Cape Girardeau County

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.

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.

On April 8, voters in Cape Girardeau County will decide on several key local ballot measures, each impacting infrastructure, public services, and education

Cape Girardeau County saw an increase in absentee ballots during the November 2024 General Election.

Kara Clark Summers, Cape Girardeau County Clerk and President of the Missouri Association of County Clerks and Election Authorities discussed the changes for voters in the state, as well as the new voter ID law and what it means in this election cycle.

Kara Clark Summers, Cape Girardeau County Clerk and President of the Missouri Association of County Clerks and Election Authorities discussed the changes for voters in the state, as well as the new voter ID law and what it means in this election cycle.

Weekly COVID-19 statistics updates.

The primary election results see low turnout, but narrow candidates listed on the ballot for April's general election. Another official write-in candidate has been added.

Health departments across the area are beginning to secure more vaccines for long-term building residents; staff health care workers; as well as emergency…

Starting next month, the Missouri Department of Conservation will be shrinking their Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) management zones. Conservation Nature…