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P and Z approves industrial use for Festus-area property
Local News
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P and Z approves industrial use for Festus-area property

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Sep 20, 2026
  • 1 min to read

The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission on Sept. 10 approved a rezoning request for a 49-acre property just south of the Festus an…

Bear Creek project raises traffic concerns
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Bear Creek project raises traffic concerns

  • By Carrson McDaniel
  • Sep 14, 2026
  • 1 min to read

A proposed 277-unit development in House Springs is raising concerns among residents, who say Bear Creek Road cannot handle an increase in traffic.

De Soto council OKs rezoning for potential senior apartments
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De Soto council OKs rezoning for potential senior apartments

  • By Teresa Inserra
  • Aug 21, 2026
  • 1 min to read

The De Soto City Council approved a request to rezone 6 acres on Clarke Street for potential senior apartments.

Chipotle coming to Arnold; car wash pulls plans
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Chipotle coming to Arnold; car wash pulls plans

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Jun 3, 2026
  • 3 min to read

A popular Mexican-restaurant chain is expected to open in Arnold late this year, but plans for a second location for a car wash business alrea…

P and Z commission recommends denying Barnhart subdivision
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P and Z commission recommends denying Barnhart subdivision

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Apr 1, 2026
  • 3 min to read

The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended denial of a 10-home subdivision in Barnhart, citing stormwater and floodin…

Wildwood plans Jan. 20 public hearing on data centers
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Wildwood plans Jan. 20 public hearing on data centers

  • By Carrson McDaniel
  • Jan 15, 2026

The Wildwood Planning and Zoning Commission will host a public hearing on the potential development and requirements for data centers at 6:30 …

County gets feedback on master plan draft at open houses
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County gets feedback on master plan draft at open houses

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Mar 21, 2025
  • 3 min to read

About 100 people attended two open houses held last week to get a look at a draft of the new Visualize Jefferson County Master Plan, said Mitc…

Free Leader Wedding Fair tickets still up for grabs
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Free Leader Wedding Fair tickets still up for grabs

  • By Teresa Inserra
  • Jan 25, 2025
  • 1 min to read

It’s not too late to get your free tickets to the Leader Wedding Fair, set for Sunday, Feb. 2.

P&Z approves 12-home subdivision in Cedar Hill
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P&Z approves 12-home subdivision in Cedar Hill

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Jan 15, 2025
  • 1 min to read

The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission has approved the preliminary plat for the development of a 12-home subdivision north of th…

Festus gas station looks to expand with P&Z petition
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Festus gas station looks to expand with P&Z petition

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Dec 17, 2024
  • 1 min to read

A gas station just outside the Festus city limits is hoping to redevelop its convenience store and fuel canopy.

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