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Nearly 150,000 attend Kimmswick’s Apple Butter Festival

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Nearly 150,000 attend Kimmswick’s Apple Butter Festival

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Compass clinic expands services for underserved youth

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Compass clinic expands services for underserved youth

2 hrs ago

‘Second set of eyes’ can save patients’ lives

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‘Second set of eyes’ can save patients’ lives

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Trivia Two Ways: Comedy Horror Films

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Trivia Two Ways: Comedy Horror Films

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St. John’s Lutheran completes Early Childhood Center

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St. John’s Lutheran completes Early Childhood Center

9 hrs ago

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Piros Signs donates scoreboard to Northwest

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Piros Signs donates scoreboard to Northwest

20 hrs ago

UPDATED: Four die, three injured in Hwy. 30 crash

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UPDATED: Four die, three injured in Hwy. 30 crash

Oct 27, 2026

Local News

‘Boo at the Barn’ draws over 1,000

Oct 27, 2026

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Clerk expects high turnout on Election Day

Oct 26, 2026

Police Fire

Crystal City Culver’s small fire out before firefighters arrive

Oct 26, 2026

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Compass clinic expands services for underserved youth

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Compass clinic expands services for underserved youth

Shannon MacGregor, guest columnist
2 hrs ago

It has been nearly 18 months since Compass Health Network opened the doors of our Festus-Tru…

‘Second set of eyes’ can save patients’ lives

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‘Second set of eyes’ can save patients’ lives

By Goldie Lowe
2 hrs ago

While many people are familiar with AI being used to create fake photos and videos for enter…

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Accidents

UPDATED: Four die, three injured in Hwy. 30 crash

Accidents

UPDATED: Four die, three injured in Hwy. 30 crash

Oct 27, 2026

UPDATED: Festus man dies in motorcycle crash on I-55

Oct 20, 2026

Arnold man dies in crash early Monday morning

Oct 19, 2026

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Police and Fire

House Springs man allegedly assaults relative

Police Fire

House Springs man allegedly assaults relative

14 hrs ago

Crystal City Culver’s small fire out before firefighters arrive

Oct 26, 2026

Eureka Police arrest man for alleged drug possession

Oct 25, 2026

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Business

Piros Signs donates scoreboard to Northwest

Business

Piros Signs donates scoreboard to Northwest

20 hrs ago

Herculaneum McDonald’s to hold grand opening event

Oct 14, 2026

De Soto fourth grader starts business to fund love for Legos

Oct 12, 2026

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Local Events

Eureka Senior Expo to offer a morning of fun, information

Eureka Senior Expo to offer a morning of fun, information

Oct 23, 2026

De Soto Veterans Day Parade celebrates nation, veterans

De Soto Veterans Day Parade celebrates nation, veterans

Oct 22, 2026

Calendar of Events Oct. 22-29

Calendar of Events Oct. 22-29

Oct 22, 2026

Apple Butter Festival on tap this weekend

Apple Butter Festival on tap this weekend

Oct 21, 2026

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Obituaries

Oliver Otto Stuckmeyer, 87, Imperial

Oliver Otto Stuckmeyer, 87, Imperial

2 hrs ago

Christine ‘Chris’ Limpert, 72, Festus

Christine ‘Chris’ Limpert, 72, Festus

2 hrs ago

Anne Anja Heinzman, 63, Bloomsdale

Anne Anja Heinzman, 63, Bloomsdale

Oct 27, 2026

Nancy Cecilia (Johnson) Webster, 83, De Soto

Nancy Cecilia (Johnson) Webster, 83, De Soto

Oct 27, 2026

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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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Athlete of the Week (Oct. 27, 2026) Sam Kerley, Ollie Klump, Jefferson football

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Athlete of the Week (Oct. 27, 2026) Sam Kerley, Ollie Klump, Jefferson football

Oct 27, 2026

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Oct 23, 2026

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OUTDOORS: Ware area part of statewide CWD pilot program

Oct 23, 2026

Sports

Festus scores 19 points to win JCAA cross country title

Oct 22, 2026

Sports

Boyer wins third JCAA title; Blackcats conference champs for first time since 2015

Oct 22, 2026

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House Springs arborist travels world for tree climbing competitions

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House Springs arborist travels world for tree climbing competitions

Oct 23, 2026

OUTDOORS: Ware area part of statewide CWD pilot program

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OUTDOORS: Ware area part of statewide CWD pilot program

Oct 23, 2026

Sports

OUTDOORS: Field to Freezer deer processing program returns to Henges Center

Oct 17, 2026

Local News

Dioxin found again at Romaine Creek site

Oct 13, 2026

Sports

OUTDOORS: Incentives added for Share the Harvest donations

Oct 9, 2026

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My Leader Yummy: Western Chili Con Carne and Peanutty Halloween Cookie Pizza

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My Leader Yummy: Western Chili Con Carne and Peanutty Halloween Cookie Pizza

Oct 24, 2026

My Leader Yummy: Angel Hair and Ham Alfredo and Cheesy Butterhorn Rolls

Oct 17, 2026

My Leader Yummy: Pork Cutlets Parmesan and Chocolate Oatmeal Crispies

Oct 10, 2026

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Trivia Two Ways

Trivia Two Ways: Comedy Horror Films

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Trivia Two Ways: Comedy Horror Films

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Trivia Two Ways: Hot Times in Entertainment

Oct 21, 2026

Trivia Two Ways: Comic Strips

Oct 14, 2026

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Pet Spot: Smokey’s a curious kitty

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Pet Spot: Smokey’s a curious kitty

Oct 25, 2026

Pet Spot: Gracie enjoys kissing fish

Oct 18, 2026

Pet Spot: Callie the cat likes playing with toys

Oct 11, 2026

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De Soto mom organizes Halloween TP activity

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De Soto mom organizes Halloween TP activity

5 hrs ago

Arnold Chamber of Commerce trunk or treat 2026

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Arnold Chamber of Commerce trunk or treat 2026

6 hrs ago

Trick or Treat Spooktacular 2026

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Trick or Treat Spooktacular 2026

23 hrs ago

Kimmswick Apple Butter Festival 2026

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Kimmswick Apple Butter Festival 2026

Oct 27, 2026

Business Directory

A&M Urban Renewal

+1(314)307-7653

Aaron Masonry & Exterior Service

+1(314)730-5376

Aberdeen Golf Club

4111 Crescent Rd, Eureka, MO 63025

+1(636)938-5465

Acid Piping Technology

2890 Arnold Tenbrook Rd, Arnold, MO 63010

+1(636)296-4668

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

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As Fed Holds Steady, Are 7.5% Mortgage Rates Still Possible?

As Fed Holds Steady, Are 7.5% Mortgage Rates Still Possible?

Owlett to host human trafficking awareness event in Canton

Owlett to host human trafficking awareness event in Canton

WATCH: Authorities investigate disruption of OCTOBER 7 play

WATCH: Authorities investigate disruption of OCTOBER 7 play

New Pa. law: Drivers must stop 15 feet from school buses

New Pa. law: Drivers must stop 15 feet from school buses

National Sports

The true cost of being an NFL fan, according to your wallet

The true cost of being an NFL fan, according to your wallet

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Hands-Only CPR Can Save Someone You Love

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

May 28, 2020

Lorena Bobbitt Shares Her Story in Lifetime Original Movie

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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