The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges on July 15 on Ryan Larose, 31, of the 2300 block of Telford Drive, for first-degree arson.
He is being held on a $100,000, cash-only,...
On Tuesday, St. Louis County announced the debut of naloxone vending machines, which will be placed in health centers, businesses and a church throughout the region.
Naloxone, commonly known by the...
After serving in the Air Force for 28 years and raising six kids, Sunset Hills resident Dan Ortwerth finally had the free time to try something new: skating.
“I did not play hockey growing up or anything...
South County residents are invited to take part in the 16th annual World’s Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL) on June 26.
The WLSL is a global event to promote water safety and teach children how to...
After a stormy but even-temperatured spring, the official start of summer — Friday, June 20 — is bringing a heat wave with it. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat watch for St....
By Rudi Keller, Missourui Independent
• June 10, 2025
Missourians who lost homes or other property during the May 16 tornado in St. Louis or storms that struck Scott County on April 29 are now eligible for federal disaster money.
Gov. Mike Kehoe announced...
By Rudi Keller, Missouri Independent
• June 10, 2025
When a tornado struck Joplin on May 22, 2011, killing 161 people and causing about $2 billion in damage, President Barack Obama issued a major disaster declaration the next day.
That action immediately...
Throughout the month of June, St. Louis County is dedicating three Saturdays solely to accepting new applicants for its senior property tax freeze program.
The three events – held across the area...
The St. Louis County Department of Human Services is holding a special Mother’s Day collection drive to bring comfort and self-care to women at the Kathy J. Weinman Domestic Violence Shelter.
Now...
Metro Transit is hosting four "Community Connect" open house events next month – including one in South County – for transit customers and the public to share feedback and get the latest transit...
