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Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ United Way of SEMO will hold a street party on April 25 at 16 N. Spanish St. to celebrate 70 years of giving, starting with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 3:45 p.m.—the event will offer free food, a DJ playing popular hits, dancing, games and activities for all ages. Fox 23
- ➤ The SEMO MS Community Walk will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 26 at Capaha Park Shelter #1 in Cape Girardeau as a fundraiser and awareness event for multiple sclerosis. Participants can join any walking distance and enjoy food, raffles, and games while funds raised support research for a cure. KFVS12
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters went to the Rubbermaid plant (1901 Lee Ave) Tuesday morning when a paint cure oven caught fire but the flames stayed on the oven’s roof and mutual aid backed up the crew as they finished cleanup before noon. Fox 23
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Cape Girardeau police recovered a body from the Mississippi River near the Red Star Boat Ramp at around 9 a.m. on April 22nd— authorities have not identified the victim. KFVS12
- ➤ Authorities recovered a body from the Mississippi River near Cape Girardeau after police received a call around 9 a.m. at the Red Star Boat Ramp — fire department and marine crews responded and the identity remains unreleased. Fox 23
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bishop Edward M. Rice from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau released a statement Saturday praising Pope Francis for his care for the poor and the environment—he said that as we celebrate Easter, his loss brings both sorrow and hope for eternal life. Fox 23
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday exempts state sales tax on qualifying ENERGY STAR appliances and can save buyers up to $1,500 per new appliance until midnight April 25. Appliances that do not earn ENERGY STAR ratings—like trash compactors, conventional ovens, ranges, and stoves—will not be eligible for the break. KFVS12
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cape Girardeau will host its 40th annual park clean-up event this weekend as volunteers work to pick up trash and plant flowers in city parks. Park Division Manager Kaed Horrell said registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at Capaha Park (Saturday). KFVS12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At its April 21 meeting, Cape Girardeau City Council passed a resolution to boost public safety as part of the Missouri Governor’s Blue Shield program (which offers $10 million in grants for training and gear). The Missouri Department of Public Safety will begin certification when the city submits its application by June 1 (certification starts two weeks later). KFVS12
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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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