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Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Emergency responders visited residents' homes in Delta after a suspected tornado touched down. Most roads are blocked — officials urge the public to avoid the area so emergency personnel can work safely. Fox 23
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A possible tornado damaged parts of Cape Girardeau on April 2 as crews are assessing the damage and clearing debris from roads (Kingshighway between Bloomfield Road and William Street and Cape Centre Drive between Kingshighway and Broadview) with no injuries reported, and motorists are advised to avoid the area. Fox 23
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, April 1, officers in Cape Girardeau responded at 7:30 p.m. to reports of shots fired on William Street when a driver said he saw a suspect during a feud who fired several rounds that hit his car but not him—police have now identified a possible suspect who remains at large. KFVS12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jackson High School will launch its new IGNITE program this fall so that students can earn dual credits and gain real-world skills in education and healthcare. The Jackson R-2 School District selected 30 students from 55 applicants as it partners with SEMO and Saint Francis Healthcare System to offer rotations and internships—preparing them for future careers. The Cash-Book Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cape County residents will vote on a fire and life safety measure on the April ballot, which calls for a 25-cent tax increase on every hundred dollars of assessed value to fund equipment upgrades and add a third truck with advanced life support for the Gordonville Fire Protection District. Chief Michael Gentry said rising costs for trucks and gear — including needed facility updates — have led to this first tax increase request since 1993, warning that failing the measure could slow emergency response times. Fox 23
- ➤ Gov. Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 25-21 Wednesday to activate the Missouri National Guard in response to severe storm threats—this order will expire on April 14 unless it is extended. Fox 23
- ➤ The general municipal election will be held on April 8 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. with early voting available until April 7 at designated polling sites (Cape Girardeau County Administration Building at 1 Barton Square in Jackson; Cape Girardeau County Satellite Office at 2311 Bloomfield Road), and the ballot will include a contested Ward 2 alderman race in Jackson along with tax and bond measures affecting fire protection, transportation, library services and school facilities (such as the Delta R-V School District project). The Cash-Book Journal
- ➤ County officials in Cape Girardeau have urged residents to use multiple sources for severe weather alerts rather than relying solely on outdoor sirens and to sign up for notifications by phone call, text, email, or Alexa. Officials said sandbags are available at the Emergency Management office — 3555 Veterans Memorial Drive — and damage can be reported online. Fox 23
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ultimate Flooring & Finishes Open House
Ultimate Flooring & Finishes is hosting an open house at their Cape Girardeau location to celebrate their new branding. Casual vibe, light refreshments, Cape Chamber ribbon-cutting at 4 pm.
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Muddy River Marathon
6 AM – 12 PM — Missouri Running Co. — Registration required — Experience a scenic run through Cape Girardeau's historic landmarks.
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