Good morning, Cape Girardeau.

On April 5 at 8:52 p.m., the Leopold Fire Department responded to a water rescue on County Road 402—assisted by teams from Woodland Fire Protection District, North Bollinger County Fire Protection District and the Cape Girardeau Fire Department Regional HSRT Technical Rescue Team—to rescue two people trapped in the water without injury.

Cape Girardeau police said 35-year-old Ashley G.

Braxton died in a single-vehicle crash on Bloomfield Rd on April 4 when her blue 2020 GMC Acadia left the road and struck a mailbox and a tree in front of a home around 10:58 a.m.

A Jackson Fire Rescue team saved a Jackson resident when his stalled vehicle began floating on a flooded low-water bridge, with Captain Justin Farrar entering the water with a life vest to rescue him — officials remind drivers to avoid flooded roads.

On April 6 at 2:13 p.m., the Ripley County Sheriff’s Office was called to a home seven miles west of Doniphan where a barricaded man armed with a knife was first observed and later, around 5:33 p.m., advanced toward officers—officers fired and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Clear skies have brought relief to flood-affected areas as first responders (Pilot Dan, Medic Quentin, and Nurse Millie) help Sikeston communities with clean-up efforts.

The team is working to restore stability while residents cope with rising waters.

Bridgett Kielhofner was appointed as Assistant Finance Director for Cape Girardeau effective April 7—she will support Finance Director Lisa Mills and the Finance Department.

City Manager Kenneth Haskin praised her strong background in financial analysis, budgeting, and real estate for strengthening the city's finance team.

Cape Girardeau Mayor Stacy Kinder, New Madrid Mayor Nick White and Caruthersville Mayor Sue Grantham met Monday at 2 p.m.—the mayors discussed flooding issues, road closures and water rescues as part of a regional effort to monitor Mississippi River levels and address stormwater concerns.

Storms and flooding caused a 24-inch sewer main to break near the dry docks over the weekend, and repairs are delayed because high water levels have prevented work from starting.

Alliance Water Resources said work will begin Thursday—only a temporary road closure is expected and residents' sewer service will not be affected—while about 20 feet of pipe may need replacement at an estimated cost of $7,500.

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.

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.

Muddy River Marathon

6 AM – 12 PM — Missouri Running Co. — Registration required — Experience a scenic run through Cape Girardeau's historic landmarks.