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Cape Girardeau
Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Insurance expert Marissa Dirnberger at VanGennip Insurance Agency said claim numbers for frozen pipes, roof damage, and vehicle claims are rising after the winter storm, and she urged residents to review their policies (issues like ice damming may appear later). KFVS12
- ➤ Cape Girardeau Fire Department firefighters joined Driver/Operator Chad Williams in making snow angels to honor his son (O) as part of a cherished family tradition that was shared on social media. Fox 23
- ➤ Old Town Cape announced its executive director Liz Haynes will step down in the spring (her final day is March 27) and will help the organization transition smoothly. KFVS12
- ➤ Southeast Missouri Suicide Prevention invites families to the Boots & Bows dance on February 7 at 5:00 p.m. at the Cape Girardeau VFW located at 1049 N. Kingshighway, where music, dancing, games & snacks will be offered with admission at $5 per person up to $20 per family. KFVS12
- ➤ A scratch-off ticket bought at Taylor's Stateline Truckstop on Highway 67 South in Neelyville won $50,000, as the Missouri Lottery reported Tuesday that players have already claimed over $14.2 million in prizes with the $3 game. KFVS12
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Tax season for 2025 is in full swing as workers learn about the no tax on tips rule included in the One Big Beautiful Bill. Tax professionals advise that reported tips must be reasonable for the business and urge local taxpayers to use trusted sources for guidance. KFVS12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Some SEMO students say campus snow removal on Tuesday made getting to class unsafe due to uncleared walkways, while university officials said cleaning crews focused on main paths and maintained student safety as classes continued. KFVS12
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ An 8-week-old puppy rescued from a car fire Sunday night is recovering at SEMO Pets after Cape Girardeau firefighters revived it with a donated pet oxygen mask outside a local convenience store. The pup is being treated for smoke inhalation and secondary pneumonia and is expected to make a full recovery. KFVS12
- ➤ Saint Francis Healthcare System is hosting a pop-up blood drive today from 7 a.m. to noon at the Wellness Conference Center Entrance 8 in partnership with the American Red Cross to address a severe blood shortage in Cape Girardeau. Fox 23
- ➤ Weekend winter weather forced 40 blood drives across Missouri and Arkansas to be cancelled, resulting in nearly 1,000 missed donations as local Red Cross officials urge eligible donors to travel safely when donating. KFVS12
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You cannot find yourself by going into the past. You can find yourself by coming into the present.
~ Eckhart Tolle
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