Good morning, Cape Girardeau.

The Cape Girardeau Noon Lions Club held its 87th Annual Pancake Day today at A.C.

Brase Arena — drawing hundreds to raise money for children with vision and hearing problems — and Second Vice President Chance Franklin won the pancake-eating contest against FOX23’s General Manager.

After the March 14 tornado outbreak, the BBB warned storm victims that scammers are asking for money upfront and pressuring homeowners for quick repairs—raising concerns about poor workmanship.

Homeowners are urged to check if contractors are licensed, insured, and have good references before signing any contracts.

Crews are working to remove a semi-truck stuck in a ditch on Nash Road near Cape Airport in Scott County as the driver was injured and taken to a hospital (with a towing company at the scene) and officials say removal will take time (causing traffic delays).

Missourians may see higher utility bills if Governor Mike Kehoe signs a new utilities bill that allows companies to add costs for building electric plants and extends the disconnection period during extreme weather (which may raise bills by up to $1,115 annually).

The governor must act by March 28.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation will close the Interstate 55 Mississippi River Bridge from Friday, March 21 at 8 p.m. until Monday, March 24 at 6 a.m. for final construction work on the I-55 and Crump interchange—additionally, in Kentucky a section of U.S. 60 will close from April 1 to April 2 and lane restrictions will begin on the Cumberland River Bridge on Monday, March 24 with daily inspections.

Pastor Glen Cantrell suffered a massive heart attack on January 17 and was quickly treated at local hospitals; he returned to preaching nine days later.

He told his congregation his near-death experience was a wakeup call to live healthier by cutting soda + adopting a cleaner lifestyle.

Breakfast with the Bunny

9 AM – 12 PM — Discovery Playhouse — $15 non-members, $10 members, $5 Museums for All — Enjoy breakfast with the Easter Bunny and an egg hunt for all ages.

Men of Courage

BECOME AN INFORMED ROLE MODEL TO OTHERS. Join us for Men of Courage on April 9 at 7:30 AM at the Arena Building. This empowering event, hosted by the Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau, features renowned speaker Obbie West and is designed to inspire men to become informed role models in the fight to end sexual assault. Free and open to all men—RSVP required.

Men of Courage

BECOME AN INFORMED ROLE MODEL TO OTHERS. Join us for Men of Courage on April 9 at 7:30 AM at the Arena Building. This empowering event, hosted by the Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau, features renowned speaker Obbie West and is designed to inspire men to become informed role models in the fight to end sexual assault. Free and open to all men—RSVP required.