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Eureka Leader - Sept. 24

Eureka Leader - Sept. 24

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Man taken to hospital following train accident in Eureka
Accidents
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Man taken to hospital following train accident in Eureka

  • By Leader staff
  • Sep 25, 2026

A man driving a dump truck that was struck by a train in Eureka was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries, Eureka Fire Protectio…

Model train club display returning to Twin City Days
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Model train club display returning to Twin City Days

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Aug 22, 2026
  • 1 min to read

The Jefferson and Southern Model Railroad Club will set up an elaborate model train display during the Twin City Days festival.

Train derailment north of Eureka causes road closure
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Train derailment north of Eureka causes road closure

  • By Leader staff
  • Jul 27, 2026

A train hauling coal along the Union Pacific tracks north of Eureka derailed on Sunday, July 26, leading to the closure of the Lewis Road bridge.

About 3,000 gather to see Big Boy steam engine
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About 3,000 gather to see Big Boy steam engine

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Jul 26, 2026
  • 5 min to read

An estimated 3,000 people gathered in Pacific on Monday to see Big Boy No. 4014, the largest operating steam locomotive.

Pacific prepares for upcoming Big Boy locomotive visit
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Pacific prepares for upcoming Big Boy locomotive visit

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Jul 13, 2026
  • 2 min to read

As it travels coast to coast in celebration of America’s 250th birthday, the Big Boy No. 4014 locomotive is scheduled for a whistle stop in Pa…

OUTDOORS: Rails-to-trails organization celebrates 40 years
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OUTDOORS: Rails-to-trails organization celebrates 40 years

  • By John Winkelman
  • Apr 10, 2026

All conversations about rails-to-trails conversions in our state begin with the story of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad corridor. The MKT …

Arnold to analyze five railroad crossings for potential improvements
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Arnold to analyze five railroad crossings for potential improvements

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Dec 7, 2025
  • 3 min to read

The city of Arnold will spend up to $950,000 to determine how five railroad crossings could be improved or eliminated.

Illinois woman dies, three Jefferson County women injured in crash
Accidents
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Illinois woman dies, three Jefferson County women injured in crash

  • By Leader staff
  • Oct 2, 2025

A Carlyle, Ill. woman died and three Jefferson County women were injured in a head-on collision on Hwy. 21 south of Liberty Ridge Road near De…

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County Council OKs engineering services for three bridge projects
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County Council OKs engineering services for three bridge projects

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Jun 14, 2025
  • 2 min to read

Three aging, damaged bridges in the western portion of Jefferson County will be restored in the coming years to maintain safety standards.

De Soto prepares for upcoming Big Boy’s visit
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De Soto prepares for upcoming Big Boy’s visit

  • Teresa Inserra
  • Sep 10, 2024
  • 3 min to read

De Soto city leaders and business owners are busy making plans for Thursday, Sept. 12, when the world’s largest operating steam locomotive com…

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