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Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Sheri L. Reeves, a 55-year-old woman from Kennett, Missouri, was sentenced on Tuesday, May 27 to 15 months in prison and ordered to pay $565,000 in restitution to Bank of America—she will also face five years of supervised release for acting as a money mule who transferred fraudulently obtained funds in 2020. KFVS12
- ➤ Police are investigating a shooting that damaged a city utility pole near Locust Street and Ranney Avenue when officers responded at about 10:30 p.m. on May 26—no arrests have been made. KFVS12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cape Girardeau Public Library is offering its Color Our World summer program to keep children engaged with science, creativity and movement — kids ages one to 13 who sign up before June 7 are entered to win Cape Splash season passes and registration starts May 27 in person or online. KFVS12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Mike Kehoe announced a special legislative session scheduled for June 2 to address storm damage, economic development, and budget appropriations using proposals for disaster relief — including tax deductions and expanded funding for affordable housing. He also plans to support projects in sports and entertainment facilities along with university research funding. Fox 23
- ➤ The Cape Girardeau City Council will consider a resolution today that lets the city manager recommend American Airlines for service at Cape Regional Airport. American Airlines has proposed six round-trip flights to Dallas-Fort Worth and six to O’Hare per week via 65-seat aircraft—if approved, the city must send its recommendation to the DOT by May 30 as the current contract expires Oct. 1. Fox 23
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mercy Convenient Care in Jackson is preparing for a possible measles case as three cases have been confirmed in Missouri—PA Aaron Koehler said his team carefully monitors any symptoms and reports suspected cases to the CDC. 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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