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Judge Orders Arrest of Former Festus Chimp Caretaker After Court No-Show

Judge Orders Arrest of Former Festus Chimp Caretaker After Court No-Show

A St. Louis County judge has ordered the arrest of former chimpanzee caretaker Tonia Haddix and her ...
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Belleview Man Arrested on Active Warrants After Multi-Agency Response

Belleview Man Arrested on Active Warrants After Multi-Agency Response

A man wanted on multiple warrants was arrested Tuesday, July 15, following a coordinated effort betw...
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Route B in St. Francois County Reduced for Shoulder Work

Route B in St. Francois County Reduced for Shoulder Work

Route B in St. Francois County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction lane as ...
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McDonalds Open For Business in Leadington

Ribbon Cutting Celebrates New McDonald's in Leadington, Boosting Community Spirit and Growth

A new 24-hour McDonalds is open for business in Leadington...
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New Leadington McDonald’s Opens with Big Crowd and Free Food Giveaway

New Leadington McDonald’s Opens with Big Crowd and Free Food Giveaway

The new McDonald’s in Leadington officially opened its doors at 6 a.m. Thursday morning, drawing a l...
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Mineral Point Man Charged After Eight-Month Child Enticement Investigation

Mineral Point Man Charged After Eight-Month Child Enticement Investigation

A Mineral Point man is facing serious charges following an eight-month investigation by the Washingt...
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Desloge Honors North County Boys Varsity Tennis Team with Proclamation

Desloge Honors North County Boys Varsity Tennis Team with Proclamation

The City of Desloge recognized the accomplishments of the 2024-2025 North St. Francois County Boys V...
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Body Found in Wooded Area Near Fenton; Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is Investigating

Body Found in Wooded Area Near Fenton; Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is Investigating

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man’s body was discovered Wednesday m...
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French Village Man Seriously Injured in Head-On Crash in Ste. Genevieve County

French Village Man Seriously Injured in Head-On Crash in Ste. Genevieve County

A French Village man was seriously injured in a head-on crash late Wednesday morning in Ste. Genevie...
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Desloge Audit Report Shows City in Good Financial Standing

Desloge Audit Report Shows City in Good Financial Standing

The City of Desloge Board of Alderpersons held its regular meeting Monday evening, with one of the k...
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Missouri News

Federal Shutdown Threatens Paychecks and Food Assistance for Missouri Families

Federal Shutdown Threatens Paychecks and Food Assistance for Missouri Families

Missouri families could soon feel the effects of the federal government shu...
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Missouri SNAP Benefits Delayed Due to Federal Government Shutdown

Missouri SNAP Benefits Delayed Due to Federal Government Shutdown

The Missouri Department of Social Services has announced that November 2025...
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Missouri State Parks to Temporarily Close for Managed Deer Hunts

Missouri State Parks to Temporarily Close for Managed Deer Hunts

Several Missouri state parks will temporarily close to the public in Novemb...
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Hostage Situation Resolved at South Central Correctional Center

Hostage Situation Resolved at South Central Correctional Center

A tense situation at the South Central Correctional Center in Licking, Mo. ...
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COVID Cases Remain Steady as Missouri Prepares for Flu Season

COVID Cases Remain Steady as Missouri Prepares for Flu Season

Flu cases in Missouri remain relatively low for now, but COVID-19 activity ...
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