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Two-way primary to determine District 7 County Council seat | Elections | myleaderpaper.com
2+ hour, 54+ min ago (258+ words) Bob Tullock is facing a challenge in his bid to secure a second term as the District 7 representative on the Jefferson County Council. Dittmer resident Josh Williams threw his hat in the ring for the Republican primary on Aug. 4. Tullock…...
3 Republicans seeking Division 15 associate circuit judge post | Elections | myleaderpaper.com
2+ hour, 43+ min ago (422+ words) Three Republicans are seeking the Division 15 associate circuit judge’s seat in the Aug. 4 primary election. That spot has been held by Charlie Argana, who was appointed in January 2025 by Gov. Mike Parson following Wes Yates’ retirement in late 2024. Argana is…...
District 8 has contested congressional races in both parties
3+ hour, 7+ min ago (384+ words) Five candidates are vying for Missouri’s 8th Congressional District, currently represented by Republican Jason Smith. Republican Gordon Heslop is challenging Smith in the Aug. 4 primary. Democrats Chris Reichard and Frank A. Barnitz are also facing off in the primary. The party…...
Cedar Hill Fire asks voters to pass Prop Fire bond issue
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (223+ words) The Cedar Hill Fire Protection District will ask voters on Aug. 4 to approve an $11.6 million bond issue that, if approved, would provide funds to replace the district’s aging equipment, provide more training opportunities and hire more firefighters. Voters rejected the…...
Three running for state House District 114 seat
2+ hour, 46+ min ago (444+ words) Three candidates are running for the Missouri House District 114 seat left vacant when Ken Waller died on Aug. 24, 2025. David (Dave) Broach and Ann Moloney are running with the Republican Party and Jessie Shepherd is running unopposed with the Democratic Party....
Three in running for county clerk seat
2+ hour, 51+ min ago (202+ words) The Jefferson County Clerk seat has a three-way race within the Republican Party. Steve Wyatt Earp, Jaclyn Riebold and Brent Myers are running on the Republican ballot. Republican Jeannie Goff, who has served mainly as the second-in-command in the office…...
Four seeking two bids for county executive seat
3+ hour, 1+ min ago (212+ words) Two Republicans and two Democrats are running for the county executive seat. County Executive Dennis Gannon announced in late 2024 that he is not seeking reelection. His final day in office will be Dec. 31. Gannon was first elected to the office…...
Mary and Jack Youmans on July 13 showed up early to protest the proposed data center development project in Festus before the start of the City Council’s work session and meeting that night at Festus City Hall.
5+ hour, 17+ min ago (152+ words) Leader Publications Mary and Jack Youmans on July 13 showed up early to protest the proposed data center development project in Festus before the start of the City Councilâs work session and meeting that night at Festus City Hall. Festus…...
Herculaneum budget 2026-2027 | Local News | myleaderpaper.com
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (833+ words) City officials say this year’s Herculaneum budget invests heavily in the future with upgrades to infrastructure and city services. The Herculaneum Board of Aldermen recently approved its 2026-2027 fiscal year budget, which started July 1 and runs through June 30, 2027, and projects the…...
De Soto City Council members Matt Franken, Randi Scharf, Mayor Kathy Smith and Autumn Blanchard with De Soto City Manager Todd Melkus following the Liberty Tree dedication near GraceLife Chapel.
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (150+ words) Leader Publications De Soto City Council members Matt Franken, Randi Scharf, Mayor Kathy Smith and Autumn Blanchard with De Soto City Manager Todd Melkus following the Liberty Tree dedication near GraceLife Chapel. Tractor-trailer stuck in I-55 work zone north of Herculaneum;…...