Jefferson County News

Jurors were deciding the punishment for Mark Brooks, a former Missouri National Guard member, who was on trial in Jefferson County for rape and kidnapping.

This year after Christmas when you are ready to toss out your tree, how about recycle it! The Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Department , and the St.

A jury convicted a former Missouri National Guard member on forcible rape and attempted forcible sodomy charges in connection to incidents in Jefferson County in 2001.

Jefferson County officials gave a second round of approval to a proposed law that would require prescriptions for select cold and allergy medications that contain the decongestant pseudoephedrine, the main ingredient in methamphetamine.

A Jefferson County man pleaded guilty to disposing of hazardous waste in St. Francois County.

NewsChannel 5 has learned that Walter "Buck" Buerger has died. The former Jefferson County sheriff passed away Sunday.

A hearing is set for Monday to decide if two little Jefferson county girls will be going home to their parents.

The flag-draped casket of a fallen St. Louis soldier arrived home Monday morning.

A Jefferson County motorist spotted a naked toddler wandering along a rural highway early Thursday morning.

A three-year-old girl was found naked and alone along the roadway in rural Jefferson County.

Robert Hector was indicted for passing counterfeit checks and identity fraud, Acting United States Attorney Michael W. Reap announced today.

Officials in Jefferson County yesterday issued warrants for Angela Parke of Ste.

Jefferson County prosecutors filed charges against two people in connection to the murder of Chester Scherer.

The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded $12.5 million in St.

Three people have pleaded guilty to a marijuana conspiracy in Jefferson County. The U.S. Attorney's office said Monday that 58-year-old Michael Yocum of Hillsboro, 45-year-old Brian Yocum of St.

A 31-year-old Pevely man was sentenced to 110 months in prison on federal drug charges, Acting US Attorney Michael W. Reap said Monday.

A remote part of Clay County is now at the center of a massive stolen property investigation that local authorities describe with just one word: overwhelming.

A 38-year-old House Springs woman was sentenced for illegal possession of a grenade, Acting US Attorney Michael W. Reap said.

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An effort to curb methamphetamine labs by requiring prescriptions for select cold and allergy medications cleared the first round of approvals Monday in Jefferson County.