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Glendale named safest city in Missouri for 2025

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Glendale has been ranked the safest city in Missouri, according to a new report published by community research organization SafeWise. The 2025 list is based on the latest FBI crime statistics, combined with resident perceptions of safety collected through a national survey.

The city, located in St. Louis County, moved up two places from last year to claim the top spot, reporting zero incidents of murder, rape, or robbery. Glendale also had no recorded motor vehicle thefts – one of only three cities on the list to achieve that. [Read more…] about Glendale named safest city in Missouri for 2025

Timber work to temporarily close part of shooting range

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Timber improvement work underway at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Flag Spring Conservation Area (CA) in Barry County will cause a temporary closure of a portion of the unstaffed shooting range at this area.

Beginning Monday, April 14, the rifle/pistol portion of the range will be closed. This closure will continue until April 24, at which time the range will resume regular hours.

The shotgun range, which is located on another part of the area, will remain open. The shotgun portion of the Flag Spring unstaffed range is designed for shooting sporting clays and is not designed for patterning shotguns for turkey hunting. [Read more…] about Timber work to temporarily close part of shooting range

Missouri at risk: How Trump’s tariffs could hit farming, manufacturing, and logistics

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By South County Mail Staff Writer

As global markets continue to tumble in the wake of former President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs, industries across Missouri – from soybean fields to factory floors – are bracing for impact.

The tariffs, which have triggered retaliation from key trading partners like China and the European Union, are expected to hit especially hard in states like Missouri that rely heavily on exports, manufacturing supply chains, and freight logistics. [Read more…] about Missouri at risk: How Trump’s tariffs could hit farming, manufacturing, and logistics

What are tariffs? A quick explainer for Missouri readers

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Tariffs are taxes placed on goods that are imported from other countries. When the US government imposes tariffs, it’s essentially making those foreign goods more expensive. The idea is to encourage Americans to buy more products made in the US.

Why use tariffs?

Governments typically use tariffs to:

  • Protect domestic industries from cheaper foreign competition
  • Punish or pressure other countries during trade disputes
  • Generate revenue

What’s the downside?

While tariffs might protect certain American industries in the short term, they often lead to:

  • Higher prices for consumers
  • Retaliation from other countries, which can hurt US exports
  • Supply chain disruptions, especially for manufacturers

Risk and reward

Tariffs can be helpful in some cases, but they also carry serious risks – especially when they’re used on a large scale or without coordination with allies.

Trump’s new tariffs send markets into freefall: What it means for Missouri and the nation

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Wall Street reels as global sell-off intensifies; economists warn of recession ahead

By South County Mail Staff Writer

Global markets took a nosedive late last week after former President Donald Trump announced a sweeping new set of tariffs – and the financial shockwaves are being felt from New York to Missouri.

The US stock market saw its worst losses in years on Friday, with the S&P 500 dropping 6 percent, the Dow Jones falling 5.5 percent, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq losing nearly 6 percent. As markets open this Monday morning, April 7, investors across the country – including here in South County – are bracing for more potential losses. [Read more…] about Trump’s new tariffs send markets into freefall: What it means for Missouri and the nation

Flooding devastates Midwest. Missouri among hardest hit

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Severe storms and relentless rainfall have battered large swaths of the Midwest and South in recent days, leaving a trail of destruction, rising floodwaters, and at least 18 people dead across several states.

Missouri is among the hardest hit, with emergency officials warning that the worst may not be over as rivers continue to swell and additional rain looms in the forecast.

According to the National Weather Service, parts of Missouri have received more than 10 inches of rain since Friday, leading to widespread flash flooding, road closures, and water rescues. [Read more…] about Flooding devastates Midwest. Missouri among hardest hit

Senator Hawley backs Trump’s new tariff plan, calls it ‘a win for Missouri workers’

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Missouri Senator Josh Hawley has voiced strong support for former President Donald Trump’s newly announced trade policy, which includes sweeping tariffs aimed at addressing what Trump describes as an “economic emergency”.

On Thursday, Trump unveiled a broad proposal that would impose elevated tariffs on dozens of countries with significant trade surpluses with the United States.

The plan includes a blanket 10 percent tax on all imports, as well as targeted increases such as a 34 percent tariff on Chinese goods and a 20 percent tariff on imports from the European Union, according to the Associated Press. [Read more…] about Senator Hawley backs Trump’s new tariff plan, calls it ‘a win for Missouri workers’

Missouri has a new richest person: Pauline MacMillan Keinath

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According to a recent Forbes report, Pauline MacMillan Keinath has become Missouri’s wealthiest billionaire.

Born on July 31, 1934, in Hennepin County, Minnesota, Keinath is the great-granddaughter of William Wallace Cargill, the founder of Cargill, the largest private company in the United States. She inherited a 9 percent stake in the company, which, as of June 2024, is valued at approximately $8.2 billion. ​

Keinath resides in St. Louis, Missouri, with her spouse and four children. In addition to her business interests, she has been involved in political contributions. [Read more…] about Missouri has a new richest person: Pauline MacMillan Keinath

A question of ethics: Missouri releases dates for migratory game bird hunting seasons

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The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has released the official dates for the upcoming 2025 migratory game bird hunting seasons. As outlined in its recent announcement, hunting seasons will begin in early September and continue through late January, depending on the species and region.

The season for mourning doves, Eurasian collared-doves, and white-winged doves opens on September 1 and ends November 29. The September teal season will run from September 7–22.

Missouri has divided its waterfowl hunting into North, Middle, and South zones, each with slightly different dates. For example, the North Zone duck season opens October 26, while the South Zone begins November 28. Goose hunting follows similar regional adjustments, with the light goose conservation order extending into spring 2026. Full details are available on the MDC website and in their annual migratory bird hunting digest. [Read more…] about A question of ethics: Missouri releases dates for migratory game bird hunting seasons

Employment in Missouri’s IT sector grows by 1 percent

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The Information Technology industry includes information sector employment such as software publishers and data processing, as well as professional and technical services such as computer system design, technical consulting, and research and development services.

Information Technology represents 3.9 percent of total private sector employment in Missouri, employing 97,068 workers across 18,277 establishments in 2023.

Employment grew an average of 1.0 percent per year from 2018 to 2023, adding a total of 11,227 jobs. The industries with the greatest employment growth include Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services; Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals, and Data Processing Services; Software Publishers; and Scientific Research and Development Services.