2 men plead guilty in deadly I-459 hit-and-run, Jefferson county

No injuries, limited property damage reported after Friday night tornado scare

Severe thunderstorms threatened tornadoes throughout Mid-Missouri on Friday evening, though preliminary reports show limited ...

Missouri River Regional Library gears up for National Library Week

Missouri River Regional Library is gearing up to celebrate National Library Week with several fun activities planned for both ...

Roommates of man accused of killing 2 say a dispute preceded the Atlanta-area attacks

Authorities have charged Olaolukitan Adon Abel with killing two people and injuring another in the Atlanta area.

2 men plead guilty in deadly I-459 hit-and-run

The crash happened around 10:09 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. It was along I-459 SB between Highway 31 and John Hawkins ...

Louisville's next County Clerk will be one of these two Democrats

Jefferson County will have a new person in charge of elections and motor vehicle registration for the first time in over two ...

Who's running for Jefferson County sheriff? Meet primary candidates

Three candidates are running for Jefferson County sheriff in the Democratic primary election. Learn about them in our voter ...

KC moves forward with Royals stadium. Now all eyes are on Missouri

After a key Kansas City vote on a new Royals stadium, the spotlight swings back to Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe’s administration.

Leader Publications shares The Scoop week of April 13

Dan Cothern and his dog Bentley finally have a home thanks to local women in Jefferson County who raised funds for their ...

2026 Earth Day events guide

Town of Huntington hosts a family-friendly Earth Day celebration at Elwood Park, 309 Cuba Hill Road, Elwood on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees can enjoy arts & crafts, live music, ...

Jefferson County Sheriff candidates each have flawed pasts

All four candidates vying to be Jefferson County's next sheriff have issues in their pasts that could cause voters concern.

Who's running for Jefferson County clerk? Meet primary candidates

Two Democratic candidates are running for Jefferson County clerk in the 2026 primary election. Learn about them in our voter ...

Monroe County Region high school sports roundup for Saturday, April 18

Josh Hargraeves leads Jefferson boys to title in Jefferson Track and Field Invitational, SMCC girls nip Erie Mason for girls ...

Alfultis’ four event wins lead Helias girls track and field team to title at Kansas City Relays

Isla Alfultis of Helias captured titles in four individual events to lead the Lady Crusaders to girls team honors Saturday in ...

Patch AM: How Lakewood police helped crack a major regional drug case

You won’t want to miss Seconds To Save Charity Golf Tournament on the Lakewood Patch calendar ...

Severe storms, flooding hit southeast Wisconsin again

Severe storms bringing damaging winds, large hail, flooding and a threat for tornadoes are expected to hit southeastern ...

West Virginia crooner Charles Wesley Godwin to headline Teton County Fair concert

Up-and-coming country rocker Charles Wesley Godwin is set to headline the Teton County Fair concert on July 22.

Is Christopher Meloni done as Stabler after ‘ Law & Order: Organized Crime’ cancelation?

Meloni's detective character debuted in 1999 alongside Mariska Hargitay's Olivia Benson on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit ...

America250PA concerts giving PA residents first shot at free tickets

Ticket reservations for America250PA concerts are available to Pennsylvania residents starting April 17 at noon. Here's how ...

Longwood Gardens unveils summer performance series with concerts, dance and fireworks shows

Longwood Gardens is rolling out a full slate of concerts, dance performances and fireworks shows this summer, with a lineup ...

Monroe County Special Olympics track and field meet set for May 8

More than 250 Special Olympics athletes are expected to participate in the 35th annual Monroe County Special Olympics Area ...

Kentucky is still losing high school athletes to preventable deaths

April 2026 marks three years since The Courier Journal published an in-depth look at sudden death in high school sports. The ...

Tri-State Community Band sets 2026 season, schedules three Jefferson County shows

State Community Band is gearing up for its 2026 performance season, with several free concerts already scheduled around ...