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First Alert: Rain chances increase today into the weekend

Search for missing Wayne County man continues after 10 months

Man in custody after Brookport, Ill. standoff

Cape Girardeau Nature Center, Southeast Regional Office reopens in March

House passes $1.9T pandemic relief bill, sends it to Senate

The bill passed early Saturday flushes cash to individuals, businesses and states battered by COVID-19.

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COVID-19 bill must drop minimum wage hike, arbiter decides

The hardening opposition suggested that Biden’s first major legislative initiative could encounter unanimous GOP opposition.

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Ashley Smith

Published February 26, 2021 at 6:38 PM

I-155 reopened after bridge inspection; barges hit Mississippi River bridge at Caruthersville, Mo.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Interstate 155 reopened after a bridge inspection.

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Published February 26, 2021 at 6:16 PM

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Published February 26, 2021 at 6:08 PM

Mandatory 10-digit local dialing to go into effect in 309, 618, 708 area codes

Thirty-seven states and 83 area codes were impacted by the order.

Ashley Smith

Published February 26, 2021 at 6:03 PM

11-year-old Mo. girl finds parents dead from COVID-19

St. Louis police say there is no reason to believe any foul play was involved.

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US advisers endorse single-shot COVID-19 vaccine from J&J

The Food and Drug Administration is expected to quickly follow the recommendation and make J&J’s shot the third vaccine authorized for emergency use in the U.S.

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S7HD reports 1 new COVID-19 related death, 16 new cases

Alexander County had one new case, Johnson County also had one new case, and Massac County had 14 new cases. Hardin County, Pope County, Pulaski County, and Union County did not have any new cases.

Ashley Smith

Published February 26, 2021 at 5:42 PM

Massac County no longer in a COVID-19 warning level

Massac County received good news on Friday, February 26 after being in the warning level since October: they moved to a moderate level.

Colin Baillie

Published February 26, 2021 at 5:22 PM

Gov. Beshear: 1,180 new COVID-19 cases, 30 new COVID-19 related deaths reported in Kentucky

As of 4 p.m., 818 Kentuckians were hospitalized, with 218 in ICUs and 105 on ventilators.

Ashley Smith

Published February 26, 2021 at 4:59 PM

Heartland superintendent reacts to standardized testing during the pandemic

The U.S. Department of Education encourages states to be flexible and provide options for testing.

Isabelle Hanson

Published February 26, 2021 at 4:52 PM

Graves County Health Department reports 6 more COVID-19 cases

The Graves County Health Department reported 6 new COVID-19 cases on February 26.

Ashley Smith

Published February 26, 2021 at 4:49 PM

Gov. Pritzker signs HB 4276, extending first responder, frontline essential worker COVID-19 protections

The law amends the Public Employee Disability Act, and the Chicago Police and Chicago Firefighter Articles of the Illinois Pension Code.

Ashley Smith

Published February 26, 2021 at 4:46 PM

Things to see and do in Carbondale, Ill.

If you’re a coffee lover, you’ll have to make a tough decision if you visit Common Grounds.

Brooke Buckner

Published February 26, 2021 at 4:45 PM

Egyptian Health Department reports 12 new cases of COVID-19

There were seven new cases in Saline County, one new case in Gallatin County, and four new cases in White County.

Ashley Smith

Published February 26, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Nose piercing leads to liver transplant for woman in New York

What started as a beauty statement ended up in a serious infection, And an organ transplant was needed to save her life.

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Published February 26, 2021 at 6:08 PM

Pujols’ wife suggests Angels slugger to retire after season

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SEMO vs Murray State football game moved to March

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SEMO basketball doubleheader at Murray State postponed due to weather

SEMO and Murray State will instead play the doubleheader on Friday, Feb. 12.

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Published February 26, 2021 at 4:28 PM

Ivers Square United States Colored Troop Statue Endowment established

This $10,000 dollar fund will be used by Southeast Missouri State University’s Historic Preservation program and Old Town Cape to preserve and display the United States Colored Troops statue at Ivers Square.

Ashley Smith

Published February 26, 2021 at 4:07 PM

Gov. Andy Beshear, Louisville NAACP leaders discuss vaccine hesitancy

Gov. Andy Beshear and Louisville NAACP leaders came together on Feb. 26 to discuss vaccine hesitancy.

Ashley Smith

Published February 26, 2021 at 3:56 PM

TV mini series to be filmed in Southern Illinois

A TV mini series, The Dream Motel, will be filming their second season in Marion, Eldorado and Makanda starting on March 8.

Ashley Smith

Published February 26, 2021 at 3:33 PM

Heartland health experts talk about Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

The FDA is meeting right now on whether or not they should approve it.

Alayna Chapie

February 26 February 26

Kentucky colleges, universities receive over $260 million in COVID-19 funds

Kentucky colleges and universities have been given a total of $269,307,632 during the coronavirus pandemic from the U.S. Department of Education.

Ashley Smith

Published February 26, 2021 at 3:25 PM

Sikeston Board of Municipal Utilities warns of scam callers claiming to be them

Residents in one Heartland city are getting fake phone calls in an attempt to be scammed out of money.

Jeremy Ford

Published February 26, 2021 at 3:13 PM

Mo. Attorney General Schmitt: Not enough evidence for murder charges in Tory Sanders case

Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced the findings in a review of the Tory Sanders case.

Amber Ruch

Published February 26, 2021 at 2:14 PM

Petition filed to gather signatures in support of putting Cape Girardeau managed deer hunt to vote

The committee hopes to start raising signatures to put to a vote.

Amber Ruch

Published February 26, 2021 at 1:42 PM

Carbondale police looking for man considered armed, dangerous

Anyone with information on Cobb’s whereabouts, or either incident, is asked to call police at 618-457-3200 or Crime Stoppers at 618-549-COPS.

Amber Ruch

Published February 26, 2021 at 12:14 PM

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