KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Crystal Ritter, left, and Sheree Pursley high five after their mouse, Jazzman, won the first race Friday during the second annual Mouse Races for MS, an MS ...

A gerbil heads backward after nearly reaching the finish line during Saturday night's mouse races in Godfrey. A mouse race attendee examines one of the racers prior to placing a bet. Spectators react ...

A gerbil is uncovered to start the "Mouse Roulette" event during mouse races at the Virden American Legion on Saturday evening, March 15, 2025. Bettors line up to place their wagers prior to the start ...

Crystal Ritter of Cape Girardeau, center, cheers as her mouse J-Born wins the third race of Cheese Hill Downs Mouse Racing Friday at Dockside in Cape Girardeau. The proceeds from the event go to ...