According to a recent update from Liberty Utilities Central, crews continue to work in all five zones, with teams from across the U.S. to restore natural gas service to customers in North Cape Girardeau County. They have restored service to around 5,800 customers—or 83 percent. Complete natural gas service restoration is expected by Thursday night for all customers who are at home to receive crews.
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On this edition of the show, we will take a trip to the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport and learn more about SEMO’s Professional Pilot Program with Miranda Sullivan and get an update from Academic Affairs with SEMO’s Interim Provost, Dr. Doug Koch.
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