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Dennis Hancock

Dennis Hancock barred from St. Louis County Council over nepotism allegations

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor August 27, 2024

St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell filed an order Tuesday barring Dennis Hancock from acting as a St. Louis County Council member. A judge issued a preliminary order prohibiting Hancock...

Voters line up outside Cliff Cave Library in Oakville to vote in the 2020 primary election.

Ernie Trakas loses reelection bid, Amendment No. 4 passes and other results from the Aug. 6 primary races

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor August 7, 2024

Editor's note: This article will continue to be updated as election results are confirmed. A number of local primary races were decided in elections on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Among the key races for...

Dangerous heat returns to St. Louis region Tuesday

Dangerous heat returns to St. Louis region Tuesday

August 5, 2024

High heat indexes return to the St. Louis region, with a heat advisory issued from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday. Heat index values of 107 are expected in portions of central, east central and southeast Missouri,...

Excessive heat warning in effect Monday afternoon through Thursday

Excessive heat warning in effect Monday afternoon through Thursday

July 29, 2024

An extreme heat warning will be in effect Monday afternoon through 7 p.m. Thursday for St. Louis County and surrounding areas. The National Weather Service of St. Louis said that heat index values up...

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...

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