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Missouri community leaders discuss impact of decade-old legislation
JOPLIN, Mo. — A nearly decade-old piece of legislation is sparking conversation among community leaders across Missouri. Today, several of those people met with State Senator Jill Carter and State Representative Lane Roberts. “It used to be you could cite people, you could get people to clean their yards...
High Ridge man seriously hurt in motorcycle crash
A High Ridge man was injured in a motorcycle crash on Hwy. 185 at Timber Ridge Road in Washington County on Sunday, July 21, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. At 2 p.m., David M. Cody, 41, allegedly was riding a northbound 2024 Suzuki GXS1000 too fast for roadway conditions and failed to negotiate a curve, causing the motorcycle to travel off the road, strike a fallen tree branch, become airborne and strike a concrete pillar, ejecting him, the report said.
Onetime Union resident drowns in boating accident
A woman originally from Union drowned on the Big River Sunday near St. Francois State Park while trying to assist another individual in the water, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Melissa Hill, 40, now of Valley Park, entered the water around 2:15 p.m. Sunday to help another boater....
'This was murder': Family mourning after Missouri deputy shot, killed their dog
FARMINGTON, Mo. — An emotional support dog who was helping a Farmington man recover from a brain tumor surgery was shot and killed by a St. Francois County deputy on Sunday, the county's sheriff's office confirmed with 5 On Your Side. Scott Dollins recently bought the dog, named Nala,...
Get relief from foot and joint pain with Foot Solutions in Chesterfield
SPONSORED – Foot Solutions specializes in custom orthotics and supportive footwear. Owners Bryan and Tina opened the store to provide personalized solutions to improve foot health and tackle foot pain, thus improving overall health. They offer a free foot and gait analysis at the store in Chesterfield to help with creating a custom-fit for orthotic insoles. Plus, the store offers a range of supportive and stylish footwear! Their mission is to provide personalized solutions for foot pain and other related issues.
Public meeting to be held July 25 on Hepperman Road project
Wentzville-area residents interested in learning more about the next phase of the Hepperman Road project are invited to attend a public information meeting Thursday, July 25, at St. Gianna Catholic Church (450 East Highway N) in Wentzville. County Highway Department staff will answer questions and walk through project plans from 4:30-7 p.m.
Meinberg reflects on 40-year law enforcement career
After four decades in law enforcement, Steve Meinberg says he picked the right line of work. Meinberg, who worked for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and two police departments in the county, retired Tuesday after leading the Hillsboro Police Department for the past five and a half years. “I’ve...
MP School to hold change of commandant ceremony July 26
FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (July 23, 2024) The United States Army Military Police School is scheduled to host a change of commandant ceremony at 3 p.m. July 26 at Lincoln Hall Auditorium. During the ceremony, Brig. Gen. Sarah Albrycht will transfer responsibilities for the MP School and Army’s MP Corps...
Advertising Case Study: How A Local Business Reached The Top Using Radio.
It’s a classic story of how a small company grew to be the biggest in their local business by using advertising smarts and AM/FM radio. Columbia, MO-based Steve’s Pest Control began in 1988 by Steve Hotsenpiller and wife Anita with one truck and an ad campaign on a local radio station. As the business and their revenue grew, they continued to set aside 8.5% of that revenue for advertising, buying time on more stations and eventually becoming one of local radio’s largest advertisers.
MDC hosts Discover Nature – Fishing events Aug. 6 and Aug. 8 in Jefferson City
Body JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to learn more about fishing in Missouri through two Discover Nature – Fishing events at the Conservation Employees Credit Union in Jefferson City from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6 and Aug. 8.
Construction at West County Elementary to Begin Soon
Leadwood, Mo. (KFMO) - Construction at the West County School District Elementary building will begin soon. Superintendent of the West County Schools, Levi Rawson, says they'll have a new entrance and more classrooms among other items.
Boomer Concert has Family Ties Theme
The 22nd Annual Baby Boomers Reunion Concert will be held at the Farmington Civic Center Friday, August 2, 2024 and Saturday, August 3, 2024. The Friday and Saturday evening shows take place at 7 p.m. with a Saturday afternoon matinee at 1 p.m. Tickets are $13 each and are available...
KFMO/B104 Night at the Waterpark Tonight
Farmington, Mo. (KFMO) - A night of splashin' fun is expected tonight for the whole family at the KFMO/B104 Night at the Farmington Waterpark event. The event gets underway at 6:30 p.m., as the annual event raises money for the St. Francois County BackStoppers. Owner and Managing Partner for Odle Media Group, Chelley Odle, say the St. Francois County BackStoppers is an important organization.
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