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SEMO has been awarded $24,286 for student financial assistance

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Thursday, August 4th, 2011, 4:19pm
SEMO has been awarded $24,286 for student financial assistance

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - Southeast Missouri State University has been awarded $24,286 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship Grant program for students in their Master of Science in Nursing program.

According to Southeast Missouri State University, their graduate nursing program is the only one physically located in the region and focuses on the assessment, management and delivery of health care services to individuals and families.

“Since 1997, Southeast has continuously received monies from the Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship Grant. Grant monies allowed students to finish coursework and enter the practice setting in a timely manner,” said Dr. Elaine Jackson, professor of nursing at Southeast Missouri State University. “Over 40 graduate nursing students have benefited from grant monies, and the vast majority of the trainees have remained in southeast Missouri.

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Sewer line smoke test in Cape Girardeau

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Thursday, August 4th, 2011, 3:32pm
Sewer line smoke test in Cape Girardeau

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - The city of Cape Girardeau has announced they will be testing sewer lines starting on Friday, August 5.

They say harmless smoke will be pumped through the sanitary sewer lines near the Southeast Missouri State University campus to identify leaks and defects starting on August 5 and finishing on in about 10 to 14 days.

According to the city, people and animals will not be harmed by the smoke. No smoke should enter if all sewer piping for a building is properly connected and in good, working condition.

To reduce the chance smoke will enter your home or business briefly run water from all fixtures, including in floor drains, to ensure that all traps are full. If smoke does enter your building it will quickly dissipate.

For more information, you can contact Stan Polivick, stormwater coordinator, at 573-339-6351.

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Day 3 of triple murder trial ends in Cape Girardeau Co.

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011, 8:55pm

Ryan Patterson's fate now rests in the hands of the jury.

Prosecutors and lawyers for the defense finished their closing arguments in the triple murder trial just after 3 p.m.

Judge William Syler reminds that Wednesday was actually day 6 and not day 3. As he says those days last week still count.

The jury has gone back to their hotel for the night and break for the evening as of 6 p.m. They have indicated to the judge they may have reached a decision on counts 1 and 2 out of 3 total counts. Judge Syler says no decision is set in stone, the jury could change their minds in the morning.

The judge has the decisions in a sealed envelope and no one, including him, is allowed to look at it.

Count one is for Jamie Orman. Count two is for her son Derrick. And, count three is for Jamie's 34-week-old unborn baby, Joey.

Jury will reconvene at 9 Thursday morning.

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Cape Girardeau Co. cooling centers

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011, 3:03pm
Cape Girardeau Co. cooling centers

CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has a list of local cooling centeres available.

The Cape Girardeau County cooling centers include:

  • Jackson Senior Center - Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (573-243-4241) 2690 Travelers Way, Jackson, Mo.
  • Cape Girardeau Senior Center - Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (573-335-1352) 921 North Clark St., Cape Girardeau, Mo.

For more information, the department has an intereactive map of cooling centers available online.

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10 for 10 event at HealthPoint

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011, 2:01pm
10 for 10 event at HealthPoint

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - The HealthPoint in Cape Girardeau will hold a 10 for 10 event to collect school supplies for the community on Monday, August 8.

New and returning members who bring in 10 items or about $10 worth of school supplies will receive a $10 enrollment fee.

HealthPoint says an individual or family membership is entitled to the special promotion during the month of August and normal monthly fees will apply.

The school supplies will be donated to the Jackson and Cape Girardeau school systems.

For more information, you can contact HealthPoint Cape at 986-4444 or HealthPoint Jackson at 243-2211.

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Mo. back to school sales tax holdiay

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011, 12:44pm

CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri back to school sales tax holiday will start at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 5 and continue through Sunday, August 7.

Certain purchases like clothing, school supplies and computers will be exempt from sales tax for the three days.

Some cities, including Cape Girardeau, have opted out of the tax holiday. You can find a complete list of those cities here.

For more information, you can visit the Missouri Department of Revenue online.

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Cape Girardeau public schools back to school information

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011, 11:11am
Cape Girardeau public schools back to school information

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - It's back to school time again and students in the Cape Girardeau school district will be out buying supplies.

The following includes back to school information and school supplies lists for the district.

Alma Schrader's first day of school will be August 18. You can find a supply list for grades kindergarten through fourth here.

Blanchard Elementary will have a back to school night on August 16 at 6:30 p.m. and school starts August 18.

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