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Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On May 21, 1949, a violent EF4 tornado struck Cape Girardeau's northwest side, killing 22 people, destroying over 200 homes, and causing $3.5 million in damage—another tornado that day killed one man as it moved east-northeast near Marble Hill. KFVS12
- ➤ On May 16, an EF-3 tornado hit parts of southeast Missouri, leaving Scott County residents to rely on neighbors, volunteers and local groups to recover. Old Bethel Baptist Church served as a donation hub while the Red Cross now delivers hot meals daily—supporting families in the aftermath. Fox 23
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Fire crews are battling a house fire at the corner of South Forester and Oak Lane in the Hillcrest subdivision—authorities are working to secure the area. Fox 23
- ➤ Two MODOT workers suffered severe injuries from electrocution while working on a utility pole on Tuesday morning at Walton Boulevard and East Jackson Boulevard in Jackson—emergency crews transported them to St. Francis Medical Center at 9:45 a.m. Fox 23
- ➤ Strong storms damaged Cape Splash aquatic center early Tuesday morning, leaving the park closed this weekend. Officials are still assessing damage — including fallen branches, toppled umbrellas and uprooted light poles — and will share an update once their evaluation is complete. Fox 23
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Matt Huber, a seasoned business leader from Southeast Missouri, joined Lorimont Commercial Real Estate full-time after leaving Liberty Utilities to focus on growing local business investments in the region; he played a key role in Amazon's expansion and brings expertise in economic development and corporate leadership. Fox 23
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Christopher Scott Pritchard, 49, was sentenced to more than nine years in prison + ordered to pay $6,968,223.36 in restitution after pleading guilty to church arson that burned down a Cape Girardeau church in 2021. KFVS12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Carlos Vargas reflected on his transformational decade at SEMO—where he launched new academic programs and secured over 30 accreditations to boost the university's connection with local workforce needs—and he now hands over leadership to incoming president Dr. Brad Hodson. Fox 23
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, Representatives Emanuel Cleaver and Wesley Bell with Protect Our Care Missouri warned that proposed federal Medicaid cuts could reduce coverage for 1.3 million Missourians, including 109,000 seniors, 660,000 children, and 186,000 people with disabilities. They urged Missouri lawmakers to protect Medicaid—keeping rural hospitals open and ensuring that families and seniors get needed care. Fox 23
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The Page Turners Book Club
6-8 p.m. — Cape Girardeau Public Library — Registration encouraged — Explore popular fiction and bring a snack to share.
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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.
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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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Rick Faris Band Live at Port Cape
8 p.m. — Port Cape Girardeau Restaurant and Lounge — $20 at the door — Enjoy a lively performance from the Rick Faris Band in a great new venue.
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