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Sheriff says murder suspect dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound

HILLSBORO – Sheriff Dave Marshak announces the death of a homicide suspect who took his own life this morning in a Festus hotel.   69-year-old Billy Moman was found dead around 7:00 a.m. from a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside a room in the Holiday Inn Express location on Gamel Cemetery Road. Sheriff’s Office Detectives, Negotiators, […]

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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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20th Annual Cape Girardeau Polar Plunge raises more than $60,000 for Special Olympics Missouri

  CAPE GIRARDEAU —  The 20th Annual Cape Girardeau Polar Plunge on Feb. 7, 2026, at Cape County Park North was a splashing success, raising over $60,000 to date. A total of 150 brave men and women from around the area donned costumes and swimwear to take a chilly dip. In addition, the Polar Bear Strut

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Learn proper pond management techniques at free MDC workshop in Cape Girardeau March 11

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to learn proper pond management techniques at a free workshop at the Cape Girardeau Nature Center Wednesday, March 11. The event will be held from 5:30-8 p.m. MDC instructors will cover pond construction, fish stocking, proper fisheries management, aquatic plant management, and the

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Prepare for spring hunting and fishing at Cape Nature Center

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Start planning for spring hunting and fishing with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). MDC staff at the Cape Girardeau Nature Center offer hunting and fishing programs year-round, even during the winter months. Education staff are hosting a variety of free classes in February, including: Deer Hunting: Tree Stands vs. Ground Blinds

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More Americans are caring for loved ones — but few feel prepared for emergencies

ST. LOUIS, MO. — Today, millions of Americans serve as caregivers, supporting both young children and aging loved ones — often at the same time. Yet many lack critical lifesaving training, including how to respond in a cardiac arrest emergency. Only about one-third of U.S. adults say they feel confident and ready to act if

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MHTC awards contract for Perry County bridge replacements

SIKESTON – The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded a $3.1 million contract for bridges in Perry County during its regular meeting on Feb. 4.   A $3,159,089 contract was awarded to Plattin Creek Excavating, LLC, for the following bridge replacements in Perry County:   A bridge replacement on Route T over Saline Creek, and;

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Whisk in dairy to create nutrient-dense meals for you and your family

By St. Louis District Dairy Council ST. LOUIS – For those seeking new ways to add home-cooked meals and snacks to their daily routine, look to dairy foods, including milk, yogurt and cheese, to deliver quality nutrition. These versatile ingredients can create nutrient-dense meals quickly.   The recently released 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans continues

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