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Police give update in search for missing 33-year-old woman
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. – Officials have released new information on a woman who was reported missing less than two weeks ago. Emily Strite, 33, was reported missing April 20. Detectives originally stated that she was last seen April 2 in Imperial, MO, but have now learned that she was last seen on foot the morning of April 12 in De Soto, MO, according to a release. It is also now believed that she left the area at her own will.
Companies tied to out-of-state firms appeal revocation of social-equity cannabis licenses
Two Missouri social-equity licensees connected to a Michigan company that used Craigslist to recruit applicants have appealed the state’s decision to revoke their dispensary licenses. The Michigan company, Canna Zoned, was behind two of the 16 microbusiness dispensary licenses issued by lottery in October — Frankenstein Enemy LLC in Columbia and Seashore Rhythm LLC in […] The post Companies tied to out-of-state firms appeal revocation of social-equity cannabis licenses appeared first on Missouri Independent.
First responders rescue man near Meramec River after riverbank collapses, pinning him underneath rocks
VALLEY PARK, Mo. — A man was rescued near the Meramec River at Simpson Park Monday afternoon after the riverbank he was fishing on suddenly collapsed, pinning him underneath rocks. According to Valley Park Fire Protection District Assistant Fire Chief Curtis VanGaasbeek, a man was sitting on the riverbank...
2 dead in separate motorcycle crashes Saturday
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Two people died in two separate motorcycle crashes that happened in the St. Louis area on Saturday. Police say the first crash happened around 2:45 pm. on Highway 61 near Route B in Lincoln County. A 2020 Chevrolet Traverse was going northbound on Highway 61 when a Harley Davidson motorcycle tried to cross the highway.
LaLa’s Roast and Bistro opens in Hillsboro
HILLSBORO, Mo. — Hillsboro-area foodies have a new dining option close to home. LaLa’s Roast and Bistro, which features sandwiches, soup, salad, flavored coffees, powered drinks and coolers, opened April 3 at 10632 Business 21 in Hillsboro. Owner Leigha Gaston expects the drive-thru to open this week. The...
Crashes up in south St. Louis County amid I-55 construction
LEMAY, Mo. — The Interstate 55 construction project that goes from south St. Louis to south St. Louis County has been very taxing for lots of folks: drivers, residents, businesses, MoDOT and their contractors, too. The age of the streets and infrastructure is a big factor in this rehab....
Work on North Mill Street In Festus Could Happen Later This Year
(FESTUS) The City of Festus has certainly had its fair share of road improvement projects this year, and there could be another one scheduled for the fall. Festus City Administrator Greg Camp says north Mill Street could get an overhaul sooner than later. Camp says with all the work taking...
Boil water advisory issued for portion of Jefferson, St. Louis counties after main break
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — A 48-hour precautionary boil water advisory was issued Thursday for a portion of northeast Jefferson County and southern St. Louis County as crews make emergency repairs on a main break. The affected area roughly begins at Baumgartner Road to the north, stretches from west...
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