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House Springs teen dies in crash near Byrnes Mill

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House Springs teen dies in crash near Byrnes Mill

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Pacific businesses may have been exposed to measles, officials say

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Pacific businesses may have been exposed to measles, officials say

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House Springs Lions car, bike, truck show draws crowd

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House Springs Lions car, bike, truck show draws crowd

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Athlete of the Week (Sept. 22, 2026) Rose Nicholls, Northwest cross country

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Athlete of the Week (Sept. 22, 2026) Rose Nicholls, Northwest cross country

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Hundreds attend annual Oktoberfest in House Springs

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Hundreds attend annual Oktoberfest in House Springs

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Windsor alumni asked to help with video shoutouts for teachers

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Windsor alumni asked to help with video shoutouts for teachers

Sep 21, 2026

Holy Family holds church groundbreaking

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Holy Family holds church groundbreaking

Sep 20, 2026

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Two men allegedly stole items from Arnold-area flooring company

Sep 20, 2026

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P and Z approves industrial use for Festus-area property

Sep 20, 2026

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Cruisin’ For A Cause to benefit Ozark Food Pantry

Sep 19, 2026

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Pacific businesses may have been exposed to measles, officials say

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Pacific businesses may have been exposed to measles, officials say

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The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported Monday that eight St. Louis a…

Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Sept. 6

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Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Sept. 6

By Leader staff
Sep 19, 2026

During the week of Sept. 6, the Jefferson County Health Department inspected 30 food establi…

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House Springs teen dies in crash near Byrnes Mill

Accidents

House Springs teen dies in crash near Byrnes Mill

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Fire destroys tractor-trailer following crash on I-44 in Eureka

Sep 21, 2026

Woman dies following three-vehicle crash south of Festus

Sep 10, 2026

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Two men allegedly stole items from Arnold-area flooring company

Police Fire

Two men allegedly stole items from Arnold-area flooring company

Sep 20, 2026

UPDATED: De Soto Primary will reopen Monday after truck strikes power lines

Sep 18, 2026

Staff, first responders save shop building at De Soto Country Club

Sep 17, 2026

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Readers can now nominate favorites for Best of Eureka Contest

Business

Readers can now nominate favorites for Best of Eureka Contest

Sep 10, 2026

Online women’s boutique expands to storefront in De Soto

Aug 31, 2026

Spire volunteers spruce up Scout camp

Aug 30, 2026

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Local Events

Cruisin’ For A Cause to benefit Ozark Food Pantry

Cruisin’ For A Cause to benefit Ozark Food Pantry

Sep 19, 2026

Jefferson College to hold ‘Pianomania’ fundraising concert

Jefferson College to hold ‘Pianomania’ fundraising concert

Sep 17, 2026

BackStoppers BBQ set for Saturday

BackStoppers BBQ set for Saturday

Sep 17, 2026

Calendar of Events Sept. 17-24

Calendar of Events Sept. 17-24

Sep 17, 2026

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Obituaries

Lilliane Esther (Habib) Horn, 93, Imperial

Lilliane Esther (Habib) Horn, 93, Imperial

23 hrs ago

Juliana Marie Adams, 72, Manchester

Juliana Marie Adams, 72, Manchester

23 hrs ago

Joshua Michael ‘Cool Josh’ Rhees, 38, De Soto

Joshua Michael ‘Cool Josh’ Rhees, 38, De Soto

Sep 21, 2026

Richard Allen ‘Rich’ Lall, 61, Fenton

Richard Allen ‘Rich’ Lall, 61, Fenton

Sep 21, 2026

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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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Athlete of the Week (Sept. 22, 2026) Rose Nicholls, Northwest cross country

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Athlete of the Week (Sept. 22, 2026) Rose Nicholls, Northwest cross country

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OUTDOORS: Deer hunting changes respond to public opinion

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OUTDOORS: Deer hunting changes respond to public opinion

Sep 18, 2026

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St. Pius opens new stadium with blowout victory

Sep 17, 2026

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Athlete of the Week (Sept. 17, 2026) Keeleigh Hankins, Festus softball

Sep 17, 2026

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Two-time state champ from St. Charles West wins at Stan Nelson

Sep 17, 2026

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OUTDOORS: Deer hunting changes respond to public opinion

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OUTDOORS: Deer hunting changes respond to public opinion

Sep 18, 2026

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

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Leadwood sewage plant pollutes Big River, DNR says

Aug 25, 2026

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OUTDOORS: Dove season is first for fall hunting opportunities

Aug 21, 2026

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

Aug 14, 2026

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My Leader Yummy: Loaded Seafood Chowder and Butterscotch Crunchies

Sep 19, 2026

My Leader Yummy: Chicken Pacifica and Berry Jello Salad

Sep 12, 2026

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

Sep 5, 2026

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Trivia Two Ways: Restaurant Menu Items

Sep 16, 2026

Trivia Two Ways: Scenes Set in Bathrooms

Sep 9, 2026

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Sep 2, 2026

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Pet Spot: Polly has no cares, owner said

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Pet Spot: Polly has no cares, owner said

Sep 20, 2026

Pet Spot: Goldendoodle Dallas enjoys his stuffed toys

Sep 13, 2026

Pet Spot: Tucker good companion for granddaughter

Sep 6, 2026

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Holy Family Catholic Parish groundbreaking - Sept. 12, 2026

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Holy Family Catholic Parish groundbreaking - Sept. 12, 2026

Sep 16, 2026

Twin City Days 2026

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Twin City Days 2026

Sep 16, 2026

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

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

Sep 9, 2026

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

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Creature thrives at scalding temps too high for all other known life

Creature thrives at scalding temps too high for all other known life

Golfers named Mark make their mark by setting world record

Golfers named Mark make their mark by setting world record

Women’s films make more money, but most cash goes to men: study

Women’s films make more money, but most cash goes to men: study

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Can ‘SAD lamps’ help beat the winter blues?

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How much is the NFL worth? Inside America's most valuable sports league

How much is the NFL worth? Inside America's most valuable sports league

Football head injuries may cause low testosterone years later

Football head injuries may cause low testosterone years later

11 great US tailgating destinations for football fans

11 great US tailgating destinations for football fans

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Hands-Only CPR Can Save Someone You Love

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May 28, 2020

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