CLAYTON, Mo. – St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger is joining government leaders across the metro to end homelessness for veterans by Veterans Day, November 11, 2019. Stenger announced his part in the effort on Monday. “Fighting homelessness has been […]
MoDOT offers Joachim Creek Bridge in Jefferson County for reuse
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Transporation (MoDOT) announced on Wednesday that they are now accepting proposals for the reuse of the bridge that crosses over Joachim Creek. The current bridge, originally built by M.E. Gilloiz in 1934, […]
Multi-party lawsuit against Missouri’s opioid manufacturers
Ten counties and the City of Joplin in Missouri have filed suit against 49 named defendants whether they are manufacturers, distributors, pharmacies, Prescription Benefit Managers or “pill mills” of opioids. The counties want reimbursement of public costs for their residents […]
Jefferson County officials warn of possible government shutdown
HILLSBORO, Mo. — Jefferson County officials are warning that a county-wide government shutdown could occur soon unless local lawmakers meet and find a way to balance the 2018 budget. In a press conference held Thursday at the Jefferson County Government Center, […]
Missouri Fraternal Order of Police endorses Roorda in Jefferson County’s county executive race
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Former state representative Jeff Roorda is now able to put the first notch on his belt in his mission to become the next county executive for Jefferson County. Last week, Roorda received his first endorsement in […]
A retrospective on the 30-year career of the 55th Governor of the State of Missouri, Jay Nixon
Over the past couple weeks, our publisher Scott Faughn spent nearly 8 hours with Governor Nixon discussing every aspect of his career from growing up in DeSoto, to the State Senate, as Attorney General, and his time in the Governor’s […]