SUMMARY: Three bison escaped from a nearby farm in Franklin County, wandering through a Saint Alban neighborhood and injuring a woman who was gored in the leg. The 2,000-pound animals roamed yards and cul-de-sacs for hours, initially calm but later aggressive. Due to safety concerns after the attack, officials decided to euthanize all three bison, ending the tense confrontation. Neighbors expressed sadness over the incident in their usually quiet community. The bison remains were removed with plans to process them for various uses. Cleanup concluded as residents hoped to return to normalcy after the unsettling event. Help is needed to prevent similar incidents.

Tuesday afternoon, officials shot and killed 3 bison after they escaped from their owner. According to Franklin County Sheriff Steven Pelton, deputies were called to the area of St. Albans and Bassett roads around 1:15 p.m. Concerned neighbors described several times when the animals were nearly corralled before being spooked and running off. The owner was injured, officials say.

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SUMMARY: The Bush Family Farm is hosting its annual Summer Rodeo and Country Music Festival Series starting this weekend, perfectly timed for the Independence Day holiday. Owner Billy Bush highlights the event’s interactive rodeo activities, including bulls, bronco barrels, mutton busting, and kids’ sheep-driving, alongside cold beer and distilled spirits from their own brewery. The festival features a full bar, food, vendors selling western products, and family-friendly entertainment. Starting July through October, concerts with country music artists from Nashville will perform every second Saturday of the month. The popular event brings a Wyoming-like atmosphere to DeFiance, Missouri, celebrating patriotic outdoor fun.

The Busch Family Farm is hosting its Summer Rodeo and Country Music Festival series starting the weekend of the 4th of July through the fall.

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SUMMARY: A new FEMA Disaster Recovery Center opens Tuesday in Clayton at the St. Louis County Library’s Mid-County Branch to assist residents affected by the May 16 and March 14–15 tornadoes in St. Louis County. The center operates Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–7 p.m., and Friday–Saturday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., closed Sundays. FEMA and Small Business Administration staff will help with disaster aid applications, document uploads, and questions. Additional centers remain open at Union Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, Sumner High School, and the Urban League Business Center. Aid may cover uninsured damage, home repairs, temporary housing, and essential property replacement. Deadlines: July 22 (March storms), August 11 (May storm).

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