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County, Others Okay Tax Abatement
MADISON COUNTY — Madison County has joined with other taxing bodies in approving a tax abatement for the pending Dayton Freight Lines Inc. truck terminal development being located in the far west end of Collinsville. Following the unanimous vote of the Madison County Board at its regular monthly meeting...
Devastating Late-Night Blaze on Goshen Road Involves Several Fire Departments
EDWARDSVILLE – Multiple fire departments responded to a devastating fire in the 8100 block of Goshen Road late Saturday night, Aug. 24, 2024, as flames engulfed a residence, necessitating a second alarm due to the absence of fire hydrants in the area. Firefighters from departments including Troy, Edwardsville, Glen...
High Ridge woman hurt in crash in Beaufort
Three women, including one from High Ridge, were injured Thursday afternoon, Aug. 22, in a two-car crash at highways 50 and 185 in Beaufort in Franklin County, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. At 2:35 p.m., Cynthia A. McFarland, 72, of Labadie was driving a 2021 Kia Rio east on...
Bald eagle rescued in Missouri wasn't injured: It was too fat to fly
A bald eagle was captured in Missouri, thought to be uninjured, and unable to fly. The bird was healthy, just engorged - or, "too fat to fly," after eating its latest meal. An X-ray showed parts of what appeared to be a raccoon’s paw. Wildlife officials in Missouri said...
Kansas couple caught in van reported stolen from Missouri
SHAWNEE COUNTY –Law enforcement are investigating two suspect on multiple allegations after an arrest. Just before 11:30p.m. August 21, a sheriff's deputy located a red 1999 Plymouth Voyager that was reported stolen out of Missouri in the 1900 block of NW Topeka Boulevard, according to Shawnee County Deputy Abigail Christian.
Sexton Alan Bruns Terminated After Mix-Up in Grave Opening and Complaint About Cemetery Records
After more than 30 years in the post, the city has ended the role of Alan Bruns as city sexton. The action was approved by four aldermen during a closed meeting following the regular board of aldermen (BOA) meeting August 20. Aldermen Debbie Kelley, James Cleeve, Scott Lesh and Karla Stewart voted to terminate the contract with Mr. Bruns immediately. Alderman Rafael Madrigal abstained. Alderman Anna Meadows was not present.
Sheriff’s Office investigates shed fire in House Springs
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fire that destroyed a shed at a home in the 5300 block of Echo Court in House Springs. Windows were found broken at the residence and on a vehicle parked in the driveway, the police reported. The fire on July 23...
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