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Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Cape Girardeau's Riverfront Market to celebrate the harvest season with a festival featuring a fundraiser, activities, and music on August 24.  KFVS12
  • Nine-year-old Jaden Welch, previously reported missing in Cape Girardeau, MO, was found safe and has returned home.  Fox 23
  • Katrina Amos, manager of Cape Girardeau Regional Airport, resigns to become Deputy Town Administrator in Collierville, Tennessee, leaving behind a legacy of significant improvements and partnerships.  Southeast Missourian

CRIME NEWS

  • Several juveniles were apprehended in Cape Girardeau for a spree of vehicle thefts, break-ins, and an armed robbery over several weeks.  KFVS12
  • The Better Business Bureau warns of an increase in back-to-school scams targeting college students, advising them to secure personal information and verify school-related links.  Fox 23

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Cape Central High School unveils a new 44,000-square-foot indoor athletic facility enhancing training and practice opportunities for students.  KFVS12

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Cape Girardeau's TTF-7 Committee seeks public input on transportation improvements prior to a tax renewal ballot.  Fox 23

HEALTH NEWS

  • A 72-year-old man allegedly attempted to rob a bank in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to get arrested and receive medical care in jail, highlighting issues of healthcare accessibility.  Southeast Missourian
  • A new CDC report finds increasing violence, bullying, and mental health issues among U.S. teens, emphasizing the need for schools and parents to support and create safe environments.  Southeast Missourian

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • A free, all-ages foraging hike in Cape Girardeau, called 573 Pawpaw Shake, aims to teach participants how to identify native plants like elderberries and pawpaws on August 18.  KFVS12

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Concert

    Experience a live performance by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at the Southeast Missouri District Fair in Cape Girardeau.

    Tue, 9/10/24

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  • 2024 SEMO District Fair: A Family Fun Tradition

    Experience a wide array of activities at the SEMO District Fair, featuring delicious food, live entertainment, agricultural exhibits, and a classic midway for the whole family.

    Thu, 9/12/24

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  • Cape Riverfront Farmers' Market

    Experience a vibrant summer market featuring local vendors and fresh produce in downtown Cape Girardeau, open every Saturday morning.

    Sat, 9/14/24

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  • 3rd Annual Cape Girardeau Country Club Pickleball Classic

    Experience competitive pickleball in a fun and welcoming environment at the Cape Girardeau Country Club.

    Mon, 9/16/24

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