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The intersection of Sanders Drive and Curwood Drive in Crestwood.

Crestwood applies for grant funding to acquire more park land on Sanders Drive

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter July 23, 2025

The city of Crestwood will apply for a park grant following the approval of the motion at the Board of Aldermen's July 22 meeting. The funds from this grant — the St. Louis County Municipal Park...

The Wall That Heals travels from city to city in a 53-foot trailer. Photo provided by St. Louis County.

Replica of Vietnam Veterans Memorial comes to Jefferson Barracks

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter July 21, 2025

From July 24-27, the Jefferson Barracks Historic Site, 345 North Drive, will have a new piece of history joining its grounds: The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans...

Ryan Larose

South County house fire likely linked to fatal Dutchtown house fire

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor July 16, 2025

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,...

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...

St. Johns United Church of Christ, 11333 St. Johns Church Road.

St. Johns Church will reduce ‘nonstop’ church bells, music

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter July 16, 2025

Those living or working near St. Johns United Church of Christ, 11333 St. Johns Church Road, have likely heard the now-familiar chime of the church’s bell tower. The usual hour strikes have recently...

Missouri School Boards' Association Executive Director Melissa Randol (left) and Missouri School Boards' Association President Jonathan Russell present the 2025 Governance Team Award to Rachel Braaf Koehler, the newest member of the Lindbergh Schools Board of Education, at the 2025 MSBA Summer Summit. This year, the annual event was held from June 16-18 in Branson, Missouri. Photo provided by Beth Johnston.

Lindbergh Schools’ board presented leadership award by state board association

July 15, 2025

The Missouri School Boards’ Association has awarded Lindbergh Schools’ Board of Education and superintendent, Tony Lake, with the 2025 Governance Team Award.  The team is one of 23 Missouri school...

A rendering of the proposed expansion. Graphic courtesy of Crestwood.

Construction delayed again at Crestwood Sam’s Club fuel station

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter July 15, 2025

Construction on the Sam’s Club Fuel Station in Crestwood — located at 10248 Big Bend Blvd. — has been delayed once again, following a request from the developers for an extended deadline. The Crestwood...

Missouri Gov. Kehoe signs bill repealing paid sick leave 

Missouri Gov. Kehoe signs bill repealing paid sick leave 

By Rudi Keller, Missouri Independent July 14, 2025

Missouri workers who started accruing paid sick leave on May 1 will lose it Aug. 28 under legislation signed July 10 by Gov. Mike Kehoe. The new benefit, linked to an increase in the minimum wage passed...

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