West St. Louis County
Police out in force all weekend to stop people from driving while impaired
The Ballwin Police Department has received a grant from the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Division for participation in the “You Drink & Drive, You Lose&rdq
Red light cameras go up on Olive Blvd. Monday
Officials for the Creve Coeur Police Department said that their latest endeavor is an extended effort to improve public safety.
MoDOT to break ground March 15 on Hwy. 141 project
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and its contractor, Fred Weber, Inc., will break ground on the Hwy. 141 relocation project in a ceremony at 9:30 a.m. on Mon., March 15.
Prescription drug 'take back' programs nets thousands of pills
The Rockwood School District Drug-Free Coalition partnered with the Ballwin, Ellisville, Eureka and St. Louis County Police Departments on Feb.
Pond Athletic Association makes improvements, receives permanent conditional use permit
Just in time for ball season, final details related to recent construction are being shored up at the Pond Athletic Association (PAA) complex, which is located 1 ½ miles from the intersectio
Wildwood’s street banner pilot project extended
The Wildwood City Council on Feb. 22 voted to extend for another six months a pilot promotional program using street pole banners in Wildwood.
St. Louis Tea Party celebrates first anniversary Saturday
The St. Louis Tea Party celebrates its one-year anniversary of the movement at 1:30 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 27 on the steps of the Arch.
State veterinarian board questions Town & Country's deer management program
While area officials have said Town & Country's recent deer control program met its goals, officials with the Missouri Veterinary Medical Board recently expressed concerns about certain aspects of the non-lethal phase.
Wildwood to seek federal stimulus funds again for rural Internet access
Committee members on Wildwood's Rural Internet Access Committee say they are moving at warp speed to meet the March 15 deadline to apply for the second round of federal stimulus funds being issued
Funds awarded for Hwy. 141 contract
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission recently awarded a $44.5 million contract, using American Recovery and Reinvestment Act money, for the relocation of Hwy.
Eureka first in St. Louis County to adopt anti-meth law
The Eureka Board of Aldermen voted on Feb. 16 to require prescriptions for purchases of pseudoephedrine products. Eureka is the first municipality in St.
Creve Coeur passes trash, alcohol ordinances
The Creve Coeur City Council passed two ordinances Feb. 22 that change the city’s code of ordinances regarding trash storage and allowing alcohol consumption in city parks.
Creve Coeur officials consider where garbage can be placed
The Creve Coeur City Council is planning on changing its code or ordinances regarding the storage location of residential garbage, recycling and yard waste receptacles when not at the curb for collection.
Ballwin professor’s photos capture much more than trains
Ballwin resident Carlos Schwantes has had a passion for trains from the moment a powerful Pennsylvania Railroad steam engine roared past his childhood home in Greenfield, Ind.
Prescription Drug ‘Take Back’ program is Saturday
The Rockwood School District’s Drug-Free Coalition is partnering with four area police departments to host two expanded Prescription Drug “Take Back” Programs.
Red Robin restaurant in Des Peres robbed
PLANS FOR FUTURE LAND USE AND TRANSPORTAION CHANGES ALONG MANCHESTER ROAD TO BE PRESENTED AT VISIONING SESSIONS
On March 9, 10, and 11 citizens from the West County area, including the communities of Ballwin, Ellisville, Manchester, Wildwood, and Winchester, will have an opportunity to view and provide
West St. Louis County Jaycees to celebrate golden anniversary
The West St. Louis County Jaycees will celebrate their 50th anniversary in March.
West County first in region to have pre-hospital hypothermia treatment for cardiac arrest
Although trauma that the heart suffers during cardiac arrest is fairly obvious, long-term effects to the brain from the same arrests can be just as debilitating due to lack of oxygen.
Ballwin resident blocked from speaking at Board of Aldermen meeting
Ballwin resident Jim Nelson said he was not allowed to present comments during the public participation portion of the Feb. 8 Ballwin Board of Aldermen meeting.
