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Friday, May 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hope Children's Home took in five siblings (ages 2–16) and received community donations after calling for urgent support as it provided transitional care for children in protective custody; FosterAdopt Connect continues to accept donations and volunteers at its office and Sammy's Window while marking its 25th anniversary. Fox 23
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Cape Girardeau authorities arrested 41-year-old Jason Holt, a former SEMO DPS officer, after surveillance video linked him to burglaries on April 10 and May 8 that netted more than $18,000 in stolen camera equipment; he made his first court appearance on May 15 and has a counsel hearing set for May 22—he reportedly said he stole the items in retaliation after he was fired in August 2024. KFVS12
- ➤ On May 1, 2025, SEMO DPS reported missing camera equipment valued at $18,500 and an investigation linked the theft to former DPS officer Jason Holt—he burglarized the university on April 10 and May 8 using his key and a mask—he was interviewed on May 14 and a Canon 5D Mark IV was recovered near Hurricane Creek. Fox 23
- ➤ In Cape Girardeau a search warrant was executed by tactical teams from the Southeast Missouri Drug Task Force + the Cape Girardeau Special Response Team at a neighborhood home where officers detained individuals amid loud noises and commands reported by residents. Fox 23
- ➤ Cape Girardeau SRT helped the SEMO Drug Task Force execute a search warrant at a local home earlier today—details of the operation remain undisclosed. Fox 23
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The city announced its new electric rate program with Homefield Energy by sending letters with an opt-out option, while Ameren’s summer rates will rise from about 8¢ to 12¢ per kWh. The regional grid auction found less surplus capacity—causing a bill increase of 18% to 22%—for typical residential customers. Fox 23
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missouri lawmakers passed a bill on May 15 that raises coroner qualifications—requiring death investigation training—and improves design-build contracting standards for taxpayer protection; it now awaits Governor Kehoe’s signature. Cape Girardeau County Representative John Voss said the bill aims to restore public trust in elected offices. KFVS12
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