Author: Sasha Moore

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Boil water order issued for part of Mt. Vernon

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Road closed in Graves County following fatal crash

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Fire damages vacant home in Cape Girardeau; cause under investigation

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Two killed in early morning house fire in Graves County

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Fire damages Cape Girardeau home; no injuries reported

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Mass casualty training exercise planned at Cape CTC

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Man arrested in connection with fatal Scott County shooting

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Groundbreaking set for new skilled nursing facility in Poplar Bluff

Sterling Mattress

Niemanns American Flooring

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Carbondale man charged after stabbing leaves two injured

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One killed, one seriously injured in rollover crash in New Madrid County

ShotSpotter alert leads to arrest, firearm recovery in Sikeston

Sterling Mattress

Sterling Mattress

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Muddy River Marathon canceled due to construction in Cape Girardeau

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Kenny Rogers Children’s Center Telethon raises more than $326,000 in Sikeston

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No injuries reported after early morning house fire in Benton

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AAA: Deadly hit-and-run crashes increasing across Missouri

Orange Barrel Report Jan. 22nd

Orange Barrel Report March 22

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Ballard County Sheriff warns of scam targeting residents

Cape Girardeau Fire Department

Cape Girardeau firefighters’ union files ethics complaint against mayor

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Cape Girardeau Chamber honors business leaders, announces awards at annual dinner

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Paducah woman arrested on drug, traffic charges following stop

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Wanted suspect taken into custody in Princeton, police say

Water main work to cause outage, boil order in Mount Vernon area

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Carbondale issues notice after drinking water reporting violation, says water remains safe

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Multi-county pursuit ends in Calloway County with Tennessee driver arrested

Dual-branded Applebee’s, IHOP restaurant to open in Mount Vernon

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Scott City schools closed for two days due to sewer line break

Paducah officer selected to present at international law enforcement training conference

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One arrested, two suspects sought in Carbondale burglary investigation

(Source: Jackson City Government)

Jackson officials warn yard waste in streets can cause flooding, safety risks

Ameren Missouri

Ameren Missouri urges customers to apply for $1.5M in energy assistance funds

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Sheriff’s office investigates distribution of obscene materials at churches, public buildings

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NWS confirms EF0 tornado in southeast Missouri with 85 mph winds

Gas Prices Under 3 Bucks

Missouri gas prices jump 26 cents in a week amid rising oil costs

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Mayfield officials review progress on new city hall project, completion set for 2027

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Health advisory: RSV season extended in Illinois amid elevated activity

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Traffic alert: Construction to close lanes at Poplar and Commercial intersection in Harrisburg

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Poplar Bluff educators reflect one year after tornado damaged Kindergarten Center

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Mass casualty training exercise planned at Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center

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MDC urges southeast Missouri landowners to identify rare sand prairie habitat

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West Frankfort fire chief resigns during council meeting amid pay dispute

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Steak N Shake restaurant to close after 35 years in Cape Girardeau

Vietnam Veterans recognition ceremony set for March 29 in Cape Girardeau

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Dozens of school positions cut as CUSD #168 faces growing budget crisis

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Former SEMO sports information director Ron Hines dies at 82

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Zalma R-V School District board backs proposed levy increase for April ballot

Living in SEMO

Tru-Bilt

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Cape Girardeau police seek help identifying two individuals

Old Seminary water tower demolished in Perry County

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Orange Barrel Report April 6th

Orange Barrel Report July 7

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Poplar Bluff man charged in Dexter armed robbery investigation

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U.S. 51 Cairo Bridge to remain closed as repair plan is developed