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A Penguin Returns Home to Affton

Professional hockey player Joe Vitale shows Inside Penguins Hockey around his hometown.

Real Estate: Affton, Shrewsbury Homes for Sale

Check out these house listings in South County.

Man Shoots Self in Hand Overnight in Affton

St. Louis County Police made an arrest in connection with the case.

Affton Fire Chief Sees Positives in New Emergency Dispatcher

Chief Jim Fritz says better equipment is just one perk of joining other St. Louis fire departments on the same dispatching service.

South County Man Faces Third Alcohol-Impaired Driving Charge

Josiah Williams was driving while intoxicated on I-270 at Dorsett Road, according to a court document.

Weary of Fish on Friday? Try Gourmet Grilled Cheese Instead

Give grilled cheese the gourmet treatment to add interest to the last weeks of Lenten meals.

Climb Into the Tree Canopy, Run an Amazing Race at Shaw Nature Preserve

Shaw Nature Preserve offers a wide variety of family-friendly activities.

DWI Checkpoint on Gravois Brings Fourth DWI Charge For Affton Man

St. Louis County Police said the Alan Koerner was driving with a blood-alcohol content at twice the legal limit.

Seven Holy Founders Parishioner Charged With Stealing from Concession Stand

Stacy Funke, 30, was charged March 5 with stealing more than $500.

Shrewsbury Police: Man Makes Off With 36 Cans of Red Bull

The incident was among those the Shrewsbury Police Department investigated from March 15-20.

Election 2013: What's on the Ballot in Affton, Shewsbury?

The April 2 election is just a week away. Are you prepared? Here's what you need to know about the candidates you'll see on the ballot.

Great Sledding in Shrewsbury: Watch the Jumps

Kids had a snow day on Monday, and many put it to good use in Shrewsbury.

St. Louis County Most Wanted Fugitives

The list of St. Louis County Police Department's Most Wanted fugitives.

No Major Road Problems from Snow, Affton and Shrewsbury Police Say

See what police from the Affton Precinct and Shrewsbury Police Department said about this morning's traffic through the snow.

Snow Day for Affton, Bayless Students Monday

The inclement weather has prompted several businesses around Affton and Shrewsbury to close early on Sunday. We'll update Monday closings as more information becomes available.

Who's Hiring: 5 Job Openings in Affton, Shrewsbury and Nearby

Here are five local job opportunities we found this week.

Robert Hehmeyer for Affton Fire Protection District

Hehmeyer is one of three candidates seeking a seat on the Fire Board.

Top 6 Stories This Week: Burglar Leaves Blood Trail, Train Derails

Don't miss a thing! Find out what your neighbors have been reading this week.

Shrewsbury Police: Drug Possession on Charing Square

The incident was among those the Shrewsbury Police Department investigated in the second week of March.

Shrewsbury Police: Accidental Drowning on Devonshire

The incident was among those the Shrewsbury Police Department investigated in the second week of March.

Affton, Shrewsbury Obituaries and Funeral Notices: March 16-22

The following is a list of obituaries posted by funeral homes in South County and Jefferson County.

MO Eating Disorders Speaker Series

St. Louis Green Holiday Light Recycling Drive 2012

Real Estate: Affton and Shrewsbury Homes for Sale

Stop by these open houses this weekend.

Affton Breakfast & Burger Opened on Monday: "Burgers Right and Left"

The owner said breakfast will build slowly, but lunch has been crazy.

Community Group Targets Grasso Plaza as Potential Trader Joe's Location

The Affton Community Improvement Association reached out to the owners of the shopping center to see if they'd be interested in having a new grocer in the former Save-A-Lot space.

Man Drove Under Influence of Illegal Narcotics in South County, Police Say

St. Louis County Police said Jeremy Cole Klable was drove after taking meth, opiates and amphetamines.

Timothy Gabrian for Shrewsbury Board of Alderman

Gabrian is running against Elmer Kauffmann in Ward 1.

Learn About Shrewsbury Board of Aldermen Candidates

Looking for information on candidates in the Shrewsbury board of aldermen race? Here's what you need to know about Elmer Kauffmann, Timothy Gabrian, Rick Steingruby and Mike Travaglini.

Affton Squirt Hockey Team Takes State Title

The Affton Americans attacked the puck all the way to a state championship.

WATCH: Affton Prom Home Movie Circa 1960s, Can Today's Students Learn from This?

"Cool flat top hair cuts and cooler convertibles."

Roads Finally Cleared After Affton Train Derailment

Roads were closed for more than 13 hours.

Train Derails Near Tesson Ferry, Mackenzie Roads

The accident could take several hours to clean up.

Learn About Candidates in the Lindbergh School Board Race

Looking for information on candidates in the Lindbergh school board race? Here's what you need to know about Kara Gotsch, Vic Lenz, Adam McBride and Cindy McDaniel.

Blood Trail Led to DNA Match in Affton Burglary, Police Said

St. Louis County Police said Tracy Vail Richards broke a windowpane and left a trail of blood, enabling officers to match his DNA.

MoDOT Launches 'Pothole Patrol' Monday

MoDOT is committing to repairing most potholes within 24 hours of them being reported. Motorists simply have to call in or email the pothole location.

Restaurant Inspections: Fortel's Pizza Den, Dave's Diner, China Wok

See how your favorite Affton and Shrewsbury restaurants fared in recent St. Louis County Health Department inspections.

Man Stole PlayStation From South County House While Resident Was Home, Police Say

St. Louis County Police said he sold a game system the same day it was reported stolen.

Learn About Affton Fire Board Candidates Hehmeyer, Kuelker, Pearson

Looking for information on candidates in the Affton Fire board race? Here's what you need to know about Robert Hehmeyer, Robert Kuelker and David Pearson.