Missouri Air Guard Unit Announces New Commander

Lt. Col. William Boothman will take over the Missouri Air Guard Unit at Jefferson Barracks.

Last Chance to Voice Your Opinion on the MSD Sewer Rate Hike

Residents to possibly see a 64-percent rate increase throughout four years, to fund sewer upgrades.

GOP House Candidates Debate For The First Time

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.

Wagner, Martin Get Early Start

The 2nd District candidates are set to debate each other this week.

District Residents to See Increase in Residential Taxes

The board voted to increase the tax rate at their meeting Tuesday.

School Board Rolls Up Tax Rate By 10 Cents

The board voted 4-3 to increase the district's tax levy.

Haefner Holds First Town Hall Meeting

The economy, jobs and rising drug use were among topics discussed at last night's town hall meeting held at the Cliff Cave Branch library.

Updated: School Board to Set Tax Rate Tuesday

The board will conduct a public hearing at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday.

Jefferson Barracks National Guard Soldier Ends 36-Year Military Career

Sgt. 1st Class Gary H. Schepers served 34 years in the same unit, and 36 years total with the military.

Blunt Backs Romney

Missouri's highest-ranking elected Republican has thrown his support behind the former Massachusetts governor.

County Council Supports Resolution for Family Courts Building

The council will consider whether to put a bond issue before voters as early as April that would fund the construction of a new St. Louis County Family Court Center in Clayton.

Radar Tower Construction Underway at Jefferson Barracks

The Air National Guard will use the tower after its completion.

Russ Carnahan Speaks with MHS Freshmen

In honor of Constitution Day, one of Missouri's reps spoke with Mehlville students.

Ceremony Honors POW/MIA Soldiers at Jefferson Barracks

Former POW, Skip Schumacher honors his fellow comrades and announces plans for a new POW and MIA museum at Jefferson Barracks Park.

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

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

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.

Dooley Scraps Tax Proposal

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

Group Leads Effort to Marry St. Louis City and County

The UMSL dean emeritus said his organization will turn to statewide ballot in effort to combine the city and county, getting St. Louis the recognition it deserves.

Jefferson Barracks Unit Deploys to Qatar

The 3175th Chemical Company, based at the barracks, left Sunday.

Troops and Families Honored in Special Fox Sports Midwest Cardinals Broadcast

Fox Sports Midwest aired the Cardinals game Sept. 2 to troops in Afghanistan.

St. Louis County to Test Siren System Monday

Don't be alarmed if you hear sirens at 11 a.m.

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.

St. Louis Cardinals Honor Jefferson Barracks Soldiers in Special Broadcast

The Sept. 2 game will be aired in Afghanistan for the soldiers.

Debate Heats Over State Education Retirement System

Local officials weigh in on the issue.

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.

State Legislative Lines Thrown into Limbo

Parties no longer in charge of redistricting.

Board to Draft Letter Advocating Pension Contribution Cap

The letter would address concerns the board has about the education pension system.

Funeral Honors Program Performs 100,000th Ceremony

The National Guard Funeral Honors program held the ceremony at Jefferson Barracks.

Funeral Guard Conducting 100,000th Service at Jefferson Barracks

The service will be held today at 1 p.m. at Jefferson Barracks Cemetery

Mehlville School Board Discusses Community, Student Achievement at Retreat

The board discussed several topics at its retreat Saturday, two being student achievement and community engagement.

MSD to Hold Public Hearings on Rate Proposal

One hearing will be at Cliff Cave Library.

National Guard Unit Honors Fellow Soldier at Sylvan Springs

Several gathered Sunday to honor Spc. Vincent “Vinney” Valiant.

Council Members Defend Allocation for 'Super Bowl of Conventions'

A University City resident's letter to the editor drew fire from St. Louis County Council Chairman Steve Stenger.

Stenger: Smoking Ban Changes Won't Come Immediately

The chairman of the St. Louis County Council said Tuesday in Clayton that he is open to extending the ban.

School Board Divided on Hourly Staff Raises

The board will discuss the issue at the retreat Aug. 13.

Debt Ceiling Woes: How It Affects You

A Clayton-based economist predicts how a debt ceiling impasse would affect St. Louis-area residents.

MoDOT Releases Weekend Regional Work Zones

Two lanes on eastbound I-44 are closed in the city this weekend.

Q&A: Possible Debt-Ceiling Repercussions? County Layoffs, Delays

If the U.S. Congress doesn't raise the debt ceiling by Tuesday, layoffs and increased property taxes might be among the results in St. Louis County, Chief Operating Officer Garry Earls said.

School Board Wrap-up: Two Items Tabled, New Member Sworn In

Catch what happened at Thursday's school board meeting.

Q&A: Possible Debt-Ceiling Repercussions? County Layoffs, Delays

If the U.S. Congress doesn't raise the debt ceiling by Tuesday, layoffs and increased property taxes might be among the results in St. Louis County, Chief Operating Officer Garry Earls said.