PHOTO GALLERY: Although rainy weather prompted an indoor event for Eureka's annual community tree lighting ceremony Saturday evening, spirits were still uplifted and Santa found children inside just as well.
A special budget committee met Monday to look at the 2012 recommended St. Louis County budget. Group will meet again Nov. 29. Deadline for county budget is Dec. 31.
Local officials find much to appreciate in community treasures, people and service.
Monday night's debate in O'Fallon is hosted by the Lewis and Clark Pachyderms of Western St. Charles County.
Missouri Department of Transportation managers indicate they will try to clear the highways as much as possible for holiday travelers.
The County Council's special budget committee meets tonight for the first time to see if the budget can be balanced without closing 23 parks. Wildwood resident offers a simple solution: Ensure park fees are collected.
Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder said David Spence now is Republicans' best chance to unseat Jay Nixon in 2012.
Majority Floor Leader for the Missouri House, a Eureka resident, is recognized for his legislative efforts to increase commerce and employment.
The peanut butter may be contaminated with salmonella. The recall does not apply to the creamy version of this product.
The Transportation for America report calling Missouri bridges the seventh worst in nation is much ado about nothing, according to MoDOT engineers. One bridge highlighted is in Wildwood.
With Missouri being the Show Me state, could its governor be on the path to showing how the state could help alleviate the financial woes currently threatening many of St. Louis County Parks, including three in the Eureka and Wildwood geography?
More than 120 people, including some from Wildwood, attended the St. Louis County Council public hearing Tuesday night, which was held to gather county residents' opinions about the proposed elimination of certain parks due to a budget shortfall.
At Tuesday's Eureka board of aldermen meeting, the ability for a handful of local businesses to continue operating was granted.
Wildwood staffers and city council members said Monday evening they hoped other municipalities would follow their lead in sending official requests to St. Louis County administrators and councilmen about finding alternatives to selling county parks.
Aaron Luter, Ward 4 Wildwood council member, resigns unexpectedly Monday afternoon.
On Saturday, teams from Eureka, Maplewood and Crestwood will practice their skills.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry's debate woes continue, prompting questions about whether he will last in the presidential race.
This Wildwood annual event drew running enthusiasts and local families. Bags of donated shoes also were gathered for the Shoeman Water Project, a fundraiser which ultimately provides clean water wells in Africa.
The Georgia businessman's lack of elected experience may be bad omen.
What would happen to two local, popular parks if St. Louis County indeed relinquishes ownership and shuts them down until buyers can be secured? St. Louis County Council formed a committee to review proposed budget cuts.
Todd Akin, R-Wildwood and senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, is main House sponsor of a bill that would instruct the Veterans Affairs Department to establish a burn pits registry for affected military personnel while in Iraq.
Health officials confirm they are zeroing in on Schnucks salad bars for their E. coli investigation, but so far, food samples have tested negative for the bacteria. Schnucks is a dominant salad bar operator in metropolitan St. Louis.
St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley proposes closing 19 parks and St. Vincent Community Center (highlighted on accompanying map) to cut $10 million from 2012 budget. Three local parks are among those sites targeted.
Amid questions about whether the primary will amount to anything, supporters of former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney threw his name into contest.
The St. Louis County Health Department is investigating an E. coli outbreak, with 14 cases of the bacteria reported this week.
A new board of ethics member was voted in at Monday's city council meeting. She will draw from her experience as a high school principal.
New concrete additive from Europe that breaks down smog will be used on Route 141. MoDOT managers said this is the first time it is being used in the United States.
Senate President Pro Tem Robert Mayer, R-Dexter, released a statement Friday announcing he would adjourn the Senate, citing an impasse. House Majority Floor Leader Tim Jones, R-Eureka, encouraged all not to walk away from resolution until the last moment
Governor Jay Nixon signs repeals to the Missouri school social networking law, but says even the revised version has flaws. The law no longer prohibits teachers and students from communicating through some social networking outlets.
POLL INCLUDED: Ann Wagner campaign responds to speculation she may switch races. Wagner’s fundraising quarter exceeded totals of opponent Ed Martin, U.S. Rep. Todd Akin, R-Wildwood, former state Treasurer Sarah Steelman, and Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder.
Did you know each ton of recycled paper can save 17 trees, 380 gallons of oil, three cubic yards of landfill space, 4000 kilowatts of energy and 7000 gallons of water?
Nearly six months ago, GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain spoke at the Missouri Capitol as an also-ran in the Republican field. Today, he is leading in some public opinion polls.
The former Massachusetts governor announced a raft of endorsements from Missouri political figures, including a number from the St. Louis area
Residents possibly could see a 64-percent rate increase throughout four years, to fund sewer upgrades. Last hearing on the matter set for Thursday.
The former U.S. Attorney General and Missouri politician said he's endorsing Ann Wagner for Congress. Wildwood is included in the 2nd Congressional District.
Ed Martin and Ann Wagner traded light jabs on endorsements and disagreement over immigration policy in the first debate between candidates for Missouri's new second district U.S. House seat, which includes Wildwood.
For traffic calming purposes, a new stop regulation was recommended at Pond-Grover Loop Road in Wildwood.
Wildwood city officials, contractors and guests broke ground under clear skies Monday evening to commemorate the start of building a new city hall.
Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey is set to appear at a fundraiser Tuesday for Congressional candidate Ann Wagner, a Republican seeking to win Missouri's 2nd Congressional District, which includes Wildwood.
Missouri Governor's office says bill will be "reviewed closely." A decision may be as soon as today or Friday.