Regional News

Public meeting planned about proposed Route 51/72 roundabout

SIKESTON—MoDOT will hold a public meeting from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 9 to discuss plans to improve the Route 51/72 intersection in Patton, Missouri. The meeting will be held at MoDOT’s Patton maintenance facility, located at 33390 Herring Drive, Patton, Missouri.     The proposed project includes constructing a roundabout at the intersection.

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Riverside Regional Library announces programs and events for July 2024

CAPE GIRARDEAU –The Riverside Regional Library has announced its programs and events for July 2024. There are two Riverside Regional Library branches in the River Region: The Altenburg Branch, at 66 Poplar Street. Call (573) 824-5267 The Perryville Branch, at 800 City Park Drive. Call 573 547-6508 A complete list of programs for the entire

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Discover nature with MDC Cape Nature Center’s free July programs

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Discover nature in July with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs! Learn to Fish: Engler Park Fishing Clinic | 9 a.m. – noon on July 3 at Engler Park in Farmington | Registration not required. Fishing is a great opportunity to engage with our natural resources,

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The Landing again hosts ‘Float to Feed’ to benefit SEMO Food Bank

SIKESTON, Mo. – The Landing in Van Buren, Mo., will again give floaters the chance to give back to help neighbors facing hunger.   On Saturday, July 13, The Landing will donate 10 percent of all rental costs to Southeast Missouri Food Bank. The food bank serves 16 counties in southeast Missouri, including Carter County,

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Ameren Missouri donates 800 air conditioners to Cooldownmissouri.org

ST. LOUIS – In preparation for the hot summer weeks ahead, Ameren Missouri donated 800 ENERGY STAR certified window air conditioners to Cooldownstlouis.org and Cooldownmissouri.org to support the most vulnerable customers in St. Louis and eastern Missouri. On average, energy-efficient air conditioners cost less than a dollar a day to operate, allowing customers to stay

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Lutheran Family and Children’s Services expands services in Kansas City

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS), one of Missouri’s oldest social service agencies and a trusted provider of life-changing services for children and families, announced today a new service location and expansion of Behavioral Health services in Kansas City. The move solidifies LFCS’s position as a statewide leader in delivering essential

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