Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of September.
Good morning, Cape Girardeau.
Old Town Cape will host Revivify: Farm to Table on Spanish Street on Sunday, September 21 from 3 to 7 p.m.—local chefs will serve a four-course meal made with ingredients from local farmers, with tickets at $100 and a major announcement planned to boost downtown revitalization.
Cape Girardeau police are investigating a vehicle hit by gunfire at around 4:20 a.m. on Sunday, September 7 — the victim said he saw multiple gunshots and damage to his car with no other injuries or property damage reported.
The Harlem Globetrotters will return to the Show Me Center on March 25th for a stop on their 100 Year Tour.
Presale tickets go on sale Monday, September 15 — general sales begin Monday, September 22 at 10 a.m.
The Missouri Department of Conservation is inviting fairgoers to learn about Missouri caves with live demonstrations and exhibits at the MDC Pavilion during the SEMO District Fair—visitors can see cave habitats, learn how caves form, and try a squeezebox challenge with free admission included with fair entry.
After years of planning and fundraising, volunteers broke ground today for an outdoor pavilion at Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau—construction will start next week and finish in 2026.
The $650,000 project will give veterans a space to meet with family.
Shovels hit dirt today at the Missouri Veterans’ Home in Cape Girardeau as officials break ground for a new pavilion that will offer residents and their families a welcoming outdoor space.
The project will start next week and is expected to be finished by the end of February with a cost of about $650,000—funded by donations from neighbors, a local bank, and an estate.
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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