Monday, June 16th, 2025
Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cape Girardeau’s Juneteenth celebration will take place June 21 at Ivers Square from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — the free family-friendly event features live music, crafts, a kid zone, food vendors, an art show, an essay contest and educational presentations — inviting community members to join in. KFVS12
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Recent attacks on Minnesota lawmakers saw Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband shot and killed on Saturday while Senator John Hoffman and his wife were injured near their home — Missouri Representative Hardy Billington condemned the violence and urged officials to remain accessible despite political divides. Fox 23
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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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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!
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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.
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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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