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Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Sept. 20

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Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Sept. 20

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Kids’ entrepreneurial market debuts on Festus Main Street Oct. 10

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Kids’ entrepreneurial market debuts on Festus Main Street Oct. 10

8 hrs ago

Portz music festival draws thousands; one-day format here to stay, organizer says

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Portz music festival draws thousands; one-day format here to stay, organizer says

20 hrs ago

De Soto to demolish former Knights of Pythias building

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De Soto to demolish former Knights of Pythias building

23 hrs ago

Enter your favorite recipes in Holiday Recipe Contest

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Enter your favorite recipes in Holiday Recipe Contest

Oct 2, 2026

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Worship in Park event returns to Festus’ Larry G. Crites Park

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Worship in Park event returns to Festus’ Larry G. Crites Park

Oct 1, 2026

County Council delays Imperial subdivision project

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County Council delays Imperial subdivision project

Oct 1, 2026

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Wildwood teen charged with possession of child pornography

Oct 1, 2026

Local Events

Calendar of Events Oct. 1-8

Oct 1, 2026

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Viking festival bringing Norse-themed fun to Festus

Oct 1, 2026

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Health

Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Sept. 20

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Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Sept. 20

By Leader staff
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During the week of Sept. 20, the Jefferson County Health Department inspected 47 food establ…

Detailed diagnosis can lead to right treatment for heart

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Detailed diagnosis can lead to right treatment for heart

By Dr. Bassem Mikhail, guest columnist
Sep 29, 2026

Heart attacks may feel sudden.

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Accidents

UPDATED: Two Festus residents die in gyrocopter crash

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UPDATED: Two Festus residents die in gyrocopter crash

Sep 28, 2026

Man taken to hospital following train accident in Eureka

Sep 25, 2026

UPDATED: House Springs teen dies in crash near Byrnes Mill

Sep 24, 2026

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Police and Fire

Wildwood teen charged with possession of child pornography

Police Fire

Wildwood teen charged with possession of child pornography

Oct 1, 2026

Missouri man sentenced to more than 4 years in prison for car-buying scheme

Sep 27, 2026

Trial set for De Soto-area man accused of holding family hostage, killing dogs

Sep 26, 2026

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Business

Armor expanding, plans to increase size of Arnold facility

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Armor expanding, plans to increase size of Arnold facility

Sep 30, 2026

Clara & Grey Antique Market opens in Hillsboro

Sep 29, 2026

Readers can now nominate favorites for Best of Eureka Contest

Sep 10, 2026

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Local Events

Kids’ entrepreneurial market debuts on Festus Main Street Oct. 10

Kids’ entrepreneurial market debuts on Festus Main Street Oct. 10

8 hrs ago

National Night Outs planned in four cities this month

National Night Outs planned in four cities this month

Oct 2, 2026

Worship in Park event returns to Festus’ Larry G. Crites Park

Worship in Park event returns to Festus’ Larry G. Crites Park

Oct 1, 2026

Calendar of Events Oct. 1-8

Calendar of Events Oct. 1-8

Oct 1, 2026

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Obituaries

Linda J. Ball, 73, De Soto

Linda J. Ball, 73, De Soto

23 hrs ago

Jacqueline Helen ‘Jackie’ (Mraz) Van Mierlo, 84, Fenton

Jacqueline Helen ‘Jackie’ (Mraz) Van Mierlo, 84, Fenton

Oct 2, 2026

Walter ‘Walt’ Michler Jr., 74, St. Louis County

Walter ‘Walt’ Michler Jr., 74, St. Louis County

Oct 2, 2026

Karol J. Dunnegan, 81, De Soto

Karol J. Dunnegan, 81, De Soto

Oct 2, 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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Eureka hosts Marquette for homecoming game

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Eureka hosts Marquette for homecoming game

Oct 2, 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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CROSS COUNTRY NOTEBOOK: Rockhurst’s McGovern sets state record at Gans Classic

Oct 1, 2026

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Tigers can clinch third conference title in a row with win Friday

Oct 1, 2026

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Jablonski TD in OT caps Seckman win over Fox

Oct 1, 2026

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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

OUTDOORS: Drought, heat spike hemorrhagic disease in deer

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OUTDOORS: Drought, heat spike hemorrhagic disease in deer

Sep 25, 2026

Sports

OUTDOORS: Deer hunting changes respond to public opinion

Sep 18, 2026

Sports

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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My Leader Yummy: Pepsi Pot Roast and Apricot Bars

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My Leader Yummy: Pepsi Pot Roast and Apricot Bars

Sep 26, 2026

My Leader Yummy: Loaded Seafood Chowder and Butterscotch Crunchies

Sep 19, 2026

My Leader Yummy: Chicken Pacifica and Berry Jello Salad

Sep 12, 2026

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Trivia Two Ways

Trivia Two Ways: Music Albums

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Trivia Two Ways: Music Albums

Sep 30, 2026

Trivia Two Ways: TV Lawyer Characters

Sep 23, 2026

Trivia Two Ways: Restaurant Menu Items

Sep 16, 2026

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Pet Spot: Dana Marie adept at catching moles

Pet Photos

Pet Spot: Dana Marie adept at catching moles

Sep 27, 2026

Pet Spot: Polly has no cares, owner said

Sep 20, 2026

Pet Spot: Goldendoodle Dallas enjoys his stuffed toys

Sep 13, 2026

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Multimedia

George Portz Traditional Music Festival 2026

Multimedia

George Portz Traditional Music Festival 2026

Sep 30, 2026

Eureka Days 2026

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Eureka Days 2026

Sep 30, 2026

11th annual BackStoppers BBQ

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11th annual BackStoppers BBQ

Sep 23, 2026

35th annual De Soto Fall Festival

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35th annual De Soto Fall Festival

Sep 23, 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

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What’s the difference between ghosts and demons? Books, folklore and history reflect society’s supernatural beliefs

What’s the difference between ghosts and demons? Books, folklore and history reflect society’s supernatural beliefs

Oct. 6 Is National Taco Day — Here Are the Spiciest Deals

Oct. 6 Is National Taco Day — Here Are the Spiciest Deals

Vaping around kids raises asthma risk just as much as smoking

Vaping around kids raises asthma risk just as much as smoking

Animals may have evolved 200 million years earlier than thought

Animals may have evolved 200 million years earlier than thought

National Sports

Tyrann Mathieu headlines Independence Bowl kickoff dinner

Tyrann Mathieu headlines Independence Bowl kickoff dinner

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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