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Uplift Nears $10,000 Matching Challenge Goal for Emergency Winter Shelter

Farmington, Mo. (KFMO) - Uplift is closing in on its $10,000 matching challenge as community support continues to grow for the organization's Emergency Winter Overnight Shelter. The organization recently announced it has received $8,783 toward the matching challenge, leaving just $1,217 to reach the $10,000 goal and unlock the full...

Farmington, MO · 2d
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Thousands attend annual Ladies Night event in Festus

More than 5,000 people attended the sixth annual Ladies Night on Nov. 7 on Festus Main Street. This year’s event started and ended earlier than in the past. Ladies Night was held from 2-8 p.m. this year after previously being held from 4-9 p.m. Event spokesperson Michelle Hohmeier said...

Festus, MO · 1d
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OUR OPINION: Voting needs to become a priority

Every gardener knows you can’t reap a harvest if a seed was never planted, and if you wait for perfect weather, you will never plant a seed. The law of the harvest is simple: you reap what you sow. Voters who avoided the polls on Nov. 3 failed to...

Jefferson County, MO · 1d
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Festus Hosts Sikeston for Class 4 District 1 Football Championship

(Festus) The Festus Tigers football team battles Sikeston for the Class 4 District 1 Championship Friday night. Festus is 8-2 on the season after a 34-6 win over De Soto last week. Sikeston is 7-3 after beating Hillsboro 15-10 in their last game. Festus head coach AJ Ofodile said his...

Festus, MO · 1d
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Two Hurt in Northbound Vehicle Crash on Highway 221 in St. Francois County

Two drivers suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 221 south of Walnut Street in St. Francois County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. Involved in this crash, or know someone who was?. Get help finding the official report and a free case review.

St Francois County, MO · 2d

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St. Francois County Sheriff's Office Adds Second Fueling Location to Improve Efficiency

St. Francois Co., Mo. (KFMO) - A second fueling location has been added in St. Francois County as part of an effort to improve efficiency, reduce expenses and make better use of taxpayer dollars. The new fuel tank, located at the north end of St. Francois County, became operational November...

St Francois County, MO · 1d

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Health board OKs raise for director, discusses budget

The Jefferson County Health Department Board of Trustees approved a raise for Executive Director Steve Sikes and approved its preliminary budget for fiscal year 2027. During the Oct. 29 meeting, the board voted unanimously to approve the Health Department Personnel Committee’s recommendation to raise Sikes’ salary by 4.5 percent, from $136,420.08 to $142,558.98 an increase of $6,138.90. The raise will go into effect on Jan. 1.

Jefferson County, MO · 22h

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Area Schools Face $5.5 Million Funding Shortfall Under State Budget Proposal

Ten area school districts could receive a combined $5.55 million less than Missouri's school funding formula calls for in the next fiscal year, according to estimates released by Crawford County R-I Superintendent Brian Witt. The projected shortfall includes $907,480 for Potosi, $835,223 for St. Clair, $755,760 for Sullivan and $338,498...

Crawford County, MO · 1d

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Farmington Football Seeks Second Straight Class 5 District 1 Title Against St. Mary’s

(St. Louis) The Farmington Knights football team will play for their second straight Class 5 District 1 Championship Friday night against St. Mary’s South Side. Farmington is 6-5 on the season after a 28-7 victory over Fox last week. St. Mary’s is 7-3 following last week’s 19-14 win over Cape Central.

Farmington, MO · 1d

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MAC Museum of College & Community History Announces Expanded Hours and New Exhibits

Park Hills, Mo. (KFMO) - The MAC Museum of College & Community History is expanding its operating hours beginning Friday, November 13, 2026, allowing more opportunities for visitors to explore the history of Mineral Area College and the surrounding communities. Under the new schedule, the museum will be open whenever...

Park Hills, MO · 2d

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Bryant Wolfin wins race for district seat

Bryant Wolfin, the incumbent republican candidate for the 145th district of the Missouri house of representatives, won over democrat Carl Kinsky in last week’s midterm election. Wolfin received 65% of the vote in Ste. Genevieve county and 75% of the vote in Perry County. “I have to thank the...

Missouri · 2d

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Caledonia's 'Grinchmas' celebration is a festive event for families

The Village of Caledonia will host its eighth annual “Grinchmas” celebration in preparation for the holiday season from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 12. While the Grinch will be in town for the celebration — and available for a photo-op — the holiday spirit won’t be stolen from a village that is often compared to a Hallmark Christmas movie setting.

Caledonia, MO · 2d