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Identities of Sikeston double homicide victims released; public assistance requested
(Local News ~ 01/24/23)
SIKESTON, Mo. — The identities of a husband and wife who were shot and killed early Sunday, Jan. 22, in Sikeston have been released. Kiara D. Haynes, a 33-year-old man, and Breana C. Conner, a 27-year-old woman, were found with gunshot wounds at about 3 a.m. Sunday outside apartments in the 800 block of South West Street, according to Sgt. Tyler Rowe, public information officer with Sikeston Department of Public Safety...
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Leaves of Love at SEMO Pets
(Local News ~ 01/24/23)
Southeast Missouri Pets unveiled its Leaves of Love sculpture Sunday, Jan. 22, at its adoption shelter, 180 Weston St. in Cape Girardeau. ...
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Birthright of Cape Girardeau celebrates 50th anniversary
(Local News ~ 01/24/23)
Birthright of Cape Girardeau celebrated its 50th anniversary Sunday, Jan. 22, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Jackson. The event coincided with what would have been the 50th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, and was also a celebration of the Supreme Court's recent decision to overturn the 1973 ruling, holding that there is no longer a federal constitutional right to an abortion...
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Scott County student heading to St. Louis for essay about veterans
(Local News ~ 01/24/23)
Chloe Klaffer is many things — a daughter, basketball player, honor roll student and a perfectionist. She is also a writer. Klaffer is a freshman from Scout Country Central where she was given the assignment of participating in a Voice of Democracy audio-essay contest, a national program, by her middle school English teacher, Gary Mize...
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Crisp Museum builds Lego weekend to celebrate 65th anniversary of toy
(Local News ~ 01/24/23)
Crisp Museum at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus has constructed a celebration for the 65th anniversary of the modern Lego brick. The museum will host a Lego-themed Family Weekend from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, and Sunday, Jan. 29...
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Lawmaker again does not include Cape Girardeau County in 'historic region' bill
(Local News ~ 01/24/23)
Many of us have had a mistake called to our attention and we promise to rectify the situation. Sometimes those corrections don't get made, though. GOP state Rep. Dave Griffith of Jefferson City left out Cape Girardeau County in a bill last year designating virtually all of Southeast Missouri as the "Stars and Stripes Historic Region."...
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First step in zoning changes for legal pot sales approved
(Local News ~ 01/24/23)
Cape Girardeau City Council members voted unanimously at their meeting Monday, Jan. 23, to approve multiple changes to the city's code of ordinances in the wake of the legalization of recreational marijuana in Missouri. It's been more than two months since around 53% of Show Me State voters approved the legalization of recreational marijuana by voting "yes" on Amendment 3. The new state law took effect Dec. 8...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 01/24/23)
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 24, the 24th day of 2023. There are 341 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 24, 1984, Apple Computer began selling its first Macintosh model, which boasted a built-in 9-inch monochrome display, a clock rate of 8 megahertz and 128k of RAM...
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Prayer 1-24-23
(Prayer ~ 01/24/23)
O Lord Jesus, may we devote ourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Amen.
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Standing for life
(Column ~ 01/24/23)
January 22 marks the 50th anniversary since the Supreme Court's decision in Roe v. Wade. This somber anniversary provides so many Missourians the opportunity to rededicate ourselves to fighting for the unborn. 2022 was a momentous year for those of us who believe life is a precious miracle from God...
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The weird new era of abortion debate
(Column ~ 01/24/23)
This year marks the 50th anniversary since Roe v. Wade. Obviously, this year people gathered in Washington, D.C. for the March for Life with a new focus, as the Supreme Court threw out Roe v. Wade, the decision that made legal abortion the law of the land, last year...
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Mexico is not really an American friend
(Column ~ 01/24/23)
Left-wing Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador recently praised a visiting President Joe Biden: "Just imagine: There are 40 million Mexicans in the United States -- 40 million who were born here in Mexico, (or) who are the children of people who were born in Mexico!"...
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Cape Girardeau County tax liens January 2023
(Business Records ~ 01/24/23)
Tax liens and lien discharges recorded at the office of Drew Blattner, Cape Girardeau County recorder of deeds, during December are filed by the Missouri Department of Revenue, except as indicated by IRS designation. For more information, contact the recorder's office at (573) 243-8123...
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Fire report 1-24-23
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/24/23)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Jan. 22 n Medical assists were made at 10 a.m. on North Sprigg Street; 10:23 a.m. on Emily Court; 9:16 p.m. on South Broadview Street; and 11:50 p.m. on South Benton Street...
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Police report 1-24-23
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/24/23)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the following calls. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n A warrant arrest was reported on North Mount Auburn Road. n A warrant arrest was reported on William Street. n A warrant arrest was reported on North Middle Street...
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Michael Wessel
(Obituary ~ 01/24/23)
CHAFFEE, Mo. — Michael Robert "Mick" Wessel was born in Cape Girardeau on April 27, 1948, to Clarence Gus and Charlotte Sophia Gross Wessel. He went to his heavenly home Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, with his family surrounding him. He started school in the small one-room schoolhouse in Dutchtown. ...
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Norma Holder
(Obituary ~ 01/24/23)
Norma J. Holder, 87, of Scott City died Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, at The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She was born June 13, 1935, in Kelso, Missouri, to Ben and Olivia Scherer LeDure. She married Herb Holder on Nov. 19, 1955, in Kelso. He preceded her in death Dec. 20, 2018...
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Robert Hodo
(Obituary ~ 01/24/23)
Robert Lee Hodo, 66, of Jackson, formerly of Doniphan, Missouri, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson. The Rev. Sam Roethemeyer will conduct the funeral at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at the funeral home. Interment will be private at Shirley Cemetery near Doniphan...
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Lisa Coppedge
(Obituary ~ 01/24/23)
SULLIVAN, Mo. — Lisa Kay Coppedge, 55, of Sullivan died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at Missouri Baptist Hospital. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville, Missouri. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Steven Vester officiating...
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Betty Chasteen
(Obituary ~ 01/24/23)
Betty Lou Chasteen, 84, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Jan, 21, 2023, at Chateau Girardeau. She was born Oct. 6, 1938, in St. Louis to Elmo Wilson and Easter Evelyn France Frease. She and Fletcher Otis Chasteen were married June 3, 1972, in St. Louis...
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Shirley Beel
(Obituary ~ 01/24/23)
Shirley Ann Beel, 82, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, at Chateau Girardeau. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Jan. 27, at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. Funeral will follow at noon Friday, Jan. 27, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Allan Saunders officiating. Burial will be at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery in Cape Girardeau...
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Lights out in Pakistan as energy-saving move backfires
(National News ~ 01/24/23)
ISLAMABAD -- Most of Pakistan was left without power Monday as an energy-saving measure by the government backfired. The outage spread panic and raised questions about the cash-strapped government's handling of the country's economic crisis. It all started when electricity was turned off during low usage hours overnight to conserve fuel across the country, officials said, leaving technicians unable to boot up the system all at once after daybreak. ...
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Legal, political strategy in letting FBI search Biden's home
(National News ~ 01/24/23)
WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden's decision allowing the FBI to search his home in Delaware last week is laying him open to fresh negative attention and embarrassment following the earlier discoveries of classified documents at that home and a former office. But it's a legal and political calculation that aides hope will pay off in the long run as he prepares to seek reelection...
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New pill treats diabetic cats without daily insulin shots
(National News ~ 01/24/23)
When Mark Winternheimer's 12-year-old tabby cat was diagnosed with diabetes last year, the treatment was daunting: twice-daily injections of insulin, an implanted monitor and frequent visits to the vet. Despite their qualms, Winternheimer and his wife, Courtnee, of New Albany, Indiana, learned to give Oliver his shots...
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New Mexico candidate charged in shooting case denied bond
(National News ~ 01/24/23)
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- A political newcomer who lost his bid for the New Mexico statehouse and is accused of orchestrating a series of drive-by shootings at the homes of Democratic officials will remain in custody pending trial after a judge agreed Monday that he is a danger to the community...
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Tech industry job cuts come rapidly and in big numbers
(National News ~ 01/24/23)
In just the past month there have been nearly 50,000 job cuts across the technology sector. Large and small tech companies went on a hiring spree in over the past several years due to a demand for their products, software and services surged with millions of people working remotely. However, even with all of the layoffs announced in recent weeks, most tech companies are still vastly larger than they were three years ago. Here's a look at some of the companies that have announced layoffs so far...
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US: Ex-FBI counterintelligence agent aided Russian oligarch
(National News ~ 01/24/23)
NEW YORK -- A former high-ranking FBI counterintelligence official who investigated Russian oligarchs has been indicted on charges he secretly worked for one, in violation of U.S. sanctions. The official was also charged, in a separate indictment, with taking cash from a former foreign security officer...
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US proposes once-a-year COVID shots for most Americans
(National News ~ 01/24/23)
WASHINGTON -- U.S. health officials want to make COVID-19 vaccinations more like the annual flu shot. The Food and Drug Administration on Monday proposed a simplified approach for future vaccination efforts, allowing most adults and children to get a once-a-year shot to protect against the mutating virus...
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Official: 7 killed in California community; suspect arrested
(National News ~ 01/24/23)
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. -- Seven people were killed in two related shootings Monday at agricultural facilities in a California coastal community south of San Francisco, and a suspect was in custody, officials said. Four people were found dead and a fifth injured from gunshot wounds at one location, and three others were found dead at another several miles away, the San Mateo County Sheriff's office said...
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Police: 2 students killed, man hurt in Des Moines shooting
(National News ~ 01/24/23)
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Two teenage students were killed Monday and a man was seriously injured in what police said was a targeted shooting at an alternative educational program designed to keep at-risk youth away from trouble. The injured man was identified as the program's founder -- a rapper who left a life of gangs and violence and has been dedicated to helping youth in Des Moines...
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Attorneys liken Tyre Nichols' arrest to Rodney King beating
(National News ~ 01/24/23)
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Memphis police officers beat motorist Tyre Nichols for three minutes, treating him like "a human pinata" in a "savage" encounter reminiscent of the infamous 1991 police beating of Los Angeles motorist Rodney King, attorneys for the family said Monday...
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Biden's next climate hurdle: Enticing Americans to buy green
(National News ~ 01/24/23)
WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden persuaded Democrats in Congress to provide hundreds of billions of dollars to fight climate change. Now comes another formidable task: enticing Americans to buy millions of electric cars, heat pumps, solar panels and more efficient appliances...
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Poland pushes for more tanks for Kyiv, will seek German OK
(International News ~ 01/24/23)
WARSAW, Poland -- Poland said Monday it would ask Berlin for permission to send German-built Leopard tanks to Ukraine as its Western allies move to supply Kyiv with more powerful military hardware to thwart Russia's invasion. Germany has hesitated to approve sending tanks to Ukraine. But Polish officials took heart from remarks Sunday by German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock that Berlin wouldn't seek to stop Poland from providing Leopard 2 battle tanks...
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Four Oath Keepers convicted of Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy
(National News ~ 01/24/23)
WASHINGTON -- Four members of the Oath Keepers were convicted Monday of seditious conspiracy in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack in the second major trial of far-right extremists accused of plotting to forcibly keep President Donald Trump in power. The verdict against Joseph Hackett of Sarasota, Florida; Roberto Minuta of Prosper, Texas; David Moerschel of Punta Gorda, Florida; and Edward Vallejo of Phoenix comes weeks after a different jury convicted the group's leader, Stewart Rhodes, in the mob's attack that halted the certification of President Joe Biden's electoral victory.. ...
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Police seek why 72-year-old gunman shot up dance hall
(National News ~ 01/24/23)
MONTEREY PARK, Calif. -- Investigators searching for a motive Monday in the worst mass shooting in Los Angeles County history said the gunman was previously arrested for illegally owning a firearm, had a rifle at home, hundreds of rounds of ammunition and appeared to be manufacturing gun silencers...
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Out of the past: Jan. 24
(Out of the Past ~ 01/24/23)
Radio talk-show host Rush Limbaugh will be inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters' Broadcasting Hall of Fame in April; the Cape Girardeau native will be honored at a luncheon April 7 in Las Vegas as part of the association's 1998 convention...
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NovaCare Prosthetics and Orthotics Honored with 2022 Freedom award
(Submitted Story ~ 01/24/23)
NovaCare Prosthetics & Orthotics Honored with 2022 Freedom Award- Orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) providers from across the country are recognized for their exceptional care of military personnel. (Poplar Bluff, MO) - NovaCare Prosthetics & Orthotics is among thirty-one orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) providers across the nation that were recently honored with the 2022 Freedom Award.The annual award, sponsored by Orthotic and Prosthetic Group of America (OPGA), recognizes 0&P providers who deliver exceptional standards of care for military personnel needing orthotic and prosthetic devices.. ...
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