Eads Bridge restoration plagued by delays, labor squabbling

Records and interviews show the renovation cost has ballooned to $36.3 million from the agency’s original $23 million cost estimate.

May 21, 2012 | 9:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

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Strawberry Creek Nature Area Trails

This pleasant walk is long enough for exercise and short enough for families who want to experience nature slowly.

Apr 11, 2012 | 12:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

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Jefferson County leads area in smoking rate

Governing boards in Jefferson County seldom, if ever, debate whether to curtail smoking.

Apr 09, 2012 | 12:15 am | (Loading… ) comments.

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Arnold woman dies in crash

Jessica Bianco, 30, crashed into a tree

Mar 20, 2012 | 11:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

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Arnold man found dead after house fire had shot himself, police say

Cause of the blaze is under investigation

Mar 20, 2012 | 10:45 am | (Loading… ) comments.

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Mother charged with attacking Jefferson County man she believed sold heroin to her son

Case illustrates a frustration for parents caught in the heroin epidemic: How to protect their children?

Mar 13, 2012 | 12:15 am | (Loading… ) comments.

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