The Wright City R-II Board of Education unanimously approved overhead gas piping to be installed in the new Wright City High School’s science labs during their Jan. 23 meeting.
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By Kelly Bowen, Staff Writer
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2/8/25
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Wright City R-II School District officials issued a response this week to what they say is misinformation being communicated over who is responsible for upgrades to Roelker Road.
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By Kelly Bowen and Jack Underwood, Staff Writers
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2/6/25
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The Wright City Board of Aldermen passed a resolution asking voters to approve a 3% sales tax on adult-use marijuana sold in Wright City.
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By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer
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2/5/25
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An O'Fallon man, 43, and a Wright City woman, 45, were injured in a motorcycle accident in the early afternoon of Feb. 3.
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2/4/25
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The Wright City Board of Aldermen decided to go out for bid on repairs to Roelker Road, but the scope of the work and the role of the Wright City R-II Board of Education remain unclear.
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By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer
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2/3/25
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Over 30 vehicles and 90 emergency personnel responded to a fire following an explosion at the Universal Galvanizing plant in the Wright City industrial park last Tuesday, Jan. 21.
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By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer
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1/31/25
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The Wright City R-II School Board last week agreed to seek voter approval to have a performance gym constructed at the new high school.
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By Kelly Bowen, Staff Writer
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1/30/25
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A Wright City woman was charged with stealing $750 or more in connection to an incident that occurred on Oct. 14, 2023.
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1/23/25
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Emergency personnel are responding to a fire at Universal Galvanizing in Wright City.
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1/21/25
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PHOTO GALLERY: Wright City holds youth basketball games
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Wright City's youth basketball program held games at the Wright City Middle School on Jan. 18.
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By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer
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1/21/25
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PHOTO GALLERY: Wright City Courtwarming
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Wright City High School held its courtwarming game on Friday, Jan. 18.
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By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer
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1/20/25
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PHOTO GALLERY: Wright City West Elementary holds assembly to recognize student accomplishments
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Wright City West Elementary held a student achievement assembly on Friday, Jan. 17 to recognize students for embodying their core values of perseverance, integrity and empathy.
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By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer
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1/19/25
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This month's Dare to Excel student is Wright City senior AJ Simon.
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By Kelly Bowen, Staff Writer
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1/19/25
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The Wright City R-II School District opened its new high school on Jan. 13.
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By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer
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1/18/25
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The Wright City Board of Aldermen postponed multiple decisions at their Jan. 9 meeting.
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By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer
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1/16/25
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This summer, the street lights in downtown Wright City will be adorned by banners featuring the city’s veterans and military service members thanks to efforts from the Wright City Downtown Revitalization Committee.
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By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer
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1/10/25
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Wright City plans to run at a slight surplus of roughly $124,000 this year in the budget that was approved at the board of aldermen’s Dec. 26 meeting.
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By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer
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1/9/25
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The Wright City Police Department will be removing eight police vehicles from their fleet and financing nine new ones through Enterprise for $161,144 a year plus a $49,500 down payment.
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By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer
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1/8/25
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Child Care Aware of Missouri recently added Michelle Heiliger and Keith Pickerel to its board of directors for three-year terms.
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1/5/25
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Pollard Properties received approval for a zoning change from the Wright City Board of Aldermen that will pave the way for the continued development of its Vista on the Park apartment complex at their Dec. 26 meeting.
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By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer
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1/4/25
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A Wright City man, 49, was involved in a car accident with a pedestrian on Interstate 70 in St. Louis on the afternoon of Dec. 28, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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12/30/24
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The Wright City R-II Board of Education voted unanimously (5-0) to discontinue evidence-based grading at the middle school and high school on Dec. 19.
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By Kelly Bowen, Staff Writer
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12/29/24
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After voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 1967 and 2025 on April 5, 2022, the new Wright City High School building is set to open its doors to students and staff on Jan. 7.
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By Kelly Bowen, Staff Writer
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12/26/24
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The Wright City Board of Aldermen approved a site plan for a proposed retail center at the corner of Roelker Road and Veterans Memorial Parkway.
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By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer
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12/26/24
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Candidate filing for the April 8 municipal elections is open until Dec. 31.
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By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer
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12/25/24
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