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The preliminary development plan for ‘The Grove at Grant’s Trail,’ per the St. Louis County Planning Commission March 11 public hearing agenda. The subdivision features 121 single-family homes.

Residents concerned about increased traffic from subdivision proposal

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor March 22, 2024

The St. Louis County Planning Commission held a public hearing March 11 about a proposed 121-home, single-family subdivision in the 6th County Council District.  The Grove at Grant’s Trail, LLC,...

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Crestwood outlines its 50-year plan for residential street projects and repairs

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter March 19, 2024

Crestwood is planning far in advance for its future street projects, repairs and needs.  At the Feb. 13 Board of Aldermen meeting, City Administrator Kris Simpson gave a presentation on residential...

New police precinct dedicated to Officer Blake Snyder

New police precinct dedicated to Officer Blake Snyder

March 19, 2024

St. Louis County hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Affton-Southwest Police Precinct, 11500 Gravois Road, March 15, pictured above. The new precinct is named the Officer Blake Snyder Building,...

WATCH: Nine of 10 Mehlville BOE candidates field questions from voters at forum

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor March 19, 2024

In a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters and Call Newspapers at Andre’s South on March 5, nine of the 10 candidates running for the Mehlville School District Board of Education outlined their...

Voters check in to cast their ballots at the Sunset Hills Community Center during the April 2019 municipal election.

Absentee voting open for 2024 municipal elections

March 13, 2024

Absentee voting is open in St. Louis County ahead of the April 2 election. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 20. To request a ballot, visit https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/9f2476e1ded448dea9c3bdc4521ac205....

A rendering of the proposed new Crestwood Community Center. Renderings courtesy of the City of Crestwood.

Crestwood hosts town halls about Prop A for parks and rec boost

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter March 11, 2024

The City of Crestwood is hosting three informational town halls about Proposition A this month at the Crestwood Community Center, 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane.  The town halls will be held Tuesday, March...

Next phase of Lindbergh Schools strategic plan has community focus

Next phase of Lindbergh Schools’ strategic plan has community focus

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter March 11, 2024

After months of development, Lindbergh School’s long-awaited 2024-29 strategic plan was debuted and reviewed at the Feb. 13 district Board of Education meeting. Development of the new strategic plan...

Charges issued for shooting at Telegraph and Kingston in South County

Charges issued for shooting at Telegraph and Kingston in South County

March 7, 2024

The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's office issued several charges Wednesday against a St. Louis man for assaulting a former romantic partner in South County. Jermaine Thurman, 49, of the 1100...

Single-family subdivision, other commercial uses on planning panel agenda

Single-family subdivision, other commercial uses on planning panel agenda

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor March 6, 2024

The St. Louis County Planning Commission will hear two proposals in the 6th District at its public hearing Monday.  The commission will meet Monday, March 11 at 7 p.m. in the St. Louis County Council...

The states first Safe Haven Baby Box was installed at the Mehlville Fire Protection Districts Engine House No. 2, 5434 Telegraph Road. The boxes are designed to let parents anonymously surrender newborns at firehouses, hospitals and other public safety locations.

More places install drop-off boxes for surrendered babies. Critics say they’re a gimmick

By Anna Claire Vollers, Missouri Independent March 4, 2024

The pitch feels noble, visceral: Prevent newborns from being discarded in dumpsters, and do it in a way that shields the mother and protects her anonymity while safeguarding the baby’s health and future. In...

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