Bigger Picture: Shopping Online, Not Local Hurting Hazelwood Budget

With a $31.4 million pending approval with City Council, we dissect what the 2013-2014 budget looks like.

Erin Brockovich's Firm to visit West Lake Landfill, Will It Help?

It was originally being reported Brockovich would be in St. Louis, but it appears she is sending members of her firm in her place.

Executive Dooley Rejects NoCo Land Offer for Homeless Shelter

Dooley said he'd rather the county not absorb all operational costs. Some homeless were relocated to a motel at I-270 and Hanley Road after the encampments were demolished in 2012.

Hazelwood City Council Presented $31.4 Million Budget for FY 2014

The City Council has to weigh the down revenues and a more than half million dollar deficit in the next fiscal year budget.

Hazelwood Residents Can Speak on 2013-2014 Budget Wednesday

The Council will also hear a report on the consulting firm in charge of finding the next city manager.

Hazelwood Begins Pick-Up Following Friday Night Storm

The City of Hazelwood city crews will be picking up tree limbs from curbs throughout the week.

Mary Singleton Marks 5 Years as a City Councilwoman

Warren 'Butch' Taylor Marks 5 Years as a City Councilman

Former Congressman Todd Akin Attempts to Uplift North County Conservatives

Akin speaks to North County Republican Club Thursday night about the past and future of the party.

Coldwater Creek, West Lake Landfill Activists Meet with Sen. Claire McCaskill's Office

The group Skyped with the senator's Washington DC office from its University City campaign office. But they also want to meet with EPA officials for answers.

City Council to Vote on Approving Road Re-pavements, Does Your Street Need It?

Some streets being considered include parts of Missouri Bottom Road, Fee Fee Hills Drive and Fee Fee Road. Tell us in the comments section if your neighborhood street needs a little TLC.

County Emergency Management Leans on Social Media During the Tornado

In the aftermath of the April 10 tornado, the St. Louis County Office of Emergency Management triggered a FEMA social media experiment. Did your use of social media increase during the severe weather?

Hazelwood Employee Joe Novy Named Code Enforcement Officer of the Year

The Missouri Association of Code Enforcement named the 10-year veteran of the Hazelwood Code Enforcement Division its 2012 Code Enforcement Officer of the Year.

Local Residents Testify at Senate Hearing on West Lake Landfill

West Lake Landfill is an Environmental Protection Agency Superfund Site. Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal is seeking to have it transferred to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. A hearing was held Wednesday morning to discuss the matter.

Supplier Diversity, Tornado Response Topics set for Hazelwood School District's Board Meeting

Will you be at Tuesday's meeting? The board will also discuss

Former Employee of the Year Retires, Says Goodbye at City Council Meeting

Thirty year Hazelwood employee Rick Morgan is officially a retiree as of May 1.

Hazelwood to Consider Street Repaving, Recognize Promoted Officers Wednesday

Hazelwood City Council will decide on contracting a company to mill and lay asphalt on specific streets throughout the city.

Sewer Repairs, Health Insurance and Workers' Compensation Move Around City Budget

City Council approves increasing the sewer lateral fund, as well as moving funds into this year's budget from the unencumbered general fund to pay out health insurance and workers' compensation.

Hazelwood School District Board Members Sworn In, New Leadership Announced

Only incumbents filed to run for the HSD Board of Education, and those members were sworn in. As well a host of new principals and leaders were recently announced.

City Council Members will be Sworn Into Office Wednesday

And, Hazelwood City Council will vote on approving a contract for a company to execute the city's annual July 4 fireworks display. Will you be attending Wednesday's council meeting?

Hazelwood School Board Members Sworn In Tuesday, Set to Approve 2013-14 School Year Calendar

The Board of Education will also hear an updated report about the operational plan to update the districts technology infrastructure.

Gov. Jay Nixon Tours Tornado Damage in Hazelwood

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon toured the damage done by a tornado that ripped through Hazelwood Wednesday night.

Council Amends Pension Plan to Adhere to the Heart Act

Hazelwood City Council's pension plan now encompasses protection for those that die while active in military service.

Restricted Parking Times Change Near Garrett Elementary for Safety

Hazelwood City Manager, Edwin Carlstrom, said the changes provide a safer driving environment during school hours.

City Offers Home Improvement Grants to Low Income Hazelwood Homeowners

The funds are used to assist low income homeowners with home improvements. Applicants are served on a first-come first-served basis until all funds are gone.

Hazelwood Civic Center East Gets New Roof

After more than 10 years and enduring a couple intense hail storms, the building will have a new ceiling.

Joseph Kohnen Joins Hazelwood as a Firefighter and Paramedic

The Florissant resident was introduced at the March 20 Hazelwood City Council meeting.

City Council to give Final OK on New Roof at Civic Center East

Will you be attending Wednesday's Hazelwood City Council meeting?

Hazelwood Looks to MoDOT to Help Beautify Lindbergh, Howdershell

The funds would come from the Missouri Department of Transportation's Surface Transportation Program, with a 20 percent match from the City of Hazelwood, and would only be for certain stretches of the roads.

HSD Approves Budget for Several Hundred Teachers, Administrators to Attend Summer Institute

The board of education approved a contract with NCS Pearson for its annual summer professional development at Tuesday's meeting along with two other contracts.

Hazelwood Fire & Rescue Agrees to Service GKN Aerospace, New Contract Means More Money

The City of Hazelwood agreed to continue servicing the business located near Hazelwood for $120,000; twice last year's contract.

Report: Coldwater Creek Not Linked to North St. Louis County Cancers

The state health department has been studying the incidence and death rates of cancer in North County zip codes adjacent to the creek. They say increased risk of cancer from nuclear contamination is unlikely.

Hazelwood City Council: Police Tasers, New Roof for Civic Center East on the Agenda

Will you be attending Wednesday's Hazelwood City Council meeting?

Hazelwood Revokes Liquor Licenses at Tony Roma's, Phillips 66

Both businesses have at least three instances of serving alcohol to minors in a 12-month period.

Hazelwood Amends Contract with SSM Health Care for Emergency Medical, Paramedic Training

Hazelwood has a current contract withe SSM, but some changes to its emergency department service provider require an amendment to Hazelwood's agreement.

City Council to Discuss Its Retirement Plan, 2013 Non-Binding Tax Rate

A public hearing is also being held for MTC Truck Driver Training to expand its vocational school at Wednesday's meeting.

HSD to Discuss Drop-Out Prevention at Tuesday's Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will vote on contracts for windows and storefront replacement, as well as a classroom rental agreement for Special School District of St. Louis County.

Hazelwood Considering New 'No U-Turn' Signs on North Lindbergh

Hazelwood City Manager Edwin Carlstrom said since MoDOT created a new intersection at the off-ramp of eastbound I-270 and North Lindbergh, U-Turn instances have increased.

Hazelwood Hires Classic Carpet and Flooring to Upgrade the Community Center

The flooring will be put into the Hazelwood Community Center's warming room.

Robertson Fire Protection District Has A New Chief, David Tilley Retires

Chief Don Miner was introduced at the February 20 Hazelwood City Council meeting.