Going Public
Covering everything from education and politics to conservation efforts and health/science, nothing is off-limits on KRCU's Going Public. This locally-produced program provides a space for officials and community members to speak on the latest news in - and issues facing - the southeast Missouri region.
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On Wednesday, (Feb. 21), Rep. John Voss, a Republican representing Cape Girardeau Co. in the 147th District, introduced HB 2777, which aims to establish clear qualification standards for Missouri Coroners, and would ensure that individuals in these roles are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills for the job.
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When the total solar eclipse occurs on Monday, April 8, most of us will be watching the celestial event with our ISO approved glasses but what about those who are visually impaired? Perryville is hosting “Hear the Eclipse” that will allow them to experience the eclipse, too.
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Southeast Missouri State University's Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design has received another six-year accreditation from the Council for Interior Design accreditation. Southeast’s Interior Design program first earned accreditation in 2017. I spoke with Dr. Michelle Brune. She's professor and Interior Design program coordinator at Southeast.
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United We Work came about because of data that United Way collects. One of the obstacles to employment that always comes back from employers, as well as job seekers, is transportation.
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The emergency overnight warming center in Cape Girardeau was open seven nights in January at the Salvation Army and in that time, they had 103 stays.
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In 2024, National Gun Violence Survivors Week will be observed from Mon. Jan. 22 - Fri. Jan. 26. This will be the sixth annual event, and this year's theme is "Moments That Survive", which will highlight the role of gun violence survivors as 'changemakers who are leading efforts to end gun violence by building, strengthening and unifying their communities'.
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Leslie Washington recently participated in the 'Take Back the Night' event held on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University on Thurs. Dec. 7th. It was part of the '16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence', which ran from Nov. 25th - Dec. 10th, 2023.
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Before the most popular part of deer hunting season—firearms portion— begins in Missouri, Nov. 11th - 21st, we spoke with Russell Duckworth, the SE Region Protection Branch Captain with the Missouri Dept. of Conservation, about what hunters need to know about Chronic Wasting Disease, testing during opening weekend (Nov. 11-12), and how to prevent its spread among the deer population.
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Kent Library will host a film screening of Faulkner: The Past Is Never Dead in November on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University. The 2023 documentary is the first-ever about William Faulkner created with the authorization and cooperation of his estate and offers insights into Faulkner’s life, struggles, and literary works.
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During our interview, Leslie Washington recapped the recent 'Vintage NOW' Fashion Show fundraising event held Sat. Oct. 21, 2023, the various services offered for those who need help in domestic violence situations, and the upcoming Domestic Violence Awareness Month Candlelight Vigil at Southeast Missouri State University, Wed. Oct. 25, 2023.