South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

Ramp closures scheduled this weekend at I-44/I-270 interchange

Ramp closures scheduled this weekend at I-44/I-270 interchange

August 10, 2023

Drivers who use Interstate 44 near Interstate 270 in Sunset Hills should allow for extra time or consider alternative routes due to ramp closures this weekend. The Missouri Department of Transportation...

South County Community Calendar: Week of Aug. 11 through Aug. 17

South County Community Calendar: Week of Aug. 11 through Aug. 17

August 10, 2023

Friday, Aug. 11 • Come crochet granny squares for Warm Up America at “Crochet Club for a Cause,” hosted by the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, from 10 - 11:30...

The ribbon cutting for the secure vestibule at Lindberghs Long Elementary School.

Missouri takes steps to address school safety largely through its budget

By Annelise Hanshaw, Missouri Independent August 9, 2023

The top priority of many Missouri parents and educators is school safety, according to a survey presented at the latest State Board of Education meeting. But statewide safety improvements for schools...

From left, 2023 Mehlville School District Alumni Hall of Fame inductees Dr. Howard E. Jarvis III, Bob Kramer, Shawn Krause,  Dr. Melissa Mavers,  Josip P. Pehar and Jim Tietjens.

Mehlville names six alumni as this year’s Hall of Fame inductees

August 8, 2023

The Mehlville School District announced this year’s inductees into its Alumni Hall of Fame. The 2023 inductees are: • Dr. Howard E. Jarvis III, OHS ’87, medical director and chairman of the Department...

Local health departments warn of confirmed measles case

Local health departments warn of confirmed measles case

August 6, 2023

The St. Louis County Department of Public Health, along with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and the St. Charles County Department of Public Health, have been notified of an internationally-imported...

Heintz Road Bridge in July 2023. Photo courtesy of the Missouri Department of Transportation.

Heintz Road Bridge reopens

August 1, 2023

After being closed for several months for a bridge replacement project, Heintz Road and the Heintz Road Bridge officially reopened last week. The road, which had been closed since March 2023 to replace...

States first infant rescue box will be in South County

State’s first infant rescue box will be in South County

July 31, 2023

The state's first infant rescue box will be dedicated Aug. 8 in south St. Louis County. Safe Haven Baby Boxes, a safety device that allows mothers in crisis to safely place a newborn in a secured incubator...

Lottery player in South County doubles prize

Lottery player in South County doubles prize

July 31, 2023

A Missouri Lottery player in South County turned their $50,000 Powerball prize into a $100,000 prize after adding the Power Play option to their ticket for the July 15 drawing. The winning ticket was...

Heat advisory upgraded to warning through Friday night, heat will continue into Saturday

Heat advisory upgraded to warning through Friday night, heat will continue into Saturday

July 28, 2023

The National Weather Service in St. Louis has upgraded its previous heat advisory to an excessive heat warning now through Friday evening for the St. Louis area. Dangerous heat is expected in the area...

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