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Cape Girardeau
Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In Gordonville, firefighters face tougher winter challenges with icy roads and freezing equipment that slow emergency response, and chief Michael Gentry urges residents to keep hydrants clear & mark addresses visibly to help speed service. Fox 23
- ➤ Saint Francis Healthcare System’s Auxiliary honored volunteers at its annual Volunteer Christmas Breakfast on Dec. 2 at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. The event recognized volunteer service with awards and raised $50,000 for new NICU technology. Fox 23
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A train derailed Monday on U.S. 62 west of Campbell, but crews cleared the scene, reopened the road, and officials advise drivers to use caution as operations wrap up. Fox 23
- ➤ After a gas leak was reported on December 3 on the 800 block of Dorothy Drive, Jackson Fire Rescue evacuated seven homes in Jackson + crews worked with the utility company to complete repairs by about 7 p.m. as the road remains closed to motorists. Fox 23
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missouri residents in Cape Girardeau and nearby counties affected by the March 30–April 8 disaster can apply for FEMA rent assistance if their homes were unsafe. Eligible applicants must apply by Dec. 22 and follow FEMA instructions (by visiting disasterassistance.gov or calling 1‑800‑621‑3362). Fox 23
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Saint Francis Healthcare System added two new providers (Roshell Tauro, PA-C and Ryan Fortner, FNP-C) to its Emergency Department and Cape Trauma Specialists team at its Level III trauma center that treats nearly 38,000 patients each year. The move is expected to boost critical care across the network. Fox 23
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5th Annual Mary Mingle 5k
8 AM – 2 PM — Mary Jane bourbon + smokehouse — Registration required — Participate in a community-driven run and support a good cause.
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Toys For Tots 24-Hour Drive
8 AM-8 PM — Schnucks Cape Girardeau — Donations appreciated — Help make a child’s holiday brighter with toys and cash contributions for local families in need.
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SEMO Women's Basketball vs. William Woods
11 a.m. — Show Me Center — Tickets available — Watch the SEMO Women's Basketball team take on William Woods in a thrilling matchup.
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~ Albert Einstein
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