Historic low flows turned the Mississippi River into a construction area in 2023 as the Army Corps of Engineers dredged huge quantities of sand to keep the channel open.
Chesterfield has named Capt. Cheryl Funkhouser, a 28-year veteran of the department, as the city's second ever police chief. Funkhouser will succeed Chief Ray Johnson, who retires in January.
Shortly after 2 a.m. on Dec. 16, 1811, people were jolted awake by violent shaking and guttural groans from the earth. Dogs howled. Families fled unsteadily from rattling homes as the tremors continued for more than a minute.
Three men accused of beating and holding captive a 20-year-old Indian man in rural Defiance will remain in jail while a St. Charles County judge decides whether to grant them bond.
John Hampton, fire chief since 2018, has also been serving the city’s interim manager since February. He previously served as an interim city manager for six months.