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Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. Fox 23
- ➤ 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. Fox 23
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. KFVS12
- ➤ 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. Fox 23
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Fox 23
- ➤ 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. KFVS12
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. Fox 23
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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