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High Ridge man injured in Fenton-area crash
A High Ridge man was injured in a crash on Tuesday, Aug. 13, on Hwy. 30 at Delores Drive in the Jefferson County portion of Fenton, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. At 9:13 p.m., Jayden Odle, 29, of Hillsboro was in a westbound 2015 Ford Taurus attempting to merge onto the highway from the left turn lane when he struck the rear of a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro driven west by John E. Berger, 20, the report said.
City of Sikeston announces last day for tornado debris pickup
SIKESTON, Mo. (KFVS) - The last run to pick up tornado debris in Sikeston is set. City leaders are urging residents to move their tornado debris to the curb, not into the street, no later than Monday, September 2. Debris moved to the curb after this date will not be...
Hot Today, Slightly Cooler Weekend
(KFVS) - Happy Friday! This afternoon is another hot and humid one...expect feels like temperatures in the triple digits. Isolated storm chances linger today and tomorrow. A cold front will slowly move through by tomorrow which will help cool us down for the second half of the weekend. There is a chance for a few isolated severe storms on Saturday afternoon/evening. Gusty winds and heavy rainfall remain the biggest threat. Most of the Heartland is looking dry through for the next couple of days. Highs this weekend will be in the mid-90s Saturday and upper 80s Sunday with evenings dropping to the 60s.
GoFundMe launched to support funeral expenses for Dutchtown Middle School student
DUTCHTOWN — A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help cover the funeral expenses of a Dutchtown Middle School student who passed away during a physical education class this week. The GoFundMe page identified the student as Lailyn, an 8th grader at Dutchtown Middle. Her teachers and classmates described...
Notre Dame suspends men's swimming after players found betting on performances
Notre Dame has suspended its men's swimming program for at least one season following an external review that found members of the team violated NCAA rules involving gambling. According to a statement from athletics director Pete Bevacqua, "the overwhelming cultural dynamic on the team" necessitated a full suspension. "The external...
Annual Good Ol’ Truck & Tractor Pull and Carnival to include semis for first time
The ninth annual Good Ol’ Truck & Tractor Pull and Carnival is set for Friday and Saturday, Aug. 23-24, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 10349 Business 21, in Hillsboro. This year’s truck and tractor pull will introduce a new category for semi trucks, said event chairman Mike Daugherty, president of the Hillsboro Community Civic Club, which sponsors the event.
Come Back to School Night for Adult Learners on Sept. 17
Let Jefferson College help you find the missing piece to upgrading your employment skills or gaining a new career at our “Come Back to School Night”, an adult learner open house event, on Tuesday, September 17, from 5-7 p.m. The event will be hosted on the Central Lawn, located outside the Student Center. (In case of rain, the event will be held in the Student Center Viking Room.)
Charleston man sentenced to 10 years for selling meth
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A Charleston man was sentenced to 10 years in prison Thursday after he sold methamphetamine to a confidential informant. U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. sentenced Adrian L. Lewis, 43, to 10 years in prison. Lewis pleaded guilty in May to one count...
Noose found at Francis Howell Central High School
COTTLEVILLE, Mo. – School administrators discovered a noose on the campus of Francis Howell Central High School Thursday. According to a letter Principal Dr. Suzanne Leake sent to families, the noose was hanging in a men’s bathroom at the stadium. There was no note or anything accompanying in the stall.
NFL Report Names Kansas City Chiefs’ Top Trade Block Candidate
Even after winning the Super Bowl earlier this year, the Kansas City Chiefs must still find a way to optimize the Patrick Mahomes-led roster. As it stands, the most obvious candidate to be traded by the franchise is offensive tackle Lucas Niang. Niang, once a notable Chiefs draft pick, finds...
Federal law enforcement agencies warn children are being targeted on social media for drug distribution
— As thousands of students head back to school, federal law enforcement agencies warn children are being targeted via social media for drug distribution. "Any way of communicating electronically these dealers are taking advantage of, because they know that's where the kids are," said Tony Mattivi, director of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. "There are emojis being used with drug meanings that even I can’t keep up with."
Local country music artist passes away after fight with cancer
(CAMDEN POINT, Mo.) A local country music artist has passed away after a fight with cancer. Matt Snook fought kidney cancer for nearly a year and this week, he passed at the age of 51. Here is the obituary written in his honor:. Matthew Derek Snook, 51, of Camden Point,...
LOTO Food Truck Festival Moves To Ozarks Amphitheater
It’s a change of venue for the 7th Annual Lake of the Ozarks Food Truck Festival coming up in September. After landing in Osage Beach City Park for the last couple years, the popular event is now going to be held at the Ozarks Amphitheater. The two-day event being...
Several nonprofits, sent eviction notice by SLPS
The Clay Community Education Center, formerly Clay elementary, is owned by SLPS and leased to St. Louis University who operates the facility. Now several non profits are being evicted by SLPS after rejecting a rent increase from the district.
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