Thursday, December 19th, 2024

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Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Mercy Health Foundation Southeast awarded 14 AEDs to area nonprofits, funded by their Wine & Chocolate Pairing event. Fox 23
- ➤ The Southeast Missourian is set to host a Report for America journalist to enhance coverage of rural life, addressing issues like healthcare, infrastructure, and local governance. Sikeston Standard-Democrat
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Southeast Missouri State University is helping students navigate recent FAFSA changes, making financial aid more accessible and streamlined. KFVS12
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Missouri Department of Conservation announced the 2025-2026 turkey and deer hunting dates and proposed changes to chronic wasting disease management protocols to streamline regulations and ease compliance for hunters. Sikeston Standard-Democrat
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missouri drivers will face a hands-free law and increased penalties for traffic violations starting January 2025, including a $150 fine for first-time distracted driving and harsher punishments for fleeing traffic stops. Fox 23
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Gibson Center for Behavioral Change in Cape Girardeau unveiled its new expansion to enhance patient care and service offerings. KFVS12
- ➤ Bailey Stephens, with an MSN from the University of Cincinnati, joins Cape Care for Women in Cape Girardeau as a board-certified midwife specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. KFVS12
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The SEMO Redhawks basketball teams are facing challenges with their three-point shooting as they enter the Ohio Valley Conference games. Sikeston Standard-Democrat
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