"Patch" offers tips and ideas for teens and parents as they prepare for the first day of high school.
The father of the victims called 911 and was found performing CPR on his son.
A roundup of odd, unusual and head-scratching crime reports in and around the St. Louis area.
Here's our weekly look at who's hiring in and around Kirkwood.
This week's "Plant Pick" boasts luscious, deep pink pompoms that appear for months in the summer.
Patch rounds up recent standout blog posts from Local Voices bloggers.
The grocery store aims to make its mark in the region with a host of upscale features.
The St. Louis-based grocery chain is planning a grand opening for its newest supermarket on Tuesday morning.
345 Way Avenue.
The following mug shots were taken from various Patch crime reports between July 21 through July 27.
Meet Chase at the Kirkwood Petco this weekend.
Deb Lavender is seeking to represent the Kirkwood, Warson Woods, Glendale, Oakland, Webster Groves and Sunset Hills area for a first term in the Missouri House of Representatives.
Wheeler is seeking re-election to the position of Bonhomme Township Committeeman.
Patch is excited to join with First Lady Michelle Obama for Olympic Fun Day.
Meet the local athletes from Missouri who will be competing in the 2012 Olympic Games.
The City of Kirkwood recently joined Facebook. The city hopes the move will increase communication with residents and get out breaking news.
A call for feedback about home visits from kindergarten teachers before the start of school sparked positive testimony from parents.
Two new faces join Kirkwood elementary school teaching staffs. One starts at Robinson Elementary School and the other at Keysor Elementary School.
Robert and Lori O'Blennis made the trek in five days with the help of Adventures Within Reach.
Seeds of Happiness released a special back-to-school keepsake that is flying out of the business' Kirkwood factory.
Videos of political support roll in for Rick Stream (R-Kirkwood).
The week's heat wave ushered in the most consumption of electricity since last August.
Robinson kindergarten teachers visit every every student before the start of school to build connections and reduce nerves.
The following arrest information was provided by the Kirkwood Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
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The Kirkwood Human Rights Commission is consulting with the city's attorney on an ordinance that would protect residents from discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.
Why a Des Peres man is asking St. Louis to tumble down Art Hill in Forest Park.
The following is a list of obituaries posted by area St. Louis County funeral homes during the past week.
Four senior dogs are looking for foster families before they find permanent homes.
To report a sighting of any of the following individuals, please call 314-615-4692 or contact St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477 (TIPS).
The following information was supplied by the Glendale Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
618 North Woodlawn Avenue.
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Rick Stream is seeking to represent the Kirkwood-Des Peres area for a fourth term in the Missouri House of Representatives.
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Loemker is running unopposed for the Democratic township committeewoman seat.
Sailor, a 6-year-old toy poodle available for adoption, is learning to become a pet after spending his life in a breeding facility.
The man approached women in grocery stores, pretended to know them and asked for hugs. Authorities say there have been 32 incidents reported, including some Kirkwood and Des Peres.
Sean Adams pleaded guilty Tuesday to the armed sexual assault of a Kirkwood neighbor. Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 6.