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$30M gym-fieldhouse on target despite rock, architect says
Local News
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$30M gym-fieldhouse on target despite rock, architect says

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Nov 1, 2026
  • 1 min to read

The Festus R-6 School District $30 million gym and fieldhouse construction project remains on schedule despite the builders needing to deal wi…

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Judge rejects constitutional challenge to Missouri property tax caps tied to stadium bill

  • Rudi Keller
  • Oct 30, 2026

A Cole County judge on Wednesday rejected a constitutional challenge to property tax caps lawmakers added to a bill aimed at keeping the Kansas City Chiefs in Missouri. The caps, structured as credits against property tax bills, applied to 97 of Missouri’s 114 counties. The caps, voted on in April, will mean this year’s property […]

Two area cities join lawsuit over annexation law
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Two area cities join lawsuit over annexation law

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Oct 9, 2026
  • 3 min to read

Two Jefferson County cities have joined a lawsuit asking a Cole County judge to ditch a law that hinders the county cities’ ability to annex p…

P and Z approves industrial use for Festus-area property
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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…

Crystal City sues to block annexation law’s use
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Crystal City sues to block annexation law’s use

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Sep 4, 2026
  • 4 min to read

Crystal City has filed a lawsuit in Cole County seeking to jettison a portion of a bill that would hinder Jefferson County cities’ ability to …

Crystal City sues to block annexation law
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Crystal City sues to block annexation law

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Aug 27, 2026
  • 3 min to read

Crystal City has filed a lawsuit in Cole County seeking to jettison a portion of a bill that would hinder Jefferson County cities’ ability to …

200-home development in Imperial advances
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200-home development in Imperial advances

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Aug 25, 2026
  • 4 min to read

In a tight vote, the Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of a 200-home subdivision on Lions Den Road in I…

Residents attempt to dissolve village again
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Residents attempt to dissolve village again

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Aug 11, 2026
  • 5 min to read

Residents of Peaceful Village, a municipality of about 95 people near High Ridge, are once again attempting to dissolve the village following …

Pevely board votes to streamline the city’s grass nuisance code
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Pevely board votes to streamline the city’s grass nuisance code

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Jul 27, 2026
  • 1 min to read

Dealing with high grass and similar nuisances in Pevely should take less time after the Board of Aldermen on Monday changed the municipal code…

Obermeyer offers real estate with a personable view
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Obermeyer offers real estate with a personable view

  • By Sarah Lerch
  • Jun 3, 2026
  • 1 min to read

LeAnna Obermeyer with Locals Realty does not discriminate when it comes to homebuying in the community.

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