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Cyclosporiasis cases climb in Jefferson County

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Cyclosporiasis cases climb in Jefferson County

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Simple steps can reduce your chances of ingesting contaminated food

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Simple steps can reduce your chances of ingesting contaminated food

12 hrs ago

Festus mayor has no plans to place data center project moratorium on agenda ‘at this time’

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Festus mayor has no plans to place data center project moratorium on agenda ‘at this time’

12 hrs ago

Leader Publications announces Best of Eureka contest

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Leader Publications announces Best of Eureka contest

16 hrs ago

Trivia Two Ways: Schools in Fiction

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Trivia Two Ways: Schools in Fiction

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Reichard, Smith to face off for 8th District position

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Reichard, Smith to face off for 8th District position

Aug 18, 2026

Voters reject county hotel-motel tax proposal

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Voters reject county hotel-motel tax proposal

Aug 18, 2026

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Cedar Hill man rescues lost young boy from walking into traffic

Aug 17, 2026

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Old Lemay Ferry Road opens to two-way traffic Friday

Aug 17, 2026

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Riebold narrowly wins GOP race for clerk

Aug 17, 2026

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Health

Cyclosporiasis cases climb in Jefferson County

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Cyclosporiasis cases climb in Jefferson County

By Teresa Inserra
8 hrs ago

A total of 122 cyclosporiasis cases have been reported to the Jefferson County Health Depart…

Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Aug. 2

Health

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Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Aug. 2

By Leader staff
Aug 15, 2026

During the week of Aug. 2, the Jefferson County Health Department inspected 23 food establis…

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Accidents

Cedar Hill man dies in crash on Hwy. NN

Accidents

Cedar Hill man dies in crash on Hwy. NN

Jul 31, 2026

UPDATED: Two teens die in House Springs crash

Jul 23, 2026

Man dies in Cedar Hill truck crash July 15

Jul 22, 2026

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Police and Fire

Cedar Hill man charged for allegedly shooting his wife

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Cedar Hill man charged for allegedly shooting his wife

Aug 15, 2026

Jefferson County man allegedly threatens man with knife

Aug 14, 2026

House Springs woman accused of using her code to steal from neighboring storage units

Aug 9, 2026

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Business

Leader Publications announces Best of Eureka contest

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Leader Publications announces Best of Eureka contest

16 hrs ago

Eureka nursing home residents evacuated due to power outage

Jul 27, 2026

Water district, James Hardie settle suit

Jul 22, 2026

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Local Events

Farm to Table fundraiser on tap for De Soto Farmers Market

Farm to Table fundraiser on tap for De Soto Farmers Market

Aug 15, 2026

County Parks and Rec launches ‘Find Us Fridays’

County Parks and Rec launches ‘Find Us Fridays’

Aug 14, 2026

Arnold Senior Expo to offer information, fun

Arnold Senior Expo to offer information, fun

Aug 14, 2026

Calendar of Events Aug. 13-20

Calendar of Events Aug. 13-20

Aug 13, 2026

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Obituaries

Melvyn Musson, 82, Imperial

Melvyn Musson, 82, Imperial

16 hrs ago

Lorine E. (Wiesehan) Lewandowski, 95, Arnold

Lorine E. (Wiesehan) Lewandowski, 95, Arnold

16 hrs ago

Danny Carl Hawthorne, 79, Imperial

Danny Carl Hawthorne, 79, Imperial

Aug 18, 2026

Brenda JoAnn (Pease) Thread, 62, Richwoods

Brenda JoAnn (Pease) Thread, 62, Richwoods

Aug 18, 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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FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Crystal City celebrates 100 years of football

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FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Crystal City celebrates 100 years of football

Aug 18, 2026

FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Lancers look to be head of a new class

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FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Lancers look to be head of a new class

Aug 18, 2026

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

Aug 14, 2026

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SOFTBALL PREVIEWS: JCAA has tradition of sending teams to final 4

Aug 13, 2026

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EUREKA FALLS SPORTS PREVIEWS: (Part 1) Girls cross country team hopes to go the distance

Aug 13, 2026

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

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

Aug 14, 2026

OUTDOORS: Nature center celebrates 35 years with passport program

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OUTDOORS: Nature center celebrates 35 years with passport program

Aug 7, 2026

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OUTDOORS: Fishing derby brings back smiles, memories

Jul 31, 2026

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Stream teams working toward healthier waterways, one tire at a time

Jul 23, 2026

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OUTDOORS: Annual open archery tournament supports state conservation efforts

Jul 17, 2026

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My Leader Yummy: Chicken Oriental and Wild West Corn

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My Leader Yummy: Chicken Oriental and Wild West Corn

Aug 15, 2026

My Leader Yummy: Sloppy Jose’s and Mexican Wedding Cookies

Aug 8, 2026

My Leader Yummy: Beef Cubed Steaks and Mushroom-Cream Sauce and Old-Fashioned Cheese Cake

Aug 1, 2026

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Trivia Two Ways

Trivia Two Ways: Schools in Fiction

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Trivia Two Ways: Schools in Fiction

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Trivia Two Ways: Famous Ships

Aug 12, 2026

Trivia Two Ways: Rewatchable Movies

Aug 5, 2026

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Pet Spot: Oreo the cat prefers relaxing on his back

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Pet Spot: Oreo the cat prefers relaxing on his back

Aug 16, 2026

Pet Spot: Rowdy unlikely looking pitbull mix

Aug 9, 2026

Pet Spot: Cujo provides emotional support to owner

Aug 2, 2026

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Herculaneum Fire Department "water parade" - Aug. 8, 2026

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Herculaneum Fire Department "water parade" - Aug. 8, 2026

15 hrs ago

Remembering Northwest High School student Jersey Greer

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Remembering Northwest High School student Jersey Greer

Aug 13, 2026

Green Thumbs photo contest 2026

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Green Thumbs photo contest 2026

Aug 12, 2026

Rock Community Fire Protection District spray down - Aug. 1, 2026

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Rock Community Fire Protection District spray down - Aug. 1, 2026

Aug 8, 2026

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Aberdeen Golf Club

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American Family Insurance

1830 Rock Rd, De Soto, MO 63020

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Does Scouting a Lower Gas Price Matter Much? Plus, More August Money Questions

Does Scouting a Lower Gas Price Matter Much? Plus, More August Money Questions

ICE still blocked from churches of Cooperative Baptists, Quakers, Sikhs

ICE still blocked from churches of Cooperative Baptists, Quakers, Sikhs

Exercise linked to better mental health in study of students

Exercise linked to better mental health in study of students

Could zoos be doing more to protect endangered species?

Could zoos be doing more to protect endangered species?

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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