-
Sounds of the Season to be broadcast in coming weeks
(Local News ~ 12/10/19)
Sounds of the Season, presented Sunday at Cape First Church in Cape Girardeau, will be broadcast five times in coming weeks. ...
-
Semi-truck crash near Scott City kills New Madrid trucker, closes I-55 northbound lanes
(Local News ~ 12/10/19)
Both northbound lanes of Interstate 55 were closed early Monday morning as emergency crews in Scott County worked on the scene of a fatal crash involving a semitractor-trailer driver from New Madrid, Missouri. The fatally injured driver was identified as Robert E. Law, 49, in a crash report written by Sgt. Jeff L. McCullough of the Missouri State Highway Patrol...
-
Audit: CID board members in Van Buren misused $300K of tax funds
(Local News ~ 12/10/19)
Several former board members of a community improvement district (CID) in Van Buren, Missouri, “spectacularly” misused nearly $300,000 of tax funds to pay their private business debts and private business projects, according to a state audit report released Monday...
-
SEMO's NABJ hosts inaugural Donning of the Kente ceremony to honor graduates
(Local News ~ 12/10/19)
Two soon-to-be graduates and members of Southeast Missouri State University’s chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists earned an important recognition Monday evening: They were the first Southeast students to be honored with the Donning of the Kente ceremony...
-
Inmates lack hygiene products at Scott County Jail
(State News ~ 12/10/19)
BENTON, Mo. -- Current and former inmates say Scott County Jail has been denying detainees basic necessities such as soap and shampoo. Allen Towe of Sikeston, Missouri, told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch female inmates at the jail such as his 30-year-old pregnant daughter, Tiffany Vaughn, have even been denied feminine hygiene products...
-
Inspired by Aldridge: Dexter principal selected for Boston Marathon St. Jude team
(Local News ~ 12/10/19)
After he was inspired by Cape Girardeau native Shannon Aldridge, a Dexter, Missouri, principal was selected to be on the 2020 St. Jude Heroes Boston Marathon team. Scott Kruse, principal of T.S. Hill Middle School, was selected for the 10-person national team after an application and interview process this fall...
-
Three flu-related deaths reported in Missouri
(Local News ~ 12/10/19)
’Tis the season for giving and receiving ... giving and receiving the flu bug, that is. According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, the number of influenza cases in Missouri since the start of “flu season” in late September has surpassed 1,500. In addition, there have been three reports of influenza-associated deaths in the state since mid-November...
-
Sponsored: Cape Chamber Awards Local Businesses for Service to the Community
(B Magazine ~ 12/10/19)
The Cape Chamber celebrated its Annual Dinner at the Drury Plaza Conference Center November 21. During the evening, more than 800 members from the Cape Girardeau region gathered for cocktails, dinner and awards. The Chamber Annual Dinner is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate business members of the community. Several business figures from the area were honored during the ceremony because of their hard work and dedication.
-
Today in History
(National News ~ 12/10/19)
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 10, the 344th day of 2019. There are 21 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 10, 1994, Yasser Arafat, Shimon Peres and Yitzhak Rabin received the Nobel Peace Prize, pledging to pursue their mission of healing the anguished Middle East...
-
What is your favorite holiday tradition?
(12/10/19)
Dale Spell Dale Spale has been making candy buckeyes at Christmas for 15 to 20 years. He is known in his family as the keeper of the buckeye recipe. “I tell my grandkids they have to be certified before [they can make them by themselves], they have to help me at least one time making them. ...
-
This Christmas, my friends don't know me
(Column ~ 12/10/19)
"I don't know you anymore," my friend joked. I had to laugh because I'm starting to wonder if even I know me anymore. 'Tis the season for most to embrace the festivities, the lights, the snow, but not I -- until this year. Look, I'm no Scrooge. I'm no Christmas "hatah." I enjoy seeing the decorations, the pictures of snowfalls (from afar!), the rainbow colors. ...
-
Several Golden snubs and surprises
(Entertainment ~ 12/10/19)
NEW YORK -- Some Golden Globe nominations seemed like locks: Joaquin Phoenix, Tom Hanks, Adam Driver and Eddie Murphy. But others were shocks, like Lupita Nyong'o not getting a nomination for "Us." Other notable snubs and surprises: Only men made the best director category: Bong Joon Ho for "Parasite," Sam Mendes with "1917," Todd Phillips for "Joker," Martin Scorsese with "The Irishman" and Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time ... ...
-
Mysterious memorial to 'Lawnmower Man' reappears after theft
(National News ~ 12/10/19)
ROSWELL, N.M. — A mysterious memorial dedicated to a New Mexico homeless man who mowed lawns has reappeared after a similar one was stolen. KRQE-TV reported a lawnmower memorial dedicated to Carlos Ramirez was installed last week in Roswell. ...
-
N. K. calls Trump 'erratic' old man over tweets
(International News ~ 12/10/19)
SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea insulted U.S. President Donald Trump again Monday, calling him a "heedless and erratic old man" after he tweeted North Korean leader Kim Jong Un wouldn't want to abandon a special relationship between the two leaders and affect the American presidential election by resuming hostile acts...
-
Watchdog: FBI's Russia probe justified
(National News ~ 12/10/19)
WASHINGTON -- The FBI was justified in opening its investigation into ties between the Trump presidential campaign and Russia and did not act with political bias, despite "serious performance failures" up the bureau's chain of command, the Justice Department's internal watchdog said in a highly anticipated report Monday. The findings undercut President Donald Trump's claim that he was the target of a "witch hunt."...
-
Amazon says Trump's 'improper pressure' doomed Pentagon bid
(National News ~ 12/10/19)
Amazon has alleged President Donald Trump's "improper pressure" and behind-the-scenes attacks harmed its chances of winning a $10 billion Pentagon contract. The Pentagon awarded the cloud computing contract to Microsoft in October. Amazon argues in a lawsuit unsealed Monday in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims the decision should be revisited because of "substantial and pervasive errors" and Trump's interference...
-
Tentative deal reached on North American trade pact
(National News ~ 12/10/19)
WASHINGTON -- House Democrats have reached a tentative agreement with labor leaders and the White House over a rewrite of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal that has been a top priority for President Donald Trump. That's according to a Democratic aide not authorized to discuss the talks and granted anonymity...
-
Public misled on Afghan war
(National News ~ 12/10/19)
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. government across three White House administrations misled the public about failures in the Afghanistan war, often suggesting success where it didn't exist, according to thousands of pages of documents obtained by The Washington Post...
-
Democrats poised to unveil 2 impeachment articles vs. Trump
(National News ~ 12/10/19)
WASHINGTON -- House Democrats are poised to unveil two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump over his actions in the Ukraine matter, with an announcement expected early today. Democratic leaders are expected to announce the formal charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress against the president, according to multiple people familiar with the discussions but unauthorized to discuss the proceedings and granted anonymity...
-
Kay Schuessler
(Obituary ~ 12/10/19)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Kay Elizabeth Schuessler, 78, of Perryville died Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, at Independence Care Center. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Paul Winningham officiating. Burial will be in Home Cemetery...
-
Debra Podorski
(Obituary ~ 12/10/19)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Debra Kay Podorski, 62, of Perryville died Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, at Perry County Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 6:30 to 10 a.m. Friday at Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with Pastor Ray White officiating. Burial will be at Whitewater Christian Cemetery in Perry County...
-
Harold Kesterson
(Obituary ~ 12/10/19)
Harold Jesse Kesterson, 94, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, at Ratliff Care Center. He was born April 19, 1925, in Cape Girardeau to Jessie Edward and Alice Lee Parker Kesterson. He and Sarah Eggers were married Jan. 27, 1947, at Cape Girardeau. She preceded him in death Dec. 26, 1979. He later married Marjorie Odom Smiley on Sept. 17, 1982. She preceded him in death Oct. 5, 2019...
-
John David 'Dave' Kasten
(Obituary ~ 12/10/19)
John David "Dave" Kasten, 83, of Jackson died Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, at Saint Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson and from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at Hanover Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau...
-
Franklin Hayes
(Obituary ~ 12/10/19)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Franklin William Hayes, 40, of Marble Hill died Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at New Salem Baptist Church near Marble Hill. Memorial service will start at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church...
-
Kenneth Hahs
(Obituary ~ 12/10/19)
SEDGEWICKVILLE, Mo. -- Kenneth D. Hahs, 71, of Sedgewickville passed away Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, at Jackson Manor. Kenneth was born Aug. 22, 1948, in St. Louis, son of Clinton Earl and Ines Philamine Stearns Hahs. He and Debbie Jones were united in marriage Oct. 14, 1978...
-
Donna Fisher
(Obituary ~ 12/10/19)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Donna Faye Fisher, daughter of the late Gilbert and Ruby Eakins Mabrey, was born July 11, 1950, in Cape Girardeau and departed this life Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis at the age of 69 years. Donna was a licensed practical nurse, a member of General Baptist Church in Chaffee and a resident of Chaffee...
-
Suspect in tot's death gets life for abusing another girl
(State News ~ 12/10/19)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A Springfield man awaiting trial in the killing of a toddler has been sentenced to two life sentences plus another 10 years for abusing a different child. Judge Thomas Mountjoy said 33-year-old Kenneth Davis had demonstrated he "simply cannot be around children" in ordering the sentence Friday for seven counts of child abuse for the July 2018 beating of an 8-year-old girl, the Springfield News-Leader reported...
-
Prayer 12/10/19
(Prayer ~ 12/10/19)
O God, may we live a life of service, being willing to help others in need. Amen.
-
Ex-Fed chairman Volcker dies at 92
(National News ~ 12/10/19)
Paul Volcker, who as Federal Reserve chairman in the early 1980s elevated interest rates to historic highs and triggered a recession as the price of quashing double-digit inflation, has died, according to his office. He was 92. Volcker took charge of the Fed in August 1979, when the U.S. economy was in the grip of runaway inflation. Consumer prices skyrocketed 13% in 1979 and then by the same pace again in 1980...
-
Out of the past: Dec. 10
(Out of the Past ~ 12/10/19)
The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the fatal crash of a Cape Central Airways cargo plane at Kansas City International Airport; the investigation involves the pilot's concern about ice buildup on the plane and other possible reasons for Thursday night's crash; the pilot, Bonita Connors, 36, of Sedalia, Missouri, died Friday night...
-
Cape fire report 12/10/19
(Police/Fire Report ~ 12/10/19)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls: Friday n Medical assists were made at 1:41 a.m. on Copper Drive, 5:43 a.m. on South Lake Road, 6:18 a.m. on Hackberry Street, 7:07 a.m. on Whitener Street and 5:11 p.m. on Independence Street...
-
Births 12/10/19
(Births ~ 12/10/19)
Son to John Nicholas and Christa Marie Martin of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 10:51 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. Name, Wyatt Michael. Weight, 8 pounds, 2 ounces. Third child, second son. Mrs. Martin is the daughter of Jerry and Jeanette Belk of Chaffee, Missouri. She works for Saint Francis Healthcare. Martin is the son of Kris and Emilie Martin of Cape Girardeau. He works for Drury Southwest Inc...
-
Sponsored: Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline
(Insiders Advice ~ 12/10/19)
As we age, one of the most common health disorders experienced is hearing loss, affecting two-thirds of those over age 70. Few adults, however, are tested for hearing loss, and even fewer are treated. Hearing loss has been linked to subjective cognitive decline, which refers to changes in memory and thinking...
-
Christmas Program at Guardian Angel School
(Submitted Story ~ 12/10/19)
The beautiful sounds of Christmas melodies filled the gym of Guardian Angel School in Oran on Tuesday, December 3. The pre-k to 8th grade were all on stage to sing, play their instruments, and generally entertain everyone present during our annual Christmas Program. ...
-
Area police reports 12/10/19
(Police/Fire Report ~ 12/10/19)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrest doES not imply guilt. Arrests n Jamaal Carter, 38, of Jackson was arrested in the 700 block of Broadway. n Margarita Sturgis, 28, of Euvala, Georgia, was arrested on suspicion of theft in the 500 block of Siemers Drive...
Stories from Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Browse other days