Stories from Friday, June 28, 2019

Police have arrested a 22-year-old Cape Girardeau man and are searching for another man after a shootout Wednesday in front of a convenience store on North Sprigg Street. The incident occurred at 11:15 a.m. in front of Rhodes 101 Stop at 1126 N. Sprigg St...

At least two dozen pre-applications have been filed with the state of Missouri for proposed medical marijuana dispensary and cultivation facilities in Southeast Missouri's 8th Congressional District. The number could be even higher as the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) listed the pre-applications by county only in an online map this week...

Cape Girardeau residents are divided over just how far away to keep medical marijuana dispensaries from churches, schools and day cares. Early results from the city's online survey found 40.6% of 160 respondent favored a buffer zone of 200 feet in all or most of Cape Girardeau, city officials said...

Planning is underway for a new 94-bed assisted-living and memory care facility in Cape Girardeau. Newbridge Management, LLC, of Cape Girardeau intends to file a certificate of need application today with the Missouri Health Facilities Review Committee in Jefferson City seeking approval to build and operate Newbridge Retirement Community at 883 S. Kinghighway. The location is near the intersection of South Kingshighway and South Mt. Auburn Road...

After months of anticipation, The Safe House for Women's new 18,000-square-feet shelter is fulfilling needs within Southeast Missouri. Executive director Jessica Hill said the facility's first official night was Wednesday, the first time the facility had "beds filled."...

Fresh out of high school and only 19, dancer Elliott Howell said he hasn't counted his awards in a while, but he has at least eight major wins under his belt -- including one World of Dance title in 2017. He even had the opportunity to judge last month's World of Dance competition in Dallas, Howell said by phone Thursday...

This weekend just might be the most exciting time to be a reporter covering culture and happenings in Southeast Missouri -- there's so much exploring to do! There are three large, free outdoor events -- Cape Be You Urban Festival, Red Door summer block party and community meal and Cape Community Art Day -- all with an overlying theme of community unity. There also are several live music events worthy of your attendance...

Today is Friday, June 28, the 179th day of 2019. There are 186 days left in the year. Today's Highlights in History: On June 28, 1978, the Supreme Court ordered the University of California-Davis Medical School to admit Allan Bakke, a white man who argued he'd been a victim of reverse racial discrimination...

For the past few decades Republicans have taken the position that low taxes, fewer regulations, along with pro-business legislation and laws that restrict union power will lead to a growing economy. However, U.S. Commerce Department statistics show that Missouri is trailing the nation in economic growth for the ninth straight year. ...

Nearly 45,000 people died by suicide in the United States in 2016, the 10th most common way to die in this country. Suicide is the second-leading cause of death of people ages 15 to 34. The Missouri suicide rate is higher than the national average. One person dies by suicide every eight hours in Missouri, the highest rate in the Midwest...

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico -- Roberto Escalona Moreno says he witnessed a double murder on the street last week near the hostel where he is staying. The Cuban immigrant has been assaulted, and his friends have been shaken down by police, he said. Moreno, 22, is among more than 30,000 migrants who are pressing for asylum in the U.S. ...

LOS ANGELES -- The conservatorship overseeing Britney Spears' personal life and career sued the creator of a blog devoted to the pop superstar Wednesday in an increasingly aggressive effort to push back against the so-called "Free Britney" movement, which alleges the singer is being controlled against her will...

PARIS -- The United States does not want a full-blown war with Iran, although it still is seeking to build up international defenses in the region just in case of a conflict, President Donald Trump's special envoy to the country said Thursday. The big question is whether other countries are ready to join with Washington. So far, Europe is favoring diplomacy instead...

OSAKA, Japan -- Trade, geopolitical tensions and the looming threat of climate change are on the agenda as the presidents of the United States and China and other world leaders gather in Osaka, Japan, for a summit of the Group of 20 major economies...

ROME -- It's been called the Italian "green gold rush." Mild, barely there marijuana dubbed "cannabis light" has put Italy on the international weed map, producing hundreds of stores selling pot by the pouch and attention from investors banking the legalization of stronger stuff will follow...

WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court ruled Thursday partisan gerrymandering of congressional and legislative districts is none of its business, a decision leaving state officials free from federal court challenges to their plans to shape districts to blatantly help their parties...

NEW YORK -- A frail Paul Manafort shuffled into court Thursday in handcuffs and prison garb and pleaded not guilty to New York state mortgage fraud charges potentially keeping him behind bars even if President Donald Trump pardons him for federal crimes uncovered during the probe of Russian election meddling...

WASHINGTON -- The Democratic-controlled House voted Thursday to send President Donald Trump a bipartisan, Senate-drafted, $4.6 billion measure to care for migrant refugees detained at the southern border, capping a Washington skirmish in which die-hard liberals came out on the losing end in a battle with the White House, the GOP-held Senate and Democratic moderates...

WASHINGTON -- Political unease over the White House's tough talk against Iran is reviving questions about President Donald Trump's ability to order military strikes without approval from Congress. The Senate is heading toward a vote today on an amendment to a sweeping Defense bill requiring congressional support before Trump acts. ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Animal rescue workers in Kansas City have named a kitten Cargo after he survived being trapped in a shipping container with two other kittens that died. The Kansas City Pet Project said Thursday in a Facebook post a shipping company employee brought the starving and dehydrated kitten to the city animal shelter late Wednesday afternoon. ...

LOS ANGELES -- Hundreds of Michael Jackson fans gathered at his grave for a daylong celebration of his life and music Tuesday, with some traveling thousands of miles to join in the singalongs, selfies and moment of silence that marked the 10th anniversary of the death of the King of Pop...

HOLLISTER, Mo. -- Hansel M. Robinson, 96, formerly of Jackson, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019, at Point Look Out Nursing Home in Hollister, where he had been a resident for a brief time. He was born Oct. 23, 1922, in Stoddard County, Missouri, the son of Hansel "Kelcy" and Mamie McClard Robinson. He married Evelyn McCamish on Jan. 11, 1946, in Dexter, Missouri. She passed away March 20, 2016...

Walter Lange, 83, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at his home. Born in Tilsit on Feb. 18, 1936, Walter was one of 11 children born to Ferdinand and Alma Loos Lange. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Tilsit and was a graduate of the church's grade school. Walter and Ida K. Urhahn were married May 16, 1958, at the church...

VIENNA, Mo. -- Shirley Jean Daugherty James, 91, of Vienna died Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at Phelps Health at Rolla, Missouri. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. today at Vienna United Methodist Church, 1102 Highway 63 North, in Vienna. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at the church, with the Rev. Karen Alden officiating. Interment will be in the James Community Cemetery near Vienna, under the direction of the Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home in Vienna...

George Russell Brown Jr., 64, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Mounds, Illinois, died Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Jones Funeral Home in Villa Ridge, Illinois, where funeral services will begin at 1:30 p.m., with the Rev. Jerry Herring officiating. Interment will follow in American Legion Cemetery in Dongola, Illinois...

MARQUAND, Mo. -- On Wednesday, June 26, 2019, Marilyn Ruth Bollinger was called home to be with the Lord at the age of 83. She was born May 21, 1936, in DeKalb County, Illinois, daughter of John Everette and Christina Moyer Marshall. She and Tom Lee Bollinger were united in marriage Sept. 4, 1955...

MIAMI -- Democratic divisions over race, age and ideology surged into public view in Thursday night's presidential debate, a prime-time clash punctuated by a heated exchange between former Vice President Joe Biden and California Sen. Kamala Harris. It was one of several moments leaving the 76-year-old Biden, who entered the night as his party's fragile front-runner, on the defensive as he worked to convince voters across America he's still in touch with the Democratic Party of 2020 -- and best-positioned to deny President Donald Trump a second term.. ...

O Lord Jesus, we praise you, for you perform wondrous miracles too numerous to count. Amen.

Paul Keckley, a health care market researcher from Nashville, Tennessee, shared the results of his firm's four-month study of the health care needs of this area with about 900 people attending Saint Francis Medical Center's annual dinner last night at the Show Me Center; the study found this area as a whole is in dire need of more primary care physicians...

CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrest does not imply guilt. Arrest n Yamango D. Jiles, 22, of Cape Girardeau, was arrested on suspicion of unlawful use of a weapon. Assaults n Assault was reported at Saint Francis Medical Center, 211 Saint Francis Drive...

CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls: Wednesday n Medical assists were made at 12:37 a.m. on North Frederick Street, 12:53 a.m. on North Frederick Street, 9:30 a.m. on North Silver Springs Road, 11:06 on Bloomfield Road, 2:24 p.m. on Lynnwood Drive, 4:58 p.m. on Jefferson Avenue and 8:17 p.m. on South Sprigg Street...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A black transgender woman died this week in the same northeast Kansas City neighborhood where another transgender woman was killed four years ago. Police said 32-year-old Brooklyn Lindsey suffered trauma to her face before she died early Tuesday, but a cause of death has not been released. Neighbors told police they heard an argument and gunshots before her body was found on the steps of a house...

LEBANON, Mo. -- Several Missouri jail employees have been disciplined after an armed robbery suspect escaped by posing as another inmate and then was recaptured after crashing a stolen car while fleeing. KYTV reported Laclede County Sheriff David Millsap said staff was to blame for failing to confirm Steven Joe Mitchell's identify before releasing him. ...

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