Tyler Steven Mataya, 28, of Dittmer is facing another felony charge in Jefferson County. He already is serving a four-year prison sentence after being convicted on four counts of burglary, one count of property damage and four counts of steal…
The 31st annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally drew a good crowd of first responders and attendees from a wide area, but organizers feel they can do even better.
Visitors to the annual Jefferson County Job Fair could leave with a refreshed resume, an updated LinkedIn profile and even a job offer.
Jefferson County voters will see a 5 percent hotel-motel tax proposal on the Aug. 6, 2026, ballot.
A 25-year-old Pacific woman was arrested for suspicion of driving while intoxicated after she was allegedly seen speeding and weaving between lanes on Fifth Street in Eureka, police reported.
During the week of Sept. 21, the Jefferson County Health Department inspected 57 food establishments. Scores ranged from 49 to 100. Some were routine inspections while others were reinspections where scores are not assigned. All inspections a…
The Wednesday Club of Eureka recently celebrated its 70th year as a community organization, quietly, of course, and with little fanfare. That’s been the group’s method of operation for many years: low-key, no-fuss, under-the-radar things to h…
Crystal City High School will hold homecoming activities next week with spirit week activities, a parade and a football game.
Andrew Lee Bates, 32, of St. Louis allegedly sped away from a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper who was trying to stop him on I-55 in Imperial. Bates was allegedly speeding while riding a motorcycle that did not have a license plate, cour…
The annual De Soto Goes Pink walk will look a little different this year. The event, which raises money for local women battling breast cancer, will be held on Saturday in De Soto.
The Lenhard Family Light Show-Halloween Edition kicks off today, Oct. 3, at Larry G. Crites Memorial Park, 2232 Old Hwy. A, Festus. The display features 167,000 lights.
A House Springs man died today, Oct. 3, after being struck by a SUV while running across Hwy. 30 in Murphy, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported.
The city of Arnold has named Anthony Traxler as the next city administrator, Arnold officials announced today, Oct. 3.
The Missouri Department of Transportation will close all lanes in both directions of Hwy. 67 at I-55 overnight this weekend in order to demolish the old I-55 bridge over Hwy. 67, the department announced today, Oct. 3, in a written statement.
A new Festus Farmers Market will debut on Saturday morning. The market is sponsored by the Festus Main Street Association.
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Jefferson County will hold a Wine Trail event on Saturday to raise money for and bring awareness to the CASA program, which provides a voice for abused and neglected children in foster care in Jefferson County.
A woman’s alleged erratic behavior in Cedar Hill this summer forced a soft lockdown at Northwest High School and caused a man to fear for his life. Taylor Kay Kotva, 32, of Cedar Hill has been accused of pointing a gun at lights while on the …
The House Springs Lions Club will offer free vision screenings and recycled eyeglasses this Saturday at its first “Eye Mission” event.
A Carlyle, Ill. woman died and three Jefferson County women were injured in a head-on collision on Hwy. 21 south of Liberty Ridge Road near De Soto, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported.
Thursday, Oct. 2
Eureka Days is stepping back in time for the city’s annual celebration.
De Soto High School is celebrating homecoming this week with a parade, football game and other activities.
The annual Four Brothers Mead Viking events continue to capture the public’s attention, and this Saturday’s Mead on Main-A Viking Festival should be no exception, said Dan Luck, an event organizer and a Four Brothers Mead owner.
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