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.

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'.

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.

SEMO Alumnus Cedric Antonio Kyles will receive an honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from Southeast Missouri State University during the spring commencement on May 10th, 2025, at the Show Me Center.

In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with Dr. Joel Vanderheyden, saxophonist, about his upcoming performance in the 'Underground Jazz' Series at Scout Hall. The show is on Friday, May 9th, 2025, at 7:30 pm. He'll be on stage with a few of his friends, including Dr. Felipe Brito on trombone, Andrew Binder on bass, Jacob Kerzner on vibraphone, and Jay Contrino on drums.

In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with Dr. Joel Vanderheyden, saxophonist, about his upcoming performance in the 'Underground Jazz' Series at Scout Hall. The show is on Friday, May 9th, 2025, at 7:30 pm. He'll be on stage with a few of his friends, including Dr. Felipe Brito on trombone, Andrew Binder on bass, Jacob Kerzner on vibraphone, and Jay Contrino on drums.

A major solar energy project overseen by Arevon Energy is underway in Scott County, and its developers say it could eventually provide power for more than 66,000 homes.

The 1949 Cape Girardeau tornado left a trail of destruction, killing 23 and destroying over 220 buildings—one of the deadliest storms in Missouri’s history. Survivor recalls its lasting impact.

SEMO students and community members rallied to protest the revocation of international student visas, demanding protections after SEVIS record terminations put dozens at risk of deportation and loss of legal status.

It's been over a year since Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey first filed the charges—three felonies and a misdemeanor—along with a legal petition to remove the coroner, Wavis Jordan, from office. On Wed. April 30, 2025, 32nd Judicial Court Judge Fred W. Copeland sentenced Jordan with one count of stealing less than $150 and three counts for providing false information to vital records.