Tuesday, December 31st, 2024

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Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cape Girardeau plans a New Year's Eve celebration with fireworks and employs ShotSpotter technology to distinguish between fireworks and celebratory gunfire to enhance safety. Fox 23
- ➤ Cape Girardeau warns residents of increased water main breaks due to falling temperatures and advises preparation with emergency supplies. Fox 23
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Missouri man was arrested for assaulting a state trooper and attempting to grab the officer's firearm after being found allegedly intoxicated in his car. KFVS12
- ➤ The Cape Girardeau Police Department plans to deploy patrol officers to curb celebratory gunfire on New Year's Eve, following the implementation of Blair's Law which imposes penalties for such actions. KFVS12
- ➤ The Cape Girardeau Police Department seeks public assistance in identifying a man, urging anyone with information to contact them. Fox 23
- ➤ The Cape Girardeau Sheriff's Office seeks public assistance in identifying a suspect linked to multiple vehicle break-ins on Christmas Eve and Christmas morning near Hawk Landing and Gordonville. Fox 23
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau expands its clinical team with three new healthcare professionals, enhancing local patient care. Fox 23
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local gym owners and personal trainers in Cape Girardeau encourage new joiners to embrace fitness as a lifelong commitment, highlighting an early start to New Year's resolutions. KFVS12
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Leopold High School, propelled by Preston Campbell's standout performance, secured their first Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament consolation title since 2009 with a 50-43 victory against Oran. Sikeston Standard-Democrat
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Tennessee Martin Skyhawks vs. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Men's Basketball
The SEMO Basketball team competes against UT Martin at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, MO, with the game available for streaming on ESPN+.
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