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Cape Girardeau
Saturday, December 6th, 2025
Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, local businesses in downtown Cape Girardeau stayed open late for the annual Holiday Open House along Main and Broadway, offering shoppers Christmas savings and festive cheer. Neighbors connected with familiar faces while supporting small shops. KFVS12
- ➤ SEMO Food Bank received new disaster-relief trailers (funded by Feeding America) to boost its ability to deliver food, water and essential supplies during emergencies. The equipment works with its existing disaster-response truck as part of a regional preparedness effort. Fox 23
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A ribbon cutting at Century Casino on Friday marked the opening of Missouri’s BetMGM Sportsbook area, which offers screens for watching sports, a kiosk for placing bets, and a bar for refreshments. The only retail sportsbook between St. Louis and Memphis, it promises a new regional experience for local fans. KFVS12
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ DEA is launching the Fentanyl Free America initiative to cut the deadly drug supply by targeting cartels in Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois; Agent Mike Davis said enforcement and community education (pamphlets and online resources) form a key part of the plan to slow the fentanyl crisis. Fox 23
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ St. Vincent schools held a dress down day to fund Adopt-A-Family, raising money for gifts (6 children and 4 parents) during the holiday season. Student Council officers led the effort as part of the school community's generosity. Fox 23
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ First State Community Bank Holiday Classic, a 30-year girls high school basketball tournament, opens round one on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at Saxony and Delta High Schools. Main games run at the Show Me Center from Dec. 15–18, with tournament director Mark Ruark calling it a chance for teams to shine. KFVS12
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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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~ Edmund Hillary
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