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Cape Girardeau
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cape Girardeau law enforcement agencies mourned longtime chaplain Fr. John Harth, who died earlier this week, and remembered his years of comforting officers and their families. Fox 23
- ➤ Friends, families and community members joined a missing persons awareness walk in Scott City on April 17 at 11:40 a.m. to honor Cheryl Anne Scherer, who disappeared from the Rhodes gas station that day, while local leaders marked missing persons week with a proclamation and ongoing support for the search. Fox 23
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Cape River Heritage Museum today opened its America 250 exhibit with six displays — featuring George Washington quotes and local Revolutionary War ties via namesake Jean Pierre Girardeau — to invite visitors to explore key parts of America’s past. KFVS12
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Missouri Department of Conservation advises locals to leave young wildlife alone this spring because parents soon return to care for their young and human interference may harm the animals or lead to legal issues. Fox 23
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe visited Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center on Thursday to highlight the center's hands-on training programs that prepare students for future careers. He was joined by First Lady Claudia Kehoe during the tour. Fox 23
- ➤ Gov. Mike Kehoe visited Notre Dame Regional High School on Thursday as part of his southeast Missouri school tour, stopping at the Future Farmers of America program (first stop of his day) to observe student activities and discuss agriculture. Fox 23
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Community Counseling Center is offering free Mental Health First Aid courses for adults and youth in May. Sessions run May 4, 11, 14, 26 and 27 at sites across southeast Missouri including Cape Girardeau (each 2-hour session) with pre-registration required. Fox 23
- ➤ The LemonDrop Foundation raised over $75K during its sixth annual LemonDrop Long Drive held April 11 at the TeeHouse Complex with more than 125 people in attendance and top fundraisers like Nick Martin plus community members. The funds will expand support services through the ChemoPak program for cancer patients. Fox 23
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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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