Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of May.
Good morning, Cape Girardeau.
Kelly School District is supporting its community after a tornado as students return to campus today for end-of-year activities and the district offers hot meals and food packs by calling the office between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. The Lady Hawks Basketball team will host a clothing drive on Friday, May 23—open to anyone affected—and school offices will run daily from May 27 to June 19 for summer school.
Severe storms damaged Cape Splash, a waterpark set to open Saturday, breaking umbrellas, chairs and structures.
Park officials say repairs will be made in time for its opening—some attractions may be delayed.
A 78-year-old man named James E.
Hoover was charged with second-degree kidnapping and sexual assault after he allegedly locked a victim in the Cape Downtown Alcoholic Anonymous center on May 17—where the victim said Hoover made unwanted physical advances and disturbing comments.
A section of Big Bend Road is closed from Lexington to E.
Cape Rock Drive and it is affecting school bus routes serving Cape Central High School, Terry W. Kitchen Central Junior High, Cape Central Middle School, and Blanchard Elementary—parents are advised to arrange alternate transportation while motorists are cautioned for downed trees.
U.S. Representatives Wesley Bell and Emanuel Cleaver join health leaders today at 10:30 a.m. CT to discuss proposed federal Medicaid cuts that may remove $584 million from Missouri’s program—potentially impacting care for over 1.3 million people.
The Page Turners Book Club
6-8 p.m. — Cape Girardeau Public Library — Registration encouraged — Explore popular fiction and bring a snack to share.
Dad's Day Train Adventure
1-3 p.m. — St Louis Iron Mountain & Southern — Ticket purchase required — Celebrate Dads Day with a thrilling train ride and a playful encounter with the James Gang.
Breakthrough Essential Skills Basketball Camp
June 17-19 — Cape Girardeau SportsPlex — $97 fee for observing coaches — Focus on skill development for youth basketball players in grades 3 to 8.
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