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Cape Girardeau
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cape Riverfront Market will open tomorrow at 8 a.m. at 35 South Spanish Street. The market will feature live music, (family activities) and over 70 vendors to draw a busy, local crowd. KFVS12
- ➤ In a recent Convos with Cunningham, Jeff talked with Wade Owens about organizing the Grit Speed Challenge event for fans of classic cars, drag racing plus live music. More details, including the event date and location, are expected to be shared soon. KFVS12
- ➤ Saint Francis Foundation honored three donors at its annual Grace Notes dinner — First State Community Bank for supporting mobile wellness outreach, Jim and Teresa Maurer for their ongoing gifts, and Ann Wescoat Ritter for her family’s 150-year legacy in healthcare. Fox 23
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Customers lined up early at Imagine That at West Park Mall for viral NeeDohs, squishy stress balls that sold out online almost immediately, and the boutique now offers drop days plus scheduled releases to give more locals a chance to buy. KFVS12
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices are rising in Missouri as crude oil remains above $100 per barrel amid global shipping uncertainty+ Cape Girardeau stations report an average regular price of $3.92 per gallon, compared to the $3.83 statewide rate. Fox 23
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Southeast Missouri State University was selected to receive a $10,000 Gilman Pioneering Institution Grant to help students turn study abroad into career skills focused on AI. The project will fund research, interviews — and video storytelling for students abroad for a semester or longer between fall 2026 and spring 2027. Fox 23
- ➤ SEMO REDI launched SEMO Works apprenticeship program today to connect local businesses+schools and job-seekers in southeast Missouri. The program aims to train young talent and keep more workers in the region. KFVS12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe appeared on national television to promote his state's historic link to Route 66. He presented an official key to the Mother Road and invited visitors to explore Missouri. Fox 23
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Alzheimer’s Association will host a free event on May 13 at the Osage Centre from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Dr. Beau Ances (a neurologist from Washington University) will lead a talk on early detection and treatment developments, and registration is requested. Fox 23
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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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