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South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

Kyle Kerns, left, and Jim Murphy

Kerns, Murphy face off for 94th

By Erin Achenbach and Lucas Irizarry October 19, 2022

Incumbent Rep. Jim Murphy, R-Oakville, is being challenged by newcomer Kyle Kerns for the 94th District seat in the Missouri House. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Kerns, 43, is a certified public accountant...

Bob Mahacek

Newcomer to public office running for 92nd District representative to ‘make a difference’

By Lucas Irizarry, For The Call October 13, 2022

This year’s race for the Missouri House of Representatives 92nd District seat features Republican Bob Mahacek and incumbent Michael Burton, D-Affton. Burton is seeking his second term in the election...

Students at Oakville Elementary participate in Kids Voting for the November 2018 election.

South County primary election results: Page wins, Christ defeats Tsichlis

August 3, 2022

A number of local primary races were decided in elections yesterday, Tuesday, Aug. 2. Some of the major races for South County included a victory for incumbent County Executive Sam Page, and Brad Christ...

Rainfall breaks 1915 record, causing flash floods, road closures

Rainfall breaks 1915 record, causing flash floods, road closures

July 27, 2022

The St. Louis region saw a record amount of rain Tuesday, breaking the previous record for the most rainfall ever recorded in a single day.   According to the National Weather Service in St. Louis,...

Call makes endorsements for Aug. 2 primaries

Call makes endorsements for Aug. 2 primaries

July 21, 2022

St. Louis County Executive St. Louis County voters have four options for county executive in the Democratic and Republican primaries Aug. 2, with each bringing something unique to this election season. On...

Scott Fitzpatrick

After tenure as treasurer, Fitzpatrick faces Gregory in run for state auditor

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter July 20, 2022

This August’s primary will see Republican state Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick face off against former 96th District Rep. David Gregory, R-Sunset Hills, in the race for Missouri auditor. Election Day is...

St. Louis County Library offering free produce boxes in partnership with Operation Food Search

St. Louis County Library offering free produce boxes in partnership with Operation Food Search

July 12, 2022

The St. Louis County Library and Operation Food Search are teaming up to provide free and fresh produce beginning July 13. The boxes will be given out every Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. curbside through September....

Rep. David Gregory addresses the Tesson Ferry Republican Club in July 2018.

Gregory reflects on last session as state rep, looks ahead to auditor primary race

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter June 21, 2022

Following a Missouri legislative session this year that saw just 66 bills get sent to Gov. Mike Parson’s desk, 96th District Rep. David Gregory, R-Sunset Hills, reflected on his takeaways from his last...

Excessive heat advisory in effect until Wednesday

Excessive heat advisory in effect until Wednesday

June 13, 2022

High temperatures and excessive humidity are expected across the St. Louis area until Wednesday night. Heat indexes will reach 112 degrees and the combination of humidity and heat may cause illness. Drink...

Doug Beck

Legislative session ends with few bills passed, only one by a South County legislator

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter May 25, 2022

The 2022 Missouri legislative session was a bust for many South County legislators in the Missouri House of Representatives, with no bills proposed by South County representatives making it to the desk...

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