Padberg Calls for Lower Property Taxes in the Mehlville School District

Fred Padberg is running for the Mehlville school board in April.

Lembke Running For Re-Election on Budget Priority

The senator filed early Tuesday morning.

Court Safety in St. Louis County at Heart of Proposition S

Voters will decide April 3 whether to adopt the $100 million bond issue.

Rick Santorum Receives Support of Oakville Caucus

The presidential hopeful gained the most delegates at Saturday's caucus.

Kathleen Eardley Wants to Continue Transparency on the School Board

Eardley is vying for a position on the board in April.

Restaurant Inspections: Schools Edition

Every week we roundup reports on how restaurants and other local institutions fair on county health inspections.

Republican Caucus Hits Mehlville and Oakville Saturday

The process will decide how Republican presidential delegates are dispersed.

Wainz Aims to Continue School Board Progress

Mike Wainz is running in April for the Mehlville school board.

Romney's Personality Wins Favor of Some at Town Hall Meeting

The presidential hopeful won over a few undecided voters at a town hall meeting in Kirkwood.

Candidates Divided on Auditorium, Agree on Full-Day Kindergarten

The four Mehlville school board candidates met Monday night in a forum at Oakville High School.

Fedorchak Aims to Increase Instructional Time for Students

Meet the first school board candidate on the ballot in the April 3 election.

LIVE: Mehlville School Board Candidate Forum

Follow along in this up-to-the-minute chat from the forum.

Sue Schoemehl Files for First District with Uncertain Redistricting Maps

There are still unresolved legal issues in the effort to draw new political lines.

MoDOT Reveals More on Plan to Attack Potholes

The new plan with have road crews filling potholes within 24-hours. Add potholes in your area to Patch's interactive map in this article.

Caucuses A Lower Priority than St. Patrick's Day

Plus: Updated caucus locations and more endorsements in the U.S. Senate race.

100 Years Later, 82-Year-Old Parachutist Jumps From Plane at Jefferson Barracks

The event commemorated the first parachute jump, done at Jefferson Barracks 100 years ago.

MoDOT Attacks Potholes in 24 Hours - Where Are Yours?

MoDOT has a new plan to get aggressive with potholes. Tell us where you see them on Patch's interactive map.

Local Soldier Competes in Combatives Tournament

National Guard soldiers tested their strength Saturday.

New Boundary Alignment Ruffles Feathers in South County

Plus, another challenger enters the State Attorney General's race.

District Finances Stable Despite State Funding Questions

The Mehlville school board met Wednesday in a budget workshop.

Getting Primed For March's Presidential Caucus

Plus, filing dates for Congressional races might be moved back and Steelman gets on the air.

School District Saves with Internet Contract Extension

The district will pay about $110,000 less per year.

Candidates Get Social As Campaign Slogs On

Plus: Santorum surges, while Martin and Koster make news for different reasons.

Farmers Market Concerns Shared in Clayton

The St. Louis County Council met Tuesday night in Clayton.

Council, Employees Question St. Louis County Layoffs

Employees were told their jobs were safe.

State of the Union Reaction Falls Along Party Lines

Reactions to big speeches by chief executives are relatively predictable.

Tobacco Free St. Louis Pushes for Complete Smoking Ban

Group will ask the St. Louis County Council to eliminate smoking ban exemptions.

Ed Martin Bows Out Of Congressional Race

Martin will challenge Chris Koster in bid for Missouri Attorney General.

County Employees Receive Lay-off Notices

Twenty-six employees in the parks and public works departments to be laid off.

Wikipedia Revolt: MO Politicians Sound Off on Web Law

SOPA and PIPA legislation causes a stir in Missouri political circles.

School Board Delays Kindergarten Discussion

The board heard a brief overview of the plan to implement tuition-free, full-day kindergarten starting with the 2013-2014 school year.

Akin and Brunner Take the Stage in Oakville

U.S. Senate candidates Todd Akin and John Brunner held a forum in Oakville, along with candidates for the U.S. House, and a good handful of state-level hopefuls.

Randy Jotte to Announce Plans for Congressional Race

In the race for Missouri's 2nd Congressional District, conservative Ann Wagner and Tea Party favorite Ed Martin may soon be joined by the more socially moderate Dr. Randy Jotte. He said Thursday night he'd announce shortly and publicly.

Event Promises Explanation of Presidential Process

A Kirkwood Republican plans an event explaining the state's road map to selecting GOP presidential delegates.

School Board Eyes Free Full-Day Kindergarten, Sets Goals

The Mehlville School District Board of Education met Saturday morning to set goals for the 2011-2012 school year.

Tax Filing Deadline Extended to April 17

The IRS has extended the tax filing deadline to April 17.

Nixon Taps Familiar Faces for Appointments

Also, hear reactions to Iowa caucuses from local politicos and Brunner's dismissal of recess appointments.

A Look Back at 2011’s New Laws

Here are the new laws that took effect in Missouri this year.

County Council Elects New Chairman

The economy and parks are high on Mike O'Mara's agenda for 2012.

Patch Politics Year In Review: Dreams in Digital

A look back at some memorable Web videos from the world of Missouri politics.