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10/16/2025

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10/16/2025

Man Charged with Burglary, Property Damage in Festus
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FESTUS, Mo. (Oct. 16, 2025) — A Festus man has been charged with multiple offenses, including two counts of burglary and two counts of property damage, in connection with an incident that occurred in August, prosecutors said. David Matthew Schaefer, age 38, of Festus, faces four charges stemming f...

10/15/2025

MoDOT to Close Central Avenue in Festus for Bridge Demolition This Weekend
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FESTUS, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will close Central Avenue in Festus under Interstate 55 in Festus from 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, to 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 20, for bridge demolition work. The closure is part of the ongoing I-55 Corridor Upgrades project in Jefferson Count...

10/15/2025

Man Charged with First-Degree Stalking
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FESTUS, Mo. (AP) — A Festus man has been charged with first-degree stalking after allegedly following and photographing a man in violation of a court-issued order of protection, prosecutors said. According to charging documents filed in the Jefferson County Circuit Court on Oct. 14, 2025, Kevin La...

10/14/2025

MoDOT Highlights Billions in Savings, Life-Saving Safety Efforts, and Progress on Distracted Driving Prevention
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. (Oct. 14, 2025) — The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) says its ongoing commitment to accountability, innovation, and efficiency has saved taxpayers more than $5.7 billion since 2007—funds reinvested in road improvements, safety measures, and operational resour...

10/13/2025

Festus Man Charged with Felony Drug Possession in Pevely
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PEVELY, Mo. — A Festus man faces multiple criminal charges, including felony drug possession, following a December 2024 traffic stop in Pevely, according to a complaint filed by the Jefferson County’s Prosecuting Attorney on Oct. 10, 2025. Dylan Andrew Zeiter, age 29, of Festus, has been charged...

10/12/2025

Our prayers go to the family.

Joann Marie Allen, age 83, of De Soto, Missouri passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Mercy Hospital South. She was born on April 9, 1942, in Pevely, Missouri, the youngest child of the late Clifford Elmer and Minnie Belle (McDowell) Cowan. She entered this world at home with the....

10/11/2025

Driver Injured After Falling Asleep at Wheel on I-55 in Festus
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FESTUS, Mo. (Oct. 11, 2025) – A Festus man suffered minor injuries early Thursday morning Oct. 9, 2025 after falling asleep at the wheel and crashing his vehicle on Interstate 55, south of Highway 61, authorities said. The crash occurred at approximately 4:10 a.m. when the 45-year-old man, driving...

10/11/2025

Festus Woman Charged with M**h Possession, Drug Paraphernalia Offenses
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FESTUS, Mo. (Oct. 11, 2025) — A Festus woman has been charged with felony drug possession and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia following a February 2025 incident, according to a criminal complaint filed by the Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Virginia Lynn Eaton, age 38, ...

10/10/2025

Mexican National Arrest in Festus Dies in Apparent Su***de at Missouri Jail
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STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. (Oct. 10, 2025) — A 34-year-old Mexican national died in custody Oct. 4 following an apparent su***de attempt at the Ste. Genevieve County Jail, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Leo Cruz-Silva was found earlier that day by jail staff with a sheet tie...

10/10/2025

Our prayers go to the family.

Dennis “Wayne” Hahn, age 75, of Crystal City, Missouri, passed away Wednesday October 1, 2025, at his home. He was born June 15, 1950, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of the late Helen Marie (nee Gehrs) and Paul Theodore “Ted” Hahn. He is survived by his wife of 39 years Sue Hahn; daughters ...

10/10/2025

Bridge Demolition to Close North Third Street in Festus
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FESTUS, Mo. (Oct. 10, 2025) — Crews will close North Third Street in Festus under Interstate 55 for bridge demolition beginning at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, through 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 13, as part of the I-55 Corridor Upgrades project in Jefferson County, according to the Missouri Department of Tran...