The number of roadway fatalities in the state this year could surpass the 2024 levels, after two consecutive years of decline, Missouri Department of Transportation officials have reported.
A World War II veteran who will soon turn 101 is expected to lead the annual Arnold Veterans Day Parade this year.
A Dunklin R-5 School District school bus was involved in a crash at about 11:15 a.m. today, Nov. 6.
Arnold Police are investigating the theft of items from a heating and cooling company’s van outside of a home in the 1900 block of Glatt Drive. Two windows were shattered, police reported.
Thursday, Nov. 6
St. Pius X Catholic High School will put on a production of “The Wizard of Oz” this weekend. People may not think of “The Wizard of Oz” as a musical, but Dennis Moore, the St. Pius speech, debate and theater coach, said there are several memo…
Festus City Council members recently approved about $1.25 million in expenditures, including the purchase of vehicles and equipment for the Police and Public Works departments. Funding has also been allocated for some streetlights, a new side…
More than 20,500 Jefferson County households may have to look for other assistance following the federal government shutdown that has interrupted November Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program benefits.
The Fox High School Theatre Troupe will keep audiences guessing this weekend with its production of Agatha Christie’s murder-mystery “And Then There Were None.”
Cedar Hill Fire Protection District crews rescued a cat from a burning house early in the morning on Nov. 1. The cat was treated on-site for smoke inhalation by Eureka Fire Protection District crews, who have special pet oxygen masks on hand,…
Rockwood School District residents narrowly voted down a tax increase on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
This week, the Leader kicks off the first installment in a series about the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and the nine police departments in the area. This week’s installment provides an overview of the agencies’ demographics, as well as …
Festus residents overwhelmingly rejected Proposition Public Safety in the election today, Nov. 4, casting 325 yes votes, or 30.29 percent in favor of the use tax, and 751 no votes, or 69.80 percent against the measure, which required a simple…
Hillsboro R-3 school officials recently agreed to spend $8.7 million to replace the heating ventilation and air conditioning system at Hillsboro High School.
Chad Barchus, 51, of Barnhart was allegedly found with two bags that contained methamphetamine and a pipe in House Springs. He was arrested after a Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office deputy was called to an intersection after receiving a repor…
Fox C-6 assistant superintendent Tammy Cardona will retire at the end of this school year, ending her 27-year career with the district.
A 34-year-old St. Louis man wanted on felony warrants has been arrested following an hourslong standoff at an apartment in the 100 block of Crosswinds Drive in Arnold, police reported.
Fred Wellman, a Wildwood resident and podcast host, is the latest candidate to enter the 2026 primary race for Missouri’s 2nd Congressional District. He is seeking the Democratic nomination in the Aug. 4 primary.
The Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has charged a St. Louis man with allegedly driving a stolen pickup to a home in Imperial. The man was arrested at a house in the 4800 block of Connors Road, according to court documents.
A Jefferson County jury found former Pevely Police Officer Steven Roth not guilty of property damage stemming from an incident last year when he was directing traffic in Pevely, according to court documents.
A south St. Louis County woman’s desire to consume less sugar grew to a full-fledged business in Kimmswick.
Pevely Ward 4 Alderman William Brooks abruptly resigned from his board seat on Monday, shortly before the start of the city’s Board of Aldermen meeting that evening.
Jamie Lee Brand, 43, of Arnold has admitted to threatening to kill a St. Louis County woman after she ended a relationship with him. He repeatedly called the woman and two people close to her following the breakup, according to court documents.
A 42-year-old Eureka man allegedly registered twice the legal limit for blood-alcohol content after being arrested for suspicion of driving while intoxicated. The man was stopped after an officer saw him drive a pickup off the road, Eureka Po…
