Although Shawn Kavanagh has been declared guilty on all counts for murdering three people and stabbing a fourth in 2014, the trial over the brutal killings nine years ago still isn't quite over. This … more

Wright City has installed the first of two smart cameras capable of identifying and tracking vehicle license plates and other identifying information. The camera, provided through a contract with … more

A St. Charles County judge on Friday declared a verdict that family and friends of Tara Fifer, Lexy Vandiver and Mason Vandiver have known in their hearts for nine years: That Shawn Kavanagh is … more

In the murder trial of Shawn Kavanagh, very few facts are in dispute. On Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 2014, Kavanagh entered a home south of Jonesburg with a knife in his hand. There, he brutally … more

A Marthasville man was arrested and charged last week for counterfeiting and other crimes after allegedly using fake cash to buy items at a local store. Shawn J. Summers, 50, was arrested March 2 … more

Nine years ago, on Feb. 14, 2014, Shawn Kavanagh of Bellflower was arrested for the killing of two women, Tara Lynn Fifer and Lexy Vandiver, and 7-year-old Mason Vandiver, as well as the severe … more

A Warrenton man was arrested and charged last week with starting fires in the basement of a home on Second Street, leading to a confrontation with police. Jedrick I. Smith, 35, is now charged with … more

“Dueling” ideas about the legalization of marijuana led to a lengthy debate among the Wright City Board of Aldermen last week, resulting in a ban on all public usage that may be partially … more

Shawn M. Kavanagh, the Bellflower man accused of triple murder in 2014, has waived his right to have his trial heard by a jury. He has instead requested a “bench trial,” a proceeding in … more

One adult is charged with child endangerment and two more are charged with neglect after the group allegedly allowed a one-year-old child to play with a loaded handgun in their presence. The … more