Staff ReportA 2010 county budget totaling roughly $498.8 million was approved last week by the County Council.Councilmen gave their approval Dec. 15 to 18 bills relating to the county's 2010 budget, which...

Whether the Metro transit agency will benefit from a new, permanent funding source now is up to county voters.The County Council voted 4-3 Monday afternoon to place a half-cent transit sales tax hike on...

Lindbergh High School Academy health students recently used a teaching opportunity at Truman Elementary School to help youngsters in need during the holiday season, according to a district news release.The...

Staff ReportA third plaintiff has been added in the class-action lawsuit against St. Louis County and the three waste haulers that serve its trash districts exclusively.Oakville resident Mike Weber joined...

A 2010 city budget balanced by using roughly $138,000 in cash reserves was approved last week by the Crestwood Board of Aldermen.The board voted unanimously Dec. 8 to approve the second reading of the...

Staff ReportMetropolitan St. Louis Sewer District customers will continue to pay this year's stormwater-service rate through 2010.The MSD Board of Trustees voted unanimously last week to defer a three-cent...

The Crestwood Board of Aldermen voted last week to table exploring legislation that would establish rules governing conduct at its meetings.Aldermen voted unanimously Dec. 8 to table drafting an ordinance...

The H1N1 influenza vaccine now is available at the South County Health Center, 4850 S. Lindbergh Blvd, Sunset Hills.Vaccines will be provided from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, except Wednesday when the...

To the editor:County Counselor Patricia Redington should be more careful in opening her mouth to the press.The Call quoted her in the story where Sen. Jim Lembke wishes to introduce a bill limiting the...