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Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Aug. 16

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Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Aug. 16

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De Soto Police adds new drone to inventory

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Festus man dies following Hwy. 67 motorcycle crash

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Festus man dies following Hwy. 67 motorcycle crash

Aug 28, 2026

About 700 attend Arnold Senior Expo; two more expos scheduled

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About 700 attend Arnold Senior Expo; two more expos scheduled

Aug 28, 2026

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Twin City Optimists raising funds for future bicycle playground

Aug 27, 2026

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Crystal City sues to block annexation law

Aug 27, 2026

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Calendar of Events Aug. 27-Sept. 3

Aug 27, 2026

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Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Aug. 16

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Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Aug. 16

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During the week of Aug. 16, the Jefferson County Health Department inspected 35 food establi…

Don’t underestimate power of a colorful plate

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Don’t underestimate power of a colorful plate

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Aug 25, 2026

One of the highlights of a Midwestern summer is the abundance of roadside produce stands, bu…

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Festus man dies following Hwy. 67 motorcycle crash

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Festus man dies following Hwy. 67 motorcycle crash

Aug 28, 2026

Hillsboro woman dies after Hwy. 21 crash near De Soto

Aug 25, 2026

Cedar Hill man dies in crash on Hwy. NN

Jul 31, 2026

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Woman arrested for alleged possession of meth in Eureka

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Woman arrested for alleged possession of meth in Eureka

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De Soto Police investigating after Flock camera shot

Aug 25, 2026

Fire destroys barn in Imperial

Aug 20, 2026

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Six Flags St. Louis renamed Mid America Adventure

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Six Flags St. Louis renamed Mid America Adventure

Aug 27, 2026

Military mom opens oddities, curiosities shop in High Ridge

Aug 26, 2026

LaChance Vineyards opens Hillsboro restaurant

Aug 24, 2026

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Mastodon State Historic Site turns 50 this year

Mastodon State Historic Site turns 50 this year

Aug 28, 2026

About 700 attend Arnold Senior Expo; two more expos scheduled

About 700 attend Arnold Senior Expo; two more expos scheduled

Aug 28, 2026

Calendar of Events Aug. 27-Sept. 3

Calendar of Events Aug. 27-Sept. 3

Aug 27, 2026

‘Welcome Week’ planned for Jefferson College students

‘Welcome Week’ planned for Jefferson College students

Aug 23, 2026

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Obituaries

Dennis Edward Wren, 69, Fenton

Dennis Edward Wren, 69, Fenton

Aug 28, 2026

Deborah Jean (Boyer) Collins, 68, High Ridge

Deborah Jean (Boyer) Collins, 68, High Ridge

Aug 28, 2026

David T. Houser, 92, Hillsboro

David T. Houser, 92, Hillsboro

Aug 28, 2026

Linda Sue McCulley, 78, Eureka

Linda Sue McCulley, 78, Eureka

Aug 28, 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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Aug 28, 2026

OUTDOORS: Hunter education classes will fill quickly as fall arrives

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Aug 28, 2026

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Aug 28, 2026

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Aug 27, 2026

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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

Leadwood sewage plant pollutes Big River, DNR says

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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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OUTDOORS: Nature center celebrates 35 years with passport program

Aug 7, 2026

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Aug 22, 2026

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Trivia Two Ways: Famous People Named Chris

Aug 26, 2026

Trivia Two Ways: Schools in Fiction

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Pet Spot: Bella enjoys boat rides, being in water

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Pet Spot: Bella enjoys boat rides, being in water

Aug 23, 2026

Pet Spot: Oreo the cat prefers relaxing on his back

Aug 16, 2026

Pet Spot: Rowdy unlikely looking pitbull mix

Aug 9, 2026

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Arnold Senior Expo 2026

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Arnold Senior Expo 2026

Aug 26, 2026

Pevely Days 2026

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Pevely Days 2026

Aug 26, 2026

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

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

Aug 19, 2026

Remembering Northwest High School student Jersey Greer

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Remembering Northwest High School student Jersey Greer

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HUD Secretary, Montana Leaders discuss housing access for young adults leaving foster care

HUD Secretary, Montana Leaders discuss housing access for young adults leaving foster care

Explore Nearly 2,000 Years of London on a Family Weekend Along the Thames

Explore Nearly 2,000 Years of London on a Family Weekend Along the Thames

What she thought was allergies was actually rare blood cancer

What she thought was allergies was actually rare blood cancer

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Mom spotted something in son’s eye that turned out to be cancer

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