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Flooding forces closure of Highway N in Cottleville

May 21, 2013 7:20 pm

COTTLEVILLE Rain-spurred flooding Monday night has forced the closure of Highway N in a low-lying area west of downtown Cottleville.

Wash U. graduation chief hangs up mortarboard

May 21, 2013 7:15 pm

Jim Burmeister helmed ceremony for more than 40 years

Carmakers fight drive to prevent rental of defective vehicles

May 21, 2013 6:30 pm

Complaints from the auto industry suggest that legislation to keep recalled rental vehicles parked could have a difficult road ahead.

FBI investigation into St. Louis parks department is ongoing, director says

May 21, 2013 6:25 pm

Years of audits failed to turn up the complex theft of nearly $500,000, the director said.

Oklahoma governor says 'untold' number missing after tornado

May 21, 2013 5:45 pm

Whole neighborhoods are nothing more than "sticks and bricks," after Monday's devastating tornado in the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore.

Tornado destroys part of Mount Olive business district

May 21, 2013 4:15 pm

The National Weather Service called it a "quick spinup EF2" tornado.

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Law named for Jackson teenager would change sentencing guidelines

May 21, 2013 7:52 pm

A bill providing new guidelines for sentencing juvenile offenders passed the Missouri House and Senate and is awaiting Gov. Jay Nixon's signature. "Jonathan's Law" was named for 17-year-old ...

Fireworks show price met with casino's donation

May 21, 2013 6:16 pm

The fireworks show will go on. The Isle Casino Cape Girardeau contributed $6,000 to match a previous donation and meet the $12,000 price to bring fireworks to Cape this year. A donor who wishes to...

Alexander Co. courthouse roof damaged by high winds

May 21, 2013 3:53 pm

About half the roof of the Alexander County Courthouse in Cairo, Ill. blew off around 3 a.m. due to high winds during overnight storms. John Price, board member for the Alexander County Public...

Weather service: Severe storms possible in Southeast Missouri

May 21, 2013 1:14 pm

Southeast Missouri could see strong thunderstorms Tuesday and Wednesday, with "brief" tornadoes possible, according to a hazardous weather outlook from the National Weather Service in Paduca...

Most endangered places list to be announced today

May 21, 2013 11:56 am

Missouri Preservation will announce the list of Missouri's Most Endangered Historic Places at 1 p.m. today, according to a news release. The announcement will be made at the Henry Miller House, 106...

Residents can vote to revitalize Main Street in Cape

May 21, 2013 11:56 am

Old Town Cape is participating in Benjamin Moore & Co.'s "Main Street Matters" program. Participants can vote for Main Street to be revitalized by visiting paintwhatmatters.com and votin...

Council talks renewal of hotel/motel, restaurant taxes

May 21, 2013 6:13 am

The Cape Girardeau City Council on Monday discussed whether to renew hotel/motel and restaurant taxes, as well as the projects these taxes might fund. Council members discussed asking residents to...

Local group hopes questions will bring out differences in 8th District candidates

May 21, 2013 6:05 am

Organizers of an 8th Congressional District forum slated for Wednesday night are hopeful the format of their event will help reveal differences among candidates. Six congressional hopefuls running in....

Advance board passes new dog ordinance

May 21, 2013 6:05 am

Weeks after officially repealing its ordinance that limited dog ownership, the Advance Board of Aldermen passed a new ordinance city officials and residents called a "fair compromise." At th...

Mississippi River continues fall; Themis flood gate opened

May 21, 2013 6:05 am

The two downtown flood gates at Broadway and Themis Street are open after months of high water. The Cape Girardeau Public Works Department on Monday opened the Themis Street gate and the Broadway...