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The Wright City R-II School Board is reviewing revised cost estimates for construction of a new high school and other upcoming projects.
Eric Wilson of Bond Architects presented the school board …
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John Rohlf, Staff Writer
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6/3/22
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Rules against swearing in public or uttering “abusive language” toward police officers have been struck down in Wright City after aldermen voted to amend the city’s law against …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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6/3/22
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One month after delaying a vote to gather more information, the Wright City R-II School Board approved annexing property into the municipal boundaries of Wright City.
The school board voted 5-0 …
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John Rohlf, Staff Writer
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5/31/22
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Wright City residents are likely to have noticed a major change to the landscape at Diekroeger Park over the last week. A construction crew has completely removed the playground and begun initial …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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5/30/22
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Area organizations are hosting several public ceremonies this Memorial Day, May 30, to honor military service members who have died while in service to their country. Community members are invited to …
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5/26/22
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Wright City aldermen and a regional animal control company are debating how best to approach animal control services as the city experiences rapid growth. At issue is how quickly and competently the …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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5/24/22
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Staff of the Warren County Ambulance District are voicing their support for the district’s interim chief to be promoted to permanently lead ambulance operations.
In a letter delivered to the …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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5/20/22
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The Boys and Girls Club of St. Charles County will partner with the Wright City School District beginning in the 2022-2023 school year to provide after school care.
The Wright City R-II School …
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5/20/22
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Wright City-based Gateway Fiber has been awarded $10 million from the National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) to expand broadband internet coverage in underserved communities. …
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5/20/22
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Wright City police spent nearly two days last week searching for an armed fugitive who allegedly stole a truck and attempted to ram multiple police cars during his escape into the woods. What led to …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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5/19/22
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The Wright City government has agreed to sell land adjacent to an old sewer lagoon to Public Water Supply District No. 2 of St. Charles County (PWSD 2) for a price of $675,000.
The land being sold …
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5/17/22
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Two Special Olympics sports teams from Warren County will be able to afford a trip to national competitions in Florida, thanks to a quick community effort to close a funding gap for the teams.
A …
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5/13/22
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A new season has begun for the Country Store Corridor along the Katy Trail near Marthasville. A 3.5-mile stretch from Peers Store to the Treloar Mercantile will offer a variety of summer events …
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Cindy Gladden, Correspondent
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5/13/22
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The Wright City government recently approved contract agreements with an engineer for downtown infrastructure projects and with a security company that will provide license-tracking smart cameras.
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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5/12/22
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Members of area law enforcement and first responder agencies will hold their annual torch run for Special Olympics on Friday, May 13.
The torch run is a yearly event that raises awareness for …
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5/12/22
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After multiple weeks of holdups trying to organize installation of a new playground at Diekroeger Park, Wright City aldermen last week chose to spend $230,000 on a service that could complete the …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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5/9/22
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The Wright City R-II School Board in April tabled a move to have the property for a future new high school annexed into the municipal boundaries of Wright City.
The property is located between …
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John Rohlf, Staff Writer
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5/6/22
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The First Fridays on First Street community festival series in Wright City will kick off for the year this week on May 6.
The monthly festival series features vendors, crafters, entertainers and …
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5/2/22
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The Wright City R-II School District is considering grouping six alternate bids in with the main bid package for construction of a new high school.
R-II school district voters earlier this month …
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John Rohlf, Staff Writer
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4/29/22
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A group designed to help parents with children who have intellectual and developmental disabilities is getting its start in the area and providing answers to difficult questions.
Warren County …
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Cindy Gladden, Correspondent
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4/29/22
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The Wright City Board of Aldermen voted 3-1 last week to approve the idea of installing two roadside smart cameras that can automatically identify and log license plates and descriptions of passing …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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4/22/22
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Wright City R-II School District is celebrating two standout staff members this spring with the announcement of the district’s teacher and support staff of the year: Whitney Schuenemeyer and …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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4/15/22
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Mary Groeper and Austin Jones have won re-election to the Wright City R-II School Board after a close race against two challenger candidates. Following the results of last week’s voting, the …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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4/14/22
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With an ongoing wave of new housing development in Wright City expected to continue for the foreseeable future, city leaders are engaged in a review of how the city’s neighborhoods could have …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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4/11/22
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A proposal to build a new Interstate 70 interchange at Stracks Church Road in Wright City will soon be the focus of talks with state highway planners, city leaders have recently indicated.
A …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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4/8/22
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