Heartland Cares: SEMO Food Bank to host 'Empty Bowls'

Heartland Cares: SEMO Food Bank to host 'Empty Bowls'

This Kentucky Donut Shop Makes Donuts So Good People Drive Hours Just To Get A Box

Nineteen kinds of donuts, hand-cut from scratch every single day, starting at 5 in the morning. That’s the daily routine at one little family-owned shop in western Kentucky. That sounds like a great reason to set an early alarm. The recipes here go back to 1955. The founder learned...

The 8 Illinois Restaurants That Deserve A Spot On Your Foodie Bucket List Right Now

Ready to find the best restaurants in Illinois for your foodie bucket list?. These 8 restaurants serve up incredible flavors and unforgettable dining experiences!. 1. Alongi’s Italian Restaurant (Du Quoin) Some restaurants just feel like a warm hug the moment you walk in. Alongi’s Italian Restaurant in Du Quoin...

Cape Girardeau celebrates Mahjong Day as players raise money for Mac’s Mission

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — A gathering at The Perch Mahjong Lounge brought players together Sunday to support rescue dogs and celebrate the friendships that prompted a special recognition from the city. Mayor Robbie Guard declared Nov. 1, 2026, Cape Girardeau Mahjong Day during the lounge’s “Hunting for Mahjong”...

This 1950s Missouri Soda Fountain In Ste. Genevieve Still Mixes Phosphates The Old-Fashioned Way

The waffle cones at this little shop can still be warm when they land in your hand. That alone would earn a detour. Then you learn the ice cream comes in flights, four flavors lined up like a tasting menu for sweet tooths. The shop sits in an old building...

Nestled In Southern Illinois Is A Relaxing Lake Haven With Scenic Camping, Fishing, And Boating

Southern Illinois, ensconced between the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers, is known for its agriculture and opportunities for outdoor recreation. Due to its abundance of crops and proximity to these major rivers, over time, the southernmost portion of The Land of Lincoln became known as Egypt. Right in the center of this region is one of the primary venues for a variety of outdoor activities: Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. One of the main draws of this sprawling wildlife refuge is Crab Orchard Lake, a nearly 7,000-acre reservoir that is an ideal location for fishing, boating, waterskiing, camping, and more.

Southern Illinois Barbecue Joints Have Been Smoking Pork For Decades, And 8 Stand Out

Down in Southern Illinois, barbecue is less of a trend and more of a family habit. Small towns from Jonesboro to Harrisburg have been feeding folks sliced pork, ribs, and pork steaks for generations, often from the same corner lot. Some of these spots have been around since before your...

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.