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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.

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Cape Girardeau hemp shop to close as new Missouri law takes effect

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - A Cape Girardeau hemp shop is preparing to close its doors as a new Missouri law changes where many hemp-derived THC products can be sold. The law takes effect Thursday, November 12. The new law gives the state’s regulated marijuana system authority over many...

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IDNR: Mountain lion spotted in Jackson, Union Counties found dead

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (Heartland News) - A young male mountain lion recently spotted in southern Illinois has been found dead, the Ill. Department of Natural Resources confirmed on Tuesday. The IDNR said the mountain lion’s remains were discovered by a hunter in Jackson County near the Union County line. The...

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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.

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Mercy Hospital Southeast holds first Mass since becoming Catholic hospital

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Mercy Hospital Southeast recently celebrated a milestone by holding its first Mass since becoming a Catholic hospital and renovating its chapel. According to the hospital, the service brought together hospital leaders, caregivers and members of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. Bishop Edward M. Rice...

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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...

Sikeston, MO · 1d

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Holiday-themed historic sites tour in Cape Girardeau County

CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo. (Heartland News) - The Cape Girardeau County History Center and Legacy Preservation Enterprise are coming together to host an eight-stop, holiday-themed tour. It’s set for noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 29 and will take tourists on a journey through the Jackson area. Abraham...

Cape Girardeau County, MO · 19h

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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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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.

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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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Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority to remove Town Plaza bus shelter

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority announced plans to remove the bus shelter at Town Plaza, but bus service at the location will continue. According to the transit authority, the shelter is being removed because of ongoing concerns surrounding the location. Officials did not...

Cape Girardeau County, MO · 1d

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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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‘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.

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Ameren plans three more Missouri battery plants

Utility company Ameren has received the green light to add a new-to-Missouri type of infrastructure to the electric grid: batteries. The utility is expanding energy storage in the state. It is currently building its first battery facility in Missouri and recently received approval from state regulators for three more. Last...

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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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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.

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Jackson, Oak Ridge cross country boys take eighth at state

The Jackson cross country program’s 2026 state qualifiers pose at this year’s Class 5 State Meet, which was held on Saturday in Columbia. Pictured from left to right: sophomore Halle King, junior Carter Sander, senior Nate Miesner, senior Kenyan Kelpe, senior Chase Wendel, sophomore Cayden Dickerson, junior Malachi Stephens and freshman Tatum Gross. Submitted photo.

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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