Three people including two SEMO students died in a vehicle crash on I-55 in Scott County on Dec. 3.

For some SEMO students, inflation impacts their lives, especially during the holiday season. SEMO education major Kaleigh Green said her family holiday gatherings have gotten smaller over the years.

In an incident involving two vehicles, a pedestrian was hit and killed around 5:30 p.m. according to SE Alerts. The Cape Girardeau Police Department Facebook page noted the accident took place at S. Sprigg and MO 74. The intersection is closed until further notice...

When people think of the problems college students face, a potentially deadly nicotine addiction likely isn’t one of them. However, with the amount of college students using e-cigarettes today, this problem has become much more commonplace. According to a study by Statista, “Out of 6,000 college students surveyed, at least 75.7% of them have used e-cigarettes or other vape products” in the past three months...

During the Nov. 21 Student Government Association (SGA) meeting, a by-law regarding committee selection was changed, two new SEMO organizations were approved and discussion of the Nov. 26 SEMO football playoff game was held. One of the many responsibilities of SGA is the formation of committees which put together resolutions and allocate funding. This week, the SGA made a change to the by-law detailing how Dr. R. Ferrell Ervin Excellence In Teaching selection committee members are selected...

Getting behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol or into a car with an intoxicated driver is unsafe and potentially life-altering. Deciding between drunk driving and a free, safe and reliable ride home can mean the difference between being charged with a crime and being charged up with a good night’s rest.

According to the Associated Press, the Republicans win majority control of the House. The Republican party gained eight seats in the House while the Democrats lost eight. The Democratic Party stands at 210 seats and the Republicans are at 218 with 428 of 435 races being called...

SEMO’s Student Government Association (SGA) met Nov. 14 to approve a new senator and revise several by-laws. The first order of business was presenting a new Holland College of Arts and Media Senator candidate to fill an open position. Freshman BFA musical theater major Romell Johnson said he is passionate about working in government...

Southeast Missouri State University’s Board of Governors met to approve changes to academic programs and name the Vandiver Show Me State award recipient on Nov. 9. The award is named after former SEMO University President William Duncan Vandiver was created in 1997 and will be given to Senator Roy Blunt. ...

The results of the Tuesday night Midterm elections are in, and Missouri voters voted in favor of passing Constitutional Amendment 3 with 1,089,326 votes and a majority of 53.11%, which legalized recreational marijuana, according to a report by Ballotpedia.

As of 10:00 a.m., Reuters reports 47 seats for the Republicans and 48 seats for the Democrats in the US Senate, giving the Democratic party a one seat lead.

As of 10:00 a.m., Reuters reports 181 seats for Democrats and 201 seats for Republicans for the House of Representatives, with the Republican party only needing 17 more seats for control.

When a candidate runs for office, the public sees their ideas and strategies. What the public does not see is the behind the scenes support and action of the candidate’s family and friends. Pamela Leighton, wife of current Democratic Midterm election candidate Andy Leighton, is a prime example of how behind the scenes support helps an election candidate...

Amber Ruch is the director of KFVS digital production and is a SEMO graduate. Ruch’s day-to-day job involves being on the first line of KFVS’s digital media, pushing numbers out to the website and sharing content with producers. Ruch was the first digital intern at KFVS, which is now her full time job. Ruch described the first part of election day as not too hectic...

According to a report by the Secretary of State, all 409 precincts reported Republican Jason Smith defeated Democrat challenger Randi McCallian. Smith finished with 186,259 votes, and McCallian finished with 53,661.

Reuters reports Republican incumbent John Kennedy defeated challengers Gary Chambers and Luke Mixon. Kennedy will take the Louisiana Senate seat. Kennedy has won by 62.0%.

As of 11:54 p.m., The Associated Press reports 45 seats for Democrats and 46 for the GOP, tying the two parties for the United States Senate race.

John Moore, KRCU Operations Director was manning the radio station on election night. Moore said he has voted in almost every election since he was 18 and saw a larger turnout this midterm than in the past. Moore speculated this turnout is partially because of social media and partially because there are many social issues on the ballot this midterm...

Various news sites report Republican incumbent Jerry Moran defeated challenger Mark Holland. This will be Moran’s second term as Kansas Senator. Moran won by 59.8%.

The Associated Press reports Republican incumbent Chuck Grassley as the winner of the Iowa Senate seat. This will be Grassley’s seventh term as Iowa Senator. Grassley defeated challenger Michael Frankin and won by 56.7%...

The Hill reports Republican incumbent Marco Rubio defeated challenger Val Demings. This is Rubio’s third term as Florida’s Senator. Rubio carried 57.9% of votes...

According to the Secratary of State, 16 precincts report Republican John Voss defeated Democrat challenger Andy Leighton. Voss had 6,971 votes and Leighton had 3,390 votes, the race has been called.

According to the Secretary of State, Republican Eric Schmitt is leading 992 precincts against Democrat challenger Trudy Busch Valentine. Currently, Schmitt has 432,498 votes and Busch Valentine has 280,176 votes. The race was called by FOXNews.

According to a report by the Secretary of State, Republican Jason Smith is currently leading Democrat challenger Randi McCallian in 228 precincts. Currently, Smith has 81,002 votes, and McCallian has 16,402. The race has not been called...

Reuters reports Democrat incumbent Charles Schumer will take the New York Senate seat. Schumer defeated challenger Joe Pinion, carrying approximately 67% of the votes.