Good morning, Cape Girardeau.

Water park Cape Splash marks 17 years this weekend and will run with new safety features, a fresh look, and a Chick-fil-A partnership available every day except Sundays.

Gates open Saturday (11 a.m.) for visitors to enjoy improvements near the pirate ship and splash pad.

New sun shades + seating now offer visitors shade along the riverfront after a Community Improvement District-funded project led by Old Town Cape installed features just south of Independence Street floodgates yesterday.

Firefighters from Dexter and nearby towns responded on Sunday evening to a fire at Lemons Landfill (arriving at 5:05 p.m.) and cleared the scene (by 1:15 a.m.).

The Whitewater Fire Protection District seeks volunteers with no experience required; interested applicants must be 18 (pass a background check, have a valid driver's license, and live within 10 miles) and can contact the department via Facebook or call 573-794-9059.

The Gibson Center for Behavioral Change is recruiting adults with opioid challenges for a national study testing Tirzepatide (a weight-loss drug) to see if it boosts recovery by reducing cravings and improving sleep.

This free program, part of a federally funded trial, seeks local participants for better treatment insights.

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.

Cape Catfish vs Alton River Dragons

6:35-8:35 p.m. — Capaha Field (SEMO Baseball) — $25 buckets of beer — The Catfish aim to maintain dominance over the River Dragons on Thirsty Thursday.

Jackson Rockabillys at Cape Catfish

6:35-8:35 p.m. — Capaha Field — Free entry — Catch the Rockabillys back for a weekend series and enjoy a special giveaway for the first 400 fans.

Cape Catfish vs Jackson Rockabillys

4:05-6:05 p.m. — Capaha Field — Free slim can koozie for the first 350 fans — Enjoy a Sunday afternoon of local baseball action with the Rockabillys returning to the field.

O'Fallon Hoots vs Cape Catfish Baseball Game

6:35-8:35 p.m. — Capaha Field (SEMO Baseball) — Ticket prices may vary — Witness the thrilling game three of the MRV Banks Show Me Slugfest between Missouri's own baseball teams.

Cape Catfish vs O'Fallon Hoots

6:35 p.m. — Capaha Field (SEMO Baseball) — $5.73 — A mid-week showdown benefiting United Way with the Catfish protecting their turf against old rivals.

Breakthrough Basketball Camp: Ball Handling and Scoring Skills

June 16-18 — Cape Girardeau SportsPlex — Limited spots available — Enhance your basketball skills with drills focused on scoring, ball handling, and building confidence.

Chillicothe Paints vs. Cape Catfish

6:35-11:35 p.m. — Capaha Field — Tickets start at $34 — Catch the excitement as the Chillicothe Paints face off against the Cape Catfish in an unforgettable evening of baseball.