South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

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...

Republican Rep. Michael ODonnell, left, and Ann Zimpfer, right.

O’Donnell and Zimpfer vie again for the 95th

By Erin Achenbach and Lucas Irizarry October 19, 2022

Incumbent Rep. Michael O’Donnell, R-Oakville, is being challenged for the 95th District Missouri House seat representing Oakville by Ann Zimpfer, a newcomer to public office. The election is Tuesday,...

St. Louis County Executive Sam Page, center, along with Sen. Doug Beck, D-Affton, Police Chief Kenneth Gregory and others break ground on the new Affton Southwest Police Precinct, 11520 Gravois Road, Oct. 19.

County breaks ground on new Affton Southwest precinct

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor October 19, 2022

This is a developing story, continue to check callnewspapers.com for updates.  St. Louis County broke ground Wednesday on the long-awaited new police precinct building in South County. The groundbreaking...

A rendering of the Bass Pro Shops in Sunset Hills.

New Bass Pro Shops in Sunset Hills acquires Tile Shop, will be ‘outdoor world’

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor October 18, 2022

The Sunset Hills Bass Pro Shops currently under construction is getting an expansion. The Sunset Hills Planning and Zoning Commission heard a petition Oct. 5 for a conditional use permit for a change...

Ridgewood Subdivision in Crestwood under review for designation as a historic district

Ridgewood Subdivision in Crestwood under review for designation as a historic district

By Lucas Irizarry, For The Calll October 17, 2022

A subdivision in Crestwood was the subject of discussion Sept. 27 as the Board of Aldermen explored options for a historic designation. The subdivision in question, Ridgewood, was highlighted by Ward...

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...

Fire Chief Brian Hendricks speaks during a MFPD Board of Directors meeting in June 2018.

Mehlville Fire using MAW, MEM grants to purchase power rollers for hoses

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter October 6, 2022

Two grants given to the Mehlville Fire Protection District are being used to purchase new power rollers for fire hoses. The grants are from Missouri American Water and Missouri Employers Mutual. The total...

Mehlville Fire sets 2022 tax rates, includes Prop 1 rate increase

Mehlville Fire sets 2022 tax rates, includes Prop 1 rate increase

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter October 5, 2022

The Mehlville Fire Protection District Board of Directors set the district’s 2022 tax rates Sept. 28. “The 2022 assessed evaluations reflect a $122 million, or 4.04% increase in assessed values over...

St. Louis County Planning Commission hearing several South County-based proposals

St. Louis County Planning Commission hearing several South County-based proposals

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter September 29, 2022

The St. Louis County Planning Commission will hear three proposals in South County at its public hearing Oct. 10, including a proposal for a car wash off Telegraph Road. The public hearing will be held...

Lindbergh Board of Education hosting meet and greet

Lindbergh Board of Education hosting meet and greet

September 29, 2022

The Lindbergh Board of Education announced Sept. 15 that it will begin more personal community outreach programs in October. The board will host its first ever community meet and greet Monday with board...

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