A two-vehicle accident on April 12 resulted in the death of 75-year-old Richard Jonas, of Fenton.
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Half-percent sales tax placed on April 3 ballot in Eureka
Voters in the city of Eureka are being asked whether the city should impose a citywide sales tax at a rate of one-half of 1 percent for the purpose of improving the public safety of the city.
Read More »West County communities receive park commission grants
The four recipients are among 20 countywide receiving commission approval for various park-related improvement and development projects. The total amount of those awards is more than $7.4 m
Read More »Wet pavement contributes to fatal accident on I-44 near Six Flags
Westbound lanes of Interstate 44 were closed at around 2:20 p.m. on July 5 after a fatal accident involving two vehicles occurred near Six Flags Road, resulting in circumstantial traffic buildup in Eureka and along areas like Highway 109 into the evening. The lanes were reopened about 5:30 p.m. the same day.
Read More »Floodwaters again ravage St. Louis area
West Newsmagazine reporter Jim Erickson spent Tuesday, May 2 visiting with some of the business owners affected by the Meramec River flooding.
Read More »Meramec River flooding closes roads, schools; Valley Park issues evacuation order
Heavy rains over the weekend caused local creeks and rivers to rise quickly, causing traffic hazards and school closures.
Read More »Passage of Prop T puts emphasis on lower class sizes in Eureka
The Proposition T [for “Thrive’] bond issue in the Rockwood School District passed with 67.38 percent voter approval after the April 4 municipal election. Now, the district looks toward what that passage can do and how soon it can get done.
Read More »Stolen Metro West truck recovered
Man in custody involved in earlier carjacking attempt, police believe
Read More »Eureka welcomes new year with family-friendly celebration
Not every New Year’s Eve involves midnight carousing. This year, those celebrating with kids can ring in the year with festivities that emphasize fun and family at The Timbers in Eureka, 1 Coffey Park Lane.
Read More »Rockwood weighs options for Eureka’s growing student enrollment
The planned Arbors of Rockwood and another subdivision of equal size lead officials to believe they’ll need to prepare for at least 800 additional students in the Eureka area.
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