Edwin Schrank

Commercial flights from Cape Girardeau directly to Chicago will soon return. The U.S. Department of Transportation issued an order approving a request made by Contour Airlines to replace Cape Girardeau Regional Airport’s service from the current...

SIKESTON — A new recovery community center in Sikeston called We Do Recover Community Center has opened as part of the Gibson Center for Behavioral Change. Ryan Essex, chief operating officer of the Gibson Center for Behavioral Change, a behavioral...

The Hillcrest Animal Hospital in Poplar Bluff partnered with Dr. Peggy Fisher of the University of Missouri-College of Veterinary Medicine to study the prevalence of treatment-resistant heartworms in Southeast Missouri. ...

A Scott City man was arrested after he allegedly “dumped” gasoline on the floor of his father’s house and claimed “I’m burning the demons out of the house,” on Thursday, July 25. ...

BENTON, Mo. — Scott County voters have several candidates to choose from in the race for the First District Commissioner in the Aug. 6 Primary Election. On the Republican ballot, voters will choose between five candidates: David F. Hough, John...

BENTON, Mo. — Several local races in Scott County are contested in the upcoming Aug. 6 Primary Election. Among those is the race for coroner. On the Republican ballot, voters will choose between incumbent Scott Branam and challenger John Cody...

BENTON, Mo. — Seven candidates — six on the Republican ballot and one on the Democratic ballot — are competing for the position of the Scott County Second District Commissioner in the Aug. 6 primary election. On the Republican ballot, voters will...

Today is Tuesday, July 30, the 212th day of 2024. There are 154 days left in the year. Today in history: On July 30, 1976, Bruce Jenner, now known as Caitlyn Jenner, set a world record of 8,618 points and won the gold medal in the Olympic decathlon...

SIKESTON — Following last week's federal disaster declaration for multiple severe weather systems that impacted Missouri from May 19 through 27, the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) will conduct applicant briefings Monday, July 29,...

With hundreds of candidates running for party nominations ahead of Missouri’s Tuesday, Aug. 6, primary elections, it can be difficult for voters to interact with the people who could represent them. This is where political forums, rallies and other...

District 146 Rep. Barry Hovis is seeking to once again become the Republican nominee for the seat and enter his final term, while first-time candidate Lucas Green is opposing the the incumbent during the Tuesday, Aug. 6, primary election. Hovis of...

Following the unexpected death of Cape Girardeau County Public Administrator Lisa Reitzel, two candidates hope to receive the Republican nomination for the office during the Tuesday, Aug. 6, primary election. County public administrators serve,...

Three Republican candidates are facing off for the party's nomination for Missouri’s District 27 Senate seat currently held by Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder who is running for lieutenant governor. District 148 Rep. Jamie Burger, of Benton is leaving...

Incumbent Perry County Coroner William “Bill” Bohnert looks to serve another term but must first defeat Meghan Buerck Ellis in the Tuesday, Aug. 6 Republican primary. Bohnert has spent the past eight years serving as Perry County’s coroner, while...

Perry County’s incumbent District 2 associate commissioner Keith Hoehn looks to keep his seat by becoming the Republican nominee during the Tuesday, Aug. 6, primary election. Hoehn, a farm and heavy equipment mechanic, faces three challengers for...

Six candidates are vying for the Republican nomination for the Cape Girardeau County coroner position during the upcoming primary election. In addition to incumbent Wavis Jordan — who was removed from the office following felony charges accusing him...

Incumbent Perry County District 1 Associate Commissioner Jay Wengert looks to hold his position against challenger Jeff Bohnert as the two prepare for the upcoming Tuesday, Aug. 6, Republican primary election. Wengert, a business owner, has held the...

Following the retirement announcement of longtime Cape Girardeau County treasurer Roger Hudson, two candidates have filed to run in the Republican primary. Experienced banker and chairperson of the Cape Girardeau County Republican Central Committee...

Five Republican candidates will face off on primary election day to replace current commissioner Paul Koeper, who isn’t running for re-election, for the Cape Girardeau County District 1 associate commissioner seat. The five-person race features five...

Republicans Dave Soto and Bryant Wolfin will go head-to-head for the Republican nomination for state House of Representatives District 145 seat, currently held by Rep. Rick Francis who is serving his fourth and final term. Soto of Perryville is...

BENTON — Scott County voters have several candidates to choose from in the race for the First District Commissioner in the Tuesday, Aug. 6, primary election. On the Republican ballot, voters will choose between five candidates: David F. Hough, John...

BENTON — Seven candidates — six on the Republican ballot and one on the Democratic ballot — are competing for the position of the Scott County Second District Commissioner in the Aug. 6 primary election. On the Republican ballot, voters will choose...

BENTON — Several local races in Scott County are contested in the upcoming Tuesday, Aug. 6 Primary Election. Among those is the race for coroner. On the Republican ballot, voters will choose between incumbent Scott Branam and challenger John Cody...

Kansas City officials have another chance next month to fend off an attempt by Missouri lawmakers to force the city to spend more of its revenue on policing. But despite opposition from Kansas City leaders and activists, there’s no formal campaign...

The 2024 primary election is coming next week on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Cape Girardeau County Clerk Kara Clark Summers has compiled details county residents need to know before heading to the polls. First, voters need to know what ballot they will choose...