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Fire Department Receives Donation of Bottled Water - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The local fire department expressed gratitude to Sam’s Club for a donation of bottled water, emphasizing the importance of staying hydrated in hot and humid conditions for firefighter health and safety. Categories: News Tags: Cape Girardeau, MissouriRead Article

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SEMO District Fair; grandstand entertainment lineup for 2025 - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Organizers of the SEMO District Fair have released the full grandstand entertainment lineup for 2025, featuring a range of events and performances. The lineup includes: — Demo Derby on Sept. 6 and 13 — Garden Tractor/Antique Tractor Pull on Sept. 7 — Heartland Idol Finals on Sept. 8 — Truck & Tractor Pull on Sept. 11-12 Previously announced performers include singer-songwriter Chayce Beckham on Sept. 9, with Rachel …Read Article

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Firefighters respond to structure fire in Gordonville - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

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GORDONVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — Firefighters from the Gordonville Fire Protection District, assisted by Jackson Fire Rescue, responded to a structure fire in the 300 block of Blue Willow Lane Thursday morning. The fire, reported just before 11 a.m., was contained and extinguished by Jackson Fire Rescue. Gordonville crews assisted in overhaul operations to ensure no fire extension. Two occupants safely evacuated the residence thanks to a neighbor who …Read Article

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SEMO graduate awarded prestigious Gus T. Ridgel fellowship - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Mae Willingham, a spring 2025 graduate of Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO), has been awarded the Gus T. Ridgel Fellowship from the University of Missouri. The competitive graduate fellowship will support Willingham’s pursuit of a graduate degree in political science at the Truman School of Government and Public Affairs. A political science major at SEMO, Willingham maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA while workin…Cape Girardeau · Cape GirardeauRead Article

Jumbos clear first two hurdles at state tourney

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – John Maness went the distance on 104 pitches to help the 18U SEMO Jumbos reach the winner’s bracket final of the Babe Ruth League state tournament. Middle infielders T.J. Bolen and Nolan Inman turned a pair of double plays behind Maness to help secure a 4-3 triumph over the SEMO Perfectos on Thursday at Capaha Park. Evan Inman finished 2-for-3 and Bolen added two more singles in a contest pushed back two days by rain. The J…Cape Girardeau · Cape GirardeauRead Article

Inmate faces assault charge after alleged jailhouse attack - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

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CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — Ryan Burt, 39, an inmate at the Cape Girardeau County Jail, faces a new charge of first-degree assault after allegedly attacking another inmate. According to court documents, the incident occurred on July 1, resulting in the victim suffering a broken jaw and currently being on a ventilator at a St. Louis hospital. Burt has been held at the jail since June. Categories: News Tags: Cape Girardeau, Mis…Cape Girardeau · Cape GirardeauRead Article

Ameren Missouri donates air conditioners to aid vulnerable neighbors - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — Ameren Missouri has donated 140 ENERGY STAR certified window air conditioners to several Southeast Missouri action agencies to help vulnerable neighbors stay safe and cool during the summer. The donated air conditioners, which cost less than $1 a day to operate, will be distributed by agencies including East Missouri Action Agency and the Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation. Ameren Missouri encourages custome…Veterans · Cape GirardeauRead Article

Road closures announced for Jackson's Homecomers celebration - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

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JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — The annual Homecomers Celebration will bring road closures to uptown Jackson from July 20-26. The closure plan includes: — Sunday, July 20: 200 and 300 blocks of S. High St. and south half of Court St. closed at 1 p.m. — Monday, July 21-Saturday, July 26: S. High St., Main St., south half of Court St., and south half of Barton St. closed at 5 p.m. Adams and Jefferson Streets will remain open to local traffic daily from 11 …Jackson, Missouri · JacksonRead Article

Community invited to Huey Helicopter dedication ceremony - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — A dedication ceremony for a Huey helicopter will be held this Saturday at 10 a.m. The event is free and open to the public, but advance registration is requested at Huey Helicopter Dedication Ceremony. The ceremony is made possible in part by sponsors including BBL Construction, which is being recognized for its generosity and com mitment to honoring veterans. Categories: News Tags: Cape Girardeau, Huey H…Cape Girardeau · Cape GirardeauRead Article

Cape Girardeau to hold special election for sewer, water rates in August - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) – A special election is asking voters about the water and sewer rates for the City of Cape Girardeau in August. Special election will be on Tuesday, August 5. Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Click here to see what’s on the sample ballot. To request and absentee ballot to be mailed it must be sent it by July 23.       Categories: News Tags: Cape Girardeau, MissouriCape Girardeau · Cape GirardeauRead Article

SEMO student pursues dual degrees in aviation and pre-med - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Calyn Hartmann, a Southeast Missouri State University student, is pursuing an unconventional path, aiming to graduate with both professional pilot and biomedical sciences degrees in May 2026. Hartmann, who transferred to SEMO in 2022, added professional pilot to her pre-med curriculum in 2023, driven by her passion for aviation and medicine. “I didn’t always plan this,” Hartmann said. “But the more I traveled and sp…Red Cross · Cape GirardeauRead Article

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