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Saturday, April 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A severe storm destroyed the new hoophouse at South Side Farms on April 2, putting the urban farm's work at risk. Donations will help rebuild the facility—ensuring fresh produce continues to reach families in need. Fox 23
- ➤ The PORCH Initiative hosted an open house at 1213 S. Ellis that showcased a successfully rehabilitated home and celebrated its work to transform properties — revitalizing neighborhoods. Fox 23
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Today a mock accident was staged by local agencies including the Stoddard County Sheriff's Office, Richland R-1 Public Schools and Essex Fire Department to show the dangers of driving while impaired while Chuck Groshong from Air Evac Lifeteam represented his agency despite their inability to fly in. Fox 23
- ➤ Jackson Fire Rescue responded shortly after 2:09 a.m. to a residential fire in the 600 block of Jackson Trail and quickly contained a basement blaze with mutual aid from local fire departments as all occupants and two pets—one cat given oxygen for smoke inhalation—were safely removed while the building sustained moderate basement and smoke damage and the fire was ruled accidental. Fox 23
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek held a press conference on Friday, April 11 outside the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse to support House Bill 977—this bill would stop state retirement funds from investing in certain foreign countries and could reinvest up to $100 million locally. KFVS12
- ➤ Governor Mike Kehoe said he will ask for a second federal disaster declaration in Missouri within four weeks after heavy storms and flooding began on March 30—teams from FEMA, SEMA, the SBA and local officials will start surveying 20 counties including Cape Girardeau on Tuesday, April 15—to help people get repair help. KFVS12
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ An 8-year-old unvaccinated child died from measles in Cape Girardeau, raising concerns about the spread of the disease & prompting health officials to stress that vaccination remains the best protection. Fox 23
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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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