CLAYTON – After being sent for testing on April 17, a local bat has tested positive for rabies. This is the first bat to test positive for rabies in St. Louis County this year. This event serves as a reminder […]
Saint Louis Zoo names leaders to direct zoo, new north campus efforts
ST. LOUIS – The Saint Louis Zoo announced the promotion of Michael Macek, MBA, and Jo-Elle Mogerman, Ph.D., to the role of Saint Louis Zoo Director and Saint Louis Zoo North Campus Director on Wednesday. Macek and Mogerman will both […]
County police department to celebrate national telecommunicators weeks
CLAYTON – The St. Louis County Police Department announced that they will be participating in the annual National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week on Friday. The national event will be observed around the United States beginning Sunday, April 14, 2019, until […]
MPUA addresses recent approval of Grain Belt Express by PSC
ST. LOUIS – The Missouri Public Utilities Alliance (MPUA) held a press call on Tuesday to discuss the Public Service Commission’s (PSC) unanimous decision in approving the Grain Belt Express (GBX). In 1995, the Association of Electric informed municipalities in […]
Chief Belmar announces promotions to multiple ranks
CLAYTON – On Friday, April 5, 2019, St. Louis County Police Chief Jon M. Belmar announced the promotions of Sergeant Brian Schellman to the rank of Lieutenant, and Police Officers Matthew Taylor, Gina Poncin, Lisa Garcia, Kristopher Weston, and Benjamin […]
What is going on in Missouri’s local government?
CLAYTON – With a subpoena issued to St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger and a 27-month sentence issued to Jackson County Executive Mike Sanders, there is one question to ask: why is there so much corruption in local politics? On […]
Opinion: The Conservative Case for City-County Reunification
By Tim Jones Ask any non-Missourian what comes to mind when they think about St. Louis, and the answers you are most likely to hear are: Cardinals, crime, and corruption. Thankfully, the Cardinals are here to stay, but crime and […]
County Executive joins effort in ending veteran homelessness
CLAYTON, Mo. – St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger is joining government leaders across the metro to end homelessness for veterans by Veterans Day, November 11, 2019. Stenger announced his part in the effort on Monday. “Fighting homelessness has been […]
County residents continue asking council members to stop rezone of Tower Tee
CLAYTON, Mo. – Tower Tee, a golf course located in Affton that opened in 1963, was the home to multiple generations who spent hours hitting golf balls on the driving range or baseballs at the batting cages. The land where […]
Council passes bill to authorize pay raises, Trakas says budget is unbalanced
CLAYTON, Mo. – The St. Louis County Council met at their weekly meeting on Tuesday morning. Up for final passage was Substitute Bill No. 1 for Bill No. 339, 2018 which was held at the previous meeting after the substitution […]