JeffCo This Week

Dead woman identified after Legens/SWAT gun battle

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 15:05:11 +0000

Anthony Legens shot at SWAT and was killed at his home in Cedar Hill. Police say 31-year-old Tanya Gould of Cedar Hill was found dead in the home afterwards. She was already dead before police got there. The deputy who took a bullet is still recovering. // Vicky James was chosen to take the place of Jim Terry who resigned from County Council district 7 // COVID status is still YELLOW. What will it take to get us in the green? // YMCA goes maskless // Festus-Crystal City Rotary Club turns 76 years old this month // SPORTS: Jefferson baseball takes third at state

PROGRAMMING NOTE: This is my final newscast for KJFF Radio. In effect, it's also the last JeffCo This Week newscast for now. Thanks for being a regular listening. Follow me on Twitter for updates: @chatwithstumac

JeffCo Deputy wounded and suspect killed in Cedar Hill

Sat, 29 May 2021 14:22:22 +0000

Sheriff Dave Marshak says one of his SWAT team members was shot and wounded in a two gun battle with a possible homicide suspect. Although the bullet missed his vest, the officer is expected to survive. // 11-year-old boy drowns in the big river // County Council will pick new councilperson to fill District 7 vacancy soon // The use of masks is on a steady decline as COVID cases continue to drop and more vaccines are made available in JeffCo // Festus 8 (B&B Theaters) is now open 7 days a week in time for Memorial Day weekend (Movies: Quiet Place 2 and Disney's Cruella open this weekend) // SPORTS: Jefferson Blue Jays are going to the state final 4!

Dead body found in Hillsboro pond

Sat, 22 May 2021 13:29:22 +0000

Dead body found in Hillsboro pond / Farmington missing teen found dead / Throat slashed in Fenton / Gas truck blaze in DeSoto / Kimmswick port update / Festus' singing councilman David Boyer has new album

Dangerous World War II relic unearthed in Barnhart backyard

Sat, 15 May 2021 13:58:31 +0000

Barnhart woman finds WWII Japanese mortar shell while gardening / Possible pipe bombs found in Hillsboro man's car / COVID levels teetering to YELLOW / Kids can now get vaccinated at Mercy Hospital Jefferson / Black bears spotted in Jefferson County / Hungry thief stole car, drove to Taco Bell

County Executive Gannon reacts to Terry's resignation

Sat, 08 May 2021 14:04:05 +0000

Gannon was shocked that Jim Terry resigned from Distrct 7 / Arson case at apartment complex in Hillsboro / Health Department is shutting down the Festus COVID-19 vaccination site / SBA grants now available for Jefferson County restaurants and other businesses / It's still a home sellers market, according to REMAX Best Choice / First ever Black Bear hunting season in Missouri

Jim Terry resigns from Jefferson County Council

Sat, 01 May 2021 13:21:59 +0000

District 7 County Councilperson resigns / JeffCo is back at YELLOW status for COVID-19 / Who want's the COVID vaccine? Health Dept. Dir explains / JC Water Authority is sharing resources with local cities / Food trucks coming to Festus every Monday in May / Local restaurants opening: Krabby Daddy's opened Saturday while Dunkin Donuts is still building their location next to Waffle House.

JeffCo Sheriff Dave Marshak reacts to Derrick Chauvin verdict

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 13:53:30 +0000

Marshak offers reaction to the Chauvin verdict / Cops are leaving the police world for regular jobs / DWI charges for a Byrnes Mill man who crashed into a car where three people died including an infant / McGirl's Random Acts of Kindness bill is making it's make through the Missouri Legislature / Pevely Ward 4 seat be requires an appointment after no candidates filed / COMTREA has a new vaccination site / 4th of July fireworks display at St. Pius returns this year

Rape charges dropped against Festus High School Football Star

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 13:17:58 +0000

Festus 🏈 Star rape charge dropped

Two murder cases in one week

April 6th Election return wrap up

>Hillsboro props fail

>Pevely tax increase passes

>DeSoto City Council

>Kimmswick Mayor race

>Voter turnout... low

PROGRAMMING NOTE: No episode on April 17.

SPECIAL REPORT: JeffCo April 6th Unofficial Election Returns

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:46:42 +0000

8.2% was the voter turnout in Jefferson County for the April 6th, 2021 General Municipal Election. KJFF’s Korey Johnson has the unofficial election results.

SPECIAL REPORT: 2021 April 6th General Election Preview

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000

KJFF's Stuart McMillian runs through a quick preview of the April 6th General Election. Pevely and Hillsboro have ballot issues. Cities of Arnold, Festus, DeSoto, Hillsboro, and Kimmswick have contested ward races. Seven school boards have contested races as well.

Commentary: Probably the most important elections are general elections in April. That's when we vote for things that directly effect our lives and the lives of our neighbors. Get out and vote! Get your sample ballot or view the county-wide ballot here: https://www.jeffcomo.org/238/County-Clerk-Election-Authority

Governor Parson visits Mercy Jefferson COVID Vaccination Clinic

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 14:21:59 +0000

Gov. Parson visits Jefferson County // 47,000+ doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered // Mask order expires – Health Department Dir. recommended against lifting the order // No mask required at all JeffCo government buildings (except the courthouse) // 10-year-old shot in Festus // Arnold man shot and killed by police in St. Charles // Rep McGirl's Hillsboro special road district bill passes out of committee // US Congressman Jason Smith on running for Blunt's US Senate seat // April General Election is coming up Tuesday (make sure to stay tuned for a special report with a more detailed preview of the election).

Is this the year of the cicada for JeffCo?

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 13:58:37 +0000

We start with Rep. Coleman talking about Trump Highway Bill // US Rep Luetkemeyer on Blunt retirement // Cicadas back in a big way? // St. Pius X construction update // JeffCo Spring and Summer events are back in 2021 // Herky woman stole/crashed a MSHP squad car // JeffCo SWAT team has been activated a lot lately // Old Festus Shop N Save to be new max COVID vaccination site

JeffCo COVID YELLOW Status for the first time this year

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 13:57:04 +0000

COVID Status Yellow // Next tier for vaccines opens up this coming week // Fatal fire in High Ridge // Festus structure and fire // DeSoto firefighter hurt in church fire // Cedar Hill man murdered his wife, guilty // House Springs Meth head sentenced // Mercy Hospital Jefferson named one of the best maternity hospitals // Twin City Days will return in 2021 // De Soto girls wrestler goes undefeated during high school career including three state championships

Jefferson County Health Department buys land to build new facility

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 14:42:26 +0000

Hillsboro schools and the Health Department, who's headquarters are in Hillsboro, and are both buying up land in that area // Fenton Murder-Suicide, husband and wife, both 82 // April election will be like it was before the pandemic // MoDOT announces local JeffCo road projects // Tornado Drill alert message forgot to say it was a test // No RED in JeffCo COVID numbers; cases continue to go down

Capitol Police Officer from Festus shares horrifying riot details

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 15:14:51 +0000

Captain Mendoza: "I still have the chemical burns on my face." // 3000 more vaccinations arrive; Meanwhile, 1900 people tried to cheat their way to the front of the line // Mask Order continued // COVID cases continue downward trend // JeffCo Flu cases are way down // Festus PD Chief comments on Angela McMunn – the woman who pled guilty to fraud in connection with the JeffCo Shop With A Cop program // JeffCo crimes trends of 2020 // Fires in DeSoto and Festus // Dog rescued from pond

State Of The County 2021

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 16:47:57 +0000

Jefferson County Executive Dennis Gannon gave his State of the County Address this week on KJFF // COVID cases are trending downward, 14 more deaths, vaccines are coming // "Big crowd" at St. Pius X High School basketball game raises eyebrows // Coleman For Senate 2022 // Former local business owner Mark Patterson dies suddenly // Rush Limbaugh passed away // Shots fired in Barnhart burglary // Cedar Mill man faces "Capitol Riot" charges // Big snow dropped 9+ inches but just wait 15 minutes...

Stolen Funeral Home Van, with Corpse, Stopped in Festus

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 17:05:50 +0000

COVID case numbers are trending downward in Jefferson County. Health Department downgraded the county to ORANGE status after being in the RED since October of last year // The strange theft of a funeral home van, with a dead body still inside, ended with arrests in Festus on Friday // Officers fired shots at a 17-year-old suspect in Arnold on Monday // The founder and former member of the non-profit was sentenced after pleading guilty to fraudulent related activities to that program // State Rep. Becky Ruth has filed legislation that if passed would increase the state gax tax

500 Vaccines Arrive At JCHD

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:16:43 +0000

The Jefferson County Health Department finally received shipment of the COVID-19 Moderna Vaccine this week. Appointment only clinics begin on Monday. // 13 new COVID deaths were reported this week // 2 Alarm Fire in Hillsboro, no one hurt // Why are catalytic converters being stolen out of cars in JeffCo? // Personal changes at Sheriff's Department, MSHP, and High Ridge Fire // More than 133-thousand dollars in grants was awarded by the Festus Tourism Commission in December // County Executive Dennis Gannon's The State of the County Address will be all virtual // New bike and pizza place is coming to Festus! // JeffCo This Week now has 1000 downloads -- Thank You!

Judge Missey Movin' On Up?

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 17:19:05 +0000

Jefferson County Judge Darrell Missey is one of four finalist to be placed on the state appellate court. The Governor has 60 days to choose one but if he doesn't the Appellate Judicial Commission will. // Federal Cares Art funding about spent in Jefferson County. // Man beats woman with sawed off shotgun. // Three new COVID deaths were added this week in Jefferson County. Overall cases are down but we remain in red status. JCHD still doesn't have any vaccines to give out. Mercy and COMTREA have had some shipments come in.

Will You Take The COVID-19 Vaccine?

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 15:52:56 +0000

Dr. Danish Jabbar with Midwest Medical Practitioners in Festus explains the vaccine in detail. Festus Police Chief Tim Lewis takes the vaccine, explains why. 11 new COVID deaths in Jefferson County this week. Police bust drug ring with 7 of 16 arrest are locals. JeffCo Jail suicide by hanging reported. Chuck Marley of High Ridge testifies in favor of Missouri's 2nd Amendment Preservation Act. President Biden takes oath of office.

COVID Vaccination Joint Effort Underway

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 15:50:26 +0000

Mercy Hospital Jefferson, Health Department, and COMTREA all working together to roll out the COVID-19 vaccine for Jefferson County. Will Sheriff Marshak be getting the vaccine? Three new COVID deaths added this week; Missouri passes 6k. Congressman Luetkeymeyer was in the US Capitol when the riot broke out. House Speaker Rob Vescovo taps fellow JeffCo State Reps to chair committees. Remembering the Mayor of Rush Tower, Bill Noce.

Local GOP State Rep Reacts To DC Riots

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 16:23:06 +0000

Republican Becky Ruth of Festus gives her reaction to the violence in DC at the nation's capitol on Wednesday. Trump highway in JeffCo? Rob Vescovo is first ever Speaker of House from Arnold. Murder-suicide just outside Festus city limits. Rape/stabbing case in Crystal City. 17 new COVID deaths reported this week. "Family Video" movie rental stores are going away.

JeffCo This Year 2020 - How About That

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000

KJFF's Stuart McMillian shares the stories made our JeffCo This Week newscasts that will make you say, "How about that!" They are sometimes strange and shocking while other times interesting and uplifting. What story from 2020 will make you say, "How about that!?"

JeffCo This Year 2020 - In Memoriam

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000

KJFF's Stuart McMillian looks back at the lives of newsmakers and community leaders who passed away in 2020.

JeffCo This Year 2020 - Top 5 Stories

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000

KJFF's Stuart McMillian shares the top 5 stories from all the JeffCo This Week newscasts in 2020. Listen for a solved cold case, a red wave, a tragic fire, protests, and a virus. What will be number one?

6-Alarm Fire at De Soto Recycling Center

Sat, 26 Dec 2020 16:14:54 +0000

Just days before Christmas, the night skies were filled with a raging orange glow as the De Soto Recycling Center went up in flames. A couple of days earlier, fire crews responded to Quality Inn in Festus for a first alarm fire. Imperial man tries to rob store with BB gun. Mask order extended. Daily COVID numbers decrease slightly. Health Dept approved for Moderna vaccine. JeffCo "Shop With A Cop" was a success!

This is the final episode of "JeffCo This Week" this year. Thanks so much for listening and stay tuned each week in 2021. "You give us 6 minutes, we'll give you JeffCo." Tell your friends! –Stu

Pfizer Vaccine Arrives To JeffCo

Sat, 19 Dec 2020 16:00:25 +0000

The first to get the pfizer vaccine in JeffCo to an ER nurse at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. 9 new COVID deaths were added this week. Meanwhile, there are 6k active cases right now. Car thefts up in JeffCo, most cars left unlocked. April 2021 election filings begin. Dunkin' coming to Festus. Nativity live scene open at Mahn Funeral Home.

Retired JeffCo Politician Dies From Covid

Sat, 12 Dec 2020 04:13:46 +0000

Howard Wagner, DeSoto native, local politician, dies from COVID at 74. New TV ad for JeffCo Health Department uses COVID death story to promote mask, washing hands, etc. Too early to tell if Joint Mask Order is working? JCHD Dir. Vollmar answers. Fire at Arnold mortuary. MoDOT updates us on JeffCo road projects. New Sheriff's deputies take the oath. Hillsboro R-3 became first POW-MIA school in the nation.

County Leaders Explain Mask Order

Sat, 05 Dec 2020 16:09:30 +0000

County Executive Dennis Gannon and Health Department Director Kelley Vollmar went to the KJFF airwaves to further explain the mask requirement than remains in effect for nearly everyone 10 years old and up in Jefferson County. Office of Emergency Management offering free PPE kits . Santa will be on City of Festus YouTube channel responding to letters sent in by area children.

JeffCo Now Requires Masks

Sat, 28 Nov 2020 17:29:59 +0000

Jefferson County will now require masks for anyone 10 years old and up. JeffCo passes 100 COVID deaths and 11,000 cases counted since March. Two die in traffic accident on I-55 in Pevely. Festus Schools looking to build 1.6 million dollar baseball field. Crystal City is bringing kids back to school after COVID outbreak. Carl Givens of "CT & the Retirees" and host of the "CT's Country Music Hour" on KJFF Radio has passed away at the age of 80.

14 Year Old Girl Dies In Traffic Accident

Sat, 21 Nov 2020 17:04:55 +0000

Hillsboro 8th grader Kaitlyn Greathouse, 14, was killed last weekend in a traffic accident on Highway B. CRIME DURING COVID: JC Sheriff's Dept. releases 3rd quarter crime stats. Mental health cases up 23%. Two Dittmer men shoot at officers after trying to steal a tractor. FBI files child porn charges against High Ridge man. Man illegally shoots deer in Crystal City. Deer harvest numbers down on opening weekend. Herculaneum City Hall on fire. 10,000+ COVID cases since March. Christmas is canceled? Twin City Christmas Parade canceled along with Winterfest. SPORTS: Jefferson Football is going to the final four in Class 2. Thanksgiving Miracle: Walter, a dog, missing since last Thanksgiving, was returned to his owner.

Send The Kids Home

Sat, 14 Nov 2020 16:40:05 +0000

Local school districts are telling parents to keep kids at home after students and staff came down with the Coronavirus. Pevely road construction worker dies after falling from bridge. With more people buying online, local cities want internet use tax. Herky Fire Department bought for $1. SPORTS: Football history was made Friday night when both High Schools in Festus became district champions -- Jefferson (Class 2) and Festus (Class 4).

Double Red: GOP Sweep & COVID

Sat, 07 Nov 2020 15:39:14 +0000

COVID RED status is back. Daily COVID count record broken with 200. Two local schools close doors due to COVID outbreaks. COVID disrupts local courts. #VoteJeffCoMO 2020: Republicans win every race in Jefferson County in Tuesday's General Election. Does JeffCo choose the President? Just how close is the ballot count for President?

#VoteJeffCoMO 2020 Election Special

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 01:53:18 +0000

All the unofficial election returns for Jefferson County for November 4th, 2020. Audio cuts with the State Rep winners. Voter turnout numbers compared to years passed. Does Jefferson County choose POTUS?

Get Out And #VoteJeffCoMO

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 16:19:15 +0000

November general election preview. Early voting in big number in JeffCo. JCHD outsourcing contact tracing. Collectors office audit. Dead body found in Don Robinson State Park. SWAT team called in to flush out bank robber. COVID can't cancel Christmas -- local cities announcing holiday parades and events. "Blue Moon" graces trick-or-treaters.

Delayed COVID Death Stats

Sat, 24 Oct 2020 15:14:21 +0000

Delayed numbers raise coronavirus-related deaths up to 78 in Jefferson County. Herculaneum mask mandates fails to pass. SHOCKING: Festus football player charged with rape. Festus domestic disturbance leads to shotgun going off. Byrnes Mill man and dog lose home to fire. Funeral services for the Detter family held in Hillsboro. City of Kimmswick asks for donations after COVID kills revenue. Trick or treating hours announced for local cities.

Tragedy in DeSoto: 4 family members perish in fire

Sat, 17 Oct 2020 15:32:27 +0000

A four-alarm fire claimed the lives of four members of the Detter family in DeSoto. Local dignitaries pay respects to Joe Detter and family. Funeral services announced. JCHD says schools are doing a good job with COVID. City of Festus mandates public events to have a safety plan. Pandemic hasn't effected JeffCo sales tax revenue. JCSD Deputy injured in altercation with suspects. Crystal City Officer Jack Montgomery awarded "Life Savers Award" for saving baby's life.

Scary Police Chases / Herky Considers Mask Mandate

Sat, 10 Oct 2020 15:02:48 +0000

Police chase Barnhart suspect in an extreme domestic violence episode / Police chase vehicle theft suspect in Festus / Arnold man charged with murder after crash / 11-year-old missing Arnold girl found safe / The Festus man who was beat with a pipe by his neighbor has died / Herculaneum city board considers mask mandate / Jeffco at ORANGE status for the virus / JCHD Dir. Vollmer says no mandates coming / Miss Italian is from JeffCo

27 Year Old Cold Case Solved

Sat, 03 Oct 2020 14:55:00 +0000

A 1993 homicide of a liquor store owner in Arnold has finally been solved. Festus Police are investigating a stabbing. Four new Coronavirus related deaths reported this week in Jefferson County. Couch on fire in Festus home. Sheriff's Department mourns loss of retired officer Don Cummines. SPORTS: It was a wild and wacky road, but the Festus Tigers are the MAFC Red Division champions.

Domestic Violence Remains High

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 17:00:00 +0000

Domestic violence assaults still up

Festus man beats neighbor with a pipe

Two inside home woke up to glass breaking

COVID RED status, 7 new deaths, no mask mandate

DeSoto School going to 4-day week

New Festus business construction

DeSoto building collapses, non injured

Back To Orange; Herky FB Players Test Positive

Sat, 19 Sep 2020 17:00:00 +0000

JeffCo This Week 9/13–9/19

County Executive Dennis Gannon says no more COVID orders

Herky FB players test positive after 9/11 game

Barnhart man pistol whipped woman

Another Barnhart man arrested attempting to rob truck

Fire at Villas Nursing Home, no injuries

I-55 ramp construction to US 67 should be done this fall

COVID Status Red, MHJ Busy, Teen Shot and Killed

Sat, 12 Sep 2020 17:00:00 +0000

JeffCo This Week 9/6-9/12

COVID status RED, 2 more deaths

Mercy Hospital Jefferson busy w/ COVID

Teen shot and killed in High Ridge

Metro Hallmark to close after 40 yrs

Jeffco Bicentennial monument finally erected

New home built for Hillsboro Purple heart Vet

COVID cases pass 3000, 48 dead

Sat, 05 Sep 2020 17:00:00 +0000

Jeffco This Week 8/30-9/5

COVID cases pass 3000, 48 dead

Feds say RED, JCHD says ORANGE

JCHD may have violated sunshine law

Schools with COVID cases

Festus 8 showing movies again

Mask Mandate Passed Then Revoked

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 17:00:00 +0000

JeffCo This Week 8/23-8/29

"JCHD plays musical masks!"

Mask mandate passed then revoked

Rep. Coleman threatens lawsuit

5 new COVID deaths this week

COVID didn't stop High School Football Week 1

New Port Plans In Herculaneum

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 17:00:00 +0000

JeffCo This Week 8/16-8/22

New port plans in Herky

12 new COVID deaths

20 JeffCo jail inmates test positive

Rockford Beach water rescue

Shots fired in Fenton, 3 STL teens arrested

New polling place for CC in Nov.

Herky Police Chief to retire

COVID Status Orange; Bad Storms Claim Life

Sat, 15 Aug 2020 17:00:00 +0000

JeffCo This Week 8/9-8/15

COVID Status Orange

Festus student has COVID

Main & Mill employee with COVID

Storms claim a life in Pevely

Dog dies in Crystal City fire

Train derails near Festus park

Two Chimps escape!

August Primary Election Returns 2020

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 17:00:00 +0000

JeffCo This Week 8/1-8/8

August Primary Election Returns

Only 27% voter turnout

No masks required at the polls

Gannon goes from House to Senate

County incumbents remain in office

Big River rescue, swimmers okay

COVID cancels more big events

JCHD Meets, No Mask Mandate Again

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 17:00:00 +0000

JeffCo This Week 7/26-8/1

JCHD takes no vote on mask mandate

Anti/pro-maskers yelling outside JCHD

I-55 drunk driver kills Barnhart man

Rescue Mission closes not from COVID

Festus West City Park name change

Bacon burns down Hillsboro home

Mask or No Mask? JCHD Debates

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 17:00:00 +0000

JeffCo This Week 7/19-7/25

COVID cases reach 1000+

Jeffco Health Dept. debates mask mandate

Anti-mask protest at JCHD board mtg

Dir. Vollmar apologizes for “circus” comment

How would police enforce a mask mandate?

CC officer delivers/saves baby

First beer, now wood all over ramp to 67

COVID SPIKE - 2 new deaths, 130 new cases

Sat, 18 Jul 2020 17:00:00 +0000

JeffCo This Week 7/12-7/18

COVID SPIKE: 2 new deaths, 130 new cases

COVID numbers up for young people

Sheriff’s Office COVID case

Paramedics seriously injured as drunk driver hits/flips ambulance

Festus PD help stop triple homicide suspect

Beer truck flips on ramp to US 67

COVID Cancels JeffCo Fair

Sat, 11 Jul 2020 17:00:00 +0000

JeffCo This Week 7/5-7/11

Jefferson County Fair CANCELED

Local businesses exposed to COVID

Jefferson County Health Department considers mask mandate

Paul Wieland clarifies STL “travel advisory”

34-year-old drowns in Big River

Half-staff flags for DeSoto Firefighter

JeffCo This Week: Fourth of July Edition

Sat, 04 Jul 2020 17:00:00 +0000

JeffCo This Week 6/28-7/4

“4th of July Edition”

Local fireworks displays to celebrate America

STL mandates masks, JeffCo does not

2018 JeffCo murder case on hold

DWI crash: Elderly couple killed

Mail-in voting GOP split: Waller👎 E. Gannon👍

COVID Cases Reach 500, 21 Deaths

Sat, 27 Jun 2020 17:00:00 +0000

JeffCo This Week 6/21-6/27

Coronavirus cases reach 500, 21 deaths

Festus employee exposed to the virus

Two deaths in two days on Highway 21

13 guns stolen from storage unit in Imperial

Festus Lagoon going bye bye

DeSoto Civic Center coming soon?

Baby Killdeer rescued from storm drain

1st sports broadcast in 100+ days

Hostage Situation In Crystal City

Sat, 20 Jun 2020 17:00:00 +0000

JeffCo This Week 6/14-6/20

Hostage situation in CC

Shot fired by driver in Herky

Health Dept on new COVID colors

Rescue Mission offering free food

Two DeSoto council women, a city first

CC grad chosen for US Air Force

Jefferson County Fair is on!

Local George Floyd Peaceful Protests

Sat, 13 Jun 2020 17:00:00 +0000

JeffCo This Week 6/7–6/13

Local George Floyd protests, peaceful

Sheriff Marshak on “use of force”

COVID cases trending down

Phase 2 has JeffCo completely open Monday

KJFF Host Craig Hill is cancer FREE

Summer Baseball returns to the diamond

June General Election Returns 2020

Sat, 06 Jun 2020 17:00:00 +0000

JeffCo This Week 5/31–6/6

June election return highlights

Covid-19 cases spike, 3+ deaths

Two fatal fires days apart

Two dogs die in hot car

DeSoto auto shop shot up

Local pools open to bring normalcy

Hillsboro retired Fire Chief passes away

Barnhart Homicide Suspect Arrested

Sat, 30 May 2020 17:00:00 +0000

JeffCo This Week 5/24-5/30

Arrest made in Barnhart homicide

More details on Cedar Hill hit and run case

Storage theft suspect arrested

Man in excavator tried to hit people

JeffCo murderer dies in prison

Pedestrian Hit By Two Stolen Vehicles

Sat, 23 May 2020 17:00:00 +0000

JeffCo This Week 5/17-5/23

Stolen cars hit runner in Cedar Hill

CC armed robbery suspects arrested

Double shooter suspect is a juvenile

Mail in ballot for Aug. & Nov.

Senior parades & graduations

Puzzling Double Shooting In Festus

Sat, 16 May 2020 17:00:00 +0000

JeffCo This Week 5/10-5/16

Double shooting outside Festus

Two dogs die in fire

COVID sends Health Dept. over budget

Graduation pandemic season

Twin City Days 2020 canceled

JeffCo Turkey harvest numbers

JeffCo Begins To Reopen

Sat, 09 May 2020 17:00:00 +0000

JeffCo This Week 5/3–5/9

HWY 30 road rage shooting, victim survives

Flick the dog’s aggressor gets 10 yrs

Former Fox football star dies

CARES Act funding comes to JeffCo

“Who’s opening? What’s canceled?”

County Reopening Date Announced

Sat, 02 May 2020 17:00:00 +0000

JeffCo This Week 4/26–5/2

County reopening date announced (5/4)

Eight new COVID deaths reported

Festus Parks Larry Crites has died

Barnhart gun battle, suspects at large

SWAT team activated in Eureka

Rock Community Fire saves Horned Owl

COVID Hits Long-Term Care Facilities Hard

Sat, 25 Apr 2020 17:00:00 +0000

JeffCo This Week 4/19–4/25

100+ COVID cases at long-term care facilities

Protests to reopen JeffCo

Reopen date announced

Kelley V. strikes back against trolls

COMTREA free food drive-thru

Mercy Jefferson COVID recovery story

Festus Manor COVID Outbreak

Sat, 18 Apr 2020 17:00:00 +0000

JeffCo This Week 4/12–4/18

Festus Manor COVID outbreak

Testing site moved to Festus

R-6 end of school year plans

Auto shop offers COVID detailing

Herculaneum WWII vet passes

Third COVID Death, 113 Active

Sat, 11 Apr 2020 17:00:00 +0000

JeffCo This Week 4/5–4/11

Third coronavirus-related death

Man recovers his stolen vehicle

Two Festus sexual abuse cases

Festus Pasta House Hero Meals

Coronavirus Spreads - 63 active, 1 death

Sat, 04 Apr 2020 17:00:00 +0000

JeffCo This Week 3/29–4/4

Coronavirus spreads to 63, 1 death

Stay At Home Order extended

Local political filings

Hillsboro officer dies, off duty

Former Mayor Earl Cook Passes Away

Sat, 28 Mar 2020 17:00:00 +0000

JeffCo This Week 3/22–3/28

Former Festus Mayor Earl Cook, 80, passes away

First cases of Covid-19 arrive to JeffCo

Stay At Home Order in effect

Testing site opens in Hillsboro

Becky Ruth out of quarantine

Local schools hold parade for kids

Coronavirus Pandemic Affects JeffCo

Sat, 21 Mar 2020 17:00:00 +0000

JeffCo This Week 3/15–3/21

How the pandemic affects JeffCo

Zero positive Coronavirus cases

Blood drives down due to the virus

Inmate commits suicide in jail

Fenton carjacker arrested

COVID-19 State of Emergency Declared

Sat, 14 Mar 2020 17:00:00 +0000

JeffCo This Week 3/8–3/14

COVID State of Emergency declared

Testing site open in Chesterfield

One of JeffCo’s top 10 most wanted arrested

Biden wins JeffCo in Presidential Preference Primary

New Crystal City public works facility planned

Hillsboro lower speed limit on Business 21

DeSoto Road Rage Stabbing

Sat, 07 Mar 2020 18:00:00 +0000

JeffCo This Week 3/1–3/7

DeSoto man charged in stabbing after road rage

Hillsboro Schools data breach

Northwest shutdown for bomb threat

MoDOT says new lane is coming on I-55 Route A to 67

DeSoto submits entry to HGTV’s Home Town Take Over

Video Game Theft Totaling $98K

Sat, 29 Feb 2020 18:00:00 +0000

JeffCo This Week 2/23–2/29

Man charged in $98k video game store theft

Two school buses accidents

DeSoto may be future Amtrak stop

Crystal City helped by Festus Prop P.

Hillsboro Fire purchasing Bridle Ridge Acres

Festus makes safest cities in Missouri list

High Ridge Road Rage Assault

Sat, 22 Feb 2020 18:00:00 +0000

JeffCo This Week 2/16–2/22

High Ridge man charged after road rage

Son shoots, kills his father in Festus

Gannon gives State of the County Address

Population Growing In JeffCo?

Sat, 15 Feb 2020 18:00:00 +0000

JeffCo This Week 2/9–2/15

Population growing in Jeffco? Gannon says, “Yes.”

Census is coming, Luetkemeyer says it could cost us.

Hillsboro city worried about not getting court fines

Mastodon Fair coming in March

Anti-bullying basketball game at Fox

Cabby stabber arrested

Scammer got $800 from an elderly Arnold man

Taxi Driver Stabbed, Suspect At Large

Sat, 08 Feb 2020 18:00:00 +0000

JeffCo This Week 2/2–2/8

Police looking for woman who stabbed a taxi driver

Burglary happened in Arnold while owner was home

Texas man wins $75k in case against former Pevely officer

Horses no longer allowed in Jefferson County Parks

Leadership changes at Festus Manor

Medical pot shops coming to JeffCo

Two Shootings in JeffCo

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 18:00:00 +0000

JeffCo This Week 1/26–2/1

Shooting at Borgetti's in Fenton

Commuter lot shooting in Imperial

Fire kills man at Bob's Disposal Service

Arson blamed for DeSoto car fire

Police guns recovered from thieves

Local comic book shop closes

Douglas High Remembered

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 18:00:00 +0000

Douglas High remembered

County passes public nuisance ordinance

Crystal City schools going to 4 day

Shelley's closes doors

St. Pius X at D.C. March for Life