Republicans maintained their stronghold across much of Southeast Missouri in Tuesday’s 2026 Midterm General Election. Meanwhile, Democrats are projected to take control of both the U.S. House and Senate after flipping key Republican-held seats in the 2026 midterms.

With nearly a quarter-million Missouri children facing food insecurity, YMCAs across the state are providing nutritious after-school meals to help struggling families. But concerns remain about barriers to participation and the need to maintain federal funding for these critical programs.

Southeast Missouri State University announced the launch of a new program on campus for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities on the SEMO news website. The website states that the Cape County Board for Developmental Disabilities granted $350,000 to the university for the creation of the Redhawks Discover program.

Cape Girardeau residents raised concerns about gun violence, police accountability and neighborhood conditions during the Oct. 5 City Council meeting following the Sept. 27 fatal downtown shooting.

Early Friday afternoon, two higher education institutions signed a partnership agreement to make post-secondary learning more accessible. Dr. Brad Hodson, President of Southeast Missouri State University, and Dr. Joe Gilgour, President of Mineral Area College, signed a new partnership agreement, which allows them to work more closely, making it easier for Mineral Area students to pursue a university education— including support for students who need academic assistance or are uncertain about making the transition.

With credit card debt in the U.S. topping $1.2 trillion, legal advocates are pointing consumers to a free website that aims to help residents navigate consumer debt, understand their legal rights and avoid costly debt-relief scams.

In this episode of 'Going Public', we speak with local 'Moms Demand Action' leader, Leslie Washington, about their meeting on Oct. 28, at the Cape Girardeau Public Library, and the Supply Drive for the 'Safe House of Southeast Missouri'.

In this episode of 'Going Public', we speak with local 'Moms Demand Action' leader, Leslie Washington, about their meeting on Oct. 28, at the Cape Girardeau Public Library, and the Supply Drive for the 'Safe House of Southeast Missouri'.

Missouri Foundation for Health is awarding $1.5 million to 12 community leaders working to improve health and well-being across the state. The Spark Prize provides unrestricted funding to support projects ranging from affordable childcare to prescription medication access.

SEMO’s new “Fearlessly Forward” plan emphasizes three-year degrees, hands-on learning, workforce relevance, and student well-being, President Brad Hodson says.