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

St. Louis region under wind chill advisory, warning this weekend

St. Louis region under wind chill advisory, warning this weekend

January 18, 2024

The St. Louis region will again face bitter cold and freezing temps when another round of arctic air moves through the area Thursday night. A wind chill advisory and wind chill warning have been issued...

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...

MoDOT crews closing I-270/I-44 ramps at Watson Road over the weekend

MoDOT crews closing I-270/I-44 ramps at Watson Road over the weekend

July 14, 2023

Drivers traveling Interstate 270 this weekend at Interstate 44 and Watson Road should be aware of two ramp closures planned by the Missouri Department of Transportation. Beginning Friday, July 14 at...

Scratcher purchased at South County Schnucks yields $50K

Scratcher purchased at South County Schnucks yields $50K

July 5, 2023

A $50,000 prize was won June 30 by a Missouri Lottery scratchers player at a south St. Louis County Schnucks. The prize was won on a "500X" ticket purchased at the Schnucks at 4333 Butler Hill Road. The...

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Search continues for missing Green Park man

June 13, 2023

The South County precinct of the St. Louis County Police Department has issued an endangered silver advisory for a man missing since June 6. Steve Wehrman, 61, of the 9500 block of Herpel Lane,...

Planning Commission holding two hearings on proposals in 5th District

Planning Commission holding two hearings on proposals in 5th District

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor June 6, 2023

The St. Louis County Planning Commission is holding a public hearing Monday on two proposals in Affton. The Planning Commission meets at 7 p.m. Monday, June 12 at the county government center in Clayton,...

Mehlville Fire Protection District recognized for financial reporting

Mehlville Fire Protection District recognized for financial reporting

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor June 6, 2023

The Mehlville Fire Protection District was once again recognized for its financial transparency after it recently was awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its...

Utility poles bisect the narrow sidewalks on the west side of Lemay Ferry Road in October 2020, presenting issues for those who use wheelchairs or have other mobility concerns.  The east side of Lemay Ferry has accessible sidewalks, but for anyone on the west side, the only way to reach the accessible east sidewalk is by directly crossing the street, or riding in the street next to the burn to the closest crosswalk at Victory Drive.

St. Louis County Executive vetoes pedestrian safety bill

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor June 6, 2023

St. Louis County Executive Sam Page vetoed a bill last week that would have prohibited pedestrians from walking in county roadways if a sidewalk is available. The bill, sponsored by 6th District Councilman...

Mehlville Board of Education approves bids for facilities

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor May 31, 2023

The Mehlville Board of Education unanimously approved two facilities bids at its May 18 meeting. The first bid approved by the board was $231,649 for asphalt repair at Mosaic Elementary School from Byrne...

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