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Sikeston man pleads guilty to federal firearms charges
(Local News ~ 02/02/24)
A Sikeston man pleaded guilty Thursday, Feb. 1, to two federal firearms felonies. A release from Sayler Fleming, U.S. attorney for Missouri’s Eastern District, said Averyoun Quentez Lane, 18, pleaded guilty in Cape Girardeau federal court to unlawfully transferring a machine gun and engaging in the business of dealing firearms...
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Two in custody after shots fired in Dexter Walmart parking lot
(Local News ~ 02/02/24)
DEXTER — Two are in custody after shots were fired in the Walmart parking lot in Dexter. Dexter police chief Hank Trout said that at 9:09 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, officers with the Dexter Police Department were dispatched to 2025 W. Business Highway 60, Walmart Supercenter, regarding a report of shots fired...
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Kennett man arrested following hostage situation
(Local News ~ 02/02/24)
Multiple law enforcement agencies responded Monday, Jan. 29, to an hourslong hostage situation in Senath. Dunklin County Sheriff’s Office, along with Senath, Cardwell and Hornersville police departments, state Highway Patrol and Sikeston SWAT team, were involved
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Foster Adopt Connect receives $5,000 from MRV Banks for Office Chair Games event
(Local News ~ 02/02/24)
MRV Banks made a $5,000 donation to Foster Adopt Connect for its inaugural Office Chair Games event. ...
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Cape Girardeau County commissioners name Grim county health officer
(Local News ~ 02/02/24)
Cape Girardeau County commissioners appointed Autumn Grim, director of Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center (PHC), as county health officer during their Thursday, Feb. 1, meeting. Missouri state statute requires county commissions to appoint PHC directors to the role every February
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Missouri lawmakers seek to ban child marriage without exception
(State News ~ 02/02/24)
A bipartisan bill debated in a state Senate committee Monday would ban child marriage in Missouri. Under current law, 16- and 17-year-olds are allowed to get married with parental consent. Marriage between a minor and anyone 21 or older is prohibited...
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Join the Fiesta: Saxony Lutheran gears up for annual fundraising gala
(Local News ~ 02/02/24)
On Saturday, Feb. 24, Saxony Lutheran High School will host its 24th annual Blue and Gold Gala at Bavarian Halle in Jackson. Dawn Ozark, Saxony Lutheran public relations coordinator, is the chairwoman for the event, which she said she feels provides ample opportunity for former students and staff to get together to celebrate the school
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Lance Amick taking over as Scott City superintendent in July
(Local News ~ 02/02/24)
Scott City will have a new superintendent and high school principal starting Monday, July 1. They will be keeping the changes in house with current high school principal Lance Amick taking over as superintendent and Steven Hendricks, current high school and middle school assistant principal, becoming the high school principal...
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'Farmer Wants a Wife': Sikeston native looks for love on second season of FOX reality show
(Local News ~ 02/02/24)
SIKESTON — A Sikeston man is set to sow seeds of romance on season two of the popular FOX reality show “Farmer Wants a Wife”. Ty Ferrell, a 42-year-old team roper who owns a 50-acre farm that includes horses and roping cattle in Southeast Missouri, is one of four hard-working farmers looking for genuine, long-term love who will be featured on the show, which premiered its second season Thursday, Feb. 1, on FOX
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Missouri Republicans are split over changes to state Senate districts
(State News ~ 02/02/24)
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri’s high court entertained arguments Thursday on whether to force changes to the state’s Senate districts in a case that has divided majority-party Republicans over how to apply new voter-approved redistricting criteria. ...
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Four candidates run for Cape Girardeau City Council seats in April election
(Local News ~ 02/02/24)
Four people are running for three seats on Cape Girardeau City Council, with the municipal election set Tuesday, April 2. Ward 3 Councilman Nate Thomas is running unopposed for the seat he holds on the council. David J. Cantrell is running unopposed for the Ward 4 council seat currently held by Councilman Robbie Guard. Guard cannot run again because of term limits...
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Shooting reported in Cape Girardeau
(Local News ~ 02/02/24)
Cape Girardeau police were investigating a shooting Friday evening, Feb. 2, in the area of Lexington Avenue and Sherwood Drive. A social media post from Cape Girardeau Police Department indicated one victim had suffered non-life-threatening injuries from a gunshot wound...
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Jackson police officer placed on leave, under independent investigation
(Local News ~ 02/02/24)
A Jackson police officer is under an independent investigation following allegations of an undisclosed incident, according to a news release issued by the Jackson Police Department. "The Jackson Police Department has received and is aware of the allegations of an incident regarding one of our officers," the statement said. ...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 02/02/24)
Today is Thursday, Feb. 2, the 33rd day of 2024. There are 333 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Feb. 2, 2013, former Navy SEAL and "American Sniper" author Chris Kyle was fatally shot along with a friend, Chad Littlefield, at a gun range west of Glen Rose, Texas; suspect Eddie Ray Routh was later convicted and sentenced to life in prison without parole...
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Prayer 2-2-24
(Prayer ~ 02/02/24)
O Father God, thank you that through Jesus we have victory. Amen.
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Speak Out 2-2-24
(Speak Out ~ 02/02/24)
Real meat I saw a story about lab grown meat the other day and got to wondering about the side effects of eating it. Nobody knows, maybe it will be like vaping vs. smoking. Vaping was supposed to be safer, but it's not really. Electric cars were supposed to be better than fuel powered cars, but they are not. ...
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Yes, America is being invaded
(Column ~ 02/02/24)
Across the globe, hostile nations like Russia are using migration as a weapon of war. War is being waged with migrants, instead of tanks, to destabilize and even bankrupt a country and facilitate terrorists attacks from within. Migration is being used to attack Finland, Italy, France, Poland and -- no surprise -- America. But the Biden administration is asleep at the switch, oblivious to the threat...
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Fire report 2-2-24
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/02/24)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Jan. 31 n Medical assists were made at 7:47 a.m. on Engram Street; 10:02 a.m. at North West End Boulevard and North Missouri Avenue; and 3:14 p.m. on Whitener Street. ...
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Police report 2-2-24
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/02/24)
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 Main Street. n A warrant arrest was reported. n A warrant arrest was reported on North Sprigg Street. ...
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Fran Vogler
(Obituary ~ 02/02/24)
PERRYVILLE — Fran Vogler, 53, of Perryville died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Perry County. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, at Ford and Young Funeral Home.
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Carole Del Vecchio
(Obituary ~ 02/02/24)
WARRENSBURG — Carole Marlene Del Vecchio, 72, of Warrensburg passed away Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, at Warrensburg Manor Care Center. She was born Sept. 28, 1951, in St. Louis, daughter of Arthur and Elizabeth Boyer Meier. She graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with a master’s degree in education. ...
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Mary Ann Bles
(Obituary ~ 02/02/24)
VINITA, Okla. — Mary Ann Bles, 92, of Vinita died peacefully Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Trinity Woods in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born July 5, 1931, in Scott City to Owen J. and Anna Welter Rogers, the youngest of five children. She married John Bles on Sept. 1, 1951 ...
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European Union agrees on a new 50 billion-euro aid package for Ukraine despite Hungary's veto threat
(International News ~ 02/02/24)
BRUSSELS -- The leaders of the 27 European Union countries sealed a deal Thursday to provide Ukraine with a new 50-billion-euro ($54 billion) support package for its war-ravaged economy despite weeks of threats from Hungary to veto the move. European Council President Charles Michel announced the agreement that was reached in the first hour of a summit he was chairing in Brussels...
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Gas explosions in Kenya's capital kill at least 2, injure others and send smoke rising over homes
(International News ~ 02/02/24)
NAIROBI, Kenya -- Gas explosions at an industrial building in Kenya's capital killed two people, injured at least 29 others and sent a fiery smoke plume rising over homes early Friday, authorities said. The deaths of an adult and a minor were confirmed as of 4:30 a.m. and the toll may rise as the day breaks, said Wesley Kimeto, police chief for the Embakasi neighborhood where the explosions occurred...
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UK judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit over dossier containing 'shocking and scandalous claims'
(International News ~ 02/02/24)
LONDON \ -- A judge in London on Thursday threw out a lawsuit by former U.S. President Donald Trump that accused a former British spy of making "shocking and scandalous claims" that were false and harmed his reputation. Judge Karen Steyn said the case Trump filed against Orbis Business Intelligence should be dismissed. "There are no compelling reasons to allow the claim to proceed to trial," she said...
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Analysis shows destruction and possible buffer zone along Gaza Strip's border with Israel
(International News ~ 02/02/24)
JERUSALEM -- Satellite photos show new demolition along a 1-kilometer-deep path on the Gaza Strip's border with Israel, according an analysis by The Associated Press and expert reports. The destruction comes as Israel has said it wants to establish a buffer zone there, over international objections, further tearing away at land the Palestinians want for a state...
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Top UK diplomat says Britain could recognize a Palestinian state before a peace deal with Israel
(International News ~ 02/02/24)
RIYAK, Lebanon -- Britain's top diplomat said Thursday that his country could officially recognize a Palestinian state after a cease-fire in Gaza without waiting for the outcome of what could be yearslong talks between Israel and the Palestinians on a two-state solution...
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Guatemala's new president appeals for society's help to overcome entrenched powers
(International News ~ 02/02/24)
GUATEMALA CITY -- President Bernardo Arevalo said Thursday that with his political party suspended, little support in congress and an attorney general in hot pursuit, he will appeal to the Guatemalan people to help him overcome the entrenched old guard and achieve the change he campaigned on...
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India begins to flex its naval power as competition with China grows
(International News ~ 02/02/24)
SRINAGAR, India -- For decades, India has focused its defense policy on its land borders with rivals Pakistan and China. Now, as its global ambitions expand, it is beginning to flex its naval power in international waters, including anti-piracy patrols and a widely publicized deployment close to the Red Sea to help protect ships from attacks during Israel's war with Hamas...
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North Korea tests more cruise missiles as leader Kim calls for war readiness
(International News ~ 02/02/24)
SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korea's military said it detected North Korea firing multiple cruise missiles into waters off its western coast Friday, adding to a provocative run of weapons testing in the face of deepening tensions with the United States, South Korea and Japan...
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The debate over Native American mascots persists as some schools reinstate the logos
(National News ~ 02/02/24)
It was a passionate student letter in 2020 that caused the Southern York County school board to reconsider its logo: a Native American man, representing the "Warriors." Though the conversation had come up before in the suburban district located in southern Pennsylvania, 2020 was a turning point of racial reckoning after the death of George Floyd. ...
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Georgia Senate passes sports betting bill, but odds dim as constitutional amendment required
(National News ~ 02/02/24)
Georgia senators passed a bill to allow sports gambling Thursday, but not before deciding that the measure also requires a state constitutional amendment, throwing ultimate passage into doubt. The Senate voted 35-15 to pass Senate Bill 386, sending it to the House for more debate. ...
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Keller Williams agrees to pay $70 million to settle real estate agent commission lawsuits nationwide
(National News ~ 02/02/24)
LOS ANGELES -- One of the nation's largest real estate brokerages has agreed to pay $70 million as part of a proposed settlement to resolve more than a dozen lawsuits across the country over agent commissions. The agreement, filed Thursday with federal courts overseeing lawsuits in Illinois and Missouri, also calls on Keller Williams Realty Inc. to take several steps aimed at providing homebuyers and sellers with more transparency over the commissions paid to real estate agents...
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Tearful relatives of Maine mass shooting victims plead for change to prevent future tragedies
(National News ~ 02/02/24)
AUGUSTA, Maine -- Tearfully relaying scenes of blood, chaos and panic, family members of the victims of Maine's deadliest shooting described their unfathomable losses on Thursday as they implored an independent commission to make sure others never have to experience the same thing...
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California pummeled by first of back-to-back atmospheric rivers as 'Pineapple Express' sweeps state
(National News ~ 02/02/24)
LOS ANGELES -- Heavy rain flooded California roadways and much-needed snow piled up in the mountains as the first of back-to-back atmospheric rivers pummeled the state Thursday. The storm focused its energy on the southern and eastern parts of the state after initially hitting the San Francisco Bay Area on Wednesday, where it halted cable car service. The downpours arrived Thursday in Southern California in time to snarl the morning commute...
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Prosecutors weigh perjury charge for ex-Trump CFO Allen Weisselberg over civil fraud trial testimony
(National News ~ 02/02/24)
NEW YORK -- Manhattan prosecutors are weighing a potential perjury charge against Donald Trump's former corporate finance chief in connection with testimony he gave in October at the ex-president's New York civil fraud trial, two people familiar with the matter told the Associated Press...
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Skyscraper-size asteroid will buzz Earth on Friday, safely passing within 1.7 million miles
(National News ~ 02/02/24)
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An asteroid as big as a skyscraper will pass within 1.7 million miles of Earth on Friday. Don't worry: There's no chance of it hitting us since it will pass seven times the distance from Earth to the moon. NASA's Center for Near Earth Object Studies estimates the space rock is between 690 feet and 1,575 feet across. That means the asteroid could be similar in size to New York City's Empire State Building or Chicago's Willis Tower...
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Biden meets with friendly autoworkers in Michigan, but avoids angry Gaza protesters
(National News ~ 02/02/24)
WARREN, Michigan -- President Joe Biden chatted with a friendly union crowd inside a United Auto Workers hall in Michigan on Thursday as pro-Palestinian demonstrators held back by police with riot shields voiced their anger nearby at the president's full-throated support for Israel in its war with Hamas...
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The Senate is headed for a crucial test vote on new border policies and Ukraine aid
(National News ~ 02/02/24)
WASHINGTON -- The Senate will hold a crucial test vote next week on legislation that would pair new policies at the southern border with wartime aid for Ukraine and other American allies, leaders pressing ahead despite heavy skepticism from Republicans and some Democrats...
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Out of the past: Feb. 2
(Out of the Past ~ 02/02/24)
Southeast Missouri State University officials announce David Copperfield, “the world’s greatest illusionist”, will perform two shows at the Show Me Center on April 7; Copperfield’s magic will be part of the featured entertainment during the university’s 125th anniversary celebration. ...
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