Events will focus on treatment of animals 
Animals will be the focus at two upcoming events in Jefferson County.
Red light cameras expanding
Since a federal judge has ruled in favor of red-light camera vendors, both Festus and unincorporated Jefferson County will have them installed at various intersections.
Smelter project back on track
What is Wings Enterprises owner Jim Kennedy really planning to produce at the former PPG site in Crystal City? That question keeps swirling as grading begins at the 242-acre development along the Mississippi River.
Fenton woman held for stabbing boyfriend 40 times
Following an altercation with her live-in boyfriend, Sharon Vilcek, 55, stabbed him 40 times.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department reports that Vilcek was upset to discover that Dick Robinson, 56, may have been involved in a relationship with someone else.
On Monday at approximately 11 a.m., deputies responded to the 2200 block of Paramount Drive in Fenton [...]
Court sides with former Royal
A Jackson County circuit judge has sided with a former Kansas City Royals outfielder in a case brought by a woman who claimed the player, Emil Brown, No. 8, reneged on a deal to pay her to cover up an alleged sexual assault.
Proposed building draws fire
The Jefferson County Council opted out of making a decision on the proposed construction of a Knights of Columbus Hall at a meeting on March 1. More than 100 residents that live near the site showed up to voice their concerns.
The Kimmswick Club has petitioned the county to build a 5,400-square-foot structure on a 1.78-acre [...]
JCGDA seeks input on long-term plan
Jefferson County Growth and Development Association wants to hear from the community to help plan for future growth and development.
The organization is hosting a series of forums throughout the county to get input from residents, businesses, educators and community leaders to create a long-term plan.
The JCGDA Board of Directors is made up of business members [...]
Arnold holds summit to develop strategy
Even with the new commercial developments in town, the city of Arnold has been affected by the poor economy with sagging sales and empty storefronts.
In an effort to seek input on future economic decisions, the city’s first economic summit was held at the Fox C-6 Service Center Feb. 18.
Mayor Ron Counts conducted the roundtable discussion [...]
Festus mail fraud scheme uncovered
A scheme to save money on mailing costs went bust when it was discovered by federal authorities.
A former Festus postmaster, a postal employee and the owner of a direct mail company have been indicted in federal court on the $2.9 million mail fraud scheme.
Robert Scott Gray was president and owner of SG Print & Mail [...]
Court reverses officer’s murder conviction
The Missouri Supreme Court overturned the conviction of a Jefferson County man serving a life sentence for murder, stating that his constitutional rights were violated when the prosecutor made repeated references to the defendant’s decision to remain silent.
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