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Jefferson County Leader - Aug. 6

Jefferson County Leader - Aug. 6

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Ongoing immigration enforcement: More than 175,000 visas revoked in 20 months

  • By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor
  • 7 hrs ago

(The Center Square) – The Trump administration continues to enforce federal immigration law by revoking visas of foreign nationals who commit crimes and pose a national security threat. 

House Springs woman accused of using her code to steal from neighboring storage units
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House Springs woman accused of using her code to steal from neighboring storage units

  • By Leader staff
  • Aug 9, 2026

A House Springs woman is accused of stealing more than $10,000 worth of property from storage units at Cedar Hill Self Storage.

National

One year later: Trump's D.C. 'Liberation Day' cuts crime, reshapes the capital

  • By Sarah Roderick-Fitch | The Center Square
  • Updated 2 hrs ago

(The Center Square) – Tuesday marks one year since President Donald Trump declared “Liberation Day” in Washington, D.C., leading to the deployment of the National Guard and the beautification of the nation’s capital.

Two men die after Fenton-area shooting Thursday evening
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Two men die after Fenton-area shooting Thursday evening

  • By Leader staff
  • Aug 7, 2026

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after two men were reportedly shot and killed Thursday evening, Aug. 6, in the Jefferso…

Ohio man sentenced to more than 13 years for enticing a Missouri minor
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Ohio man sentenced to more than 13 years for enticing a Missouri minor

  • Blake Wallis, KOMU 8 Digital Producer
  • Updated Aug 7, 2026

An Ohio man was sentenced to 160 months in prison after pleading guilty to coercing or enticing a Missouri minor.

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Minnesota Medicaid fraud more than $1M now carries prison time

  • By Elyse Apel | The Center Square
  • Aug 6, 2026

(The Center Square) – Minnesota is increasing penalties for Medicaid fraud as state and federal officials continue prosecuting cases involving millions of dollars allegedly stolen from taxpayer-funded programs.

UPDATED: Pevely Police arrest alleged attacker of assault victim found naked, injured
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UPDATED: Pevely Police arrest alleged attacker of assault victim found naked, injured

  • By Leader staff
  • Aug 6, 2026

A Pevely man has been charged in connection with an alleged assault after a man was found injured and naked in a wooded area in Pevely.

James Scott granted parole, but must wait two years
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James Scott granted parole, but must wait two years

  • Annie Goodykoontz, Columbia Missourian
  • Updated Aug 5, 2026

Scott has been in prison for 33 years after being convicted of causing the Great Flood of 1993. 

House Springs suspect in two fatal shooting dies
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House Springs suspect in two fatal shooting dies

  • By Leader staff
  • Aug 4, 2026

A man charged with the fatal shooting of a mother and daughter in House Springs has died at an area hospital.

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State case begins against man who killed Minnesota lawmaker

  • By Elyse Apel | The Center Square
  • Aug 4, 2026

(The Center Square) – Vance Boelter appeared in state court to face state charges for last year's attacks on Minnesota lawmakers that killed Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband.

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• Jefferson County Leader: ISSN 3064-948X (Print) ISSN 3064-9498 (Online) • Arnold-Imperial Leader: ISSN 2998-078X (Print) ISSN 2998-0798 (Online) • West Side Leader: ISSN 2998-0828 (Print) ISSN 2998-0836 (Online) • Eureka Leader: ISSN 2998-0801 (Print) ISSN 2998-081X (Online)

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