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Two More Performances at Big River Chautauqua
Bonne Terre, Mo. (KFMO) - The final two Big River Chautauqua performances will take place tonight and tomorrow evening at the City Hall Auditorium in Bonne Terre. The theme for this year's performances is D-Day, in rememberance of the 80th anniversary of the event. Scholars will take the stage and present the perspectives of famous people of the time. Tonight's performance features the perspective of Jackie Cochran, an American pilot who became the first woman to break the sound barrier in 1953. Karen Vuranch, Cochran's performer, says she was instrumental in creating the WASP program during World War II.
Federal money to analyze environmental impact of construction materials coming to Missouri
Using sustainable building materials can be difficult when the environmental impact of most construction products is unknown. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) aims to address that issue with the help of university and business partners, including those in Missouri. Both the University of Missouri, and the construction material manufacturer Holcim...
City to Remove Brick from A Street
Farmington, Mo. (KFMO) - The City of Farmington will begin demolition on the brick section of A Street, in front of the Farmington Public Library at 101 North A Street, next week. According to the Farmington Public Works Department, the bricks are not a feasible long-term material for the street....
Veterans Honor Walk Named for Marine Staff Sergeant
Farmington, Mo. (KFMO) - The new Veterans Honor Walk at Engler Park in Farmington has been named for a Marine Staff Sergeant and Farmington High School graduate. Marine Staff Sergeant Trevor Spink was a Farmington High School graduate and member of the US Marine Corps. On July 10, 2004, Spink died due to a non-combat related vehicle accident in Al Anbar Province Iraq. At the official naming ceremony held Thursday, Farmington Mayor Larry Forsythe made a brief speech honoring Spink and all other area veterans whose dedications now line the trail at Engler Park. He explains how the idea for the Honor Walk came about.
New record: About 25,000 attend 2024 Jefferson County Fair
Nearly 25,000 people turned out for the 78th Jefferson County Fair held last week, once again breaking attendance records for the event, said Randy Starkey, the fair chairperson. The fair was held July 18-21 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Hillsboro and included carnival rides, motor sports competitions, live music...
Calendar of Events July 25- Aug. 1
Line and swing dance, lessons 6-7 p.m., dancing 7-10 p.m., Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Admission: $8. Sponsor: Jefferson County Swing Dance Club. Call 636-296-6702. Ukulele Club, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. All ages and skill levels welcome. Call 636-937-2017. Toastmasters Jeffco Challengers, 7 p.m., New...
Floodwater causes more than $1 million in damage to turf fields in Fox School District
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Flooding from heavy rain in recent weeks caused damage beyond repair to the turf football fields at Fox High School and Seckman High School in the Fox C-6 School District. Both fields were covered by water after heavy rains last week. Nick Baer...
THE COUNTY LINE: Memories from a Bradley contemporary and a fond farewell to Crystal’s Ken Jones
Crystal City’s favorite son, Bill Bradley, turns 81 Sunday. Let’s all wish the basketball icon, former U.S. senator and one-time presidential candidate a happy birthday. Of course, there’s much more to athletics at Crystal than just its most notable name. Larry Church can tell you all about it.
Water Main Repair Taking Place in Park Hills
Park Hills, Mo. (KFMO) - A main water line is currently being repaired on Wash Street in Park Hills. The repair began at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. This will result in low water pressure for a few hours in the areas of Wash Street, the 500 block of Glendale Avenue and the 500 block of Watts Street. This temporary water service disruption is necessary to address the main line repair. Crews are working to restore full water service as quickly as possible.
Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen meets this evening
STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen will meet this evening for regular and work sessions beginning with the regular session at 6 p.m. The meeting is being held this evening, to allow city officials to attend a Ste. Genevieve County organized town hall meeting Thursday. The...
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