removes branches from a downed powerline Wednesday in a Cape Girardeau neighborhood off South Sprigg Street.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com
Frank Socorro of Cape Girardeau, left, and Andy Salzman of Scott City attempt to help Julia Socorro become unstuck so she can get to Sam's Club Wednesday. Salzman said someone helped him dig out his car and he wanted to return the favor.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Frank Socorro of Cape Girardeau, left, and Andy Salzman of Scott City attempt to help Julia Socorro become unstuck so she can get to Sam's Club Wednesday. Salzman said someone helped him dig out his car and he wanted to return the favor.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall
Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com
Ice clings to a tree branch on Green Acres Drive in Cape Girardeau.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Ice clings to a tree branch on Green Acres Drive in Cape Girardeau.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com
Frank Socorro of Cape Girardeau tries to shovel a path for his wife Julia, and her sister Eleanor McLawrence to get onto Kingshighway.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Frank Socorro of Cape Girardeau tries to shovel a path for his wife Julia, and her sister Eleanor McLawrence to get onto Kingshighway.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com
Wintery scene on Broadway Avenue in Cape Girardeau.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Wintery scene on Broadway Avenue in Cape Girardeau.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com
Mert Patterson of Cape Girardeau stays warm Wednesday morning at the Salvation Army after she lost power Tuesday night.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Mert Patterson of Cape Girardeau stays warm Wednesday morning at the Salvation Army after she lost power Tuesday night.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com
Branches litter Lorimier Street near William Street Wednesday morning.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Branches litter Lorimier Street near William Street Wednesday morning.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com
Reece Laray of Cape Girardeau pulls his grandson, Travis, 4, Wednesday morning. "I didn't want to come out here in the cold but he talked me into it," Laray said.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com Reece Laray of Cape Girardeau pulls his grandson, Travis, 4, Wednesday morning. "I didn't want to come out here in the cold but he talked me into it," Laray said.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com
A semi-trailer truck blocks traffic on Kingshighway after becoming stuck turning into Andy's Custard in Cape Girardeau.
ELIZABETH DODD ~ edodd@semissourian.com A semi-trailer truck blocks traffic on Kingshighway after becoming stuck turning into Andy's Custard in Cape Girardeau.
MATT SANDERS ~ msanders@semissourian.com
A car is stuck on Cherry Street in the Old Illmo section of Scott City after trying to pass by a downed tree.
MATT SANDERS ~ msanders@semissourian.com A car is stuck on Cherry Street in the Old Illmo section of Scott City after trying to pass by a downed tree.
MATT SANDERS ~ msanders@semissourian.com
 Anthony Bundy works to clear a fallen tree from his yard on Fourth Street East in the Old Illmo section of Scott City.
MATT SANDERS ~ msanders@semissourian.com Anthony Bundy works to clear a fallen tree from his yard on Fourth Street East in the Old Illmo section of Scott City.
MATT SANDERS ~ msanders@semissourian.com
A fallen tree smashed a shed in a yard on Fourth Street East in the Old Illmo section of Scott City Wednesday.
MATT SANDERS ~ msanders@semissourian.com A fallen tree smashed a shed in a yard on Fourth Street East in the Old Illmo section of Scott City Wednesday.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall
Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com
A building on Rust Avenue begins to collapse due to the weight of ice and snow.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com A building on Rust Avenue begins to collapse due to the weight of ice and snow.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com
A stuck car receives help Wednesday on William Street.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com A stuck car receives help Wednesday on William Street.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com
A tree falls due to ice on the home of Kevin Bevell's grandmother Wednesday on Sprigg Street in Cape Girardeau.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com A tree falls due to ice on the home of Kevin Bevell's grandmother Wednesday on Sprigg Street in Cape Girardeau.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com
A trio of MoDOT plows work from Ill., Wednesday across the Emerson Bridge.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com A trio of MoDOT plows work from Ill., Wednesday across the Emerson Bridge.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com
A view of Cape Girardeau from the Emerson Bridge Wednesday morning.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com A view of Cape Girardeau from the Emerson Bridge Wednesday morning.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com
A building on Rust Avenue begins to collapse due to the weight of ice and snow.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com A building on Rust Avenue begins to collapse due to the weight of ice and snow.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com
The awning of Bella Italia on Spanish Street in Cape Girardeau falls under pressure of ice and snow Wednesday.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com The awning of Bella Italia on Spanish Street in Cape Girardeau falls under pressure of ice and snow Wednesday.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com
The awning of Bella Italia on Spanish Street in Cape Girardeau falls under pressure of ice and snow Wednesday.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com The awning of Bella Italia on Spanish Street in Cape Girardeau falls under pressure of ice and snow Wednesday.
Photo by Jay Wolz, Southeast Missouri Hospital Marketing Department
Ashley Jackson of Cape Girardeau takes a tumble as she tries to navigate a slope at Capaha Park on her "surf sled" Wednesday afternoon.
Photo by Jay Wolz, Southeast Missouri Hospital Marketing Department Ashley Jackson of Cape Girardeau takes a tumble as she tries to navigate a slope at Capaha Park on her "surf sled" Wednesday afternoon.
Submitted by Karen Grayson
Submitted by Karen Grayson
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall
Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted Photo by Rachel Morgan Theall Images of downtown Cape Girardeau.
Submitted by Lynn Suhre
Four inches of ice below 5 inches of snow.
Submitted by Lynn Suhre Four inches of ice below 5 inches of snow.
Submitted by Cheryl Brennecke 
Taken January 28, 2009 at Capaha Park.
Submitted by Cheryl Brennecke Taken January 28, 2009 at Capaha Park.
Submitted by Cheryl Brennecke
The sound of the ice patches crashing into each other was incredible. January 28, 2009
Submitted by Cheryl Brennecke The sound of the ice patches crashing into each other was incredible. January 28, 2009
Photo by Jay Wolz, Southeast Missouri Hospital Marketing Department
A mom celebrates her daughter's 1st birthday Wednesday by taking her for a stroll on a sled in Capaha Park.
Photo by Jay Wolz, Southeast Missouri Hospital Marketing Department A mom celebrates her daughter's 1st birthday Wednesday by taking her for a stroll on a sled in Capaha Park.
Submitted by Teena Reasoner
Submitted by Teena Reasoner
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Lauren Keith gets some help with her ice-trapped car on Broadway from Jim Burns and Brian Alworth on Thursday.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Lauren Keith gets some help with her ice-trapped car on Broadway from Jim Burns and Brian Alworth on Thursday.
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Images from the snow and ice early Wednesday, January 28, 2009, in Cape Girardeau. See more photos and submit your own photos in the Your Photos section of our website.

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