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Cape Girardeau
Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The annual vendor meeting for the Cape Farmer’s Market is set to take place on March 19 at 6 p.m. at the Cape Girardeau Public Library (offering potential vendors a chance to learn market details and network with experienced sellers) before the market operates every Thursday from April to November at West Park Mall’s west parking lot. KFVS12
- ➤ Armstrong Outdoor Fest runs Feb. 27–Mar. 1 — a family event featuring live music, raffles and guest speakers in Cape Girardeau; admission is $10 while children 12 and younger attend for free. Fox 23
- ➤ Ember, a puppy rescued from a car fire in late January, reunited with the firefighters who saved him at Fire Station #1 on Wednesday, Feb. 25. Ember received lifesaving oxygen and care before being placed with a foster parent for ongoing recovery. KFVS12
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Cape Anime organizers invite performers and fans to Cape Anime Idol Fest scheduled for April 18 and 19 at Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau — with limited performer registration and audience tickets available and special guests like Alessandro Juliani expected. Fox 23
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Saint Francis Foundation is accepting applications for its 2026 Healthcare Scholarship Program for students pursuing healthcare careers—eligible applicants must reside in the service area and maintain a 3.0 GPA, with submissions due online by 5 p.m. on Friday, June 26 for over 20 awards including one offering $10,000. Fox 23
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Experts warn that old lithium batteries must not be thrown away as Fire hazards occur daily. A national 'Skip the bin, turn your batteries in' campaign urges Cape Girardeau residents to bring used batteries to local drop-off sites — Staples, Lowes, and Walmart — for proper recycling. Fox 23
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New FCC changes from late 2025 bar new Chinese-made drone models, leaving local groups such as the Cape Girardeau Police Department using older DJI drones. Local business owners worry about switching to American-made models, which are reported to cost two to three times as much (raising concerns over affordability). KFVS12
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center is hosting a colorectal cancer awareness event on March 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in its main lobby at 1500 N. Westwood Blvd to provide free home testing kits and discuss treatment options with veterans. KFVS12
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UT Martin Skyhawks vs. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Baseball
1-2 p.m. — Capaha Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of college baseball with the UT Martin Skyhawks facing off against the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks.
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Sportsplex Blast March Madness
March 28-29 — Cape Girardeau SportsPlex — Check website for details — Exciting youth basketball tournament featuring various age groups and skill levels.
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