Ste. Genevieve News

Dragons shine at Missouri East Speech Association finals

STE. GENEVIEVE – On Dec. 8, 2025, the Speaking Dragons finalists and semifinalists competed at the Missouri East Speech Association (MESA) Finals, bringing home an impressive set of individual and team awards. Eight students advanced to the final round, showcasing strong preparation, confidence and skill across several events.     Duo Interpretation: Sophia Jordan and […]

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MSHP arrest report

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest arrest report:   31-year-old Marsha M. Walls of St. Louis was charged with driving while intoxicated at 11:45 p.m. Saturday, December 6, 2025 in Ste. Genevieve County. She was booked into the Perry County Jail and then released.

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St. Louis man suffers moderate injuries in truck crash on I-55 in Ste. Genevieve County

JEFFERSON CITY — A 59-year-old St. Louis man suffered moderate injuries when the 2023 International tractor trailer he was driving south on I-55 ran off the left side of the roadway, the driver over-corrected and the truck began skidding, came back onto the roadway went off the left side of the roadway again, this time

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St Mary approved for engineering services  grant

ST. MARY – St. Mary Mayor Adam Bequette and the Board of Aldermen announced Thursday that the community will receive a $37,500 100 percent grant for engineering services.   “We are pleased to announce that anouther grant Mayor Bequette applied for has been approved in the amount of $37,500 at 100% funding. Additionally, Heartland Engineering

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Ste. Genevieve woman receives minor injuries in traffic crash

JEFFERSON CITY – A 44-year-old Ste. Genevieve woman suffered minor injuries in a traffic crash on Highway 61 in Ste. Genevieve County Wednesday night.   The Missouri State Highway Patol says the woman was taken to Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital by ambulance.   The patrol says the crash happened when a southbound 2012 Hyundai

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STARS students participate in team-building with the U.S. Army

STE. GENEVIEVE –  The Ste. Genevieve School District R-II STARS students took part in a hands-on team-building session in the new middle school gym recently.     The students were guided by Army Staff Sergeant Darrel W. Oard and PFC Thomas Desiree.   The event focused on communication, problem-solving, and collaboration—skills essential for both leadership

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SGHS Speaking Dragons advance to regional semi-finals, finals

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve High School Speaking Dragons have wrapped up a strong stretch of competition, closing out the regional preliminary rounds with several students advancing to the semi-finals and finals on Dec. 8.     Regional Semi-Finalists/Finalists   Sophia Jordan and Emily Merrifield – Duo Interpretation Ashtyn Neel and Caroline Roth –

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SGE honors students in annual Veterans Day art contest

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve Elementary continued its annual Veterans Day Art Contest this year, an event led by art teacher Haley Schnitzler which celebrates student creativity and pays tribute to those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.     Each student created artwork reflecting their appreciation for America and honoring the

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