Drive Thru Restaurants Will Be Subject Of Monday Night Creve Coeur Public Hearing

A text amendment to city zoning regulations related to a proposed Chick-fil-A is the subject of a petition campaign.

'America's Got Talent' Star Looks to Missouri House

Neal Boyd announced he will run for a Missouri House seat next year.

Special Session: Compromise at Core of Revised Missouri School Social Media Bill

Wednesday Update: The bill passes the State Senate Senate. The House could take it up Thursday.

Creve Coeur City Council Talks Taxes, Trash and Deer

No-feed and bow-hunting proposals heading for draft ordinances.

GOP Senate Candidates Tangle Over Medicare Constitutionality

Rep. Todd Akin (R-Wildwood) caused a stir with statements he made at a Fulton campaign event on the government health care program.

Olive Boulevard Transportation Development District Backs Utility Work

Board directs project staff to examine what it would take to place utility lines underground.

St. Louis County Property Tax Hike Plan Scrapped

The change of course appears to have cooled tensions between St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley and members of the County Council.

Missouri Watchdog: On The Shelf For Special Session

Surgery will keep Brian Hook in mending mode when the state legislative special session starts next week in Jefferson City.

Carnahan At A Crossroads

As U.S. Rep. Russ Carnahan continues to be questioned about his political future, the political landscape is littered with pitfalls.

Creve Coeur Neighborhood Getting An "Angioplasty"

Cleanup and repair of Metropolitan Sewer District line is complete.

Would Creve Coeur Residents Support A County Property Tax Increase?

The increase would fund raises for county employees. County Executive Dooley warns that layoffs could be the result without the funding.

Creve Coeur Public Hearing Called Over Possible Drive-Thru Restaurant

A developer has proposed changing city code to allow for drive-thru restaurants under different conditions.

Creve Coeur Forum On Deer Yields Familiar Sentiments And Some Surprises

An informal show of hands indicates support for exploring a bowhunting approach to handling nuisance deer.

Creve Coeur State Rep: Special Session Concerns Over China Hub & Social Media Law

Representative Jill Schupp heard from constituents earlier this week on a variety of topics ahead of next month's special legislative session.

Kinder Tries To Brush Off Controversy

Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder is feeling the heat, but one political science professor notes that there may not be any alternatives to face Gov. Jay Nixon in 2012.

"Town Hall" Meeting In Creve Coeur Touches Tour of Topics

Ward 3 Councilmembers shared feedback about deer, smoking shelters and other topics.

Ladue Teacher Files Federal Suit Over New Missouri Social Media Law

A Creve Coeur State Representative who voted for the bill said Tuesday the legislation was "not a perfect bill."

Smoking Shelters Get Council Approval

Creve Coeur lawmakers vote to amend smoking ordinance.

Teacher's Group Files Suit Over Social Media Law

The law's author and sponsor, Creve Coeur area State Senator Jane Cunningham calls the suit "hypocritical".

Five Missouri Watchdog Columns We Relished

The U.S. credit rating, Missouri spending and public records—it's all part of a Creve Coeur collection of favorite columns from Brian R. Hook.

Creve Coeur Residents Urged To Give Sewer Feedback

The Metropolitan Sewer District is holding a public forum Thursday night about a proposed agreement to increase rates.

Planning and Zoning Officials Give Weber Chrevrolet Project A Green Light

Work could begin on Creve Coeur showroom expansion and other improvements by October.

Creve Coeur City Council: Demand For Chickens, Problem With Pigs

City lawmakers hear a staff report regarding interest in legalizing ownership of some livestock.

Pigs & Chickens Are On The Creve Coeur City Council Menu

The city has received requests from residents to keep them as pets.

Debt Ceiling Aftermath: Now What?

Creve Coeur says it is too early to know how federal cuts could affect the city.

Republican From Wentzville Will Challenge Secretary of State Robin Carnahan

Sen. Rupp snnounced his candidacy Monday on a radio program.

Video Voices: Residents of Metro St. Louis Sound Off on the Debt Ceiling

Area residents express their views on the country's budget crisis.

Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay Issues Statement About Compromise Agreement To Reduce The Deficit And Raise The Debt Limit

The congressman, whose congressional district includes Creve Coeur, explains his position on the agreement.

Monarch Fire Mistakenly Sends Newsletters Across Country

District officials aren't sure how long the mistake has been occurring or how much it's cost the district.

Five Things You Need to Know About the Debt Ceiling And Its Affect On Creve Coeur

Patch has rounded up a list of resources and news articles from around the web to help explain this whole debt ceiling situation in Washington.

Arbitration Revs Up Against Creve Coeur Auto Dealership

In this week's "Off the Beaten Patch" age discrimination arbitration arrives for Plaza Motors, a Brown Shoe executive faces a suit, and a top cop gets called back to the beat.

Five Questions For Charlotte D'Alfonso

Creve Coeur Patch interviews new city council members three months after taking office.

The Lowdown On Restaurant Inspections

Before we start sharing reports from health department inspectors, Patch offers up a primer of inspection expectations.

Governor: Creve Coeur Facility Is International Model

The BRDG Park at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center could benefit from legislation to be considered in a September special session.

Governor To Speak About China Hub and Special Session In Creve Coeur Speech Thursday

The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center will be the stage for address.

Governor Nixon Making Major Address In Creve Coeur Thursday

The speech at the Danforth Plant Science Center is expected to focus on job creation, high-tech growth.

Attorney Speaks Out Against Possible Restaurant Proposal

Chick-Fil-A is exploring a plan to add a location on the former Walgreens property.

Carnahan: I'm Running For Congress in 2012

Lawmaker challenged by redistricting changes may or may not end up running for Creve Coeur's seat in Congress.

On The Agenda: Creve Coeur Planning and Zoning Meets Monday

Two new members will join the panel Monday.

Creve Coeur TDD Updates: Paying It Down and Paying Up

There are new developments this week surrounding a pair of Transportation Development District projects in Creve Coeur.