Good morning, Cape Girardeau.

Luke McClellan saved an 8-year-old girl from a burning house in Scott City on April 30, 2025—though a mother and a son lost their lives.

He will be honored for his quick actions at Scott City’s City Hall on May 19 at 7:00 p.m.

The Cape Chamber has launched the Cape Leadership Academy to help managers build leadership skills with training sessions and practical events—applications are accepted until June 15.

Cape Girardeau police responded to a Friday report of shots fired at a Whitener residence and found one person with a non-life-threatening leg wound while 22-year-old Micah Ledbetter was taken to a hospital and later died — 27-year-old Deandra Leeann Patterson was charged with second-degree murder, armed criminal action, and unlawful possession of a firearm as police said they expected no further arrests.

Richard McCoy was found guilty of first-degree harassment on May 12 in Cape Girardeau County—he sent a letter to a potential juror during summer 2024 and received a maximum four-year sentence in the Department of Corrections.

Cacey W. Bright was taken into custody after her daughter suffered a life-threatening gunshot wound to the head in a vehicle on Kenwood Drive at 11:45 p.m. on May 11—Bright said she accidentally discharged her 9mm Glock while loading a magazine and a search warrant later recovered the firearm, ammunition, and a spent shell casing.

Cape Girardeau police are investigating several thefts reported on May 12, when tools, guttering, a vehicle and HVAC parts were stolen, and on May 13 when a cell phone was taken during a sale exchange (all cases remain under investigation).

The Red House Interpretive Center at 128 Aquamsi St. will host Heritage Day on May 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.—the event will display blacksmithing, flint knapping, lace making, wood carving, a black powder gun exhibit, mule jumping and music by Don Hahs to honor early settlers in the old Cape Girardeau district.

Former U.S. Senator and Missouri Governor Christopher 'Kit' Bond died Tuesday in St. Louis at age 86, as announced by Governor Mike Kehoe.

Bond served the state with bipartisan dedication + created the Parents as Teachers program that reached many children.

Former U.S. Sen. and Missouri Gov. Christopher S.

'Kit' Bond died Monday in St. Louis at 86, Gov. Mike Kehoe announced. Flags will be flown at half-staff at government buildings — funeral arrangements will be announced later.

The Page Turners Book Club

6-8 p.m. — Cape Girardeau Public Library — Registration encouraged — Explore popular fiction and bring a snack to share.