February 2026

Cape Girardeau man admits identity theft, pandemic fraud

CAPE GIRARDEAU – A Cape Girardeau man on Friday admitted stealing identities to fraudulently apply for pandemic loans, file tax returns and seek state benefits.   Myles Benjamin Depew, 35, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to three counts of wire fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft. He admitted using the name of […]

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Douglas opposes House bill that would risk school funding

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri State Rep. Melissa Douglas, D-Kansas City, voiced strong opposition to HCS HJR 148 & 111 Thursday, legislation that would amend the Missouri Constitution to subject the Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) and charter schools to devastating losses in revenue and resources for students.   “KCPS has had a stable operating

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February 2026 ADK Meeting

Submitted article and photo PERRYVILLE – With the theme Move Forward in Happiness, President Glenda Gremaud called the February 2026 meeting of Alpha Delta Kappa to order. Twenty-seven members answered the roll call question—what would be the winter Olympic sport in which you would want to participate?  Hostesses for the evening were Kathy Scholl and

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Hawley exposes fraud in state and federal programs and dark money funding web

WASHINGTON — This week, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) chaired a hearing in his Homeland Security Subcommittee exposing the widespread fraud in state and federal programs, as well as the dark money groups sponsoring radical left-wing subversion in America’s streets. “You testified that about a trillion dollars you think is lost in fraud every year. Where’s this money

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ILCC to launch new Liquor Control & Compliance Portal

SPRINGFIELD – In preparation for the launch of its new Control & Compliance Portal, the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) is encouraging licensees to register their ILogin account by February 18th. Today is the first day of the scheduled blackout period, but licensees will be able to resume all licensing and compliance activities once the

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Immigration issue comes before the SG Board of Aldermen

STE. GENEVIEVE – The debate over how the federal government is dealing with the illegal immigration issue in the country came before the Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen when a number of residents expressed their disapproval of the city agreeing to cooperate with ICE.   That agreement, known as 287 G, was made in December,

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Mark Twain National Forest announces seasonal hiring for upcoming recreation season

ROLLA, Mo. — the Mark Twain National Forest is hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming recreation season and is encouraging local residents to apply. “Our seasonal employees are very important for summer operations—keeping our campgrounds, trails and recreation sites open, safe and welcoming for visitors,” said Forest Supervisor Vince Keeler. “These positions offer meaningful work, hands-on

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