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Missouri looks at ideas to deter drunken driving
Law enforcement officials and Gov. Jay Nixon shared ideas Wednesday on how to deter drunken driving and reduce alcohol-related accidents.
Cape Giradeau County health center gets more seasonal flu vaccine doses; all given out Tuesday
Kindergartener Graci Roberts tries to keep from crying while Amy Smith, left, administers an H1N1 swine flu vaccination shot Wednesday afternoon, October 21, 2009, at Mary Maud Hosea Elementary School in Delta.
Possible changes to DWI laws ahead
Possible changes ahead for DWI laws could keep more drunk drivers off the roads.
Follow the tax money: Cape Parks & Rec
In April of 2008, the taxpayers of Cape Girardeau County approved a half cent sales tax that went to the Parks and Recreation Department.
No injuries reported in Cape Girardeau County barn fire
Emergency workers douse the remains of a barn Wednesday afternoon, November 4, 2009, behind the home of Jay and Tammy Maloney on County Road 335 in Jackson.
Cape Girardeau City Council agenda
Consent ordinances * An ordinance vacating the city's interest in a water-line easement on property owned by Midamerica Hotels west of Cape Girardeau County Park North and east of Limbaugh Lane.
Law enforcement to do check on sex offenders on Halloween night
Some area law enforcement agencies are stepping up efforts to watch sex offenders this Halloween.
Swan seeks seat on Cape Girardeau city council
Well-known Cape Girardeau businesswoman Kathy Swan filed today as a candidate for the Ward 6 city council seat.
With Jay Knudtson's term as Cape mayor almost up, two have filed petitions so far
Jay Knudtson's term as Cape Girardeau ends next year. By the city's charter, he cannot seek a third term.
Cape, Jackson planning commissions create joint panel to look at how to regulate new developments
Controlling subdivision development -- an issue with potentially huge costs -- should be a priority for Jackson, Cape Girardeau and Cape Girardeau County governments, the chairwoman of Jackson's Planning and Zoning Commission said Wednesday night.
Creative or Criminal: can Halloween pranks get you in trouble?
It's a time for treats and tricks. But, can a Halloween prank really land you in legal trouble? Cape Girardeau County Assistant Prosecutor Jack Koester ran through the possible crimes associated with the most common Halloween pranks.
Suspects arrested in fatal shooting
Cape Girardeau -- Two suspects have been arrested in the shooting deaths of a teen and his mother.
Cape Girardeau County officials approve increase in their salaries
Cape Girardeau County officials Thursday approved a raise in their salary. The County Salary Commission meets every two years to determine if raises should be approved for certain officeholders.
3 charged in slaying of Mo. mother, teenage son
Three people have been charged in connection with the slayings of a pregnant woman and her teenage son in southeast Missouri - though investigators believe the boy was not originally a target.
2 arrested in Cape Girardeau double-homicide
Two suspects have been arrested in the shooting deaths of a 15-year-old boy and his mother, who authorities say was in the third trimester of a pregnancy.
Double homicide in Cape Girardeau
There was a double homicide early Tuesday morning at 1224 N. Missouri St. in Cape Girardeau.
Cape Girardeau County Commission merges two positions in prosecutor's office
A veteran of Kentucky law enforcement will soon fill a newly created position within the Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney's office.
Cuts in bridge funding likely to delay Southeast Missouri projects
A truck passes over Flora Creek on County Road 634 north Friday morning, October 23, 2009, in eastern Cape Girardeau county.
Cape Girardeau man released after arrest for flag desecration
A Cape Girardeau man was arrested for flag desecration today, a case that was dimissed within hours because of a 1989 U.S. Supreme Court decision that declared flag burning was protected speech under the First Amendment.
Treasurer: Approval of mail service contractor will save county time, money
Since Commercial Mail Services suddenly went out of business in mid-August, Cape Girardeau County has handled mailing tax bills, personal property assessment forms and other mail on its own.
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