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McCaskill's early Clinton endorsement was meant as a nudge

Jun 18, 2013 6:00 pm

The Missouri senator is the first member of Congress to the super PAC encouraging Clinton to seek the presidency in 2016.

Man shot in Pagedale after scuffle

Jun 18, 2013 5:39 pm

Two people seen running from scene.

Legislative, regional business leaders to speak at event in St. Peters

Jun 18, 2013 5:19 pm

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McCaskill's early Clinton endorsement was meant as a nudge

Jun 18, 2013 5:03 pm

Relations weren't always warm, but the Missourian is now Clinton's first major endorsement for 2016.

Downtown parking violations will be enforced on Saturdays

Jun 18, 2013 4:42 pm

Starting July 1, motorists will face tickets if they don't pay for their downtown parking meters.

St. Louis woman admits to throwing dog in trash bin to die

Jun 18, 2013 3:43 pm

Cennitra Fowler, 22, the owner of the two dogs, pleaded guilty on Friday totwo misdemeanor counts of animal abuse.

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Commissioners Tracy and Koeper to speak at Pachyderms meeting

Jun 18, 2013 7:52 pm

The SEMO Pachyderms Club will feature Cape Girardeau County Presiding Commissioner Clint Tracy and Associate Commissioner Paul Koeper at 7 p.m. Thursday at Dexter Bar-B-Que, 236 S. Broadview St. in...

Fruitland incorporation petition officially withdrawn

Jun 18, 2013 2:09 pm

A group of Fruitland residents officially withdrew an incorporation petition for their community with a letter presented Monday to the Cape Girardeau County Commission. Commissioners agreed in April.....

Area digest 6/18/13

Jun 18, 2013 11:59 am

James Banken and Sissy Donahue won Championship flight at the recent Couples Classic at Cape Girardeau Country Club. Steve and Gayle Shuessler won A flight, while Gary Benedict and Jeri Traser...

Prayer 6/18/13

Jun 18, 2013 11:58 am

O Heavenly Father, may we earnestly follow you, always seeking your guidance. Amen.

Rain cancels classes, causes problems on roadways

Jun 18, 2013 11:56 am

Classes are canceled today in three buildings on the Southeast Missouri State University campus because of electrical and HVAC outages, according to a news release. Classes scheduled in Crisp Hall,...

Cape Girardeau trash rate to increase

Jun 18, 2013 5:32 am

The Cape Girardeau City Council remained divided at its regular meeting Monday night, approving an 85-cent trash rate increase and failing to agree upon the future of a restaurant tax. At its...

Girl Scouts' local campsites saved for now

Jun 18, 2013 5:31 am

After months of writing letters and emails or concern, local Girl Scouts have been given an opportunity to save area campsites. Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland's board of directors reviewed 10.....

Competition for speaker position takes shape in Missouri House

Jun 18, 2013 5:31 am

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A leadership competition is brewing in the state House after a Republican lawmaker from central Missouri on Monday said he is running for speaker -- a post also being sought by....

Organizations plan website to promote area communities

Jun 18, 2013 5:25 am

Cape Girardeau's economic development organization, Magnet, on Monday celebrated 20 years of service, where area business and civic leaders heard about an initiative undertaken in an effort to better....

Healh beat: Have diabetes? Get tips for safe travels

Jun 18, 2013 5:20 am

Getting out of the routine is part of the fun of vacation and traveling. But your care routine should travel with you, especially if you have diabetes. Meals away from home, changes in how much...