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Girl saved from drowning in Herculaneum
Three bystanders and a Herculaneum Police officer saved an 8-year-old girl from drowning on July 10, Chief Sharia Kyle reported. The incident occurred about 3:30 p.m. at the Providence subdivision community pool on Durham Drive. “There was a call of a drowning,” Kyle said. “Officers arrived at the scene, where...
Heavy rain leads to at least one voluntary evacuation in De Soto
Heavy rain turned the Joachim Creek in De Soto into a river early this afternoon. City Manager Todd Melkus said just after noon when the creek hit about 8.5 feet, first responders began knocking on doors, alerting residents of rising waters. He said the first responders went to 30 to...
Food truck owners to open brick and mortar eatery
The owners of Tasty’s Street Eats, a food truck that has been operating since 2004, are getting ready to open a brick-and-mortar location at 205 N. Truman Blvd. in Crystal City. Lance Keys, 46, of Festus and his fiancee, Chelsea Brewer, 33, own the business. Brewer said they hope...
W.O. Smith Field comes alive as YellowJackets and Terriers scrimmage
CHESTER – Chester High School’s W.O. Smith football field came alive Monday July 15 for a two-hour friendly football scrimmage between the Chester YellowJackets and the Carbondale Terriers. The event featured a 1-hour period of 7-on-7 football scrimmages from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. followed by a second...
Missouri, Southern Illinois, and Kentucky: Flash Flood Watch Extended Until 6 AM
Paducah, KY – After extended rainfall in the area, the National Weather Service has extended the flash flood watch through 6 AM Wednesday morning for parts of Missouri, southern Illinois, and western Kentucky. Continued thunderstorms overnight are expected to exacerbate flooding risks. According to the National Weather Service, the...
Directional Boring Ongoing in Farmington
Farmington, Mo. (KFMO) - Several directional boring contractors are working on projects in the Farmington area. Projects include the construction of a fiber optic network for telecommunications upgrades. Among the companies currently working, or planning to do work, are AT&T, Circle Fiber, Aptitude Internet Solutions, and Socket. The contractors, who are working on the projects, are regulated by the Public Service Commission and not the City of Farmington. The Public Service Commission allows work to be completed in easements for the purposes of fiber installation.
Flash Flood Warning Issued for the Parkland
Park Hills, Mo. (KFMO) - Heavy rainfall across the Parkland Tuesday morning has prompted the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue a Flash Flood Warning for the area. The warning includes southeastern Jefferson County, Sainte Genevieve County and northwestern St. Francois County until 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 16. According to...
John’s Butcher Shoppee owners celebrate 50th anniversary
Judy Kolisch, matriarch of the family that owns John’s Butcher Shoppee, said she has always stressed the importance of providing superior customer service. “My theory is, (customers) don’t have to come through the door. You have to be nice to get them to come in,” she said.
Crystal City man arrested for allegedly stealing from Arnold store
A 67-year-old Crystal City man was arrested for allegedly stealing from Walmart, 2201 Michigan Ave., in Arnold. He was arrested after he tried to run away from officers but was found behind a dumpster at the nearby AT&T Store, 2245 Michigan Ave., Arnold Police reported. At about 5:15 p.m. July...
Perryville Man Appointed by Governor Parson
Jefferson City, Mo. (KFMO) - A Perryville man has been appointed by Missouri Governor Mike Parson to one of the various boards and commissions in the state. Jim Martin has been appointed to the Missouri Ethics Commission. Martin is a veteran of the United States Army who currently serves as a member of the Perry County Youth Tax Board. He previously served as a teacher for the Missouri Department of Education’s School for the Severely Disabled in Cape Girardeau and as chaplain of the Veterans of Foreign Wars post 4282 in Perryville.
Sling ‘N Scoops is July Business of the Month
The Red Bud Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Month for July is Sling ‘N Scoops. Owned by Kyle and Katie Winkelman, the artisan ice cream shop is located at 204 South Main Street (behind Market On Main). Sling N’ Scoops serves hand-dipped ice cream in a wide...
Richard John Filer
Richard John Filer, “Rich” a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on July 7, 2024, in Crystal City, MO. Born to Medford and Edith (Papin) Filer on November 26, 1946, Rich lived a life of many passions. He was a horseman, an entrepreneur and businessman, a leader in his church and community, an avid reader and golfer, a storyteller, and a published author. Yet, his greatest passions were for his family and friends.
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