It seems like almost yesterday that the first train robbery in Missouri occurred. The date was January 31, 1874 and the location was a small settlement named Gads Hill on the St. Louis and Iron Mountain Railroad, north of present day Piedmont, Missouri.

Ticks are small, blood-sucking parasites related to spiders and mites. They’re often found in great numbers in areas where animals are abundant. Ticks will be active in these areas from April through September.

Mon. April 8th, 2024 marked the second time Cape Girardeau and the region experienced a total solar eclipse within a seven-year period—a rare occurrence.

In February and March, male red-wings travel north from their southern wintering grounds and find good spots for nesting and feeding.

Southeast Missouri State University is preparing for the approaching total solar eclipse on April 8. For the first total eclipse since 2017, a slew of activities are planned for SEMO students, their families, and the local community to enjoy.

Caitlin Dehne is a senior at Southeast Missouri State University majoring in Corporate Communications and Professional Writing. She is also a member of SEMO's DECA organization.

Caitlin Dehne is a senior at Southeast Missouri State University majoring in Corporate Communications and Professional Writing. She is also a member of SEMO's DECA organization.

Retired NASA astronomer Fred Espenak has spent his entire life traveling the world chasing solar eclipses, earning the nickname “Mr. Eclipse.”

Discover Nature this week with fire in Missouri. Fire is an important part of our lives. To some, memories of campfires bring warm and pleasant feelings, but others remember the horrors of wildfires.

Scott Bellovich and James Rice are sophomores at Southeast Missouri State University majoring in Television and Film. They earned the Redhawk Award for their film "Dear Bridge" at the Fault Line Film Festival 2024.