Most of the news about chronic wasting disease in Jefferson County will sound familiar, but what stands out is the discovery of a new case nea…
After a recent string of dog bites reported in Crystal City, council members have updated the city’s ordinance addressing dangerous and viciou…
Jefferson College’s veterinary technology program soon will have a home of its own.
The big question about chronic wasting disease in deer is its potential to infect humans. While the standard answer is “there is no evidence” …
When I write my annual deer hunting season preview story, I always encourage hunters to set aside some time amid their preparation to take a p…
The Jefferson County Health Department has been notified that a bat found in the Festus area has tested positive for rabies.
Rock Community firefighters rescued a pair of kittens from a fire at a vacant mobile home in the 2000 block of Plaza Drive in Arnold, which wa…
Local educators who would like to add fishing to their curriculum can register for two upcoming Discover Nature Fishing Teacher Workshops in t…
Narvel Eugene “Gene” Cooper, 94, of Crystal City died Jan. 27, 2023, at his home. Mr. Cooper was retired from Pittsburgh Plate Glass in Crysta…
Barb Boca of Barnhart said the kitten she found abandoned in front of her house a few months ago illustrates the need for people to spay or ne…