The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has released its annual report cards for individual districts throughout the state with data on test scores, demographics and other factors showing how students performed during the 2021-2022 school year.
Incidents of crime in Franklin County in 2022 were comparable to those in 2021 according to crime statistics released by Franklin County Sheriff Steve Pelton last week.
A winter storm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Franklin County and the surrounding area starting Tuesday evening and continuing into Wednesday.
A quick prick and 10 minutes is all it takes to save someone’s life. That is an important reminder during National Blood Donor Month.
State Rep. Kyle Marquart, R-Washington, has been appointed to four legislative committees by Speaker of the House Dean Plocher, R-St. Louis.
Nearly a week after the adjusted deadline for real estate and personal property tax payments, mail payments are still coming in to the Franklin County Collector’s office.
The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, hosted by Neighbors United — Undoing Racism, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, at East Central College in Union.
Class of 2022 graduates of Franklin County school districts attended two-year colleges at a much higher rate than others across the state, according to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Voting begins Jan. 14 for elections on the Franklin County University of Missouri Extension Council.
Years from now, analysts likely will call 2022 an average year for precipitation.
The Franklin County labor market is as strong as it’s been in the last three decades, according to unemployment numbers, but many national experts are predicting a recession that could jeopardize advancements made since COVID-19 pandemic layoffs.
As a new year dawns, many of us are drawn to resolutions. We set goals, resolve to get organized, flock to the gym, attempt new challenges and plot how we can do better. The beginning of a new year ushers in the opportunity for change, with 38.5 percent of adults in America setting resolutio…
Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney Matthew Becker is dealing with the changing landscape of marijuana law enforcement in the wake of statewide legalization of cannabis.
Several Franklin County elected officials were sworn in for new terms Thursday. The officials said they look forward to the next four years, which they hope will be less dominated by COVID-19 than recent ones.
Area law enforcement agencies will be stepping up traffic enforcement for the New Year’s holiday.
Franklin County voters have their candidates for the April 4 election.
It was Christmas morning 1946, 30 degrees and almost 7 inches of snow in Holyoke, Mass. when a 12-year-old Lee Lapointe bounded down the stairs in anticipation of what Santa Claus brought the night before.
The American Red Cross is urging people to donate blood near the end of the year or to make plans to give blood during an upcoming blood drive after the holidays.
Franklin County employees will receive a 6 percent cost-of-living pay increase as part of the 2023 budget approved Tuesday by commissioners.
People are lining up to pay their Franklin County property taxes despite the extended deadline.
A bill filed by a new southeastern Franklin County state representative could save a local library district millions.
Incoming state Sen. Ben Brown, R-Washington, is wasting no time getting his feet wet in Jefferson City, prefiling nine bills for the legislative session that starts in January.
Concerns are being raised about the future of OATS, a private, not-for-profit transit agency that serves primarily rural residents, seniors and people with disabilities in Franklin County.
Franklin County is expected to see freezing temperatures and snowfall over the next few days making holiday travel a bit more challenging.
The Franklin County Sheriff's Department conducted an operation to serve active felony arrest warrants throughout Franklin County on Tuesday, Dec. 20.
Law enforcement officials in Franklin County are warning people of the possibility of package thefts during this holiday season.
Flu cases are on the rise here and across the state.
Mercy Clinic Four Rivers physician Dr. Keith Ratcliff was one of three recipients of this year’s Distinguished Service Awards presented by the Missouri Academy of Family Physicians, according to a news release.
O'FALLON, Mo. (AP) — As of Thursday, it's lawful for adults to possess and use marijuana in Missouri. That doesn't mean you can legally buy it just yet, or use it everywhere.
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages experienced Missouri birders to become citizen scientists by helping with the National Audubon Society’s 123rd Christmas Bird Count (CBC) between Dec. 14 through Jan. 5, 2023.
The Four Rivers Career Center in Washington and 50 other work skills centers across the state are the recipients of grant dollars to the tune of hundreds of thousands each.
Starting next month, a $35 cap on insulin prices will go into effect for millions of Medicare recipients. The lower pricing is one of the first of several policy measures Americans will see in the coming months and years under the Inflation Reduction Act signed into law in August.
There’s no better way to celebrate the holidays than by giving back, in fact there are ample opportunities to help brighten the lives of local community members.
The Franklin County Humane Society (FCHS) is one of more than 275 animal shelters taking part in the Empty the Shelters — Holiday Hope event, with reduced adoption fees.
On Nov. 8, Missourians voted “yes” on Amendment 3, which legalized recreational use of marijuana, meaning you’ll now be able to buy weed, like marijuana flower or edibles, in the coming months.
The Franklin County Transportation Committee will have a review of its finances over the last 15 years.
A popular Missouri hiking trail system could be coming to Franklin County.
Local food pantries are looking for donations to help get them through the holiday season due to an increase in inflation.
Over a dozen local companies are splitting $677,000 in state funds to help train their employees, the most in the history of Missouri’s One Start program.
Local and national retailers are unsure what to make of this year’s holiday shopping season.
With inflation high, the 38th annual Scouting for Food drive took a dip in donations in the Boy Scouts of America’s Osage District.
The Washington and St. Clair Elks lodges are sponsoring the Americanism Essay Contest for students in fifth through eighth grades.
The Salvation Army, which annually raises money for charitable giving is gearing up for its bell-ringing campaign.
Approximately $410 million in grants is heading to Missouri’s rural communities to complete necessary improvements to their drinking water systems, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure.
Hundreds of boy scouts collected nonperishable food items from area homes Saturday as part of the 38th annual Scouting for Food drive.
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A proposal from Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft is receiving pushback from the state’s librarians association and generating concerns amongst local librarians.
Franklin County is aiming to get personal property and real estate tax bills in the mail by the first week of December after approving a temporary agreement with its former information technology provider.
Franklin County residents normally would have received their 2022 real estate and personal property tax bills by now. When they will receive them is uncertain.
Franklin County commissioners are considering their own policy for dealing with people who drive with a canceled, suspended or revoked license.
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