`KFVSTV (in Cape Girardeau) reports the city council voted Wednesday night to prohibit trick-or-treating, citing concerns about children's safety on busy streets and the safety of residents in their homes. As an alternative, officials urged families to enjoy a "Trunk or Treat" event at Caruthersville's Public Safety Center.

`Reaction was swift, and by Thursday afternoon, city leaders decided the door-to-door candy quest can go on, as long as children have a responsible adult along.' -- St. Louis Post-Dispatch