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South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

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Malfunctioning traffic lights cause a backup of traffic at Telegraph and Forder roads in Oakville following heavy rains, flooding and storms July 16, 2024.

Heavy rains Tuesday bring flash flooding, road closures to St. Louis region

July 17, 2024

Heavy rains inundated the St. Louis region on Tuesday, resulting in flash flooding and road closures. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for the area, which remained in effect until...

James Cova

Flags will fly at half-staff in Missouri to honor fallen Affton Fire Capt. James Cova

July 17, 2024

The United States and Missouri flags will fly at half-staff Thursday in honor of Affton Fire Protection District Capt. James Cova, 54, of High Ridge, who died July 9 at the Affton firehouse. Missouri...

The intersection of River City Boulevard and Lemay Ferry Road is closed after being submerged by flood waters from the River des Peres in 2019.

South County under flash flood warning, roads closed in some areas

July 16, 2024

While South County and most of the St. Louis region are no longer under a flood watch, additional thunderstorms are expected to produce heavy rainfall this evening into tonight. According to the latest...

Green Park City Hall

After monthslong search, Green Park hires new city clerk who once worked for Crestwood

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reproter July 2, 2024

After months of searching for the just-right fit, the City of Green Park hired Theresa Pfyl as its new city clerk. She began the position and attended her first Green Park Board of Aldermen meeting on...

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Sunset Hills approves speed limit reduction on Route 30

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter June 6, 2024

The Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen unanimously passed an ordinance at its May 14 meeting to change the speed limit from 60 miles per hour to 55 miles per hour on Route 30 between 1,700 feet west of Maurer...

St. Louis County cancels contentious roundabout project at Yaeger-Milburn intersection

St. Louis County cancels contentious roundabout project at Yaeger-Milburn intersection

May 23, 2024

St. Louis County canceled its proposed roundabout project at the intersection of Yaeger Road and Milburn Road in Oakville as of May 22, following significant public opposition. The county posted the...

South County man killed after colliding with truck

May 6, 2024

The St. Louis County Police Department is investigating a fatal accident that left a Lemay man dead. Nathaniel Tullock, 22, of the 4000 block of Dolbil Drive, 63125, was killed when the motorcycle he...

Portions of Oakville, South County under boil advisory after water main break

Portions of Oakville, South County under boil advisory after water main break

April 26, 2024

Missouri American Water is continuing its emergency repairs Friday in South County following a water main break Thursday. The repairs, which could last four to eight hours, may cause residents to experience...

Fifth District Councilwoman Lisa Clancy, center, listens to members of the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership board testify in 2019 along with 6th District Councilman Ernie Trakas, left, and 7th District Councilman Mark Harder.

Senior property tax freeze legislation advanced by St. Louis County Council

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor April 22, 2024

The St. Louis County Council is moving forward with legislation that would commit $300,000 to start the senior property tax freeze program.  Introduced by 3rd District Councilman Dennis Hancock, R-Fenton,...

Police search for additional suspect in south St. Louis County triple shooting

Police search for additional suspect in south St. Louis County triple shooting

April 5, 2024

St. Louis County police are searching for Trevor Daley, a 20-year-old suspect in the February deadly shooting in Oakville that left two dead, including a 15-year-old. Daley is facing multiple charges:...

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