Good morning, Cape Girardeau.

A Cape Girardeau man was arrested Monday evening in Marble Hill after police found two large bags of a white crystal substance and a digital scale in his vehicle during a shoplifting investigation — he was charged with delivery of a controlled substance and required to post a $30,000 bond.

The Better Business Bureau warned older consumers today about 'grandparent scams' after 13 people—one of whom is a man from Defiance—were charged in an international fraud ring that used voice cloning to mimic family members and pressure victims to send money.

Old Town Cape will host a reception on September 5 to celebrate new sculptures featured in a downtown exhibition—six large sculptures will be installed along Broadway until June 2026—and an artist meet and greet is scheduled from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Old Town Cape will host a reception on Sept.

5 at the Broadway Bistro & Event Center to unveil the 2025 Downtown Sculpture Exhibition—featuring six large-scale sculptures along Broadway where visitors can meet the artists. The event will include an outdoor concert called Tunes at Twilight from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and is part of First Friday with the Arts.

Cape Girardeau County Sheriff Ruth Ann Dickerson accepted a donation from the Jackson Noon Optimist Club—funds will provide safety resources and educational materials to children and families in the county.

The Cape Girardeau Police Department set no parking signs at Arena Park starting Friday, Sept.

5 to control traffic for the SEMO District Fair and will tow vehicles from Saturday at 6 a.m. Additional signs will appear at Capaha Park, North West End Boulevard, and Perry Avenue for the parade starting Saturday at 9:30 a.m.—only authorized vehicles may use these areas.

Health providers in Farmington and St. Francois County joined Mercy on Sept.

1 so patients can get coordinated care close to home — a ribbon-cutting and blessing ceremony is scheduled for 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 12 at 555 W. Pine St.

Tunes at Twilight

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Ivers Square Gazebo — Free entry — Enjoy live music from Doug Deming and The Jewel Tones along with food trucks and fun activities.

Third Annual Kiwanis / John Morlan Jeep Show

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Kiwanis Park — Free entry — Celebrate all things Jeep with awards, a kids division, and fun for the whole family.

Arkansauce Concert

12-3 AM — Scout Hall — Ticket prices not specified — Enjoy a night of genre-blending tunes from this dynamic four-piece string band.

City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K

7 a.m. — Osage Centre - City of Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Department — Registration required — Celebrate the 45th Annual City of Roses Half Marathon and 5K with a race in beautiful Cape Girardeau.