Good morning, Cape Girardeau.

Hayti Fire Department firefighter Blake Irions competed in the Firefighter Challenge Championship Series in Hoover, Alabama—an event known as the toughest two minutes in sports—and said he was honored to represent his community while his department praised his strong performance.

United Way of Southeast Missouri will host its annual Stuff the Bus event on August 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Walmart stores to help students get ready for the school year—shoppers are encouraged to drop off extra school supplies so buses can deliver them to local schools.

Three juveniles stole a key from the Cape Girardeau Aquatic Center on Monday, July 14 and broke in again later that night near the 1900 block of Whitener — police arrested them at about 10:45 p.m. after spotting the suspects fleeing the building.

Police arrested three juveniles on July 14 after they burglarized the Cape Aquatic Center, stealing a key during an earlier break-in and fleeing on foot when officers returned to the scene later that day — linking them to both incidents.

Missouri conservation official Officer Walker and Conservation Agent Wise rescued a great blue heron tangled in fishing line and with a hook lodged in a tree — showing their swift action to protect wildlife.

City leaders announced that crews will trim trees and remove some along Broadway today, so drivers should expect occasional lane closures + work is set to finish within one to two weeks if weather holds.

Craft Activity for All Ages

2-3 p.m. — Riverside Regional Library — Free entry — Be creative with craft activities suitable for everyone at the Benton Branch.

Toddler Hour

2-3 p.m. — Oran Branch Library — Free entry — Come get colorful with stories and crafts for ages 0-5.