Jefferson County News

Tommy Adams JEFFERSON COUNTY, MO - A former Region 8 sheriff has been sentenced to jail after pleading guilty in court Monday.

A one vehicle crash south of Grubville in Jefferson County Tuesday afternoon claims the life of the driver of a pick-up.

The crash happened Monday night after takeoff from the Festus Airport in Jefferson County.

The incident happened at the Doe Run Smelter Plant in the 800 block of Main St. in Herculaneum just before 6:45 a.m. Officials said three victims suffered burns.

A 21-year-old man is dead after a motorcycle crash in Jefferson County on Friday night.

A 21-year-old Dittmer man died Thursday night in a motorcycle accident near a Jefferson County highway, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said.

The strongest tornado was an EF-3 and ripped through St. Louis County. It was on the ground for 32.5 miles and was one mile wide.

The district encompasses a huge swath of southeast Missouri, including Jefferson County, Cape Girardeau, the Bootheel and much of the Ozarks.

Criminals violating their probation are running the streets of Jefferson County because it seems no one is taking on the responsibility of arresting them.

JEFERSON COUNTY, Mo. - The Rock Community Fire Protection District has released information regarding road closures in Jefferson County due to flooding: - The Creekwood subdivision cannot be accessed from Missouri State Road - As of 1 p.m. Monday Pebble Lane off of Missouri State Road is almost inaccessible - Kimmswick is closed at Front Street and ... (more)

During each year's Special Olympics Missouri State Summer Games, Diannah White gets a glimpse into the health care resources available to the participating athletes.

A High Ridge woman faces criminal charges after police say she planned to manufacture methamphetamine in her home.

Missouri's Eighth Congressional District encompasses a geographically huge, politically "red" swath of southeast Missouri, including Jefferson County, Cape Girardeau, the Bootheel and much of the Ozarks.

Monday, America will pause to remember those who have served our country and made the ultimate sacrifice, giving their lives in the line of duty.

Memorial Day is federal holiday marking the remembrance of the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

Two Arnold residents face a criminal charge after police say they found ingredients used to create meth in their home.

Some people living in a Jefferson County neighborhood are afraid flying bullets and constant gun shots may soon be plaguing their community.

A Barnhart woman and man face criminal charges after police say they found them with more than 500 prescription pills during a traffic stop in Arnold.

A man is dead after being hit by a car while walking in a highway traffic lane in Jefferson County.

It all started with an email from a concerned mother who lives here in Jefferson County.