Good morning, Cape Girardeau.

Highway 61 in Jackson, under construction since October 2023, could reopen as early as this week following updates from Penzel Construction, with project completion including bridge and road surface improvements now forecasted for March 29.

Cape Girardeau Police Department's K9 Yuki successfully recovers from emergency surgery to remove bladder stones, demonstrating the department's commitment to the welfare of its canine officers.

Cape Girardeau County authorities confiscated 36 illegal firearms, significant amounts of ammunition, narcotics, and related paraphernalia, resulting in the arrest of convicted felon William R.

Geiser.

The former Gordonville Elementary School will be repurposed as the Zion Early Childhood Center by Zion Methodist Church, offering preschool education for 61 to 69 children aged two to five, opening March 1.

Several schools in Southeast Missouri switch to closures or virtual learning through January 31st due to widespread illness.

Cape Girardeau Representative John Voss introduced House Bill 1122 to mandate training for coroner candidates, raise their salaries, and eliminate the Coroner Standards and Training Commission in Missouri.

Tennessee State Tigers vs. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Men's Basketball

The SEMO Basketball team will face off against Tennessee State at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, MO, broadcast live on ESPN+.

Ian Fisher Live Performance

Ian Fisher will be performing live at Ebb & Flow Fermentations in Cape Girardeau.

Cape Girardeau Classic Youth Basketball Tournament

The Cape Girardeau Classic is a two-day youth basketball tournament featuring teams from various age categories held at the Cape Girardeau SportsPlex.

Free Valentine's Day Party for Children

This free event at Shawnee Park Center offers children ages 12 and under the opportunity to engage in interactive games and craft Valentine's Day cards.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for CTR Bookkeeping

CTR Bookkeeping will be celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce.

Cape Girardeau ONE & DONE 1-Mile Race

The Cape Girardeau Road Runners host their fifth annual USATF certified 1-mile race for children 14 and under at Shawnee Park Center, offering an affordable entry fee of $10.