Mesnier Primary Students Recognized for Character

These students are named members of the People of Dignity Squad and attend a special celebration with pizza and certificates of recognition.

Friday Food Critic: Sam's Steakhouse

Each week, we will nominate a new restaurant for you to review. That's right, you're the local expert.

Independent research awards top spot in St. Louis to AT&T in recent wireless network performance test

AT&T wireless customers in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area are benefitting from a network ranked highest in the city by an independent research firm.

Orionid Meteor Shower 2012 Peak: Where and When to Watch

Shooting stars will be flying by mid-month, and it promises to be a show worth watching.

Affton Student Recognized As Chamber's Student of the Month

Anjuli Farha attends Affton and South County Tech high schools, studying court reporting and broadcast captioning.

South County Mails 2,800+ Petition Signatures to Trader Joe's

Trader Joe's officials should receive the more than 2,800 signatures asking for the grocery store to open in South St. Louis County this week.

Police: Man Took Jewelry and Gun, Left Fingerprints

St. Louis County Police said they matched prints at the scene with the defendant's prints.

Man Climbed Partway Through Window, Awakening Homeowner, Police Say

Man also was charged in another Affton burglary.

Police: Shoe Thieves on the Loose, Woman Arrested for Hydrocodone

The Shrewsbury Police Department supplied the following information in the weekly police blotter. Arrests do not indicate convictions.

Affton Teacher Awarded Missouri Teacher of the Year

State education officials officially named Cathy Cartier, English teacher at Affton High School, as this year's Missouri Teacher of the Year Monday in Jefferson City.

What Time Do the St. Louis Cardinals Play the San Francisco Giants in the NLCS?

After a heart-stopping comeback against the Washington Nationals on Friday night, the Redbirds advance to the National League Championship Series starting Sunday night.

Police Find 'Blue Tongue' Deer in South St. Louis County

The deer were infected with Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease, also known as Blue Tongue disease, a generally terminal affliction present in the deer population statewide.

10 Job Openings In and Around Affton-Shrewsbury

Here's our weekly look at who's hiring in and around Affton-Shrewsbury.

Candy Corn: 8 Facts Plus 2 YouTube Videos

What's the best thing about Halloween? Is it dressing up in funny costumes? No way, it's got to be that it's candy corn season!

Two Face Shrewsbury Armed Robbery Charges in String of Holdups

The men also face charges in Crestwood, Mehlville and Brentwood.

Affton Man Accused of Exposing Himself to Teens

Two girls on their way to school saw the man expose himself, according to a St. Louis County Police report.

Friday Food Critic: The Concord Grill

Each week, we will nominate a new restaurant for you to review. That's right, you're the local expert.

Help Support Cardinals Care During Cardinals-Nationals Playoff

Join our friendly competition pitting St. Louis Cardinals fans against Washington Nationals fans as we pledge up to $500 to the the teams' charities—and it won't cost you a dime.

Great Southern Bank Hires Affton High Alum

Andrew Arnold is one of Great Southern Bank’s newest employee in the Affton office.

Weird Crime: Yelling, Honking and a Burglar Frying Bacon

A round-up of odd, unusual and off-the-wall crimes in the St. Louis area.

Lindbergh Players to Present Greek Tragedy

The students will perform "Antigone," a Greek tragedy, written by Sophocles

Drug Arrest Made on Weil Avenue in Shrewsbury

The man was also wanted by another police department.

Remaining Items at Johnny's Market 40 Percent Off in Final Week

The longtime Gravois Road supermarket is shutting its doors on Oct. 13. Find out what merchandise is still left in the store, and how you can snag a piece of store memorabilia at auction.

Two House Fires in Affton; Three Receiving Emergency Assistance

The Affton Fire Protection District responded to two house fires this afternoon. No one was injured.

Affton Police Blotter: Stolen Vehicle, Burglary on Cedar Chase, More

Incidents involving a stolen purse and wallet also have been investigated recently.

Affton Teen Stole $4,000 in Jewelry, Sold to Gold Buyer, Police Say

St. Louis County Police said the burglary in the 8700 block of New Hampshire was Sept. 14.

Campaign for South County Trader Joe's Launches Video

The campaign's organizer plans to mail to Trader Joe's the hundreds of signatures she's gathered asking the store to open here.

SHARE: Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors in South St. Louis County

"Uplift: Secrets from the Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors" shares the wisdom of breast cancer survivors with the newly diagnosed. What's your story?

Where to Get a Breast Examination in South St. Louis County

Early detection of breast cancer through routine exams saves thousands of lives every year.

Two Former Affton Police Officials Earn Promotions

Lt. Eric Walley and Sgt. Richard Mundy together have more than 30 years of experience with the St. Louis County Police Department.

Mannino Named to Midwest BankCentre South County Regional Board

Ombudsman Volunteer

Gary Julius Promoted to Vice President at Guarantee Electrical Co.

A Lenten suggestion (even if you don't practice)

Thoughts on Lent from Dana Biermann of The Salvation Army.

A New Fire Extinguisher Training Prop Thanks to Missouri American Water

The Affton Fire Protection District accepts a $1,500 check from Missouri American Water for a fire extinguisher training prop.

Inauguration with Some Friends pt. 3

Part 3 of 3 about Affton High School's trip to the Presidential Inauguration.

Rogers Middle School Rocks Go Red for Women!!

Rogers Middle School students and staff celebrated Go Red for Women on February 1st.

Bayless High Students Offer "Souper" Service Project

Bayless High Students "Souper Bowl" service project raises food, funds and awareness for Affton Christian Food Pantry.

Wholesale Opportunity for Arthritis Joint Supplements

Those looking for ways to increase their monthly cash flow have the opportunity to become a wholesaler selling arthritis joint supplements.

Inauguration with Some Friends pt. 2

Day 2 of our 3-day trip to The Nation's Capitol, and the day we finally got to see the President, well sort of.