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Missouri state offices to close July 5th for extended holiday weekend
(KOAM) - Governor Mike Parson has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine in patriotic colors on the evening of July 4, 2024, and has also ordered all Missouri State offices to be closed on July 5, 2024, in celebration of Independence Day.
P and Z approves Cedar Hill Mill rezoning, development plan
The Cedar Hill Improvement Partnership (CHIP) is one step closer to saving the Cedar Hill Mill, erected in 1847. Members from CHIP petitioned the Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission to rezone the mill, 8460 Wolf Road, from single-family residential to a planned mixed zone. The petition also included a development plan for parking on the property.
P&Z approves preliminary plans for Fenton villas, townhomes
The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission has given the OK to plans for a new housing development in the Fenton area. The development, called Hillcrest, at 801 Romaine Creek Road near Hwy. 141, would include 40 housing units with duplexes, triplexes and one quadplex on nearly 9 acres of land.
Militia recruiting notice in Chesterfield church bulletin leads to criticism and apology
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Criticism has poured in, both locally and nationally, after a notice appeared in a weekly bulletin for Ascension Catholic Church in Chesterfield, recruiting members for a militia. Kevin Fitzgerald is one of many who’ve been critical in posts online about the idea of a...
Herculaneum park gets new moniker honoring former mayor
A ceremony commemorating the renaming of Herculaneum City Park will be held next month. The park has been renamed the William C. Haggard City Park after former Mayor Bill Haggard, who died on May 17 following an illness and hospitalization. A sign featuring the new name will go up before...
Woman accused of killing husband in Washington, Mo.
WASHINGTON, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A woman has been arrested and charged with fatally shooting her husband in Washington, Mo. Sunday night. According to Washington Police, officers responded to the 1500 Block of East 8th Street Sunday night after a woman called 911 to report she had shot her husband. Samantha Lackey, 31, was identified as the woman.
Cigars International proposed in Chesterfield near Topgolf
Another attraction may be headed to The District area in Chesterfield, an atypical retail shop catering to a niche market. The catch: a local competitor is already right next door. Cigars International offers handmade cigars, humidors, pipes, pipe tobacco and accessories. Bethlehem Shared Services LLC, on behalf of Cigars International,...
'You know what, it's just time to go,' Longtime Fox 2 News Anchor Elliott Davis discusses retirement after more than 45 years
Longtime Fox 2 News Anchor Elliott Davis is retiring in August. He joined KMOX’s Total Information A.M. to discuss his retirement and looks back some notable ‘You Paid For It’ stories.
Stray Rescue's chief life-saving officer goes above and beyond to rescue animals
ST. LOUIS — Stray Rescue of St. Louis has been in the community for more than two decades. Its sole purpose is to rescue animals and find them loving homes. Half the battle is getting the animals off the street. Many of whom have been abused, neglected or abandoned....
Law enforcement training center firing range construction to begin
The city of O’Fallon will construct a 200-yard rifle and pistol live-firing range within an 87-acre law enforcement training facility at 2400 Hwy. 79. At its June 27 meeting, the City Council voted 10-0 to approve a resolution authorizing a $2,199,900 construction contract with Aspire Construction Services LLC. Aspire...
City leaders discuss economic impact of ‘Rock the Country’ music festival
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KFVS) - Thousands of country music fans flocked to Poplar Bluff for the ‘Rock the Country’ music festival over the weekend. Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce President Steve Halter told Heartland News that ‘Rock the Country’ was by far the largest single venue event they’ve ever had in the history of Poplar Bluff.
St. Louis man pleads guilty to receiving drugs in mail, shipping drug cash
A St. Louis, Missouri man on Monday admitted receiving drugs shipped to St. Louis and mailing out the resulting drug proceeds. Timothy Carter, 35, pleaded guilty to one felony count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute fentanyl. His co-defendant, A.D. Harris, 31, of St. Louis County, pleaded guilty to the same charge in December.
New proposed federal heat safety rule could protect workers
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Department of Labor and OSHA are proposing new safety hazards for the excessive heat in the workplace as a heat advisory continues in Kansas City. The proposed rule would require companies to develop emergency response plans, establish rest breaks, and provide shade and water.
Power outage hits Kansas City, Missouri's River Market, around 1,700 without power
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A power outage is impacting Kansas City's River Market. Evergy says they are investigating an outage that's left a little over 1,700 without power. The cause of the outage is unknown at this time. The outage has forced some businesses to close or make service...
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