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Candidate filing for April 2025 municipal and school board elections to open next month

Candidate filing for April 2025 municipal and school board elections to open next month

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor November 28, 2024

Candidate filing for next April’s municipal and school board elections opens 8 a.m. on Dec. 10, and will remain open through Dec. 31 at 5 p.m.  Up for election are municipal seats in Crestwood, Green...

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Petition to unseat Dennis Hancock over nepotism charges withdrawn

November 21, 2024

St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell has dropped a quo warranto petition to remove Dennis Hancock from his seat on the St. Louis County Council. "Our office deputized a Warren County prosecutor with...

Emerson presents 35th annual Excellence in Teaching Awards

Emerson presents 35th annual Excellence in Teaching Awards

November 20, 2024

Emerson Electric honored over 100 educators – from kindergarten teachers to college professors – in the St. Louis metropolitan area for its 35th annual Excellence in Teaching Awards program. Each...

St. Louis County Department of Public Health continues investigation of E. coli O157 outbreak

St. Louis County Department of Public Health continues investigation of E. coli O157 outbreak

November 18, 2024

The St. Louis County Department of Public Health is continuing to investigate an outbreak of Escherichia coli O157 (E. coli) mainly affecting students, parents and guests of Rockwood Summit High School...

Senior property tax freeze application paused until Nov. 18

Senior property tax freeze application paused until Nov. 18

November 13, 2024

Due to the high volume of applications received since opening in October, the St. Louis County senior property tax freeze system requires an update, pausing the application process until Nov. 18. Applications...

Residents vote in the 2024 general election at Lindbergh High School, 5000 Lindbergh Blvd.

South County voters reelect incumbents in 2024 election

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor November 12, 2024

From president to local contests in Missouri, St. Louis County and South County, a number of important elections were decided on Nov. 5. Though St. Louis County has released 100% of votes, results are...

St. Louis County hosts family-friendly open houses for comprehensive plan update

St. Louis County hosts family-friendly open houses for comprehensive plan update

November 10, 2024

St. Louis County is hosting several open houses about its comprehensive plan update to give residents an opportunity to learn and provide feedback on "STLCO 2050." One event will be held in South County...

The River Des Peres flooded in the summer of 2019, prompting both local and federal aid for affected residents.

County Executive Sam Page declares state of emergency after widespread flooding 

November 7, 2024

St. Louis County Executive Sam Page declared a state of emergency in the county on Thursday, following Tuesday's widespread flooding from heavy rainfall, resulting in damage to homes, infrastructure and...

SLCPD awarded $2.4 million in grants

SLCPD awarded $2.4 million in grants

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor November 7, 2024

County Executive Sam Page signed a series of bills on Oct. 29, accepting $2.4 million in grants for the St. Louis County Police Department. The funds will go towards the department’s ongoing efforts...

Voters line up to vote in the 2024 general election at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road.

South County Election Results 2024

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor November 5, 2024

From United States president to local contests in Missouri, St. Louis County and South County, a number of important elections were decided Tuesday, Nov. 5. Though St. Louis County has released 100%...

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