Local News for Festus and Crystal City Missouri and Surrounding Areas
Local News for Festus and Crystal City Missouri and Surrounding Areas
Paul BarnardCRYSTAL CITY, Mo. (Nov. 14, 2025) — A Crystal City man has been charged in connection with an alleged domestic assault that occurred Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, according to documents…
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Paul BarnardFESTUS, Mo. (Nov. 12, 2025) A Desloge man was injured Tuesday morning when his truck crashed along Route T in Jefferson County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The…
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Paul BarnardST. LOUIS, Mo (Nov. 6, 2025) — Ameren Missouri announced a $25,000 contribution to its Veterans Fund in partnership with the United Way, bringing the total available assistance to more…
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Paul BarnardFESTUS, Mo. (Nov. 8, 2025) — A Hillsboro man has been charged with driving while intoxicated following a late-night DWI traffic stop on Aug. 23, 2025, according to court documents…
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Paul BarnardWilliam Joseph Politte, age 75, of Festus, Missouri, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus. He was born April 6, 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri,…
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Paul BarnardFESTUS, Mo. (Nov. 7, 2025) — A three-vehicle collision occurred early Wednesday morning on Highway 67 just south of Interstate 55 in Jefferson, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol…
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Paul BarnardFESTUS, Mo. (Nov. 6, 2025) — The Missouri Department of Transportation will close the entrance ramp from Route A to northbound Interstate 55 this weekend as part of ongoing corridor…
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Paul BarnardST. LOUIS, Mo (Nov. 5, 2025) — Mercy is helping lead a nationwide effort to transform nursing care through technology, announcing Tuesday its collaboration with Microsoft to develop the first…
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Paul BarnardST. LOUIS (Nov. 5, 2025) — With a federal government shutdown pausing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Schnuck Markets, Inc. announced Thursday it will host a two-week food drive…
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Paul BarnardFESTUS, Mo. (Nov. 5, 2025) Festus voters have rejected Proposition P, a proposal that would have imposed a local use tax matching the city’s existing 3% sales tax rate. The…
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Paul BarnardCRYSTAL CITY, Mo. (Nov. 4, 2025) — A Festus man has been charged in Jefferson County with assault and driving while his license was suspended after allegedly attacking a person…
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Paul BarnardFESTUS, Mo. (Nov. 4, 2025) — A 75-year-old man from Park Hills was injured Thursday Oct. 30, 2025 in the morning in a two-vehicle crash on northbound U.S. 67, just…
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Paul BarnardMISSOURI (Nov. 3, 2025) — MRV Banks recently took action to support community organizations by donating computers to SEMO Network Against Sexual Violence (SEMO NASV) and Safe House of Southeast…
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Paul BarnardMISSOURI (Nov. 3, 2025) — The Trump administration said Monday it will restart payments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, but that recipients will receive only half of…
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Paul BarnardJEFERSON COUNTY, Mo. (Oct. 25, 2025) — A Festus man has been charged in Jefferson County with one count of second-degree child molestation, according to court documents filed Oct. 23,…
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Paul BarnardLeila Marie Ruess, age 77, of Pevely, Missouri, passed away Monday October 20, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, Missouri. She was born August 26, 1948, in Bonne Terre,…
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Paul BarnardFESTUS, Mo. (Oct. 22, 2025) — A Festus woman is facing multiple felony charges for burglaries after authorities say she unlawfully entered several homes in Jefferson County in recent months,…
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Paul BarnardElizabeth Mae “Betty” Allen, age 99, of Festus, Missouri, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Crystal Oaks Nursing Center in Festus. She was born July 17, 1926, in Plattin,…
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Paul BarnardST. LOUIS, Mo (Oct. 20, 2025) — Ameren Corporation has announced a strategic realignment of its executive leadership team, including the creation of a new group president role designed to…
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Paul BarnardJEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. (Oct. 20, 2025) — School Bus Safety Week kicks off Monday, October 20, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is urging drivers, parents, and students to prioritize…
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Paul BarnardBeverly Ann Herbert, age 91, of Festus, Missouri, died Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at her home. Mrs. Herbert was born July 23, 1934, in Onawa, Iowa and attended Central Methodist…
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Paul BarnardCRYSTAL CITY, Mo. (Oct. 11, 2025) — A Bonne Terre woman has been charged with assault following an alleged physical altercation at Mercy Hospital Jefferson earlier this year, according to…
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Paul BarnardFESTUS, Mo. (Oct. 16, 2025) — A Festus man has been charged with multiple offenses, including two counts of burglary and two counts of property damage, in connection with an…
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Paul BarnardFESTUS, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will close Central Avenue in Festus under Interstate 55 in Festus from 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, to 5 a.m. Monday,…
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Paul BarnardFESTUS, Mo. (Oct. 15, 2025) — A Festus man has been charged with first-degree stalking after allegedly following and photographing a man in violation of a court-issued order of protection,…
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Paul BarnardJEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. (Oct. 14, 2025) — The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) says its ongoing commitment to accountability, innovation, and efficiency has saved taxpayers more than $5.7 billion since…
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Paul BarnardPEVELY, Mo. — A Festus man faces multiple criminal charges, including felony drug possession, following a December 2024 traffic stop in Pevely, according to a complaint filed by the Jefferson…
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Paul BarnardJoann Marie Allen, age 83, of De Soto, Missouri passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Mercy Hospital South. She was born on April 9, 1942, in Pevely,…
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Paul BarnardFESTUS, Mo. (Oct. 11, 2025) – A Festus man suffered minor injuries early Thursday morning Oct. 9, 2025 after falling asleep at the wheel and crashing his vehicle on Interstate…
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Paul BarnardFESTUS, Mo. (Oct. 11, 2025) — A Festus woman has been charged with felony drug possession and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia following a February 2025 incident, according to a…
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Paul BarnardSTE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. (Oct. 10, 2025) — A 34-year-old Mexican national died in custody Oct. 4 following an apparent suicide attempt at the Ste. Genevieve County Jail, according to U.S.…
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Paul BarnardDennis “Wayne” Hahn, age 75, of Crystal City, Missouri, passed away Wednesday October 1, 2025, at his home. He was born June 15, 1950, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son…
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Paul BarnardFESTUS, Mo. (Oct. 10, 2025) — Crews will close North Third Street in Festus under Interstate 55 for bridge demolition beginning at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, through 5 a.m.…
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Paul BarnardFESTUS, Mo. (Oct. 9, 2025) — A two-vehicle collision Thursday morning on Highway 67 north of Montauk Drive left one driver with minor injuries, according to Missouri authorities. The crash…
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Paul BarnardCRYSTAL CITY, Mo. (Oct. 8, 2025) — The Marquee on Main is inviting locals to get into the spooky spirit this Saturday, Oct. 11, with a Halloween Bash packed with…
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Paul BarnardFESTUS, Mo. (Oct. 7, 2025.) — A High Ridge man has been charged with two felony sex offenses, according to court documents filed by the Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office…
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Paul BarnardJEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. (Oct. 7, 2025) — So far in 2025, state and local sources report approximately 30 crashes on Interstate 55 in Jefferson County, a stretch currently undergoing construction…
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Paul BarnardFESTUS, Mo. (Oct. 6, 2025) — A De Soto man has been charged with first-degree tampering after authorities located a stolen vehicle late Thursday night in Festus, according to law…
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Paul BarnardFESTUS, Mo. (Oct. 6, 2025) — Two women were injured Saturday Oct. 4, 2025 in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway TT and R-7 School Road in Festus,…
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Paul BarnardFESTUS, Mo. (Oct. 4, 2025) — The Lenhard Family Light Show is back this October with a spooktacular Halloween edition at Crites Park, promising another dazzling — and free —…
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Paul BarnardFESTUS, Mo. (Oct. 3, 2025) — Drivers traveling on U.S. Route 67 in south Jefferson County should plan for delays the weekend of Oct. 3–5 as crews will fully close…
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Paul BarnardFESTUS, Mo. (Oct. 2, 2025) — A truck driver is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he caused an eight-vehicle crash that killed three people and seriously injured others…
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Paul BarnardHERCULANEUM, Mo. (Oct. 1, 2025) — A Crystal City man is facing felony charges following a road rage incident and physical altercation that left one victim injured and caused more…
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Paul BarnardCRYSTAL CITY, Mo. (Oct. 1, 2025) — A Festus man is facing a felony drug charge after authorities say a substance found in his wallet during an arrest last year…
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Paul BarnardCRYSTAL CITY, Mo. (Sept. 30, 2025) — Officer Tyler Griffin of the Crystal City Police Department has been awarded Missouri’s prestigious Medal of Valor by Gov. Mike Kehoe, recognizing his…
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Paul BarnardFESTUS, Mo. (9/29/2025) – A chain-reaction crash involving eight vehicles left three people dead and several others injured Sunday afternoon on northbound Interstate 55, just south of Festus exit at…
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Paul BarnardFESTUS, Mo. (Sept. 27, 2025) – A Bloomsdale man has been charged with felony driving while intoxicated after allegedly operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol earlier this year…
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Paul BarnardFESTUS Mo. (Sept.26, 2025) – Crews will close all lanes of northbound Interstate 55 from U.S. 67 to McNutt Street beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, through 5 a.m.…
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Paul BarnardCrystal City, Mo. (Sept. 24, 2025) A Bismarck man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase through Crystal City on Sept. 1,…
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Paul BarnardCrystal City, Mo. (Sept. 25, 2025) – A Crystal City man has been charged with first-degree robbery and armed criminal action in connection with a June 5 incident involving the…
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Paul BarnardCRYSTAL CITY, Mo. (Sept. 24, 2025) — Congratulations to the long-standing Gordon’s Stoplight Drive-In! This one-of-a-kind local gem has just been named the top burger joint in Missouri by Reader’s…
Read more Paul BarnardFESTUS, Mo. (Sept. 24, 2025) — A Festus teenager has been charged with felony harassment and misdemeanor peace disturbance after allegedly throwing fireworks at an occupied residence in March, prosecutors…
Read more Paul BarnardFESTUS, Mo. (Sept. 23, 2025)— The City of Festus previously annexed 54 acres of land at 2351 Buck Creek Road from the county and approved a plan to allow KAB…
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Paul BarnardIMPERIAL, Mo. – A three-vehicle collision on southbound Interstate 55 near Imperial Main Street sent one man to the hospital Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, afternoon and left all vehicles with…
Read more Paul BarnardCRYSTAL CITY, Mo. (Sept. 22, 2025) — A St. Louis man faces felony and misdemeanor charges following a traffic stop in Crystal City last fall that allegedly led to the…
Read more Paul BarnardFESTUS, Mo. (Sept. 20, 2025)— A Festus man has been charged with felony assault and armed criminal action after allegedly striking another person with a wooden 2×4 during a confrontation…
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Paul BarnardFESTUS, Mo. (Sept. 20, 2025)— A Pevely man is facing two felony drug charges following an incident in which he was found in possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl after allegedly…
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Paul BarnardFESTUS, Mo. (Sept. 19, 2025) — West Chiropractic is now open and accepting new patients at its brand-new location at 330 N Creek Dr., across from Taytro’s Bar. Owned and…
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Paul BarnardFESTUS, Mo. (Sept. 19, 2025) — A De Soto man has been charged with felony stealing after authorities say he walked out of a Lowe’s store in Festus with more…
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Paul BarnardCrystal City, Mo. (Sept. 18, 2025) — The Joachim-Plattin Emergency Medical Service will mark its 50th anniversary with a public open house on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to…
Read more Paul BarnardFestus, MO (Sept. 17, 2025) – A DeSoto woman sustained minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon on northbound U.S. Highway 67, just north of Sunnyside Road, according to…
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Paul BarnardFestus, Mo. (Sept. 17, 2025) — A Festus man with a history of sex offense convictions is facing new felony charges after allegedly cutting off his court-ordered electronic ankle monitor,…
Read more Paul BarnardFestus, MO – A two-vehicle collision Tuesday morning in Festus sent one driver to the hospital with moderate injuries and left both vehicles totaled, according to the Missouri State Highway…
Read more Paul BarnardFestus, MO – A Festus man has been charged with felony driving while intoxicated after authorities say he was caught operating a vehicle under the influence last year. Brian Edward…
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Paul BarnardFestus, MO – A new Hampton Inn & Suites is under construction on Shapiro Drive in Festus, next to Texas Roadhouse, and is expected to open in approximately eight to…
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Paul BarnardFestus, MO – A Festus man has been charged with driving while intoxicated resulting in physical injury following a February crash in Jefferson County, according to the Jefferson County Prosecuting…
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Paul BarnardFestus, MO – The winner of the 2025 Twin City News Photography Contest is Rob Chance. His beautiful photo of a female Eastern Bluebird diligently foraging to feed her young…
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Paul BarnardFestus, MO – A Festus woman has been charged with felony drug possession related to a domestic assault incident back in June in Festus, MO, according to a criminal complaint…
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Paul BarnardFestus, MO – A gar fish caught from Muddy Creek at Harlow Island National Wildlife Refuge.
Read more Paul BarnardFestus, MO – A two-vehicle collision Friday afternoon on northbound U.S. Highway 67 at Montauk Drive left one driver seriously injured, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash…
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Paul BarnardFestus, MO – A Festus man has been charged for the third time with failing to register as a sex offender, according to court documents filed by the Jefferson County…
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Paul BarnardCrystal City, MO – A long-dormant piece of Crystal City’s industrial past is being revived as a vibrant hub for the future. For His Families Inc., a local nonprofit led…
Read more Paul BarnardJefferson County, MO – A Festus woman has been charged with felony driving while intoxicated and driving with a revoked license following a February 2021 incident on Highway A, according…
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Paul BarnardJefferson County, MO – A Festus woman has been charged with third-degree domestic assault following an incident late last month that left a female relative injured, according to court records…
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Paul BarnardFestus, MO – A Crystal City woman has been charged with felony possession of fentanyl following her April 30 arrest from Festus Police, according to court documents filed on Sept.…
Read more Paul BarnardFestus, MO – The Festus City Council met in regular session Monday evening, approving several ordinances, including the setting of annual tax rates and authorizing a renovation contract for the…
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Paul BarnardFestus, MO – (EDITORIAL) As I ascended the gentle slope of East Main Street and Bailey Road on that sun-kissed Saturday, a vista unfolded that stole my breath. Below, the…
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Paul BarnardFestus, MO – a garden spider found under an AC unit in Festus.
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Paul BarnardFestus, MO – An Irondale man is facing a felony charge after authorities say he was found in possession of synthetic narcotics during a patrol stop last summer. According to…
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Paul BarnardMissouri – Spectrum is offering rewards of up to $25,000 for credible information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals involved in the theft or vandalism of its communications…
Read more Paul BarnardFestus, MO – A three-vehicle crash on Interstate 55 just north of the Festus exit slowed traffic Thursday morning as emergency crews responded to the scene. The crash occurred at…
Read more Paul BarnardFestus, MO – The Jefferson County Prosecutors Office has charged a Hillsboro man with a felony offense following a high-speed pursuit with a Festus Police officer that occurred on May…
Read more Paul BarnardFestus, MO – A 35-year-old woman from Higbee, Missouri, is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly chasing a man through the streets of Festus and firing a handgun at him…
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Paul BarnardFestus, MO – A 23-year-old Hillsboro man was injured Monday evening in a two-vehicle crash on northbound State Highway P at Argonne Road, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.…
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Paul BarnardCrystal City, MO – A Crystal City man has been charged with trafficking fentanyl and possessing methamphetamine following an arrest earlier this year, the Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announced,…
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Paul BarnardCrystal City, MO – An 80-year-old woman from Imperial, Missouri, was cited after allegedly running a red light and causing a four-vehicle crash Friday afternoon in Crystal City, authorities said.…
Read more Paul BarnardFestus, MO – A man from St. Louis has been charged with first-degree assault after prosecutors say he strangled a victim late last year in Festus. Akeem Mitchell Silver, age…
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Paul BarnardFestus, MO – A Hillsboro man has been charged in connection with the theft of a motorcycle and shoplifting from a Lowe’s store in Festus on December 7, 2024, according…
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Paul BarnardFestus, MO – The roar of engines and the spirit of patriotism will fill the roads once again as the Seventh Annual Missouri Vietnam Wall Run takes place Friday and…
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Paul BarnardFestus, MO – A Festus man has been charged with fourth-degree assault after allegedly threatening a woman with a knife during a domestic dispute earlier this year, according to the…
Read more Paul BarnardFestus, MO – Two people were injured Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash on eastbound Route A west of Route Z in Festus, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.…
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Paul BarnardFestus, MO – The First Annual Twin City News Photography Contest is here! We want to see the best of the best photos of all our favorite places in Festus…
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Paul BarnardCrystal City, MO – A Crystal City man has been charged with felony drug possession and a misdemeanor traffic offense stemming from an April 2023 incident, according to the Jefferson…
Read more Paul BarnardMissouri – A new Missouri bill went into effect Thursday that repeals annual minimum wage increases and eliminates paid sick time requirements for some private workers. The law, House Bill…
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Paul BarnardFestus, MO – A St. Louis man has been charged with a first-degree felony for allegedly committing a criminal offense involving a 12-year-old female victim on two separate occasions in…
Read more Paul BarnardFestus, MO – A three-vehicle crash on southbound Interstate 55 north of Route A sent two people to the hospital Sunday morning and resulted in the arrest of a St.…
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Paul BarnardFestus, MO – Twin City Days returns to Festus and Crystal City from Thursday, Sept. 4 through Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, offering three full days of family-friendly events, entertainment, and…
Read more Paul BarnardFestus, MO – On August 21, 2025, the Jefferson County Prosecutor’s Office filed a felony complaint against a Festus man has been charged with felony driving while intoxicated after authorities…
Read more Paul BarnardFestus, MO – A Festus man was arrested and charged Sunday August 17, 2025, after allegedly breaking into a home in Festus without permission, eating food from the refrigerator, and…
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Paul BarnardFestus, MO – A Festus man has been charged with two counts of second-degree domestic assault following an alleged violent incident involving his spouse on July 14, according to the…
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Paul BarnardFestus, MO – A Festus man faces two felony charges stemming from an alleged domestic incident that occurred on March 3, according to the Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. The…
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Paul BarnardFestus/Crystal City, MO – The Bottleneck Bridge Ride is this Sunday August 17, 2025, and is marking a major milestone this year as it celebrates its 10th anniversary, promising cyclists…
Read more Paul BarnardFestus, MO – Two people were injured Wednesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash on northbound U.S. Highway 67, just south of Route CC in Festus, according to the Missouri State…
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Paul BarnardFestus, MO – Police responded to multiple reports of a large group of juveniles meeting near Valley Drive in Festus. On August 13, 2025 at approximately 7:15 pm, Festus Police…
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Paul BarnardFestus, MO – The Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office just announced that Ashley Parmeley, of Pevely, MO entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity to the charges…
Read more Paul BarnardPevely, MO – Two vehicles were totaled and two people, including an infant from Festus, were injured Monday afternoon in a collision on U.S. Highway 61 near Landmark Manor Drive,…
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Paul BarnardMissouri – Missouri lawmakers have proposed state law to prohibit the practice of “environmental manipulation,” a move aimed at curbing controversial weather modification techniques such as “cloud seeding” and harmful…
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Paul BarnardCrystal City, MO – A Crystal City man is facing felony charges after allegedly assaulting another man and attempting to hijack his vehicle during a violent altercation captured on surveillance…
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Paul BarnardPevely, MO – A 37-year-old man from Festus was killed Saturday morning in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 55 north of Route Z, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.…
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Paul BarnardJefferson County, MO – On August 6, 2025 an arrest warrant was issued for a Roberto M. Inso, age 50, of Festus, MO. Inso, is facing multiple criminal charges, including…
Read more Paul BarnardFestus, MO – On August 4, 2025, Nathaniel Jacob Grass, age 26, of Festus, was charged with a Class E felony for domestic assault after allegedly threatening his domestic partner…
Read more Paul BarnardFestus, MO – A number of our community members have expressed their concerns about the growing number of salespeople soliciting door-to-door in Festus and Crystal City. Since last year’s major…
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Paul BarnardFestus, MO – On August 2, 2025 at approximately 9:00 pm, Festus Police and Festus Fire responded to a report of a vehicle hitting a pedestrian in the Walmart parking…
Read more Paul BarnardMissouri – Starting August 28, 2025, Missouri’s Senate Bill 28 will change the way we all do vehicle sales and temporary license plates. The law introduces stricter rules around sales tax collection and…
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Paul BarnardCrystal City, MO – Twin City News confirmed with Spirit Corporate and RL Jones Properties that a new Spirit Halloween Store is coming to the Twin City Plaza at 101…
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Paul BarnardCrystal City, MO – On August 2, 2025, at approximately 8:15 am, there was reported a truck versus truck crash on Missouri Avenue in Crystal City. Emergency services responded to…
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Paul BarnardFestus, MO – On August 1, 2025, at approximately 9:00 am, emergency services were called out to the Dollar General on Route 67 in south Festus. An employee called stating…
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Paul BarnardFestus, MO – there is an air quality alert for the Twin City area today due to the continuing massive forest fires in Canada. Smoke from the wildfires are being…
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Paul BarnardFestus, MO — A 13-year-old girl who was reported missing early Wednesday morning from her home in Festus has been found safe, according to local authorities. She had last been…
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Paul BarnardFestus, MO — Richard’s Produce, a long-standing local favorite, is on the move. The popular produce market is relocating to a new, larger facility atop the hill on Shapiro Drive,…
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Paul BarnardA little leaf bug that came to say hi while on our porch.
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Paul BarnardFestus, MO – On July 25, 2025, at approximately 11:45 am, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a post office vehicle was hit by a commercial Freightliner. The crash took…
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Paul BarnardFestus, MO – The past week continuing into next week, the heat has been brutal. The City of Festus is coming close to offering some reprieve. The new splash pad…
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Paul BarnardBonne Terre, MO – On July 22, 2025, at approximately 10:15 pm, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a single car accident on Berry Rd near Shannon Rd. According to…
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Paul BarnardHillsboro, MO – On July 22, 2025, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office announced that a team of law enforcement, medical staff, and genetics experts have identified the body of a “John…
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Paul BarnardRobert Martin, 83, of Farmington, Missouri, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. Robert served his…
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Paul BarnardImperial, MO – On July 21, 2025 at approximately 9:15 pm, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a vehicle crash on Interstate 55. According to the MSHP, a 2006 Chevy…
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Paul BarnardFestus, MO – The first 7 Brew drive-thru coffee franchise in Jefferson County is coming to Festus this August. The building is currently under construction at 606 South Truman Blvd.…
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Paul BarnardIt is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Clara Louise Mayberry-Ward, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Clara, age 74, departed this life peacefully on July…
Read more Paul BarnardHigh Ridge, MO – The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported 2 separate multi-car crashes in Route 30 just days apart. On July 17, 2025 at approximately 2:30 pm there was…
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Paul BarnardLeadwood, MO – On July 18. 2025 at approximately 4:30 pm, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a pedestrian was hit by a car in Leadwood. According to the MSHP,…
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Paul BarnardFestus, MO – On July 14 2025, the Festus City Council approved a new city ordinance, Chapter 205.055 the banning of feeding feral cats within city limits. The new ordinance…
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Paul BarnardPark Hills, MO – On July 17 at approximately 3:30 am there was a dangerous police chase in Park Hills ending with suspect still on the loose. According of the…
Read more Paul BarnardJefferson County, MO – On July 16, 2025 at approximately 10:00 pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the arrest of Marlon Redmond, age 56, of St. Louis, MO. According…
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Paul BarnardJuanita “Midge” Dunn, age 83, of Harlingen, Texas, departed this life peacefully on July 15, 2025, at the Camelot Nursing Center and Rehabilitation in Farmington. She was born on August…
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Paul BarnardImperial, MO – On July 16, 2025 at approximately 10:30 pm, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a single motorcycle crash on Route MM near Randy Drive in Imperial. A…
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Paul BarnardA cricket we found in a field by the Missouri Mines Sate Historic Site in St. Joe State Park.
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Paul BarnardJefferson County, MO – According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, there has been 1620 crashes on a 20 mile stretch of Route 30 in Jefferson County between 2016 and…
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Paul BarnardFestus, MO – Everyone remembers the amazing breadsticks from Fazoli’s at 807 Lee Avenue in Festus. Now we will have to drive up to the Arnold location at 123 Arnold…
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Paul BarnardParkland News is introducing a new nature section. This section to showcase the natural beauty of the Parkland Missouri. Jefferson County and St. Francois County have so much to offer…
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Paul BarnardOn July 12, 2025, the St. Francois Sheriff’s Department posted a bulletin informing the public of a convicted sex offender who is wanted for failing to register.
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Paul BarnardAt approximately 9:15 pm, the pursuit officially began was the motorcycle continued to evade police at approximately 100 mph.
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Paul BarnardOn July 6, 2025 at approximately 11:30 am, Farmington Police officers responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Hilltop Place Drive in Farmington.
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Paul BarnardOn July 5, 2025 at approximately 10:00 pm, there was a truck versus ATV at Lake Timberline resulting in serious injuries for a juvenile.
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Paul BarnardThe Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) reported three arrests around July Fourth in Jefferson County.
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Paul BarnardOn July 4, 2025 at approximately Midnight, a car crashed into a tree resulting in two males being seriously injured.
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Paul BarnardOn July 3, 2025 at approximately 4:30 pm in Festus, MO, the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) reported a minivan backed into a fireworks tent in the parking of the…
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Paul BarnardOn July 3, 2025 at approximately 9:00 am in St. Joe State Park, there was an ATV crash reported by the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP).
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Paul BarnardOn June 30, 2025 at approximately 4:45 pm, Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) arrested Justin Yount, age 41, of Valley Park, MO for the charges of Aggravated Fleeing from Stop,…
Read more Paul BarnardOn July 1, 2025 at approximately 11:00 pm, a truck overturned on Interstate 55 near Route Z.
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