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Stranded boater rescued from Missouri River
ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. – First responders from four area fire districts helped rescue a stranded boater Tuesday evening along the Missouri River. According to a Facebook post from the Lake St. Louis Fire Protection District, they received word around 8:30 p.m. of a stranded boat near the Klondike Park Boat Ramp, approximately four miles east of Augusta.
J+B Wellness opens second location in Wildwood
When co-owners Brittany and Jacob McDermott were considering opening a second location of J+B Wellness, they knew it had to be in a place with community buy-in, where there was interest in their health-conscious and allergen-friendly smoothies, bowls and sandwiches. After visiting a CrossFit gym in Wildwood, they knew the town was a match; since opening there in January, J+B Wellness has become a community staple.
Cadets speak out after JROTC instructor placed on administrative leave
A Lafayette high school JROTC instructor is on administrative leave, district officials confirmed, and parents and students are speaking out against the decision. No criminal charges have been filed against Master Sgt. Jaamal Anderson, who has been a JROTC instructor in the SJSD for almost five years, but the teacher is on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation.
Fugitive Arrested in Franklin County Now in Crawford County Jail
(Steelville) A 41-year-old man who has been on the run for more than two years has been arrested in Franklin County. Paul Burks Junior was charged in November of 2021 with two counts of first-degree statutory rape of a child under age 14. Reports say Burks continually eluded arrest until...
Construction company sues Jennings for nearly $2M for failed city hall project
JENNINGS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The construction company tasked with building a new city hall and community center for a north St. Louis County city is suing the city for nearly $2 million. In February, Hankins Construction filed a lawsuit against the city of Jennings for $1.7 million plus...
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