Stories from Sunday, May 19, 2024

One person was in custody after a shooting at Cape Girardeau Central High School's graduation ceremony left two people injured Sunday, May 19. According to Cape Girardeau Police Department, an altercation between two people during the event at the Show Me Center on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University led to one suspect firing one shot. Two people sustained non-life-threatening injuries...

Cape Girardeau Public Schools superintendent Howard Benyon issued a statement Sunday afternoon, May 19, following a shooting during the district's high school graduation that left at least one person injured. "During our graduation ceremony today at the Show Me Center, an altercation occurred forcing us to stop the ceremony and evacuate the building...

The Community Foundation of the Ozarks recently granted $5,000 to Haven House Inc. to create videos, digital newsletters and social media advertisements. The grant, part of the Shaping Tomorrow Grant Program, follows a recent report by Habitat Communication & Culture on giving perspectives of younger donors...

Officers were dispatched Sunday, May 19, to the 400 block of Second Street in reference to an assault. The victim stated an unknown female approached her and punched her in the face. Later contact was made with the suspect. There were conflicting stories from both parties. No charges were pursued...