Samantha Thames watches as her children, Severyn and Halle, have the idea to go down a slide backwards on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022 at Community Park. Thames said the family took advantage of the warm weather respite before it gets cold again.
From left, Adyn Prophete, Brianna Alferman, Jasmine Hoemann, MaryJane Breitenbach and Elizabeth Davis look at ceiling tiles that they made in sixth grade at Washington West during the annual Senior Walk on Thursday. 46 graduates of Washington West returned to their old elementary school.
SSM Health Physical Therapist Kelsey Shupp, right, assists former Hermann police officer Adam Sullentrup as he walks through an obstacle course on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at SSM Health Day Institute in Chesterfield. Adam Sullentrup was shot in the line of duty at a Casey's gas station on March 12, 2023. The incident took his fellow officer's, Detective Sergeant Mason Griffith, life.
George Morrison, 7, right, gives the pigeon from the popular children's book "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!" a kiss on Friday at the Washington Public Library. The Jumpin' Jubilee event was in celebration of the library's 100th anniversary and featured a proclamation from the mayor, cake, crafts and, of course, a dance party with the pigeon.
St. Francis Borgia High Schooler Sophia Anderson walks onto stage during the dress rehearsal of the Addams Family on Monday, March 18, 2024 at the school's theater.
Gasconade County Sheriff Scott Eiler, left, stands with Rosebud Police Chief Lynne Mantels and his children Gavin, 7, and Grace, 4, during a vigil on Tuesday evening at Hermann Riverfront Park. A one-year anniversary vigil was held in memory of Hermann Police Sergeant Mason Griffith and in honor of recovering Hermann police officer Adam Sullentrup who were both shot in an incident at a Casey's convenience store in Hermann. Officers from Hermann Police Department, the Gasconade County Sheriff’s Office, and surrounding area police departments attended the vigil.
Pastor Fennis Brown cradles a bible on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022 at the Missouri State Capitol. Brown leads a services at a home church in St. Louis. Brown spoke and prayed for Bobby Bostic at the event.
U.S. Rep. Ann Wagner finishes shooting zombies in a game of virtual reality on Wednesday at The Alley in Washington. The Alley co-owner Chad Greife, right, helps lift Wagner's headset off while co-owner Lisa Greife, left, takes off hers.
Jason Brinker, right, tags his own family’s hogs on Saturday morning at the Washington Fairgrounds. Remington Baker, 9, left, peeks through the bars to watch.
From left, Jeff Newman, Tom Farace, Jim McNeive and John Bognar prepare for a corkball game on Thursday at McLaughlin Field in Washington. It was Newman and Farace’s first time playing with the club.
Kaylin Manning, portraying an injured car accident victim, lays on the ground as firefighters “rescue” other students in a mock crash on Thursday outside of Washington High School.
Kurt Althage takes a photo of the rising levels of the Missouri River on Tuesday morning. According to the National Weather Service, the water level was at 22.07 feet around 8:45 a.m. which is classified as minor flooding.