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Kimmswick Daylily Sale draws big crowd

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3 De Soto School District staff take on new roles

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3 De Soto School District staff take on new roles

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Imperial man charged for alleged persistent DWI

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Imperial man charged for alleged persistent DWI

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Fenton-area man allegedly fires crossbow, BB gun at vehicle; bites deputy

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Fenton-area man allegedly fires crossbow, BB gun at vehicle; bites deputy

Jul 3, 2026

Health Department lists former office with local real estate agent

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Health Department lists former office with local real estate agent

Jul 3, 2026

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Spotlight’s next production ‘Lion King Jr.’ coming July 9-12

Jul 2, 2026

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Police investigating suspicious fire at vacant house

Jul 2, 2026

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Man charged after allegedly raping De Soto woman at her home

Jul 2, 2026

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Health

Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of June 21

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Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of June 21

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Jul 4, 2026

During the week of June 21, the Jefferson County Health Department inspected 44 food establi…

Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of June 14

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Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of June 14

By Leader staff
Jun 27, 2026

During the week of June 14, the Jefferson County Health Department inspected 39 food establi…

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Accidents

Arnold man dies after Hwy. 141 crash

Accidents

Arnold man dies after Hwy. 141 crash

Jul 2, 2026

Arnold man dies in personal watercraft collision near Sullivan

Jun 17, 2026

Imperial man drowns in the Lake of Ozarks

May 4, 2026

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Imperial man charged for alleged persistent DWI

Police Fire

Imperial man charged for alleged persistent DWI

21 hrs ago

Fenton-area man allegedly fires crossbow, BB gun at vehicle; bites deputy

Jul 3, 2026

Police investigating suspicious fire at vacant house

Jul 2, 2026

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Business

Anheuser-Busch to make upgrades at Arnold canning plant

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Anheuser-Busch to make upgrades at Arnold canning plant

Jul 2, 2026

Resort’s equipment finds new home at Crystal City pool

Jun 27, 2026

Ember & Earth hopes to give back to community

Jun 23, 2026

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Local Events

Spotlight’s next production ‘Lion King Jr.’ coming July 9-12

Spotlight’s next production ‘Lion King Jr.’ coming July 9-12

Jul 2, 2026

Calendar of Events July 2-9

Calendar of Events July 2-9

Jul 2, 2026

Calendar of Events June 25-July 2

Calendar of Events June 25-July 2

Jun 25, 2026

Kimmswick annual daylily sale set for June 27

Kimmswick annual daylily sale set for June 27

Jun 23, 2026

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Obituaries

Alma Earleen Skaggs, 86, De Soto

Alma Earleen Skaggs, 86, De Soto

Jul 2, 2026

Freddie Levi ‘Fred’ McMillin, 92, Pevely

Freddie Levi ‘Fred’ McMillin, 92, Pevely

Jul 1, 2026

Helga A. Sims, 86, Arnold

Helga A. Sims, 86, Arnold

Jul 1, 2026

Raymond H. ‘Ray’ Dickhaner, 76, St. Louis

Raymond H. ‘Ray’ Dickhaner, 76, St. Louis

Jul 1, 2026

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Life Story: Joseph M. Pratte, 97, formerly of Crystal City

Life Story: Joseph M. Pratte, 97, formerly of Crystal City

Jan 24, 2026

Life Story: Mary Jane Kiepe, 85, Gold Star Mother

Life Story: Mary Jane Kiepe, 85, Gold Star Mother

May 24, 2025

Retired Fox C-6 administrator Gerald 'Jerry' O'Connor dies

Retired Fox C-6 administrator Gerald 'Jerry' O'Connor dies

Nov 9, 2024

Former Fox High science teacher Art Kasey dies

Former Fox High science teacher Art Kasey dies

Nov 2, 2024

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EUREKA SPORTS ROUNDUP: Missouri moves closer to joining majority of states using shot clock

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EUREKA SPORTS ROUNDUP: Missouri moves closer to joining majority of states using shot clock

Jul 3, 2026

OUTDOORS: Funding for state parks on August ballot

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OUTDOORS: Funding for state parks on August ballot

Jul 3, 2026

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State alters Championship Factor for private schools

Jul 2, 2026

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THECOUNTY LINE: Missouri moves closer to joining majority of states using shot clock

Jul 2, 2026

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OUTDOORS: First visit found much to like about Montauk

Jun 26, 2026

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OUTDOORS: Funding for state parks on August ballot

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OUTDOORS: Funding for state parks on August ballot

Jul 3, 2026

Missouri among top states for deer harvests, but threats loom

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Missouri among top states for deer harvests, but threats loom

Jul 1, 2026

Sports

OUTDOORS: First visit found much to like about Montauk

Jun 26, 2026

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OUTDOORS: Rarely orphaned, wild babies don’t need human help

Jun 19, 2026

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Bear spotted in Eureka area

Jun 12, 2026

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My Leader Yummy: Home-Style Mushroom Pot Roast and Cream Cheese Brownies

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My Leader Yummy: Home-Style Mushroom Pot Roast and Cream Cheese Brownies

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My Leader Yummy: Apricot-Dijon Pork Chops and Butterscotch Rice Krispies Treats

Jun 27, 2026

My Leader Yummy: Bacon Cheeseburger Spaghetti and Strawberry Dump Cake

Jun 22, 2026

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Trivia Two Ways: Vacations, Trips in Fiction

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Trivia Two Ways: Vacations, Trips in Fiction

Jul 1, 2026

Trivia Two Ways: The St. Louis Cardinals

Jun 24, 2026

Trivia Two Ways: Movie Dads

Jun 17, 2026

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Pet Spot

Pet Spot: Owner describes Penny as happy cat

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Pet Spot: Owner describes Penny as happy cat

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Pet Spot: Zora called part genius, part lovable idiot

Jun 28, 2026

Pet Spot: Woofie likes to be in water

Jun 21, 2026

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Festus Senior Expo 2026

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Festus Senior Expo 2026

Jul 2, 2026

Kimmswick Daylily Sale 2026

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Kimmswick Daylily Sale 2026

Jul 1, 2026

Twin City Firecracker Festival 2026

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Twin City Firecracker Festival 2026

Jul 1, 2026

Arnold Independence Day Celebration 2026

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Arnold Independence Day Celebration 2026

Jul 1, 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

American Family Insurance

1830 Rock Rd, De Soto, MO 63020

+1(636)586-2111

American Staffing

11424 Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043

+1(314)872-7070

American West Office Suites

16024 Manchester Rd, Ellisville, MO 63011

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Missoula Parks and Rec ask residents to safely celebrate Fourth of July

Missoula Parks and Rec ask residents to safely celebrate Fourth of July

WATCH/EXCLUSIVE: America 250 celebrates civics education

WATCH/EXCLUSIVE: America 250 celebrates civics education

Why you should think twice before using shorthand like ‘thx’ and ‘k’ in your texts

Why you should think twice before using shorthand like ‘thx’ and ‘k’ in your texts

OMB says fraud losses 'in the hundreds of billions' annually

OMB says fraud losses 'in the hundreds of billions' annually

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Hands-Only CPR Can Save Someone You Love

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May 28, 2020

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May 27, 2020