Festus man accused of murder arrested in Cape Girardeau County
A Festus man faces charges after Missouri law enforcement tracked him across multiple counties in connection to the shooting death of his wife on Thursday.
Nov 6, 2026Open source
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Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Counties or equivalents associated with this area: Cape Girardeau. Associated ZIP codes: 63701, 63702, 63703.
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Missouri to require nonresident deer hunters to have license on public land
The Missouri Conservation Commission gave final approval to a regulation change from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) during its Oct. 23 open me...
Oct 28, 2026Open source
Missouri State Highway Patrol investigating officer-involved shooting in Cape Girardeau
The Missouri State Highway Patrol Division of Drug and Crime Control officials are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Cape Girardeau.
Jun 16, 2026Open source
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Republican Scott Fitzpatrick wins reelection as Missouri auditor
Republican incumbent Scott Fitzpatrick will serve another term as Missouri’s state auditor after winning Tuesday’s election. During his first term, he ex...
Nov 6, 2026Open source
Invasive grass still wreaking havoc in pastures 2 MIN READ
JACKSON — Over the past 10 years, University of Missouri Extension specialists across the state have received calls about grass with purple bottlebrush see...
Oct 24, 2026Open source
Stink bugs, a smelly fall pest 2 MIN READ
JACKSON — Brown marmorated stink bugs are a stinking pest that move inside to houses and other buildings, seeking shelter from cooler weather, says Univers...
Oct 18, 2026Open source
SNAPSHOT: Jackson brings customer service mindset to state office
Alan Jackson's job title -- assistant deputy director of the Family Support Division at the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) -- might be long, bu...
Sep 14, 2026Open source
Missourians access abortion pills at in-state clinics for first time since 2018
For the first time since 2018, patients in Missouri this week were able to obtain medication abortions without leaving the state. The shift came after Jackso...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Planned Parenthood to resume Missouri medication abortions after judge strikes down restrictions
A Jackson County judge permanently struck down a slew of abortion restrictions, including a statute requiring what’s known as a “complication plan” for...
Jun 20, 2026Open source
Missouri judge strikes down nearly all state abortion regulations
Many of Missouri's abortion regulations, including laws that Planned Parenthood said made it impossible for providers to prescribe medication abortion, were...
Jun 19, 2026Open source
Judge denies Missouri AG’s bid to immediately halt 7-OH kratom sales by American Shaman
A Jackson County judge ordered a hearing to look at further evidence on the risks involving 7-OH and kratom.
May 8, 2026Open source
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Woman sentenced to over 3 years in prison for cyberstalking Kansas victim
A Missouri woman has been sentenced to more than three years in prison for cyberstalking a Kansas victim with threats of both rape and murder.
Nov 6, 2026Open source
Planned Parenthood looks ahead after Missouri rejects Amendment 3
Voters rejected Amendment 3, the Missouri measure that would have prohibited most abortions except in cases of rape, incest or some medical emergencies, with...
Nov 6, 2026Open source
One person in critical condition after crash on U.S. 40 near Rocheport, official says
Two crashes were confirmed on U.S. 40 east of Rocheport Thursday evening, according to the Boone County Fire Protection District and Missouri State Highway P...
Nov 6, 2026Open source
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Cape Girardeau is in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.
Region: Missouri
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63701, 63702, 63703
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Woman sentenced to over 3 years in prison for cyberstalking Kansas victim
A Missouri woman has been sentenced to more than three years in prison for cyberstalking a Kansas victim with threats of both rape and murder.
Nov 6, 2026Open source
Planned Parenthood looks ahead after Missouri rejects Amendment 3
Voters rejected Amendment 3, the Missouri measure that would have prohibited most abortions except in cases of rape, incest or some medical emergencies, with...
Nov 6, 2026Open source
One person in critical condition after crash on U.S. 40 near Rocheport, official says
Two crashes were confirmed on U.S. 40 east of Rocheport Thursday evening, according to the Boone County Fire Protection District and Missouri State Highway P...
Nov 6, 2026Open source
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37.3168500, -89.5458610
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