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Cape Girardeau
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Southeast Missouri Food Bank will run mobile food pantries in Carter County at Ellsinore General Baptist Church (9:30 a.m. May 2), Dunklin County at Malden Community Center (11 a.m. today), and New Madrid County at The Garden Shed in Gideon (9 a.m. May 2). Fox 23
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Better Business Bureau warns Cape Girardeau residents to research contractors for storm repairs after severe weather caused regional damage today, advising homeowners to contact insurance providers + obtain multiple estimates before signing repair contracts. Fox 23
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ SEMO has named Dr. Brian Donavant as supervisor of its law enforcement academy following an investigation into alleged misconduct during exams. He will hire a new director as the program—operating since 1987—works to maintain quality training. KFVS12
- ➤ Jackson High School students qualified at a district contest — several will advance to the state technology competition on May 1-2 at Lake of the Ozarks. Fox 23
- ➤ The St. Vincent High School and eighth-grade bands earned excellent ratings at the Six Flags Music Festival on April 24 and will perform at the spring concert on May 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the school gym (officials said judge feedback will help students improve). Fox 23
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Route 61 near Howardville will have a one-lane restriction for bridge maintenance from 8 a.m. Monday, May 11 to 3 p.m. Thursday, May 14, while U.S. 62 near Information Age Park will see a lane closure starting at 8 a.m. Friday, May 1 and ending by 2:30 p.m. Fox 23
- ➤ Gov. Mike Kehoe proclaimed May as Beef Month to honor Missouri’s cattle industry during a ceremony at America’s Heartland Packing in Wright City, noting the sector supports nearly $2 billion in sales and over 40,000 jobs. 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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Cape Catfish vs. Thrillville Thrillbillies Game
6:35-9:35 p.m. — Capaha Field (SEMO Baseball) — Ticket prices vary — Kick off the weekend with a competitive game against the Thrillbillies from Marion, Illinois.
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~ Albert Einstein
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