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Ste. Genevieve County Experiencing Decline in Tax Revenue

Sainte Genevieve County's sales tax revenue is decreasing. During last Thursday's county commission meeting, it was announced the revenue had fallen for the second year in a row, down to $73,843. Randy Ruzicka is the presiding commissioner of Sainte Genevieve County. He says retail business loss could be one factor behind the decline. Ruzicka thinks...

Scholar Bowl Season Finished For All Area Teams

Our last two area teams standing in the MSHSAA Scholar Bowl State series bowed out last (Tuesday) night in quarterfinal action. Allen Smith has the details.

Ste. Genevieve School District Plans Graduation; Other Year-End Events

(STE. GENEVIEVE) The Ste. Genevieve School District is making plans for the end of the school year. District Communications Director Bailey Otto tells us what big events are on the horizon. The last day of school for Ste. Genevieve is Thursday, May 23rd.

Meet Zoe St. Gemme, Lesterville High School's Top-Ranked Graduate

(LESTERVILLE) Zoe St. Gemme is this year's valedictorian from Lesterville High School, which has been a goal of hers since she began high school. St. Gemme shares how it feels to see her hard work pay off. St. Gemme excelled outside of the classroom too. She was the president of the Student Council, FBLA, and...

Farmington Baseball Looks for Late Season Success

(FARMINGTON) The Farmington Knights baseball team is a young, battle tested group. They started the season 8-1, but now sit just two games above .500 with a 14-12 record. For manager Logan Winder, it's been a tale of two seasons. The Knights have faced tough competition all season, which might be a factor in the...

Phil Amato Talks House Bill 1733 Which Will Help Those Seeking Info On Nursing Homes

(JEFFERSON CITY, ARNOLD) 113th District State Representative Phil Amato is hoping to see House Bill 1733 receive some more attention as the current Legislative Session ends in a few weeks. Amato says this bill deals with a situation that was brought to him by a resident in his district. He says it became an issue...

Two Informational Meetings Concerning James Hardie Roadwork This Week

(FESTUS, CRYSTAL CITY) The first of two public meetings concerning roadways that will be modified for the James Hardie manufacturing plant will take place this week. Jefferson County Executive Dennis Gannon says the first meeting takes place tonight (Wednesday 4/24) at Jefferson R-7 High School Performing Arts Center. Gannon says the other meeting will take...

Indian Artifact Show In Bonne Terre This Weekend

If you enjoy hunting for arrowheads and other ancient artifacts, you will want to be in Bonne Terre this weekend. George Robertson will co-host Sunday's Indian Artifact Show at Bonne Terre Elementary School. We asked him where most of the show items come from. We asked Robertson to tell us about his best artifact find....

School Choice Bill Passes Both Chambers of Missouri Legislature

(Jefferson City) The Missouri legislature has passed a controversial education bill through both chambers. Representative Mike McGirl of Potosi says the bill will raise teacher salaries in the state. Part of the controversy relates to school choice. McGirl says access to private education or charter schools could increase if the bill passes. This year's Missouri...