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From KFVS12, KRCU and 3 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. KFVS127 hours ago

    Chances for rain continue into next week

    Rain possible next week

  2. KFVS1213 hours ago

    Unsettled pattern into the week

    Isolated showers today, tracking our next round of rain and potential storms by Tuesday.

  3. KRCU14 hours ago

    Let's Talk Business: Expanding the Footprint: When Is the Right Time for Business to Grow

    As we start November, business owners across Southeast Missouri are beginning to look back at their year-end performance and map out their strategies for the year ahead.

  4. seMissourian21 hours ago

    Out of the past: Nov. 1

    From a 1926 jail escape mystery to a 2001 three-way Cape Girardeau mayoral race, this Nov. 1 look back spans local politics, flood control and Mississippi River work.

  5. KFVS1222 hours ago

    Voices of the Dead, All Hallows Eve event held at Historic Fort D

    The community heard the stories of people who were active in Cape Girardeau during the Civil War in Voices of the Dead, All Hallows Eve.

  6. KFVS1222 hours ago

    SEMO falls flat in loss to Gardner-Webb

    The SEMO Redhawks posted a season-low 187 yards in a 34-10 loss to Gardner-Webb.

  7. seMissourianYesterday

    Chaffee softball falls in title game despite late rally

    Chaffee softball’s seventh-inning rally fell short in a 10-6 loss to Mid-Buchanan, leaving the Red Devils with MSHSAA Class 2 silver.

  8. KFVS12Yesterday

    A cloudy and warm Halloween forecast with chances for light rain

    Halloween forecast

  9. STLtoday.comYesterday

    To keep rural healthcare workers, Missouri is helping cover their childcare costs

    Missouri has awarded $1.46 million in federal Rural Health Transformation Program funding to expand childcare support for rural healthcare employers and help communities address shortages.

  10. seMissourianYesterday

    Cold finish to first half sinks Raiders in opener

    The Three Rivers College men's basketball team scored just one basket in the final 9 1/2 minutes of the first half of Friday's season opener against Henry Ford College and fell 72-67 to the visiting Hawks Friday night in the season opener for both teams.

  11. seMissourianYesterday

    Local History: The mysterious case of Frank Payton

    An 1891 Mississippi River death in Cape Girardeau County may be linked to Frank Payton, a St. Louis baker whose name appears in period newspaper and city directory records.

  12. seMissourianYesterday

    Out of the past: Oct. 31

    Missouri Baptists’ 2001 action against a Liberty church, Cape Girardeau parking debates and Halloween pranks feature this look back at Oct. 31.

  13. seMissourianYesterday

    Wasson: The Bible examines us

    Pastor Shawn Wasson urges Christians to read Scripture in context and allow the Bible to examine their own beliefs and behavior.

  14. seMissourianYesterday

    From the Morgue: Robert Dole’s 1976 campaign stop drew crowds, cheers and hecklers

    Archive reports recount Robert Dole’s 1976 Cape Girardeau campaign stop, where crowds of supporters and hecklers greeted Ford’s vice presidential running mate.

  15. seMissourianYesterday

    Through the Woods: A tadpole in the spring — a frog in the fall

    Green tree frogs found shelter and food among sweetpotato vines during a dry summer, offering a close-up look at a native southeastern species.

  16. seMissourianYesterday

    Scott City Musings: Shingles

    Rennie recalls his painful experience with shingles and explains why he and Marge chose shingles, flu and RSV vaccinations.

  17. seMissourianYesterday

    Births 10-31-26

    Saint Francis Medical Center announced the births of 11 babies to families from Oct. 8 through Oct. 19, 2026.

  18. seMissourianYesterday

    Senior Center menus: Nov. 2-6

    Senior Center menus for Nov. 2-6 in Cape Girardeau, Scott City and Jackson feature daily entrée choices, sides and desserts.

  19. KFVS12Oct. 30

    Saxony Lutheran dominates to secure first-ever playoff victory

    Despite injuries, Saxony Lutheran put on a complete performance to beat New Madrid County Central and claim victory.

  20. KRCGOct. 30

    Centralia advances to Class 3 state title game with win over Notre Dame Cape Girardeau

    Centralia Softball clinched a spot in the Class 3 State Championship Game with a 5-1 win against Notre Dame Girardeau Friday.

  21. seMissourianOct. 30

    Nominees outlined for final Rhodes MVP Belt slate of 2026

    Five finalists are up for the final 2026 Rhodes MVP Belt after standout performances in Week 10 district quarterfinals. Online voting opens Saturday and closes Monday at 11:59 p.m.

  22. seMissourianOct. 30

    Notre Dame softball wins bronze to cap thrilling state run

    Notre Dame softball beat Southern Boone 7-5 for third place, finishing 21-10-1 while making its first state final four appearance in just under a decade.

  23. seMissourianOct. 30

    Cape Girardeau City Council agenda 11/2/26

    Cape Girardeau City Council will consider special-use permits, fiscal-year appropriations, parking limits and a US 61/I-55 improvement agreement Monday.

  24. seMissourianOct. 30

    Jackson Board of Aldermen agenda 11/2/26

    Jackson aldermen will consider 2027 employee medical plan services, sewer study funding, utility contracts and parking changes at their Nov. 2 meeting.

  25. seMissourianOct. 30

    Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 11/2/26

    Cape Girardeau County Commission will consider a sheriff’s office bulletproof vest grant application and hear a University of Missouri Extension presentation Monday.