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KRCU Public Radio KRCU is Southeast Missouri's NPR station providing award-winning news, diverse music and entertainment.

KRCU 90.9 FM is located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and is a 6,500 watt station. KSEF 88.9 FM-HD is located in Farmington, Missouri and is a 20,000 watt station. KDMC-FM 88.7 is a 100,000 watt station located in Ellsinore, MO.

THIS JUST IN: The Supreme Court has sided against President Trump, rejecting his efforts to enact new mail-in voting res...
09/14/2026

THIS JUST IN: The Supreme Court has sided against President Trump, rejecting his efforts to enact new mail-in voting restrictions for the midterm election. The ruling released Monday by the high court means the U.S. Postal Service is expected to continue delivering ballots as usual. Read more at krcu.org.

The Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration's request to allow mail-in voting restrictions under a U.S. Postal Service plan for the midterm general election.

Fall is a great time for hiking. The weather is cooler, the colors are changing, and our conservation areas offer many c...
09/14/2026

Fall is a great time for hiking. The weather is cooler, the colors are changing, and our conservation areas offer many choices. Here are some top picks for fall hiking this year.

Fall is a great time for hiking. The weather is cooler, the colors are changing, and our conservation areas offer many choices.

The corn dogs are spinning, the midway lights are shining bright, and the Southeast Missouri District Fair officially ki...
09/14/2026

The corn dogs are spinning, the midway lights are shining bright, and the Southeast Missouri District Fair officially kicked off this past Saturday and continues running strong through this weekend! For local businesses, this is a week to shine as we host thousands of visitors from the region and beyond. Local support for "Let's Talk Business" is provided by Todt Roofing & Construction.

The corn dogs are spinning, the midway lights are shining bright, and the Southeast Missouri District Fair officially kicked off this past Saturday and continues running strong through this weekend! For local businesses, this is a week to shine as we host thousands of visitors from the region and be...

The annual SEMO District Fair returns to Cape tomorrow and kicks off with the parade. To prepare, the Cape Girardeau Pol...
09/12/2026

The annual SEMO District Fair returns to Cape tomorrow and kicks off with the parade. To prepare, the Cape Girardeau Police Department is implementing special traffic arrangements to ensure vehicles can enter and exit the Arena Park area safely.
Friday, no parking signs were added around Arena Park and will be enforced starting Sat. Sept. 12th at 5 a.m.

The annual SEMO district fair returns to Cape tomorrow and kicks off with the parade. To prepare, the Cape Girardeau Police Department is implementing special traffic arrangements to ensure vehicles can enter and exit the Arena Park area safely.

Story by Maria Blevins of 'The Arrow' and Lily Niebrugge: September 11, 2001, has become a date etched in history foreve...
09/11/2026

Story by Maria Blevins of 'The Arrow' and Lily Niebrugge: September 11, 2001, has become a date etched in history forever. The September 11 attacks were coordinated terrorist attacks against the United States that targeted the Pentagon and the World Trade Center. Dave Haraden, a former Marine, SEMO Freshman, and Master's in Management student, said he remembers the impact that the attacks had when he was younger and how it affected daily life.

September 11, 2001, has become a date that will be etched in history forever. The September 11 attacks were coordinated terrorist attacks against the United States that targeted the Pentagon and World Trade Center.

🎵🎶The Ozark Hills are alive, with the sound of bugling....🎶🎵 Hey, local day trippers! Obviously, I'm a travel writer and...
09/11/2026

🎵🎶The Ozark Hills are alive, with the sound of bugling....🎶🎵 Hey, local day trippers! Obviously, I'm a travel writer and not a singer. But you know who is singing this time of year? Wild elk.

Hey, local day trippers! Obviously, I'm a travel writer and not a singer. But you know who is singing this time of year? Wild elk.

Registration is open for the 11th Annual SEMO Athletics Trivia Night & Auction, presented by The Bank of Missouri. SEMO ...
09/11/2026

Registration is open for the 11th Annual SEMO Athletics Trivia Night & Auction, presented by The Bank of Missouri. SEMO Athletics Trivia Night & Auction is the department of athletics fall signature fundraiser event, and will be held Saturday, October 3, at the Show Me Center. Local support for the "Two-Minute Drill" is provided by Saint Francis Healthcare System.

Registration is open for the 11th Annual SEMO Athletics Trivia Night & Auction, presented by The Bank of Missouri. SEMO Athletics Trivia Night & Auction is the department of athletics fall signature fundraiser event, and will be held Saturday, October 3, at the Show Me Center.

On this episode of 'Exposition: An Arts + Culture Podcast', we speak with the founding member of 'Chicago Farmer & The F...
09/11/2026

On this episode of 'Exposition: An Arts + Culture Podcast', we speak with the founding member of 'Chicago Farmer & The Fieldnotes' about his 'Tunes at Twilight' performance on Friday, September 11th, at Ivers Square Gazebo in Cape Girardeau. The show at 6:30 p.m. that evening concludes the Fall 2026 Season of 'Tunes at Twilight'. Learn more about 'Chicago Farmer' at krcu.org and subscribe to 'KRCU's Exposition: An Arts + Culture Podcast' to hear the full conversation. https://www.krcu.org/podcast/exposition-an-arts-culture-podcast/2026-09-09/exposition-cody-diekhoff-aka-chicago-farmer-previews-final-fall-2026-tunes-at-twilight-performance-of-the-season

On this episode of 'Exposition: An Arts + Culture Podcast', we speak with the founding member of 'Chicago Farmer & The Fieldnotes' about his 'Tunes at Twilight' performance on Friday, September 11th, at Ivers Square Gazebo in Cape Girardeau. The show at 6:30 p.m. that evening concludes the Fall 2026...

Alzheimer’s and other dementias are usually the culprit behind confusion in older adults. However, there is another surp...
09/10/2026

Alzheimer’s and other dementias are usually the culprit behind confusion in older adults. However, there is another surprising source: urinary tract infections. In some older adults, confusion or delirium might be the main or only obvious UTI symptom. Local support for "To Your Health" is provided by EBO MD.

Alzheimer’s and other dementias are usually the culprit behind confusion in older adults. However, there is another surprising source: urinary tract infections. In some older adults, confusion or delirium might be the main or only obvious UTI symptom.

If you have a college student who's starting a new school year, Better Business Bureau® recommends talking to them about...
09/10/2026

If you have a college student who's starting a new school year, Better Business Bureau® recommends talking to them about taking care of their money and personal information while they're on campus. Local support for "Consumer Handbook" is provided by John Spear - Realtor.

If you have a college student who's starting a new school year, Better Business Bureau® recommends talking to them about taking care of their money and personal information while they're on campus.

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