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Hematite firefighters tackle brush fire that burns more than 4 acres, tractor

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Hematite firefighters tackle brush fire that burns more than 4 acres, tractor

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Honesty between doctor, patient yields quality care

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Honesty between doctor, patient yields quality care

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Seckman, Windsor host district softball tournaments

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Seckman, Windsor host district softball tournaments

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Arnold names new city attorney, legal counsel

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Arnold names new city attorney, legal counsel

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Athlete of the Week (Oct. 13, 2026) Nick Weidler, Seckman football

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Athlete of the Week (Oct. 13, 2026) Nick Weidler, Seckman football

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Rooted Wellness brings yoga, Pilates and more to De Soto

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Rooted Wellness brings yoga, Pilates and more to De Soto

Oct 12, 2026

Leader Publications brings home dozens of awards

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Leader Publications brings home dozens of awards

Oct 11, 2026

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Festus woman admits to stealing from man with disabilities

Oct 11, 2026

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Pony Bird’s last original employee retires after 49 years of service

Oct 11, 2026

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Six food pantries receive gas cards

Oct 10, 2026

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Honesty between doctor, patient yields quality care

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Honesty between doctor, patient yields quality care

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When it comes to preventative care, the first step is having a healthcare professional with …

Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Sept. 27

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Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Sept. 27

By Leader staff
Oct 10, 2026

During the week of Sept. 27, the Jefferson County Health Department inspected 36 food establ…

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Accidents

Lonedell man dies in motorcycle crash Oct. 3

Accidents

Lonedell man dies in motorcycle crash Oct. 3

Oct 5, 2026

UPDATED: Two Festus residents die in gyrocopter crash

Sep 28, 2026

Man taken to hospital following train accident in Eureka

Sep 25, 2026

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Hematite firefighters tackle brush fire that burns more than 4 acres, tractor

Police Fire

Hematite firefighters tackle brush fire that burns more than 4 acres, tractor

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UPDATED: Two men charged with murder following separate shootings in Jefferson County

Oct 12, 2026

Festus woman admits to stealing from man with disabilities

Oct 11, 2026

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De Soto fourth grader starts business to fund love for Legos

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De Soto fourth grader starts business to fund love for Legos

20 hrs ago

Rooted Wellness brings yoga, Pilates and more to De Soto

Oct 12, 2026

Leader Publications brings home dozens of awards

Oct 11, 2026

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Local Events

Spotlight Community Theatre to perform ‘Little Women’

Spotlight Community Theatre to perform ‘Little Women’

Oct 10, 2026

Groundbreaking scheduled for Kade’s Playground expansion

Groundbreaking scheduled for Kade’s Playground expansion

Oct 9, 2026

Job Fair connects job seekers, local employers

Job Fair connects job seekers, local employers

Oct 9, 2026

Bottleneck Bridge Ride moves date, joins forces with StreetFest

Bottleneck Bridge Ride moves date, joins forces with StreetFest

Oct 8, 2026

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Theresa M. (Ledoux) Chitwood, 86, St. Louis

Theresa M. (Ledoux) Chitwood, 86, St. Louis

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Lynn Rowe Baxter, 90, Minneapolis, Minn.

Lynn Rowe Baxter, 90, Minneapolis, Minn.

46 mins ago

John Iwasyszyn, 81, Herculaneum

John Iwasyszyn, 81, Herculaneum

1 hr ago

James Roscoe ‘Jim’ Flint-Smith, 80, House Springs

James Roscoe ‘Jim’ Flint-Smith, 80, House Springs

1 hr ago

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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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Seckman, Windsor host district softball tournaments

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Seckman, Windsor host district softball tournaments

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Athlete of the Week (Oct. 13, 2026) Nick Weidler, Seckman football

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Athlete of the Week (Oct. 13, 2026) Nick Weidler, Seckman football

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EUREKA SPORTS UPDATE: Kem a rising star on area football scene

Oct 9, 2026

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2026 football schedules, scores

Oct 8, 2026

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FOOTBALL: Pribish scores 3 TDs, Fox knocks West from unbeaten ranks

Oct 8, 2026

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OUTDOORS: Incentives added for Share the Harvest donations

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OUTDOORS: Incentives added for Share the Harvest donations

Oct 9, 2026

OUTDOORS: Show at Powder Valley will feature art of nature photography

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OUTDOORS: Show at Powder Valley will feature art of nature photography

Oct 2, 2026

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OUTDOORS: Drought, heat spike hemorrhagic disease in deer

Sep 25, 2026

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OUTDOORS: Deer hunting changes respond to public opinion

Sep 18, 2026

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OUTDOORS: Hunter education classes will fill quickly as fall arrives

Aug 28, 2026

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My Leader Yummy: Pork Cutlets Parmesan and Chocolate Oatmeal Crispies

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My Leader Yummy: Pork Cutlets Parmesan and Chocolate Oatmeal Crispies

Oct 10, 2026

My Leader Yummy: Southern Maple-Glazed Meatballs and Cheesy Potatoes

Oct 3, 2026

My Leader Yummy: Pepsi Pot Roast and Apricot Bars

Sep 26, 2026

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Trivia Two Ways: Senior Citizen Characters

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Trivia Two Ways: Senior Citizen Characters

Oct 7, 2026

Trivia Two Ways: Music Albums

Sep 30, 2026

Trivia Two Ways: TV Lawyer Characters

Sep 23, 2026

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Pet Spot: Callie the cat likes playing with toys

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Pet Spot: Callie the cat likes playing with toys

Oct 11, 2026

Pet Spot: Annabelle swiped things so people would run after her

Oct 4, 2026

Pet Spot: Dana Marie adept at catching moles

Sep 27, 2026

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Worship in the Park 2026

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Worship in the Park 2026

Oct 7, 2026

Mead on Main – A Viking Festival 2026

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Mead on Main – A Viking Festival 2026

Oct 7, 2026

George Portz Traditional Music Festival 2026

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George Portz Traditional Music Festival 2026

Sep 30, 2026

Eureka Days 2026

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Eureka Days 2026

Sep 30, 2026

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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

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Best town crier places third in world tournament

Best town crier places third in world tournament

Bloodstained WWI diary found in trash reveals soldier’s love story

Bloodstained WWI diary found in trash reveals soldier’s love story

Cone-troversy? World Cup statue prank wearing out its welcome

Cone-troversy? World Cup statue prank wearing out its welcome

Team searching for Noah’s Ark builds 3D model of Turkish mound

Team searching for Noah’s Ark builds 3D model of Turkish mound

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May 28, 2020

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