Millie Marie Poley was somewhat joking when she asked fellow Facebook users on DeSoto Missouri 411 if anyone would let some kids toilet paper their house for a fun, safe and memorable activity.
A Waste Management trash truck unloaded a flaming pile of garbage in a parking lot in House Springs before the fire could spread to the truck today, Oct. 30.
Children filled their bags with candy and other treats, and the Gateway Food Pantry’s collection truck was packed with food donations last week during the Arnold Chamber of Commerce’s annual trunk or treat and food drive.
Susan Harrison is the newest member of the Festus City Council after being voted in to fill an open Ward 2 seat.
Friday marks the last day to submit recipes for Leader Publications’ annual Holiday Recipe Contest.
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A few thousand visited downtown Crystal City-Festus Oct. 24 for the annual Trick or Treat Spooktacular sponsored by the Twin City Area Chamber of Commerce, organizers reported.
The I-55 Corridor Improvements project looks to finish in spring 2027, Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) officials said recently.
Kimmswick Mayor Kenny Kraft said he believes a record number of people attended the 49th annual Apple Butter Festival.
It has been nearly 18 months since Compass Health Network opened the doors of our Festus-Truman Center, an integrated healthcare facility designed to serve the most vulnerable patients of Jefferson County and beyond.
While many people are familiar with AI being used to create fake photos and videos for entertainment purposes, AI technology can also have lifesaving applications.
The St. John’s Lutheran Church and School on Oct. 18 celebrated the opening of its Early Childhood Center, 3517 Jeffco Blvd., in Arnold.
A House Springs man has been accused of attacking a family member in a home the two share in the 7000 block of Tower Road, according to court documents.
A Barnhart-based sign company recently donated and installed a refurbished digital football scoreboard valued at $500,000 to $600,000 at Northwest R-1 High School.
UPDATE: Three people were injured and four died in a three-vehicle crash in western Jefferson County on Oct. 24, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported.
More than 1,000 people had the living daylights scared out of them this past weekend at the “Boo at the Barn” event in Hillsboro.
County Clerk Jeannie Goff, who is also the county’s Election Authority, predicts a high turnout at the Nov. 3 general election.
Commuters this morning, Oct. 26, passing by the Culver’s restaurant, 200 S. Truman Blvd., could not help noticing the large presence of emergency vehicles, but the incident turned out to be a small fire, authorities reported.
Although time travel doesn’t exist, Jefferson County residents experienced the next best thing at the 2026 World War II Weekend Living History event Oct. 16-18.
Jefferson County has freed up $500,000 from its emergency fund in response to a cybersecurity threat to its network, which disrupted most county business earlier this month.
Eureka Police arrested a 37-year-old Union man for alleged drug possession following a traffic stop. The man was stopped because officers saw the car the man was driving weave between lanes on Hwy. 109, and the man drove onto the shoulder bef…
More than a thousand people came to Ridge & Remedy Apothecary’s first Witches Night in the Ridge event on Saturday, Oct. 17.
In a recent notice, Public Water Supply District No. 2 in High Ridge announced it would stop adding fluoride to its water supply on Jan. 20, 2027.
Eureka Police arrested a 36-year-old Union man for driving with revoked license and alleged drug possession. Officers stopped the man because the Chevrolet pickup he was driving didn’t have a front license plate, and the pickup’s brake lights…
