Lily Niebrugge

Flash flood in Cape Girardeau causes $1.7M damage to police HQ, damaging about 20 patrol cars and triggering 50+ 911 calls for stranded motorists.

From Missouri's first suffrage group to today's activists and candidates, Southeast Missouri women across parties are shaping politics while confronting underrepresentation and challenges.

In Dec. 2025, Southeast Missouri State University’s Police Academy went under investigation for allegedly helping students cheat on the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) exam. The university released a statement addressing the allegations, where SEMO President Brad Hodson explained the university's actions following the allegations.

The Cape Girardeau City Council met on May 18 and discussed the goals of the 'SEMO REDI' program and amending ordinances regarding downtown billboards.

At SEMO’s University Center, Democratic candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives in Missouri's 8th Congressional District—Frank Barnitz and Chris Reichard—participated in a public debate on May 16, discussing their views on several topics, such as gun violence, education, affordability, and the 'Citizens United' decision.

SEMO board approves 3.6% tuition and fee hike, textbook rental increases, and academic restructuring that merges departments and creates new schools and a center.

Online threat forces SEMO's Kent Library evacuation; all clear issued as similar bomb threats target university libraries nationwide.

SEMO students with disabilities face challenges navigating the campus’s steep hills and stairs, but the university is investing in ramps and shuttle access to improve accessibility.

Missouri leaders welcomed 25 new U.S. citizens from 18 countries at a naturalization ceremony, highlighting the journey and achievements of immigrants and encouraging new citizens to embrace future opportunities.

SEMO student workers will see their pay rise to at least $13.75 an hour this August under a new Missouri law, with a further increase to $15 set for 2026, ending the university’s lower student wage.