West County

St. Louis County Police ask residents for help in continuing rape investigation

The St. Louis County Police Department’s Division of Criminal Investigation is reminding citizens that it is still investigating two related forcible rapes – one each the last two summer seasons. The two crimes involving victims of Asian... read more »

 

KMOV says goodbye to Larry Conners, following ‘personal political posting’ on station’s Facebook page

Reporters are supposed to walk the middle line when reporting on the news of the land. However, recently KMOV television reporter Larry Conners got personal when he posted on a station Facebook page May 13 that the IRS had begun to “hammer”... read more »

 

Eureka holds photo contest featuring city parks and programs

The Eureka Parks and Recreation Department is seeking action photographs of kids and adults enjoying its programs and city parks – and they’re offering prizes for the best submissions. The contest is for amateur photographers only. Kids... read more »

 

Local runners recall first-hand the Boston Marathon nightmare

Local runners recall first-hand the Boston Marathon nightmare

Flavia Bader (Photo courtesy of Bader) For most runners, participating in the venerable Boston Marathon is the realization of a dream. For Flavia Bader, Janet Johnson and Gail Saxton, the 2013 event was divided into two widely contrasting segments... read more »

 

Suspect sought in Ellisville home invasion

Suspect sought in Ellisville home invasion

A warrant has been issued by the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for Tyson D. McGuire, of St. Louis, who is wanted for burglary in the first degree, a class B felony, stealing over $500, a class C felony and kidnapping, a class... read more »

 

Delicious encore: West County Restaurant Week set for June 3-9

Delicious encore: West County Restaurant Week set for June 3-9

Last year, more than 10,000 diners participated in West County Restaurant Week. The event offers a three-course menu at participating restaurants in the West County area. Some of the area’s most-loved restaurants will participate in West... read more »

 

Ballwin lowers late payment penalties

The city of Ballwin has changed its schedule of penalties charged for late payment of various business fees and gross utility taxes to comply with recent state legislation affecting those assessments. Ballwin formerly charged an extra 10 percent... read more »

 

‘Town Center’ property enters into second development moratorium

By DAN FOX The Ellisville City Council has placed a moratorium until June 19 on matters related to the development of RPA-2, the now vacant property at the intersection of Kiefer Creek and Manchester roads. According to Mayor Pro Tem Matt Pirrello,... read more »

 

‘Second Amendment Preservation Act’ heads to Nixon

‘Second Amendment Preservation Act’ heads to Nixon

By DAN FOX A bill that could drastically impact the laws regarding firearms in Missouri is on its way to Gov. Jay Nixon’s desk. House Bill 436, sponsored by Rep. Doug Funderburk (R-103) and co-sponsored by Speaker of the House Tim Jones (R-110),... read more »

 

City Council splits on reinstating mayor

By DAN FOX With the Ellisville City Council seemingly remaining split regarding the reinstatement of former Mayor Adam Paul, the city must look toward a special election to fill the position. At the May 15 meeting the Council tied in voting... read more »

 
 
 
 

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