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Juvenile allegedly robs, shoots man near Fenton

A 17-year-old boy was arrested for allegedly shooting and robbing a man who arranged to sell items to the teenager in the 20 block of Georgia Spur near Fenton, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and Jefferson County Juvenile Office reported. Chief Juvenile Officer Melissa L. Perris said the Juvenile...

Fenton, MO · 9h
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Motorcyclist killed in crash with tree in Jefferson County

A motorcyclist died Saturday afternoon after crashing into a tree in Jefferson County. According to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened at about 3:15 p.m. Saturday on northbound Missouri Route 21, south of Mile Marker 180.2, in High Ridge. Troopers said a 70-year-old man...

Jefferson County, MO · 1d
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Dittmer man charged with murder after shooting, killing man in High Ridge

A 21-year-old Dittmer man has been charged with murder and four other felonies for allegedly shooting and killing a man and injuring another man after a group of people threw eggs at his vehicle in a shopping plaza off High Ridge Boulevard in High Ridge, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office reported.

Dittmer, MO · 2d
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Man leads police on chase through multiple jurisdictions, shoots at deputies

A man was taken into custody after exchanging gunfire with a Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputy Friday night after a police chase through multiple jurisdictions.

Jefferson County, MO · 2d
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Passenger killed, driver flown to hospital after crash in St. Francois County

ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY, Mo. (Heartland News) - Emergency crews rushed to the scene of a serious single-vehicle crash in St. Francois County on Sunday afternoon, November 8. The crash happened shortly before 2 p.m. on MO O, just east of Jenkins Drive. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a...

St Francois County, MO · 12h

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Desoto Woman Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on MO-21 in Jefferson County

A 34-year-old Desoto woman suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on MO-21 in Jefferson County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Get help finding the official report and a free case review. The crash happened at approximately 3:50 p.m. on November 8, 2026, on southbound MO-21 south of...

Jefferson County, MO · 1d

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St. Louis County man dies in Antonia-area motorcycle crash

William Joseph Rueschhoff, 70, of St. Louis County died in a motorcycle crash on Nov. 7 on Hwy. 21 near the intersection of Old Hwy. 21 in the Antonia area, officials reported. The Missouri State Highway Patrol no longer publishes names of those involved in accidents. The Medical Examiner’s Office...

Antonia, MO · 3h

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High Ridge man who said he was flying into ‘portal’ pleads guilty in fatal crash

A High Ridge man who told investigators he was attempting to get through a “portal” to contact God before a fatal crash last year has pleaded guilty to first-degree involuntary manslaughter, according to court records. Huggy Smiles Kindness, 37, on Oct. 30 pleaded guilty to the class C...

High Ridge, MO · 1d

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Police recover weapon used in shots fired incident

SLMPD Force Investigations unit investigating

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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Two Drivers Killed in Chain-Reaction Crash on I-270 in South County

Two people are dead after a chain-reaction crash tangled three vehicles on northbound Interstate 270 in South St. Louis County early Thursday, after a dump truck struck a pickup that had stopped because of an earlier wreck. The Ram 1500 driver, 32, died at Mercy Hospital South, while the Western Star driver, 58, died at the scene, according to the Missouri Highway Patrol.

Bonne Terre, MO · 3d

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Missouri park shut down by a male elk 'acting like a teenager' in mating season

A teenage male elk, excited by mating season, prompted officials to temporarily close Lone Elk Park in St. Louis County on Monday. "We have a younger, more inexperienced herd bull this year," said Eric Johnson, acting director of St. Louis County Parks and Recreation. "It's his first year, and he's acting a little bit like a teenager."

St Louis County, MO · 5h

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Boat malfunction caused Wednesday drowning at Lake of the Ozarks, new report says

A 58-year-old man from Arnold drowned after a boat malfunction at the Lake of the Ozarks on Wednesday afternoon, according to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The incident happened while the man was driving an 18-foot bass boat near mile marker 6 on the main channel of the lake in Morgan County, according to the report.

Morgan County, MO · 3d

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Potosi Man Arrested on Methamphetamine Trafficking Charge

Washington Co., Mo. (KFMO) - A Potosi man is facing a felony drug trafficking charge after a deputy and a K-9 unit reportedly discovered nearly 59 grams of methamphetamine during an investigation at his residence. According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, a deputy observed...

Potosi, MO · 19h

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1 dead in crash during police pursuit in St. Louis County

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. (First Alert 4) -A person died, and two others were injured in a crash during a police pursuit in Bridgeton late Saturday night. Missouri State Highway Patrol states St. Ann Police were in a pursuit with a car on St. Charles Rock Road near I-270 just before midnight when the car involved in the chase entered an intersection at the same time as another car and crashed.

Bridgeton, MO · 20h

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Festus couple invites public to explore new bike park

Hundreds of eager cyclists were given a small taste of what’s to come at a new mountain bike park south of Festus. Chris and Rene Creed, owners of the Pedal’n Pi bike and pizza shop in Festus and founders of the Living Life on 2 Wheels nonprofit group, welcomed the community to explore their new bike park on Nov. 1.

Festus, MO · 10h

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Attorney General Files Suit Against Dispensary

The Missouri Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against a Des Peres dispensary, accusing the business of misleading consumers about the amount of THC in its products. The suit, filed Oct. 23, alleges CBD Kratom Cannabis Dispensary, 12306 Manchester Road, is operating as a dispensary, but is not licensed to do so. The business is not included on the Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation’s list of verified dispensaries.

Des Peres, MO · 18h

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House Springs woman admits to helping boyfriend after he stole guns, equipment from cop

A House Springs woman has been placed on five years’ probation after admitting to helping her boyfriend after he stole two guns and other equipment from an off-duty police officer’s car in St. Peters, court records show. Mary M. Wheeling, 45, who also has a listed address in...

House Springs, MO · 1d

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Pet Spot: Half-sibling dogs inseparable

Marigold, 10, and Teddy, 9, are half sibling golden retrievers and are as tight as they could be, said owner Stephen Chappell of Barnhart. “They are half siblings – same daddy, different mommy,” Chappell said. “They’re very close, bonded for life.”. He said they have different...

Barnhart, MO · 1d

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Pretzel-Bun Sandwiches And Little Desserts Make This Missouri Cafe A Tempting Lunch Detour

Bacon, lettuce, and homemade ranch get piled onto a toasted pretzel roll here, and it’s called Stella’s Sandwich. That alone made me curious. I like a cafe that puts its own name on the line. The desserts are part of the fun too. A whole lineup comes in...

Ste. Genevieve, MO · 23h