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The city of Ellisville recognized local businesses and organizations for contributions to the community during its annual Bluebird Business Awards dinner, hosted by the Ellisville Economic Development Commission (EDC). The event celebrates the achievements, growth and community involvement of businesses of varying sizes and industries for their innovation, longevity, community...
Three Missouri House of Representatives seats serving St. Charles County flipped blue in the Nov. 3 General Election. Democrat challengers Tara Murray, Cat Clayton and Jewel Kelly won against incumbent Republican Reps. Terri Violet (District 104), Colin Wellenkamp (District 105) and Travis Wilson (District 106). “I am so excited to...
In Missouri, renewing your plates means gathering paperwork first. The state wants a paid personal property tax receipt and, for many vehicles, a safety or emissions inspection certificate no more than 60 days old, according to its plate renewal requirements. St. Louis County cars also have to pass the Gateway emissions program. If any one of those steps fails, the tags lapse, and plenty of owners leave the car in the driveway while they save for the fix.
St. Louis County Executive Sam Page and the St. Louis County Council can’t even agree on how to move out of the county’s aging headquarters. The debate comes after years of disagreements between Page and the council over matters including COVID-era mask mandates, Page’s continuing work as an anesthesiologist and funding for medical care at the St. Louis County jail.
A conversation in the waiting area of a South County Costco laid the foundation for what became Brothers in Blood: Black in Vietnam. Filmmaker Joseph Puleo was waiting on repairs in September 2022. So was Vietnam veteran Edward Drew. They talked for more than an hour. Drew shared stories about serving in Vietnam as a Black soldier.
Jake Zimmerman, the Democratic St. Louis County Assessor, defeated 3rd District County Councilman Dennis Hancock (R-Fenton) to succeed County Executive Sam Page as leader of Missouri’s most populace county. Page did not run for reelection. Zimmerman will enter office at a perilous time for the county, according to St....
A St. Louis research program that will reach its 45th year in 2031 just landed $32 million in new federal funding, and the money comes with a plan to roll a mobile clinic straight into north St. Louis neighborhoods. The renewal from the National Institute on Aging will carry the Healthy Aging and Senile Dementia program through 2031, when it marks its 45th year, and researchers say the next phase is about reaching people the study has historically missed.
TROY — The Lincoln County Commissioners recently signed a proclamation recognizing November as Embrace A Senior Month, and the Lincoln County Council on Aging (LCCOA) is inviting residents, businesses, churches, and community organizations to turn that recognition into action. With the message “Give a meal. Share connection. Show you...
Jersey County voters to decide if sales tax increase will keep ambulance service running
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe announced two judicial appointments to the 23rd Judicial Circuit, which serves Jefferson County. Jeffrey Coleman, of Arnold, was appointed circuit judge for Jefferson County in the 23rd Judicial Circuit. Coleman currently serves as an associate circuit judge in Division 10 of the 23rd Judicial Circuit. He...
Illinois prepares for Gateway Regional Medical closure
New Chain of Rocks Bridge opens after years of work, with another lane still to come
The newest location in the St. Charles County Park System, Spring Bend Park, is officially open to the public. Holding 126 acres of land just off Upper Bottom Road in St. Charles, the property was donated to the park system back in 2007 by Nancy Knowles and her family, who have deep roots in the area and operated a small farm on the land for years. The park now holds some beautiful prairie and river views to be explored.
Kirkwood and four other Missouri cities aren’t ready to take no for an answer just yet. Late last month, the cities — Kirkwood, Hannibal, Fulton, Marceline and New Madrid — filed an appeal in a lawsuit seeking more than $10 million in damages from utility giant Ameren.
GRANITE CITY — Staffing limitations at Gateway Regional Medical Center’s emergency department have halted its acceptance of patients transported by ambulance since Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, potentially increasing wait times for emergency services, Granite City Fire Chief Todd Richey said. The emergency department is on diversion status and...
WRIGHT CITY, Mo. (First Alert 4) - On Veterans Day, a local family is honoring William Barklage, a man who fought in the Civil War. A new headstone now marks his grave at Harmonie Cemetery near Wright City. Barklage died at age 36 in an armed clash with guerrilla soldiers...
Get your workout in | SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting chair yoga at 10:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is $5 and SilverSneakers is accepted. Get your workout in | SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting ZumbaGold at 11:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United...