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Cape Girardeau
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Seniors and Lawmen Together invites residents to honor fallen officers at Cape Bible Chapel on May 14 (coffee and donuts will be served from 9 a.m.). The event offers the community a chance to reflect and support law enforcement. Fox 23
- ➤ Local nutrition centers serving vulnerable seniors are cutting services amid a funding shortfall, with some centers closing on Mondays and switching to frozen meals. Administrators urge community members to attend fundraisers and contact lawmakers to support the centers. Fox 23
- ➤ A partnership between Southeast Missouri State University, Bootheel Progress with Partnership, and a private provider will reopen an unused childcare facility at Sikeston Regional Campus (serving up to 50 families) with the center expected to open in early May to help working parents and boost the local economy. Fox 23
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ DISH Network has kept KFVS12 and Gray Media channels off its service for over a month after giving multiple extensions for events such as the NFL playoffs, the Super Bowl, and the Winter Olympics. Gray Media says DISH repeatedly rejected proposals and now urges customers to help restore the channel. KFVS12
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ VisitCape invites community members to join a Juneteenth celebration on June 20 in Cape Girardeau that will honor freedom, culture, and history. Attendees will enjoy live entertainment, local vendors, and food while having time for reflection and connection. Fox 23
- ➤ Ken Mirly, a local researcher, will discuss the Civil War-era Shawneetown woolen mill on Sunday, May 3 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cape Girardeau County Historical Society’s History Center (102 S. High Street in Jackson) and share insights into its rise and fall. KFVS12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ SEMO broke ground on Roy Blunt Health Professions Hall last week and started construction on a 55,000 sqft three-story building that will feature labs, classrooms, and collaborative spaces for health care training; it is expected to open in spring 2028. The Cash-Book Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State officials today warned medical providers about a scam using fake documents (bearing official seals) to claim a license suspension for drug trafficking and request payment via wire transfer; they advised recipients to verify any notice with the Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts. Fox 23
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Mother Earth Wholistic Fair marks 20 years by hosting dozens of vendors selling natural health items, essential oils and jewelry at the A.C. Brase Arena Building on Saturday, Apr. 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entry is free, though some classes require a fee. KFVS12
- ➤ Every second Tuesday, seniors meet at Aging Matters for Memory Cafe (a support group for those with dementia and caregivers) to share support and practical advice. Program director Regina Vonhasseln says this gathering helps participants feel connected and understood. KFVS12
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Preliminary data from Missouri’s Spring Youth Turkey Weekend on April 11-12 shows young hunters harvested 5,255 birds statewide + Cape Girardeau recorded 591 birds. The Missouri Department of Conservation said nearly 16,700 youth permits were sold and the season may set a record. KFVS12
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Jurassic Quest: Cape Girardeau
1 p.m. — Show Me Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the wonder of life-sized dinosaurs in an interactive setting for all ages.
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Jurassic Quest
1 p.m. — Show Me Center — Ticketed event — Experience a thrilling dinosaur adventure suitable for all ages.
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Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles vs. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Baseball
1-2 p.m. — Capaha Park — Secure your seats — Feel the thrill of college baseball with the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles taking on the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks.
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