3+ hour, 59+ min ago  (107+ words) Leader Publications Lindsey Aiello of Herculaneum rubs in the sunscreen she sprayed on her son, Grayson Wideman, 7. Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of June 28 Festus woman accused of stealing from man with disabilities Eureka couple accused of…...

4+ hour, 7+ min ago  (119+ words) Leader Publications The Jefferson County Health Department’s new XRF (X-ray fluorescent) lead analyzer can test various surfaces, including children’s toys, for lead. Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of June 28 Festus woman accused of stealing from…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago  (957+ words) Scott Preston, 55, of Wildwood and his daughter, Lilly, 18, illustrated “The Traveling Hippo” activity book. The Preston family of Wildwood worked for years to plan, write, illustrate and publish a book called “The Traveling Hippo.” The activity book helps children remember…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (1058+ words) Campers and volunteers at Camp Circle Star go on a hike. When it comes to summer fun, Camp Circle Star wants to make sure everyone has access to recreation. Joe and Renee Eickmeier know firsthand what it feels like to…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (514+ words) A woman on her phone. (SWNS) In light of the news that the UK plans to ban social media for under-16s, there has been a huge focus on screen time among children and teenagers. But what about the parents? A…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (524+ words) There will be plenty of fun, free activities for families at the JeffCo Family Fun Day. The fourth annual JeffCo Family Fun Day will be held Saturday with plenty of free activities for families to enjoy together. The event, sponsored…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (642+ words) A school playground in Jefferson County. As more discussions about supplying adequate, affordable childcare are had across the state, childcare centers continue to struggle with staff retention. Beth Ann Lang, deputy chief executive officer of Child Care Aware of Missouri,…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (101+ words) Willie does not stay stationary for long, owner Olivia Guinn of Arnold said. She said the 2-year-old German shorthaired pointer “is very crazy.” “He’s very active,” Guinn said. “He likes to run around in a circle. He goes on three…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (345+ words) Five-year-old Border Collie Sam is looking for a new home after failing to work as a sheepdog. (Animal Rescue Cumbria via SWNS) A sheepdog who flunked farm life because he'd rather spend time with humans than herd sheep is looking…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (670+ words) Over half of men admit that financial struggles have made them feel like they’ve fallen short of “being a man,” according to a recent survey. In honor of Men’s Mental Health Month in June, the survey polled 2,000 men, evenly split…...