Legislative session has Jefferson County impacts

Tax exemptions, rounding fees to the nearest nickel discussed ...

Chief reiterates need for police department expansion amid Jefferson City sales tax discussion

Jefferson City charges a half-cent sales tax on all local purchases for "capital improvement" projects. The city also charges ...

Angry crowd riots outside Australian hospital treating suspect in girl’s death

An angry crowd rioted outside an Australian hospital where a man accused of killing a five-year-old girl was treated for a ...

Springfield's $172.7 million budget leaves some big requests unfunded

Despite expected growth in Springfield sales tax revenues in the upcoming budget year, the proposed city budget leaves dozens ...

Two properties in Brookville's historic district set for demolition

Two Madison Avenue properties in Brookville will be demolished, possibly this summer, following action Tuesday morning by the Jefferson County commissioners.

Get out and do something around Downriver

What’s Going On is a listing of activities taking place throughout the Downriver community. To submit an event, send an email ...

Capitalism was built on the ruins of the commons

The Industrial Revolution's chief product was not goods, but a new class of laborers who owned nothing and worked to survive. Historian Peter Linebaugh traces the creation of this working class ...

House hears tax credit bill for STEAM schools programs

Missouri House panel hears bill to create a $10 million tax credit for donations and volunteer hours supporting school STEAM ...

Pharmacy to grocery store: What happens to Cleveland’s drugstores when big chains pull out?

Retail pharmacies started closing en masse a few years ago. In Cleveland, some of their buildings have found new life.

Jefferson County Economic Development to receive grant that brings additional power to the Jefferson County Airport Corporate Park

The Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency is set to receive just over $170,000 to help convert a short run of overhead single-phase power into a three-phase service for the ...

Economic revival: Jefferson County climbs to 8th in state distress index from 1st

Jefferson County has demonstrated significant economic improvement, moving from the state's most economically distressed ...

Cole County Public Works gets approval to bid out $2.3M headquarters expansion

Cole County Public Works' $2.3-million workshop expansion will go out to bid. Cole County Public Works Director Eric Landwehr ...

Monroe County Region varsity high school sports calendar May 4-10

Monroe County Region varsity high school sports calendar for week of May 4-10. MONDAY. BASEBALL. Bedford at Monroe (2) 4 p.m.

Man killed in Jefferson County ATV crash

A 53-year-old man was killed Saturday in an all-terrain vehicle crash during a trail ride, officials with the Jefferson ...

Suspect facing assault, wanton endangerment charges after shooting in Jefferson County

A man is recovering after a shooting in southern Jefferson County that police believe may be tied to a road rage incident.

Republican Brett Ligon wins special election for Texas District 4 seat

Republican Brett Ligon has defeated Democrat Ron Angeletti for Texas District 4 seat in a special election.

Jefferson County man dead after fatal ATV accident

Saturday, May 2, 2026, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) responded to a fatal ATV crash that occurred on a trail ...

Husband charged in shooting that seriously injured wife in Center Point

Deputies were called Wednesday night to UAB St. Vincent’s East Hospital where a woman was being treated for gunshot wounds, ...

Rock Bridge and Jefferson City Soccer earn wins on Friday

Rock Bridge Girls Soccer won 2-1 over Capital City on Friday night. Liz Peng scored the winning goal for the Bruins in the ...

10 Sleepy Little Towns In Ohio Where You Can Get Away From It All

Looking for sleepy little towns in Ohio where life slows down? These 10 charming spots offer peaceful streets and friendly ...

Female passenger killed, several others injured in U.S. 30 crash in Crawford County

A female passenger died and several other people were injured in a three-vehicle crash Saturday in Crawford County.

Traffic stop in Benewah County ends with man found shot

A statement from the Benewah County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) said a traffic stop on May 2, 2026 ended after deputies found a ...

Republican Brett Ligon wins Texas state special election. See results

The polls are closed, and counting has begun for Texas's special election in State Senate District 4. On the ballot were only ...

Republican Brett Ligon, former Montgomery County DA, wins special election for open Texas Senate seat

A rematch is scheduled for November, as Ligon’s win only puts him in the seat through January. But the former prosecutor will ...