Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
Good morning, Cape Girardeau.
On Sunday, June 8, police responded to screams on South Spring Street after a woman was stabbed multiple times, burned by hot grease, and had her cell phone and keys taken by her long-time acquaintance Sanna-Azzariya K.
McAfee—who now faces assault and armed charges as officers review Flock footage in Ferguson for leads.
Teresa Baumgartner pleaded guilty to crimes linked to the 2022 murder of Jessie Wilfong and was sentenced on June 10 to 15 years for first-degree kidnapping plus 4 years for tampering with physical evidence, and she will serve nearly two decades in prison.
The Arts Council of Southeast Missouri and Afrocentric Arts LLC will host a Juneteenth art exhibition called Reflections at Scout Hall in Cape Girardeau from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on June 19.
The event will feature a concert by The Phonics as a fundraiser for SEMO Urban Voices and runs through June 30 (free to the public).
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department’s Rescue 2 team joined mutual aid partners for vehicle extrication training Tuesday morning (June 10th).
The exercise improved their skills using specialized tools and techniques (to safely remove trapped individuals).
KBSI FOX23 has released the Midwest Golf Pass for $129, which lets golfers play 18 holes with a cart at 7 courses—this deal offers about a 70% discount or roughly $1 per hole.
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.
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.
Summer Slam 2025
8 a.m. - 8 p.m. — A C Brase Arena — Skater registration starts at $45 — Participate in scrimmages with individual skill levels and a chance to join the Main Event mixer!
Star Spangled Brunch
Brunch Buffet — 11 a.m. — Beacon 53 — $0.00 - $53.00 — Indulge in a special brunch buffet featuring fresh summer ingredients while enjoying picturesque views of the Mississippi River.
Capaha Classic 5K
8 AM – 12 PM — Capaha Park — Registration required — Compete in the City's longest-running 5K road race featuring a Children's One Mile Run.
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