Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 7th of September.
Good morning, Cape Girardeau.
🚨 Crime
On Friday, September 5th, the Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to a house fire on S.
Middle Street—about a quarter of the home burned with flames coming from the windows, no one was injured, and investigators consider the cause suspicious.
🏛️ Government
Cape Girardeau Police have set up new security measures at the 2025 SEMO District Fair.
A fence now encloses the fairgrounds and cameras, drones and a gun detection dog will watch the crowd—moves made after a juvenile was arrested last year with a stolen gun.
🏥 Health
The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff will offer walk-in flu shot clinics from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday until November 14 and a drive-thru option from September 29 to October 10.
The Cape Girardeau VA Health Care Center will hold a drive-thru clinic on October 17 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.—veterans should bring their VA health care ID.
🏈 Sports
At a packed house, the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks won their first home game of 2025 by beating the North Alabama Lions 31-21 and evened their record at 1-1.
They will travel to Fargo next week to face the North Dakota State Bison.
🎉 Cape Girardeau Events
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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.
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.
Color Dash 5K and Fun Walk
10 a.m. — Arena Park — Register by September 12 for discounted entry — Participate in a colorful 5K run supporting cancer screenings.
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