A two-vehicle accident on April 12 resulted in the death of 75-year-old Richard Jonas, of Fenton.

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.

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

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.

West Newsmagazine reporter Jim Erickson spent Tuesday, May 2 visiting with some of the business owners affected by the Meramec River flooding.

Heavy rains over the weekend caused local creeks and rivers to rise quickly, causing traffic hazards and school closures.

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.

Man in custody involved in earlier carjacking attempt, police believe

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.

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.