Kim Robertson

United States

Editor and Reporter at Leader Publications (Missouri)

Newspaper editor, political junkie, pop culture enthusiast, foodie, wine lover and, most importantly, mom and wife.

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Articles

Aging Ahead agency looking for new home for resource center

6 days ago | myleaderpaper.com | Kim Robertson

The Aging Ahead agency is looking for a new home for its Northwest Jefferson County Senior Resource Center currently housed in the Northwest R-1 School District’s Early Childhood Center at 6180 Hwy. MM in House Springs.
County verifies election results after finding discrepancy

1 week ago | myleaderpaper.com | Kim Robertson

The Jefferson County Clerk’s Office discovered a discrepancy between the number of votes reported the night of the April 8 election and those hand-counted on April 10-11 as part of the election verification board process required by state law, said Jeannie Goff, the county clerk. “During this hand count, a discrepancy was discovered between the manually tallied votes and the unofficial results released on election night.
Two mayors lose reelection bids in today's election

2 weeks ago | myleaderpaper.com | Kim Robertson

Arnold and Pevely residents voted out their incumbent mayors in today’s election, with Arnold Mayor Ron Counts losing a five-way race, and Pevely Mayor Stephanie Haas losing her reelection bid. Hillsboro Mayor Buddy Russell overwhelmingly defeated his challenger to retain his seat.
Crystal City schools ask voters whether district may retain four-day schedule

4 weeks ago | myleaderpaper.com | Kim Robertson

The Crystal City School District will ask voters on April 8 whether it may continue its four-day school week for the next 10 years. The measure requires a simple majority vote to pass. Recent Missouri legislation requires certain districts with four-day weeks or those planning to change to four-day weeks to get voter approval to operate under a four-day schedule.
Dunklin Fire seeks two tax increases

4 weeks ago | myleaderpaper.com | Kim Robertson

The Dunklin Fire Protection District will ask voters on April 8 to approve two tax increases, one to generate more operating funds and another to better fund firefighter pensions. Proposition S is a tax increase of 25 cents per $100 assessed valuation that would be phased in over three years, with 15 cents the first year and then 5 cents more each of the next two years. The other ballot measure, called Proposition P, is a tax increase of 5 cents per $100 assessed valuation.
Byrnes Mill seeks voter approval for use tax

1 month ago | myleaderpaper.com | Kim Robertson

Byrnes Mill voters will be asked April 8 to approve a use tax that would allow the city to charge its 2.5 percent sales tax on internet purchases. That’s the same rate people are charged when they shop at brick-and-mortar businesses in the city. The measure requires a simple majority vote to pass, and if approved, revenue from the use tax would allow the city’s employees to join the Missouri Local Government Employees Retirement System (LAGERS) pension program, Mayor Rob Kiczenski said.
Rock Fire voters to consider $20 million bond issue

1 month ago | myleaderpaper.com | Kim Robertson

The Rock Community Fire Protection District will ask voters on April 8 to approve a $20 million bond issue to provide funding for capital improvements. Rock Fire Chief Kevin Wingbermuehle said the revenue would be used to cover the cost of buying land and building a community education and safety training center; replacing a 1998 fire engine and a 2006 ladder truck; and upgrading technology to improve emergency response and reduce response times.
Former county deputy gets 2 years’ probation for DWI following fatal crash

2 months ago | myleaderpaper.com | Kim Robertson

Former Jefferson County Deputy Colby McCreary of De Soto received two years’ probation for the misdemeanor DWI he was facing in connection with a 2023 fatal accident in Festus. His wife, Savannah McCreary, died shortly after the crash. She was 28 and left behind two young children. During Colby McCreary’s sentencing on Thursday, Feb.
Former county judge sues Circuit Court, 11 others

2 months ago | myleaderpaper.com | Kim Robertson

Former Jefferson County Circuit Judge Dianna Bartels is asking for $50.5 million in damages in a lawsuit she has filed against the county’s 23rd Circuit Court and 11 other defendants, including former and current judges; the circuit clerk; the prosecuting attorney and a handful of others who have worked in the County Courthouse in Hillsboro. Bartels is representing herself in the lawsuit, which was filed Jan.
Northwest chamber honors businesses, others at annual installation dinner

2 months ago | myleaderpaper.com | Kim Robertson

About 85 people turned out last week for the annual Northwest Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner, a night filled with fun, awards and camaraderie, said Cindy Horn, the chamber’s executive director. The dinner was held Jan. 23 at Andre’s at Fox Run Golf Course Carriage House in Eureka. “It was a great event, with a large turnout,” she said.