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Eureka Leader - Oct. 16

Eureka Leader - Oct. 16

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Wednesday, October 15, 2025
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County woman leads effort to reduce feral cat population with Kitty Moon Catchers
Local News
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County woman leads effort to reduce feral cat population with Kitty Moon Catchers

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • 11 hrs ago
  • 4 min to read

Stacey Kinsey has spent the past 12 years advocating for the trap, neuter and return method for dealing with feral cats in Jefferson County th…

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Muppet-like chicks hatch at sanctuary
National

Muppet-like chicks hatch at sanctuary

  • By Talker News
  • Oct 13, 2025

The youngsters are rapidly gaining weight with their parents providing plenty of insects to eat.

No bear had killed a human in the Ozarks since 1892. It happened twice in a month
Local News

No bear had killed a human in the Ozarks since 1892. It happened twice in a month

  • Ethan Erickson, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
  • Updated Oct 14, 2025

Two men were killed in uncommon tragedies, and officials warn that sightings of black bears are increasing. 

OUTDOORS: Antlerless deer season allows hunters to put management skills to work
Sports
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OUTDOORS: Antlerless deer season allows hunters to put management skills to work

  • By John Winkelman
  • Oct 10, 2025

Hunters who believe that we are the best deer management tool available get their first chance to prove the point this weekend. When the early…

Dogs to take dip in Arnold Rec Center outdoor pool on Sept. 6
Local Events
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Dogs to take dip in Arnold Rec Center outdoor pool on Sept. 6

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Aug 30, 2025
  • 1 min to read

The Arnold Recreation Center’s outdoor pool will go to the dogs on Saturday, Sept. 6.

City of Festus increases fees for pet adoption
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City of Festus increases fees for pet adoption

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Aug 26, 2025
  • 1 min to read

Those interested in adopting a pet from Festus Animal Control will now pay more.

Pet Spot: Dogs Fred, Ellie keep watch on family’s yard
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Pet Spot: Dogs Fred, Ellie keep watch on family’s yard

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Aug 17, 2025

Rich and Cathy Barnett, formerly of Festus, submitted this photo of dogs Fred and Ellie looking out the window from a couch at their new home …

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MDC reminds residents not to feed bears after one spotted in Festus
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MDC reminds residents not to feed bears after one spotted in Festus

  • By Leader staff
  • Aug 15, 2025

The Missouri Department of Conservation received a report that a black bear was spotted on the north end of Scenic Drive in Festus early Wedne…

Pet Spot: Owner says Thumper the cat needs to stay active
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Pet Spot: Owner says Thumper the cat needs to stay active

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Aug 10, 2025

Doug Williams of Byrnes Mill said he does his best to keep Thumper, his 3-year-old shorthair cat, busy and out of trouble.

OUTDOORS: State offers free online session about black bears
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OUTDOORS: State offers free online session about black bears

  • By John Winkelman
  • Jul 25, 2025

The chances for a bear encounter in Jefferson County for this year diminish as summer fully sets in and the wandering young bruins of spring a…

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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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