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College’s Friday Speaker Series returns to campus

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College’s Friday Speaker Series returns to campus

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Coleman files for Page’s seat

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Coleman files for Page’s seat

12 hrs ago

Trivia Two Ways: Scenes Set in Bathrooms

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Trivia Two Ways: Scenes Set in Bathrooms

16 hrs ago

Jefferson College welcomes students back to campus

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Jefferson College welcomes students back to campus

21 hrs ago

Hillsboro R-3 seeks input for superintendent search

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Hillsboro R-3 seeks input for superintendent search

Sep 8, 2026

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Firefighters injured when ceiling collapses while fighting fire

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Firefighters injured when ceiling collapses while fighting fire

Sep 8, 2026

De Soto School District addresses 1st-day bus issues

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De Soto School District addresses 1st-day bus issues

Sep 8, 2026

Accidents

One lane reopens on westbound I-44 in Eureka

Sep 8, 2026

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Area remote-control plane air show collects money for research

Sep 7, 2026

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New members join Arnold’s TDD boards

Sep 7, 2026

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Health

Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Aug. 23

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Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Aug. 23

By Leader staff
Sep 5, 2026

During the week of Aug. 23, the Jefferson County Health Department inspected 35 food establi…

Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Aug. 16

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Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Aug. 16

By Leader staff
Aug 29, 2026

During the week of Aug. 16, the Jefferson County Health Department inspected 35 food establi…

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Accidents

One lane reopens on westbound I-44 in Eureka

Accidents

One lane reopens on westbound I-44 in Eureka

Sep 8, 2026

Festus man dies following Hwy. 67 motorcycle crash

Aug 28, 2026

Hillsboro woman dies after Hwy. 21 crash near De Soto

Aug 25, 2026

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Police and Fire

UPDATED: Arnold-area man evacuated from house fire later dies at hospital

Police Fire

UPDATED: Arnold-area man evacuated from house fire later dies at hospital

Sep 8, 2026

Firefighters injured when ceiling collapses while fighting fire

Sep 8, 2026

Man charged with driving stolen pickup, drug possession in Jefferson County

Sep 6, 2026

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Business

Online women’s boutique expands to storefront in De Soto

Business

Online women’s boutique expands to storefront in De Soto

Aug 31, 2026

Spire volunteers spruce up Scout camp

Aug 30, 2026

Six Flags St. Louis renamed Mid America Adventure

Aug 27, 2026

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Local Events

College’s Friday Speaker Series returns to campus

College’s Friday Speaker Series returns to campus

8 hrs ago

Annual Twin City Days festival offers a variety of fun events for all ages

Annual Twin City Days festival offers a variety of fun events for all ages

Sep 4, 2026

Calendar of Events Sept. 3-10

Calendar of Events Sept. 3-10

Sep 3, 2026

First evening Arnold Farmers Market draws good attendance

First evening Arnold Farmers Market draws good attendance

Aug 30, 2026

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Obituaries

Donald Lloyd ‘Duck’ Shores, 86, Crystal City

Donald Lloyd ‘Duck’ Shores, 86, Crystal City

13 hrs ago

Robert ‘Bob’ Griffin, 93, Dittmer

Robert ‘Bob’ Griffin, 93, Dittmer

16 hrs ago

Mary B. Duncan, 78, Sullivan

Mary B. Duncan, 78, Sullivan

17 hrs ago

Eugene Allen Jones Jr., 70, Arnold

Eugene Allen Jones Jr., 70, Arnold

18 hrs ago

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Life Story

Guts, humor fueled extraordinary life

Guts, humor fueled extraordinary life

Aug 14, 2026

Dick Cook, Crystal City sports legend, dies at 87

Dick Cook, Crystal City sports legend, dies at 87

Aug 13, 2026

Vietnam vet, teacher, special friend ...‘he just made other people better’

Vietnam vet, teacher, special friend ...‘he just made other people better’

Jul 27, 2026

Former Jefferson County lawyer, judge dies

Former Jefferson County lawyer, judge dies

Jul 10, 2026

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CROSS COUNTRY OUTLOOK: New era begins, same expectations remain

Sports

CROSS COUNTRY OUTLOOK: New era begins, same expectations remain

Sep 3, 2026

CROSS COUNTRY OUTLOOK: Tigers on course to win another state title

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CROSS COUNTRY OUTLOOK: Tigers on course to win another state title

Sep 3, 2026

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CROSS COUNTRY OUTLOOK: ’Cats on prowl for more hardware

Sep 3, 2026

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Warriors shrug off TD on kick return with offensive outburst

Sep 3, 2026

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Athlete of the Week (Sept. 1, 2026) Jett Black, Windsor football

Sep 1, 2026

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Outdoors

OUTDOORS: Hunter education classes will fill quickly as fall arrives

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OUTDOORS: Hunter education classes will fill quickly as fall arrives

Aug 28, 2026

Leadwood sewage plant pollutes Big River, DNR says

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Leadwood sewage plant pollutes Big River, DNR says

Aug 25, 2026

Sports

OUTDOORS: Dove season is first for fall hunting opportunities

Aug 21, 2026

Sports

OUTDOORS: Fall food plot planting programs offer answers for deer hunters

Aug 14, 2026

Sports

OUTDOORS: Nature center celebrates 35 years with passport program

Aug 7, 2026

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My Leader Yummy

My Leader Yummy: Corned Beef and Veggies and Baked Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Recipes

My Leader Yummy: Corned Beef and Veggies and Baked Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Sep 5, 2026

My Leader Yummy: Rainy Day BBQ Pork Sandwiches and Salted Cashew Butterscotch Cookies

Aug 29, 2026

My Leader Yummy: Two Can Cola Pork Roast and Upside-Down Chocolate Cake

Aug 22, 2026

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Trivia Two Ways

Trivia Two Ways: Scenes Set in Bathrooms

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Trivia Two Ways: Scenes Set in Bathrooms

16 hrs ago

Trivia Two Ways: Guest Stars

Sep 2, 2026

Trivia Two Ways: Famous People Named Chris

Aug 26, 2026

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Pet Spot

Pet Spot: Tucker good companion for granddaughter

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Pet Spot: Tucker good companion for granddaughter

Sep 6, 2026

Pet Spot: Cruiser remembered as good friend

Updated Aug 31, 2026

Pet Spot: Bella enjoys boat rides, being in water

Aug 23, 2026

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Mastodon State Historic Site 50th anniversary - Sept. 5, 2026

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Mastodon State Historic Site 50th anniversary - Sept. 5, 2026

13 hrs ago

Brenden’s Friday Backpacks Craft and Vendor Show - Aug. 28, 2026

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Brenden’s Friday Backpacks Craft and Vendor Show - Aug. 28, 2026

Sep 2, 2026

Discovery Festival - Aug. 28, 2026

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Discovery Festival - Aug. 28, 2026

Sep 2, 2026

Charlie’s Believe Fly-In and Air Show

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Charlie’s Believe Fly-In and Air Show

Sep 2, 2026

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A&M Urban Renewal

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Aaron Masonry & Exterior Service

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Aberdeen Golf Club

4111 Crescent Rd, Eureka, MO 63025

+1(636)938-5465

American Family Insurance

1830 Rock Rd, De Soto, MO 63020

+1(636)586-2111

American Staffing

11424 Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043

+1(314)872-7070

American West Office Suites

16024 Manchester Rd, Ellisville, MO 63011

+1(636)594-2200

National News

Tips on Selling Stuff from a Guy Who's Sold a Lot of Stuff

Tips on Selling Stuff from a Guy Who's Sold a Lot of Stuff

Central Great Falls outage moved to Sept. 16 for power upgrade

Central Great Falls outage moved to Sept. 16 for power upgrade

Pa. DOH: Measles cases this year surpasses 600

Pa. DOH: Measles cases this year surpasses 600

WATCH: Former adviser talks about being with Bush on 9/11

WATCH: Former adviser talks about being with Bush on 9/11

National Sports

How scammers are already targeting NFL fans this season

How scammers are already targeting NFL fans this season

Turf battle in the NFL: Natural vs. artificial grass

Turf battle in the NFL: Natural vs. artificial grass

Does rest or rust win out? What advanced NFL stats reveal about returning teams

Does rest or rust win out? What advanced NFL stats reveal about returning teams

Football season brings boost to local bars and restaurants

Football season brings boost to local bars and restaurants

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Hands-Only CPR Can Save Someone You Love

May 29, 2020

Next COVID-19 Challenge: Reduce Employer Rx Costs, Enhance Patient Access

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May 28, 2020

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Lorena Bobbitt Shares Her Story in Lifetime Original Movie

Updated May 28, 2020

Make a Commitment to More Family Meals

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Make a Commitment to More Family Meals

May 27, 2020