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Washington woman dies after being struck by vehicle
A Washington woman who was struck by a vehicle near Pleasant View apartments in Washington died two days later in the hospital. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, at approximately 12:15 a.m. July 5, Carrie Riebold, 44, was laying in the roadway on Pleasant Drive in the Pleasant View Apartment Complex near apartment building 600. As a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze made a right turn from the apartment building parking lot to Pleasant Drive, the right side of the vehicle struck Riebold.
Pacific officials discuss sewer issues, improvements
This week’s storm battered an already struggling Pacific sewer system, but the city’s public works director said he’s optimistic that millions of dollars of ongoing improvements will fix the issues. At Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting, Public Works Director Robert Brueggemann said his department did its best...
St. Louis LEGO convention expands, adds more viewing times
The St. Louis LEGO Brick Convention will feature colorful and complex LEGO creations from artists around the US, as well as a Star Wars Zone, brick pits, and builds from St. Louis locals, with tickets available online.
Eureka woman dies, House Springs man injured in Eureka crash
Sarah A. Webb, 34, of Eureka died in a crash Monday morning, July 15, in the St. Louis County portion of Eureka, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. At 5:25 a.m., Webb was driving a 2010 Ford Focus and making a left turn from southbound Hwy. 109 onto eastbound I-44 and failed to yield to a northbound 2000 Ford F350 driven by Joseph M. McKelvey, 42, of House Springs, the report said. The Focus struck the side of the F350, traveled off the right side of the road and struck a rock bluff, and the F350 overturned off the road and came to a rest on its roof.
Marquart returns a portion of his office budget
State Rep. Kyle Marquart, R-Washington, returned 10.6 percent of his office budget back to the state for fiscal year 2024. Marquart said the move underscores his commitment to fiscal responsibility and efficient allocation of available funds.
Storms batter area communities
Marthasville Fire Chief Sean Johnson described his experience Tuesday in simple terms: “There was water everywhere. Absolutely everywhere.”. Communities just north of the Missouri River bore the brunt of extreme weather early this week as thunderstorms and flash floods pummeled Marthasville, Dutzow and Concord Hill, with a brief tornado tearing through Treloar. Dozens of roads shut down, from small lanes to major highways. The fire chief said there was no precedent for what his team faced.
Rotary Club of Cottleville/Weldon Spring celebrates installs officers for 2024-25
The Rotary Club of Cottleville/Weldon Spring gathered at the Whitmore Country Club on June 26 to commemorate the achievements of the 2023-24 year and formally install new officers for the upcoming 2024-25 term. Under the leadership of outgoing President Jamieson Crane, the club celebrated significant accomplishments, including the prestigious EREY...
Laura Renee ‘Laurie’ DePung, 58, Hillsboro
Laura Renee “Laurie” DePung, 58, of Hillsboro died July 18, 2024, at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis County. Mrs. DePung enjoyed being by the water, especially fishing with her husband. She also enjoyed stargazing, gardening and interior design. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Born Jan. 17, 1966, in St. Louis, she was the daughter of the late Delores (Akers) and Lawrence McKenzie.
Oparree ‘Leona’ Qualls, 84, Cedar Hill
Oparree “Leona” Qualls, 84, of Cedar Hill died July 16, 2024. Mrs. Qualls loved caring for and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a devoted Pentecostal and found comfort and purpose in her faith. She had a zest for life and was often found enjoying a lively game of poker. She was known for her unique personality, big heart and fun and onery spirit. Born Oct. 30, 1939, in St. Louis, she was the daughter of the late Charles C. and Oparree A. (Taylor) Morgan.
Local leaders on national turmoil in the wake of Trump assassination attempt
The assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a Pennsylvania rally on July 13 has left many questioning the current state of political discourse and security measures as the election approaches. While Trump survived the attempt on his life, one audience member was killed and two others were critically injured. Corey Comperatore, 50, of Pennsylvania was shot and killed on July 13. Comperatore leaves behind a wife and two young daughters.
As homeschooling grows, parents seek options
When Hope Risley opened Verity Schoolhouse in Villa Ridge last fall, she hoped to address a need she had encountered while homeschooling her own kids. For more than two decades, Risley has helped lead a number of home education groups and co-ops for area families like hers. Most of those programs met just once a week, which Risley felt wasn’t enough to promote her kids’ teambuilding and leadership skills. Parents were usually expected to stay and work alongside their child. Risley said she wanted something more structured and independent that still provided the level of educational freedom sought by homeschool parents.
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Arkansas trucker seriously injured in crash south of Owensville
An Arkansas over-the-road trucker suffers serious injuries when he wrecks his semi in Gasconade County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Arian Robnett, 46, of Little Rock, was driving on Highway 19 Saturday morning, just south of Owensville, when he traveled off the side of the road into a ditch, struck a culvert, then overturned.
Texas man charged with assault for causing crash by grabbing wheel
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A Houston, Texas, man is accused of causing a crash in Ellisville that resulted in a pedestrian being seriously injured. According to the Ellisville Police Department’s probable cause statement, the incident happened on March 31 along Manchester Road. Police said Jose A. Coronado...
Army targets 2028 cleanup date for Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant property
The former Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant in De Soto will need more money from the federal government to finish remediation efforts. Cleanup on the site, now know as Astra Enterprise Park, will require an additional $40 million to fully remove all hazardous materials from the property by 2028, U.S. Army officials said during a community meeting Wednesday night.
Union sales tax receipts dip
After two strong months of year-over-year sales tax collections, the City of Union saw a slight decline in May, the most recent month figures were available. The city collected $233,830 in May 2024, down 2.3 percent from the $238,734 raised in May 2023. While down, the May 2024 figure was still the second highest for May since at least 2014.
Top 10 things to do in St. Louis this week: Bastille Day, Vampire Weekend, and 2 county fairs
When: 5 p.m.-1 a.m. July 19; 4 p.m.-1 a.m. July 20; 3 p.m.-9 p.m. July 21. How much: $15 (or four for $50), free for military and those 10 and under. See the best local animals and produce, visit the petting zoo, enjoy the pony rides and watch the pig races (it ain’t a fair unless there are pig races) at the JeffCo Fair. There will be carnival rides too, of course, and plenty of beverages and fried food. An ATV race will be held Friday (7 p.m.), a truck pull on Saturday (7 p.m.) and a demolition derby on Sunday (5 p.m.). The big music draw is Parmalee, who will perform at 9 p.m. Friday, followed by Borderline at 10 p.m.; Lick Creek will play at 9 p.m. Saturday. By Daniel Neman.
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