Eureka

Health, Science & Environment

Residents in Valley Park, Eureka and Pacific brace for Meramec River flooding

Ulaa Kuziez

Community members are bracing for the Meramec River to crest Friday.

Ash is one of the first residents of the Endangered Wolf Center’s new American red wolf habitat.

Health, Science & Environment

How Eureka’s Endangered Wolf Center Is Fighting To Bring Red Wolves Back From The Brink

Emily Woodbury

Fewer than 20 American red wolves live in the wild throughout the U.S., all in a refuge in North Carolina. Two Missouri-born wolves were flown there last month to join the population, providing a critical source of new genetic diversity.

Eureka resident Sharon Wasson sits in her basement, which still hasn't been completely put back together after the severe flooding that occurred in May.

Health, Science & Environment

After a second major flood along the Meramec, a Eureka resident feels conflicted about staying

Eli Chen

Two months ago, retired physical education teacher and Eureka resident Sharon Wasson spent four days trying to keep sewer water from entering her…

Pallets full of sandbags that stayed dry during the floods sit in the parking lot of City Hall in Valley Park in January 2016.

Health, Science & Environment

Rising rivers threaten St. Louis area towns, roads

Updated May 1 with new road closure information - Rising rivers in the St. Louis area that are already threatening homes and businesses will also cause…

Residents of Pacific looked out at their flooded-out town in early January.

Health, Science & Environment

One year later, communities still recovering from record flooding

Eli Chen

Walter Wolfner was not prepared for the impact that last year's heavy rains would have on his business, the Riverside Golf Club in Fenton. "The velocity…

Chris Greenhagen of the Central Baptist Church helped organize a massive relief effort for Eureka.

Government, Politics & Issues

As floodwaters recede, St. Louisans dive into much-needed repairs

Jason Rosenbaum

It wasn’t that long ago that South Central Avenue in Eureka was swamped by historic flooding. Businesses along the commercial thoroughfare had to fight…