Halloween events in Cape Girardeau

This Missouri Train Ride Serves A Chuck Wagon Dinner Aboard Vintage Rail Cars

Outlaws stop this train on purpose, and the kids on board usually cheer about it. The robbery is part of the ticket, and the crew stages it with real flair. The cars are antique, the crew is made up entirely of volunteers, and the menu of themed rides runs surprisingly long. One of those rides is billed as a chuck wagon trip, which sounds like supper with a side of the Old West.

Missouri Dept. of Conservation to enforce new permit policy at certain shooting ranges

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - If you enjoy going to shooting ranges in Missouri, you’ll want to be aware of a new restriction coming next year. On October 23, the Missouri Department of Conservation approved a regulation change for unstaffed shooting ranges. Starting in March of next year,...

Campers will need permits to camp on MDC areas starting in March

The Missouri Conservation Commission gave final approval at its Oct. 23 open meeting in Cape Girardeau to regulation changes from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) that would require campers to purchase a permit to camp on MDC areas starting in March 2027. The regulation changes included other details regarding camping on MDC areas.

Barkley pursues long-awaited beach flight route

PADUCAH — Driving to the beach can be a long journey for Kentuckians, but Barkley Regional Airport is working to eliminate that barrier for the local community. On Monday, Marketing Manager and Public Information Officer Kat Byars shared that the Barkley airport aims to establish a coastal flight route and is currently looking into creating pitches for airlines. While the exact destination is uncertain, Byars said Barkley has narrowed it down to five or 10 possible locations.

Missouri sets new permit rules for unstaffed shooting ranges

The Missouri Conservation Commission has given final approval to a Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) regulation requiring most users of the agency’s unstaffed firearms shooting ranges to possess a valid small-game hunting permit beginning in March 2027. The commission approved the regulation during its Oct. 23 open meeting in...

Youth hunters invited to free mentored duck hunt in southeast Mo.

BOLLINGER COUNTY, Mo. (Heartland News) - Youth hunters are invited to participate in a free, mentored duck hunt this December in southeast Missouri. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), in partnership with the Ducks Unlimited Puxico Chapter, will host the hunt on December 12 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Duck Creek Conservation Area headquarters in Bollinger County.

This Missouri Restaurant Packs Crawfish, Crab Legs, And Shrimp Into One Cajun Boil

Dinner gets much more interesting when crab legs start competing with crawfish for your attention. Add shrimp to the mix, and choosing a favorite becomes a delicious little problem. This Missouri restaurant brings them together in a Cajun boil that also includes sausage, potatoes, and corn on the cob. That’s...

Preview: Cape Con 2026 comes to the Show Me Center

Members of the Cape Girardeau and SEMO community can look forward to the annual Cape Con event returning to the Show-Me Center on Friday, Nov. 6. The event began in 2005 as exclusively a comic convention, before branching out into various other forms of entertainment such as wrestling, anime, etc. over the course of the following years.

Cape Girardeau residents weigh in on proposed restaurant tax increase

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — Cape Girardeau residents have an opportunity to ask questions and share their thoughts on a proposed restaurant tax increase that would help fund sports facility improvements. The city hosted a public input session Monday to discuss the proposal, which would raise the restaurant tax...

Missouri Department of Conservation to Require New Deer Permit for NonResidents Hunting Public Land Starting in 2027

The new Nonresident Public Land Deer Hunting Permit will be $165. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Conservation Commission gave final approval to a regulation change from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) at its Oct. 23 open meeting in Cape Girardeau that would require nonresident deer hunters to purchase a Nonresident Public Land Deer Hunting Permit for $165 to be able to pursue, take, possess, and transport deer on public land in Missouri such as conservation areas and other state and federal public lands. This permit will be required in addition to regular nonresident deer hunting permits. The change will become effective for the 2027 deer season.

Missouri Conservation Committee OKs new camping, range, deer permits

The Missouri Conservation Commission approved several changes at its October open meeting. At the meeting in Cape Girardeau, the MCC voted to require a permit for camping on Missouri Department of Conservation areas, a permit to use unstaffed shooting ranges, and a new permit for deer hunters who don’t live in the state.

The Perryville Regional Airport hosts a first for the State of Missouri

The future of aviation made a stop in Perryville, Missouri recently. Perryville Regional Airport welcomed a BETA Technologies ALIA (uh-LEE-uh) electric aircraft, marking the first known use of Missouri’s only electric aircraft charging station. Airport officials say the visit highlights Perryville’s role in supporting emerging aviation technology. The charging...

These 7 Hidden State Parks In Kentucky Are Better Than Any Netflix Binge

Ready to swap your couch for something better at hidden state parks in Kentucky?. These 7 state parks offer stunning natural beauty and unforgettable adventures!. 1. Kingdom Come State Park (Cumberland) Kentucky’s mountains have been keeping a secret, and that secret is Kingdom Come State Park. Tucked away in...

Thriller on Themis returning to downtown Cape Girardeau

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - Dancing zombies are returning to downtown Cape Girardeau ahead of Halloween. The “Thriller on Themis” community event hosted by Vintage Now is set for Thursday, October 29, at 6:04 p.m. This is the event’s second year. Organizers said this year’s free...

10 Blue-Collar Missouri Restaurants That Serve Huge Portions For Cheap

At one Missouri cafe, the hot rolls never arrive politely on a plate. Servers toss them across the dining room, and you’re expected to catch your own. I love that a meal can open with a friendly game of catch. Another spot on this list piles up three pancakes, each roughly the size of your head, while a chili parlor serves tacos without limit.

Walker's Bluff Winery update

Williamson County-based Kingdom Collective Ministries is leasing the property.

Wine & Witches event to benefit Jonesboro Public Library

MAKANDA, Ill. (Heartland News) - An evening of Halloween spirit, music, and wine will benefit the Jonesboro Public Library. Blue Sky Vineyard in Makanda will host the Wine & Witches fundraiser on October 30 from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. The Tuscan Sun Pavilion at Blue Sky will be decorated for Halloween. Participants will enjoy music, small plates, and drinks at the fundraiser.

Cape Girardeau weighs restaurant tax increase for sports expansion

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — A proposal to raise Cape Girardeau’s restaurant tax from 1% to 2% would help fund roughly $36.2 million in sports facility improvements, with supporters pointing to crowded practice fields and opportunities to attract more visiting teams. The increase would add $1 to a...