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More than 2,200 trout stocked at Sikeston Complex Lake for winter fishing

SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – The Missouri Department of Conservation stocked 2,240 trout at Sikeston Complex Lake on Wednesday, Nov. 11, ahead of the winter fishing season. According to the city of Sikeston, anglers can begin fishing for the trout, but fishing will be catch-and-release only until Feb. 1. Beginning...

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The Toddcast: Scott City Athletic Director Mark Dannenmueller

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - On Thursday’s Toddcast, Heartland Sports Director Todd Richards sits down with the Scott City athletic director. Todd and Mark Dannenmueller, a record-breaking basketball coach, will discuss current and past teams and more. Watch the episode live at 1 p.m. on Thursday, November 12.

Scott City, MO · 2d
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Sunny’s Cafe coming to downtown Cape Girardeau

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A new coffee shop is coming to downtown Cape Girardeau and is currently hiring employees. Sunny’s Cafe will be located at 338 Broadway St., Suite 102, inside the Marquette Tower. The space was previously occupied by Ground-A-Bout, which closed all four of its...

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Southbound I-55 clear in Cape Girardeau after crash

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - Southbound Interstate 55 is clear near the 94 mile marker after a crash on Thursday afternoon, November 12. According to Cape Girardeau police, traffic was backed up for a while. They said the road was clear just after 2 p.m.

Cape Girardeau, MO · 23h
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MISSOURI HERO: After Two Tours In Iraq, This Veteran Gave His Life Protecting Missourians

Officer Henry Franklin served two tours in Iraq, but it was back home serving his community of Sikeston, Mo., where Franklin lost his life in the line of duty. This fall, Franklin was posthumously awarded Missouri's Red, White, and Blue Heart Award by Governor Mike Kehoe. The Red, White and Blue Heart Award is conferred upon first Missouri responders seriously injured or killed in the line of duty.

Sikeston, MO · 2d

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Former Pemiscot County School Employee Admits Embezzling

(Cape Girardeau, Mo.) A former employee of the North Pemiscot County R-1 School District is admitting embezzling $1.46 million from the district. 64 year old Tammy Louise Barnes,of Pemiscot County, pled guilty in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau to three counts of bank fraud. Barnes admitted that between December 13th of 2018, and June 3rd of 2024, she transferred money from the district’s bank account to her own account in about 57 different electronic transactions. According to her plea she stole a total of $1,467,247.49. As an employee, Barnes had access to the district’s bank account in order to pay legitimate school expenses. The Missouri United School Insurance Council (MUSIC) covered $1 million of the loss. At sentencing, Barnes will be ordered to repay the money. She’ll first have to reimburse the district $467,247 and then repay the Insurance Council. Barnes is scheduled to be sentenced on February 18th. Each charge carries a potential penalty of up to 30 years in prison, a fine of up to $1 million, or both prison and a fine.

Pemiscot County, MO · 1d

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‘Over the Moon’: Arkansas State T&F led from the jump in chase for Chaffee’s Cossou

Carlyanne Cossou had considerable interest from colleges as to where to take her high-level track and field skills. After all, the Chaffee High School senior is a four-time MSHSAA Class 2 state champion, six-time state medalist, and regarded as one of the top female track athletes in Missouri in the Class of 2027.

Chaffee, MO · 18h

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Green wins District 146 state representative seat in midterm

Republican Lucas Green won the race for District 146 state representative during the 2026 midterm election on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The election saw a 50.0% turnout rate in Cape Girardeau County, with 28,074 of 56,162 registered voters casting a ballot. According to the unofficial election results, Green won with 72.35%...

Cape Girardeau County, MO · 2d

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Cape Girardeau Prepares for More Road Work and Street Improvements

The City of Cape Girardeau boasts plenty of fun activities, a lively downtown, and multiple subdivisions, but all of that traffic can cause more stress on the roadways. While it might cause more delays and longer travel times, the City of Cape Girardeau is planning more construction projects and improvements to the roads around town.

Cape Girardeau, MO · 2d

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More wind this evening, string of cold nights ahead

(Heartland News) - It was a calm and chilly start this morning but the wind is slowly coming back this afternoon. Some gusts up to 25+ MPH are likely again. Because of the wind, highs are going to be severely limited to the lower 50’s. A few light sprinkles are possible too in some of the cloud cover.

Sikeston, MO · 1d

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Sunny’s Cafe, Grace Coffee moving into former Ground-A-Bout spaces

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - A new coffee shop is coming to downtown Cape Girardeau, and an established favorite is expanding locations. The new Sunny’s Cafe will open in the Marquette Tower on Broadway Street. According to its Facebook page, they are currently hiring baristas and other crew...

Cape Girardeau, MO · 2d

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CCC introducing new program in 5 southeast Mo. counties

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - The Community Counseling Center (CCC) is introducing a new program that will serve Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Madison, Perry and Ste. Genevieve Counties. The Early Diversion program will help people facing mental health challenges get treatment and support before an arrest or being booked into...

Madison County, MO · 2d

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Unity, SJO, Oakwood and Salt Fork players earn All-State recognition

Eleven area players received All-State recognition from the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association this week. Keegan Germano (Unity), Zeke Young (Monticello) and Cameron Wagner (St. Joseph-Ogden) are three of 11 football players earning spots on the IHSFCA All-State list this fall. URBANA - In Class 1A, Oakwood running back Kyler Johnson and Salt Fork's Zayden Bromley received first-team recognition from the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association. Fisher defensive back Andrew Todd and Oakwood lineman Walker Enos earned honorable mention nods. Five players from area Class 3A programs made the annual list. St. Joseph-Ogden offensive lineman Cameron Wagner , Unity linebacker Keegan Germano and Monticello receiver Zeke Young were named among Illinois' top small-school players. The Spartans' Lane McKinney earned an honorable mention at quarterback, while the Rockets' Michael Hardin made the list at running back. Lane McKinney St. Joseph-Ogden Michael Hardin Unity From the eastern side of Champaign County, Mahomet-Seymour running back Marco Casillas was the only area player recognized in Class 4A and above. Rounding out the list was St. Thomas More's Sam Kluesner, who earned an honorable mention in 8-man football. Players will be introduced prior of their respective classes state championship game at Hancock Stadium

Oakwood, IL · 1d

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Coats for Kids donation drive underway in Cape Girardeau

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Salvation Army of Cape Girardeau and 93.9 Mike FM are encouraging residents to donate winter clothing during a Coats for Kids drive Thursday, Nov. 12. The donation drive is taking place at Schnucks in Cape Girardeau until 6 p.m. Organizers are collecting gently...

Cape Girardeau, MO · 1d

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Notre Dame softball finishes third in Class 3 Final Four

Members of the Notre Dame softball team receive the Class 3 third-place trophy on Oct. 30 at the Killian Softball Complex in Springfield. Submitted photo. After breaking what was a eight-year state final four drought, the Notre Dame softball team took third place in the Class 3 Final Four two weeks ago.

Cape Girardeau, MO · 2d

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Honoring Our Nation’s Veterans

This week, folks across southeast Missouri gathered at American Legion posts, VFW halls, and cemeteries to honor the men and women who served our great country in the United States Armed Forces. Every American owes our service members a debt of gratitude for protecting the freedoms we hold dear, and repaying that debt starts with how we treat them when they come home.

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