St. Francois County News & Weather

12/12/2025

Our current air temperature this morning is 30°. Start the day off right with caffeine beverages and wear coats, jackets, hoodies, long sleeves etc. to stay warm before heading out the door.

12/12/2025

Your Latest Weather Information for December 12th, 2025

Forecast for Today: mostly cloudy skies, chilly conditions, high 42°.
Forecast for Tonight: mostly cloudy skies, cold conditions , low 24° wind chill 22°.

Weather Highlights: Chilly and quiet weather on Friday. A secondary cold front sweeps through Saturday as a reinforcing shot of bitter cold arctic air is ushered into the region. Very cold and quiet weather on Sunday. Chilly and quiet weather on Monday and Tuesday. Gusty southwest winds surges in warmer air late Tuesday into Wednesday. Mild and tranquil weather for Wednesday and Thursday.

12/12/2025

https://www.kfmo.com/news/bloomsdale-couple-arrested-following-child-exploitation-investigation

A Bloomsdale couple has been charged after a Missouri State Highway Patrol investigation uncovered child sexual abuse material and evidence linked to a 2023 molestation case. Charles R. Massa faces multiple felony charges—including child molestation and possession and promotion of child pornograph...

12/12/2025

https://www.kfmo.com/news/farmington-police-arrest-three-after-string-of-overnight-vehicle-break-ins

Farmington Police are investigating a string of vehicle break-ins on the southwest side of the city, where multiple vehicles were entered and items—including firearms—were stolen. Video from Ring and CCTV systems helped identify a suspect vehicle, which was later stopped on U.S. 67 with assistan...

12/12/2025

https://www.kfmo.com/news/bismarck-man-arrested-on-larceny-charge-out-of-jefferson-county

A 54-year-old Bismarck man, James L. Nicholson, was arrested Wednesday morning by the Missouri State Highway Patrol in St. Louis County. Nicholson faces a larceny charge out of Jefferson County and was booked into the St. Louis County Jail, where he is listed as bondable. No further details were rel...

12/12/2025

https://www.kfmo.com/news/park-hills-rail-line-reactivated-bringing-new-economic-opportunities

Park Hills officials are notifying residents that rail service through the city will resume, with five to ten railcars expected each week on select Wednesdays. The reactivation, made possible through a partnership with Capital Railroad and Union Pacific, is aimed at supporting economic growth and bo...

12/12/2025

https://www.kfmo.com/news/missouri-news/student-loan-repayment-plan-could-end-sooner-than-expected

The Biden-era SAVE student loan repayment plan may end sooner than expected after the Trump administration reached a settlement with Missouri. The program, originally set to conclude in 2028, could be terminated early, leaving millions of borrowers seeking new repayment options. The SAVE plan was in...

12/11/2025

Our current air temperature this morning is 26°. Start the day off right with caffeine beverages and wear coats, jackets, hoodies, long sleeves etc. to stay warm before heading out the door.

12/11/2025

Your Latest Weather Information for December 11th, 2025

Forecast for Today: mix of clouds and sunshine, chilly conditions, high 42°.
Forecast for Tonight: partly cloudy skies, cold conditions , low 32° wind chill 26°.

Weather Highlights: Chilly and quiet weather on Thursday and Friday. Gusty southwest winds surges in warmer air late Thursday into Friday along lifting warm front. A secondary cold front sweeps through Saturday a reinforcing shot of cold arctic air is ushered into the region. Cold and quiet weather on Sunday. Chilly and quiet weather on Monday and Tuesday. Gusty southwest winds surges in warmer air late Tuesday into Wednesday along lifting warm front.

12/11/2025

https://www.kfmo.com/news/highway-8-roundabout-in-desloge-nears-completion-with-partial-opening-set-for-friday

MoDOT will partially open the outer lane of the new Highway 8 roundabout in Desloge this Friday, allowing traffic to flow while construction continues on the center section. Engineer Corbin Carlton says delays and winter weather may push full completion into the new year, but the project will ultima...

12/11/2025

https://www.kfmo.com/news/park-hills-sending-out-service-line-notification-letters

Park Hills residents will receive informational Service Line Notification letters as part of a federal water system inventory. City Administrator Zach Franklin says the notices do not indicate lead or any issues with water quality, and no action is required from residents.

12/11/2025

https://www.kfmo.com/news/elks-lodge-packs-85-christmas-dinner-boxes-for-local-families

The Mineral Area Community Elks in Desloge packed 85 Christmas turkey dinner boxes for local families in need, continuing a 40-year tradition supported by member donations and a National Elks Grant.