Ahead of the high school football season, Mid Rivers Newsmagazine reached out to area coaches and asked them to share their insights about their top players. Here’s a look at who each coach chose with the teams listed in alphabetical order. midriversnewsmagazine.com/sports/2024-hi…

In July, the St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office welcomed a 3-year-old employee: courthouse facility dog Rosie. The Labrador is filling in for retired facility dog Sully as a comforting presence for victims and witnesses. midriversnewsmagazine.com/news/county-co… #stcharlescounty

To make someone put their phone down while behind the wheel – and reduce the chances of having an accident due to distracted driving – offer them cash to do it, a new study found. midriversnewsmagazine.com/health/cash-in… #distracteddriving #carcrashes

A conditional use permit (CUP) for a banquet center and event venue was approved at the Aug. 14 Wentzville Board of Aldermen meeting, located at 302 Whitehead St. midriversnewsmagazine.com/business/banqu… #wentzville #banquetcenter

For high school students, the start of the school year can bring more stress and uncertainty than excitement. midriversnewsmagazine.com/schools/start-… #stress #highschool

According to the 2024 Houzz & Home Study, the most renovated room in any home is the kitchen. midriversnewsmagazine.com/lifestyles/bud… #kitchenrenovation #houzzandhome

The amended final development plan/conditional use permit for a proposed Menards location in Wentzville has been extended through August 2025. midriversnewsmagazine.com/business/wentz… #wentzville #menards

For the first time in the program’s history, the Choral Society of St. Charles County teamed up with the Francis Howell, Fort Zumwalt and Wentzville school districts to host an area-wide Youth Choir Summer Camps. midriversnewsmagazine.com/lifestyles/cho… #choralsociety #stcharlescounty

Over 700 participants across 151 teams have already signed up for the 2024 St. Charles County Walk to End Alzheimer’s. This year’s event will be held Saturday, Sept. 28 at St. Charles Community College. midriversnewsmagazine.com/lifestyles/wal… #walktoendalzheimers #stcharles

Most of us are aware that eating undercooked meats can cause serious foodborne illnesses like salmonella. However, only about 25% of Americans “often” or “always” use a meat thermometer when cooking beef or chicken. midriversnewsmagazine.com/health/america… #cookingtemperatures #foodsafety

When Mercy launched its internal medicine residency program in 1954, it was the first community-based program of its kind in Missouri. In late July, Mercy officials celebrated the program’s 70th anniversary. midriversnewsmagazine.com/health/mercy-i… #mercy #internalmedicineresidency

On Aug. 22, adaptive photographer Elizabeth Rajchart left for Paris for the 2024 Paralympic Games, to help commemorate the event and capture athletes’ stories through her camera. midriversnewsmagazine.com/lifestyles/st-… #paralympicgames #stcharles

O'Fallon has approved voluntary annexation of property along Hwy. DD for a proposed housing development previously denied by St. Charles County. midriversnewsmagazine.com/news/o-fallon-… #ofallon #stcharlescounty

Using federal funding assistance, O'Fallon will start a project to connect parks and enable improved access to the Dardenne Greenway. midriversnewsmagazine.com/news/sports-pa… #ofallon #dardennegreenway

The Cottleville Trails development has seen various changes since the first phase plans were introduced in 2019. midriversnewsmagazine.com/news/residents… #cottleville #cottlevilletrails

Francis Howell's Adelle Metz created a huge first impression for herself with a big freshman softball season last fall. midriversnewsmagazine.com/sports/francis… #francishowell #francishowellsoftball

O'Fallon is applying for federal funding to enable installing electric vehicle charging stations at diverse city-owned locations. midriversnewsmagazine.com/news/city-look… #ofallon #EVcharging

Ozempic and Mounjaro, weekly injectable medications initially designed to manage type 2 diabetes, have surged in popularity as a weight loss solution. midriversnewsmagazine.com/news/moving-th… #ozempic #mounjaro #weightloss

For the first time in its 15-year history, Pedal the Cause will host its annual event in its new home: the Family Arena in St. Charles. midriversnewsmagazine.com/news/pedal-the… #pedalthecause #familyarena #stcharles

Sydney Skye Webb was a fighter, and her tiny body kept pushing past the obstacles that were thrown at her. midriversnewsmagazine.com/schools/sydney… #nationalmissamazingpageant