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Sunset Hills seeks feedback on parks master plan

Sunset Hills seeks feedback on parks master plan

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter August 5, 2025

Visitors of the Sunset Hills website can expect to be greeted by a small pop-up that reads, “We need your input to shape the future of the Parks + Recreation Department!” This is the city’s master...

The biking portion of this year's triathlon, held on June 22, consisted of 11.8 miles. Photo courtesy of Sunset Hills.

Annual Sunset Hills triathlon could be discontinued

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter July 17, 2025

For seven years, the Sunset Hills Park and Recreation Department has hosted its annual triathlon for local runners, bikers and swimmers. Now, participants might see this tradition’s “sunset” as...

Attendees of the July 9 Markets and Music at Sunset examine 3D printed items at one of the many booths featured.

Markets and Music at Sunset returns this summer

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor July 16, 2025

Sponsored by the Foundation for Sunset Hills, the second Markets and Music at Sunset was held on July 9 outside of the Sunset Hills Community Center. As typical with these triannual events held...

St. Louis County unveils two naloxone vending machines in South County

St. Louis County unveils two naloxone vending machines in South County

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter July 16, 2025

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...

The current tennis courts at Watson Trail Park.

Sunset Hills to apply for grant to renovate Watson Trail Park tennis courts

July 9, 2025

The city of Sunset Hills will apply for the Municipal Parks Grant to update the tennis courts at Watson Trail Park. The decision to apply for the grant was approved at the Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen's...

The Crestwood aquatic center.

Where to cool off by the pool in South County

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter June 30, 2025

Early summer brought a heat wave surging across St. Louis, with heat indices in the high-90s and 100s, and temperatures are anticipated to stay high through the Fourth of July weekend. Looking to escape...

Construction at Gates Manor Court.

Gates Manor subdivision approved to develop 21 new single-family homes

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter June 26, 2025

Twenty-one new residential lots will eventually be going for sale on Gates Manor Court in Sunset Hills, after a record plat was approved during the Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen meeting on June 10....

Watson Park Trail to build three new pickleball courts

Watson Park Trail to build three new pickleball courts

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter June 24, 2025

Watson Park Trail is one step closer to a batch of three new pickleball courts, following the Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen’s approval of a contract with construction company Vision Civil Construction...

A man wearing a WWII Technician Fifth Grade uniform and a woman wearing a WWII American Red Cross Motor Corps uniform admire the new WWII memorial in sunset Hills with a Marine Corps veteran.

WWII memorial unveiled at Sunset Hills credit union

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor June 12, 2025

After passage by the Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen last summer, a WWII veterans memorial has officially been erected at First Community Credit Union, 3887 S. Lindbergh Blvd.   A dedication for...

The site of the proposed QuikTrip. Photo courtesy of Sunset Hills.

Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen approves QuikTrip development

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter May 29, 2025

Sunset Hills residents will see a QuikTrip in their neighborhood in the coming days, following the unanimous approval of the convenience store by the Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen on May 13.  The...

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