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United Way of SEMO, in partnership with Walmart, will host their annual 'Stuff the Bus' school supplies drive on August 2nd from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. to collect donations of school supplies for students headed back to school in the fall.
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SEMO’s Board of Governors reviewed new campus partnerships in medicine, agriculture, and STEM, unveiled the Vollink Family Observatory, and announced updates to the Police Academy during their June 17 meeting.
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On Sunday, June 22, a section of Siemers Drive in Cape Girardeau buckled due to excessive heat. Another smaller section on Broadway Street was affected by the extreme heat in the region. Drivers are reminded to buckle up and contact local law enforcement if anything unusual is noticed about a roadway.
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Cape Girardeau’s aging water system is at risk of failure, and an August vote could determine if the city secures funding for critical repairs or faces deeper water shortages in the coming years.
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Late Thursday evening, Uptown Jackson, Missouri, was the scene of a major blaze, which overtook at least one major business, damaging another, and injuring three firefighters.
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Southeast Missouri State University’s Sikeston campus welcomes Saluna, a St. Louis-based agricultural technology startup focused on advancing hemp as a competitive and sustainable alternative for farmers.
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We recently spoke with Dr. Courtney Kisat, organizer of the First Annual Folk Fest of Cape Girardeau, about the upcoming event. Folk Fest kicks off Friday, June 6, at Ebb and Flow Fermentations and continues Saturday, June 7, at Port Cape. This free public event is brought to you by Southeast Missouri State University, the Center for Regional History, and MOCHE (Missouri Council for History Education). Folk Fest features historic talks and live acoustic musical performances by Jason Heeter, Steve Schaffner, the Jumper Cables, Snowbird Street Band, and Swamp Boys. All events are free and open to all ages.
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We recently spoke with Dr. Courtney Kisat, organizer of the First Annual Folk Fest of Cape Girardeau, about the upcoming event. Folk Fest kicks off Friday, June 6, at Ebb and Flow Fermentations and continues Saturday, June 7, at Port Cape. This free public event is brought to you by Southeast Missouri State University, the Center for Regional History, and MOCHE (Missouri Council for History Education). Folk Fest features historic talks and live acoustic musical performances by Jason Heeter, Steve Schaffner, the Jumper Cables, Snowbird Street Band, and Swamp Boys. All events are free and open to all ages.
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The Vollink Family Observatory officially became part of the Southeast Missouri State University campus in a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the new partnership. Professors, alumni, city officials, and family members were at the site on Wed. May 28 to introduce the new facility.
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The first 'March to the River' Memorial Day event was held on May 25, 2019, beginning with a mission to 'provide an active way to connect Americans to the sacrifices made by military, veterans, first responders, and their families'.
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Around 12:52 pm on Fri. May 9th, the Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the 1500 Block of Whitener St. for a report of shots fired, with one person hit.