Iron County supports Obama(11/18/2008) The county voted twice for Bush, yet chose Obama in '08.Ballot initiative would increase generation of renewable energy in Missouri(10/31/2008) Kansas City Power & Light supports Proposition C; Ameren, Empire District remain neutral.Sarah Palin enthralls crowd at Republican rally in Cape Girardeau(10/30/2008) Republican Vice-Presidential candidate packs the Show-Me Center.McCain’s Missouri campaign cautiously optimistic about state(10/8/2008) Lloyd Smith believes Missouri will eventually go to McCain.Obama campaign confident about chances in Missouri(10/7/2008) With only four weeks left before the general election, the Presidential race in Missouri is tighter than ever.EPA to Cleanup Madison County Superfund Site.(10/1/2008) The Missouri Department of Natural Resources announced on Monday that it has signed a contract for the Madison County Mines Superfund Site.Missouri health care premiums growing four times faster than earnings(9/26/2008) New study shows 17.3% increase in earnings compared to 76.1% increase in premiums.Jo Ann Emerson not receptive to financial bailout package(9/25/2008) She fears rushing a bailout package may not "stop the bleeding."Barack Obama Visits Cape Girardeau(5/14/2008) Democratic Presidental front-runner speaks to workers at Thorngate, Ltd.Cardinal Points(5/12/2008) An exhibit featuring Latin American and Latino artists comes to Southeast Missouri State's museum.SIU Scholar Close to Burmese Crisis(5/9/2008) Dr. Lisa Brooten analyzes the disaster in Myanmar.Graphic Novels(4/29/2008) The pop culture phenomena is coming to a library near you.Recent Floods Impact Wildlife(4/24/2008) Inundated habitats could have long-term effect on wildlife populations.Timothy Krajcir(3/19/2008) The serial killer claims that another man was convicted for an assault he committed.Bow Hunting in Cape City Limits(3/4/2008) Conservation agent Darin Pettit proposed to Cape city officials to allow bow hunting in certain rural areas within city limits.The Guitar in America: Victorian Era to Jazz Age(2/4/2008) When the guitar first arrived on the shores of the Western Hemisphere, it was a high art instrument.Coaches Who Inspired the Film "Remember the Titans" Speak at Southeast(1/23/2008) Herman Boone and Bill Yoast first brought together a racially divided football team, and then a community.Teachers Mentoring Teachers(1/16/2008) The Jackson R-2 School District is using a new model to mentor new teachers.Cape Girardeau: Then and Now(12/14/2007) A new photo-documentary exhibit juxtaposes old archival photographers of Cape Girardeau with stills of the community from the present.Nathan Cooper Sentenced to 15 Months and Fined(12/13/2007) Former State Representative Nathan Cooper was sentenced to prison time after pleading guilty to immigration fraud.Illinois Inmate Confesses to Serial Rapes and Murders in Cape Girardeau(12/12/2007) Timothy Krajcir confessed Monday to the 1977 murder of Brenda and Mary Parsh and Sheila Cole and the 1982 rapes and killings of Margie Call and Mildred Wallace.
Carbondale, Illinois police also connected Krajcir to the 1982 murder of Deborah Sheppard.Michael Reagan(11/28/2007) The radio talk show host recalls his childhood as "the adopted son."Hunger 2008(11/21/2007) A new report by the organization Bread for the World states that 4 out of 10 children in the United States live in families which could be considered "low-income" and thus at risk for hunger.Angel of Death(11/15/2007) A Vietnam War Veteran and former Marine Corps recruiter recalls his history as an "Angel of Death."Balancing War and a Family(11/14/2007) National Guard Sergeant Samantha Harris discusses the many challenges facing military women while deployed overseas.The Battle of the Bulge(11/13/2007) World War II veteran Larry Breeze recounts his experience in the Battle of the Bulge.Stars and Stripes National Military Museum and Library(11/12/2007) You would expect to find a national museum to the Stars & Stripes newspaper in Washington, DC. You won't. The Stars & Stripes National Military Museum and Library is located in tiny Bloomfield, Missouri.Bootheel Man(11/8/2007) A new book by Morley Swingle tackles a comtemporary Native American legal issue: repatriation of human remains on display in museums.A Convenient Reality(11/5/2007) A workshop at Southeast Missouri State University will help consumers save energy and money.Retired Admiral Speaks Out in Favor of Higher Fuel Efficiency Standards(11/2/2007) Vice Admiral Dennis McGinn (ret.) feels that US dependence on foreign oil imports is a direct threat to national security.Third Generation Auto Dealer Supports Higher Fuel Efficiency(11/1/2007) Auto dealer and environmentalist Adam Lee feels increase fuel efficiency is good for business and to combat on global warming.Local Car Dealer Says Federal Mandates for Higher Fuel Efficiency Could Hurt Business(10/31/2007) Bob Neff, owner of Ford Groves in Cape Girardeau, says that consumers are already moving towards more efficient vehicles.Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers Supports Alternate Version of CAFE Standards(10/30/2007) Charles Territo of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers says that manufacturers support the idea of increased fuel efficiency standards, but not 35 mpg by 2020.Would Higher Fuel Efficiency Standards Actually Create Jobs?(10/29/2007) Raising fuel efficiency through federal mandates would save 1.2 million barrels of oil per day in 2020, says David Friedman of the Union of Concerned Scientists.SEMOW Lawn Racers(10/26/2007) An organization in the small town of Allenville, Missouri (pop. 107) promotes a unique brand on entertainment: Lawn mower racing.The Clean Water Act and the Mississippi River(10/23/2007) It's been 25 years since the passage of the Clean Water Act, and a new report states that in some regards the Mississippi River is cleaner, but there is still more work to be done.Ste. Genevieve and Iron Mountain Plank Road(10/16/2007) A short-lived and long-gone plank road left its mark on the iron mines of eastern Missouri.Ethics in the Media and Advertising(10/12/2007) Is "ethics in advertising" an oxymoron?Jackson High School Construction(10/10/2007) Students at Jackson High School manage to go about business as usual despite an environment that feels like a construction site.Mexican Labor Migration(10/9/2007) The migration of workers from rural Mexico to rural Illinois is a double-edged sword that poses challenges and benefits to all parties involved, says Warren Anderson, an anthropology professor at Southeast Missouri State University.New University Farm(9/28/2007) Southeast Missouri State University's Department of Agriculture has a new farm and a grant to build an underground irrigation system.Born Learning(9/27/2007) 25% of kids entering kindergarten in Cape Girardeau are unable to do certain important tasks, such as count to ten or name colors. The United Way of Southeast Missouri is kicking off a new campaign to help caregivers prepare kids for their first year of school.chris wubbena(9/26/2007) A display of original artwork by Southeast Missouri State University sculpture professor chris wubbena challenges viewers to evaluate their belief systems and contemplate triviality.Over-the-Counter Performance Enhancing Products(9/25/2007) Legal performance enhancing products crowd shelves at retailers across the country. But do they have any benefits...or are they safe?Tina Klocke(9/24/2007) Tina Klocke is the chief financial bear for Build-a-Bear Workshop and a Southeast alumnus.Bridge Summit(9/18/2007) Sikeston mayor Mike Marshall says that two bridges near his community are in dire need of repair and/or replacement.Handcrafted Instrument Exhibit(9/13/2007) A new art exhibit in Farmington allows handcrafted musical instruments - and their builders - to take center stage.Missouri Felony Gun Laws(9/11/2007) Missouri's felony gun laws are riddled with loopholes, says Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney, Morley Swingle.First Friday Art Openings(9/7/2007) The opening of Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus and other area art galleries means that today's First Friday Art Opening will be busier than ever.Old Town Cape(9/6/2007) Cape Girardeau's downtown district is facing new challenges as more people visit it's shops, art galleries, and restaurants.Bike Trail Proposal(9/5/2007) Cape Girardeau is far from a bicyclist's paradise, but a new proposal could help open new bike lanes along certain city streets.Celebrity Voyeurism(8/30/2007) Many adults are far more informed - and interested - about the lives of Britney Spears or Lindsay Lohan than they are about current events.Murder on Rouse Hill(8/29/2007) Alan Terry Wright discusses his new book which recounts a murder in Stoutland, Missouri in 1915.Living with Autism(8/28/2007) Taylor Crowe is a Cape Girardeau native and a recent graduate from the California Institute of Art. He is also autistic.Cape Girardeau's Comprehensive Plan(8/23/2007) The city of Cape Girardeau is considering the adoption of a new 20-year plan.Cape Airport to Begin Flights to Cincinatti(8/22/2007) The Cape Girardeau Regional Airport will begin daily service to Cincinatti in November.The Nathan Cooper Saga(8/21/2007) Rudi Keller of the Southeast Missourian newspaper reviews the political fall of Nathan Cooper.Governor Matt Blunt(8/7/2007) Jacob McCleland interviews Missouri Governor Matt Blunt about autism research, biotechnology jobs, and public education in Missouri.State of the Economy in Southeast Missouri: Quality of Life(5/18/2007) Southeast Public Radio takes a look at the "State of the Economy in Southeast Missouri" by talking with economists from Southeast Missouri State University. State of the Economy in Southeast Missouri: The Worth of a College Degree(5/17/2007) Southeast Public Radio takes a look at the "State of the Economy in Southeast Missouri" by talking with economists from Southeast Missouri State University.State of the Economy in Southeast Missouri: Factors Behind Dropping Out of School(5/16/2007) Southeast Public Radio takes a look at the "State of the Economy in Southeast Missouri" by talking with economists from Southeast Missouri State University.State of the Economy in Southeast Missouri: Economics of Ethanol(5/15/2007) Southeast Public Radio takes a look at the "State of the Economy in Southeast Missouri" by talking with economists from Southeast Missouri State University.State of the Economy in Southeast Missouri: High School Dropout Trends(5/14/2007) Southeast Public Radio takes a look at the "State of the Economy in Southeast Missouri" by talking with economists from Southeast Missouri State University. 10th Annual Law Enforcement Memorial(5/9/2007) Captain Roger Fields of the Cape Girardeau Police Department and Ruth Dockins of the Seniors and Lawmen Together Council discuss the upcoming Law Enforcement Memorial.Mai Neng Moua Interview(4/25/2007) Mai Neng Moua is the editor of Paj Ntaub Voice, the only Hmong-American literary arts magazine in the United States. She spoke with Southeast Public Radio's Jacob McCleland.Dr. Ken Dobbins Interview(3/15/2007) Ken Dobbins, President of Southeast Missouri State University, talks to Chris Schnell about the River Campus, the new research park, and other issues at the university.
