Dangerous Heat Wave Hits Mehlville, Oakville

The entire Metro St. Louis area is under a heat advisory until Sunday morning. Residents urged to stay inside as much as possible.

Heat Contributing Factor in Reavis Barracks Water Main Break

Crews worked through the night to fix the damaged stretch of road in South County.

Mehlville Fire Protection District Finances ‘In Healthy Condition’

An independent accountant presented an annual financial report with great news for the district.

Traffic Alert: MoDOT Resumes I-270 Lane Closures

MoDOT is once again closing all lanes on north and southbound I-270 daily so crews can blast rock.

St. Anthony's Medical Center Foundation Awards $161,000 in Scholarships

Twenty-two students earn scholarship money; recognized at annual reception

Mehlville Man Faces Child Molestation Charges

St. Louis County Police said the man also failed to register as a sex offender after he moved to Mehlville

Gas Prices Drop to $3 in Mehlville Oakville on Wednesday

And the prices could drop to as low as $2 per gallon in the St. Louis area, according to our source.

Mehlville School Board Approves Salary Increases

The board held a special meeting Tuesday night to approve pay increases for staff and administration.

CiCi’s Pizza Hosts First Responders Luncheon on Thursday

First responders in uniform will receive a complimentary lunch and sales donations will be made that day to St. Louis County Police Welfare Association.

Police Find Dead Woman on the Side of the Road in South St. Louis County

Police are still investigating the cause of death.

15 Fourth of July Fireworks Shows in St. Louis

Patch rounds up 15 St. Louis-area celebrations for July 4.

Japanese Beetles: Have They Invaded Your Garden?

The University of Missouri Extension service says the ravenous pests are rearing their heads and gardeners should be wary.

Owner of Teachers’ Supply Store Weighs in on Out of Pocket Expenditures

The Teachers’ Lounge in South County serves teachers from different school districts throughout the area. Scott Gurley, owner of the store, said teachers spend hundreds of dollars a year on supplies for their own classrooms.

St. Anthony’s Nurse Honored as ‘Diabetes Educator of Year’

Nancy Trebilcock, who works at St. Anthony’s outpatient department, has a dedication to educating others about the truths of this disease.

Should Mehlville Teachers Pay Out of Pocket for School Expenses?

Statements by a Mehlville school board member and by a teacher in the district have drawn conversation on our site regarding teachers who have to spend their own money for school supplies. Should they be spending their own money?

Lingerie Football League Tryouts Pulls St. Louis Crowd (Photos)

Seventy five women ran patterns, broke blocks and hopefully caught the ball on the Vetta Sports playing field in Concord.

Tigris: Big Things Come in Big Packages

This adorable pup could belong to your family!

Readers' Choice 2012: Who Has the Best Biscuits and Gravy?

Breakfast is not complete without this staple of the American breakfast. Help us find who serves it better in the St. Louis Metropolitan area.

Oakville Teacher to Rich Franz: ‘I Don't Know Anyone Who Only Teaches the Basic Curriculum’

Letter to the editor submitted by Ed Taylor, Oakville High School teacher.

St. Louis County Most Wanted

The list of St. Louis County Police Department's Most Wanted fugitives.

Improving Life with Pinterest

A Mehlville mom uses ideas from the site to help her family.

Mehlville Enacts Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Policy

Schools across the state were required to add policies as a result of Senate Bill 54.

Tennis Courts, Auditorium Closer to Construction

The tennis courts are set for completion in the fall with the auditorium following in the fall of 2013.

Knost to Present Free, Full-Day Kindergarten Plan in the Fall

The Mehlville Superintendent said the program would be funded from the state.

School Board Unanimously Passes Budget with "Breathing Room"

The 2012-2013 is predicted to have a $489,000 surplus.

Updated: New Principal Hired at Point Elementary; Walters No Longer Employed by District

The school board voted Thursday to terminate Walters' contract. Dr. Dan Gieseler comes to Mehlville from Ballwin Elementary School in the Rockwood School District, where he was an assistant principal.

Franz to Teachers: "Put Up or Shut Up"

Mehlville school board member Rich Franz challenged teachers to voice their concerns if they were spending their own money in the classroom and also shared his opinion about the Public School Retirement System (PSRS).

Pools Inspected, Ready for Summer

The St. Louis County Health Department inspected area pools.

South County Pool Inspections: Part 2

The St. Louis County Health Department inspected area pools.

MHS Senior to Learn Sports Business at Academy

Ethan Wagner was accepted to the Sports Business Summer Academy at Saint Louis University.

New Bike Trail to Connect Jefferson Barracks to St. Louis Arch

The proposal will create off-road trails for bikers.

Coach Jim Arno Ready to Improve Mehlville Hockey Club

The club hopes to expand and increase their team this year with the prospect of a new coach.

Photos: Police Serve Steak and Potatoes at Special Olympics Fundraiser

The fifth annual Cops and Cowboys Fundraiser was held Wednesday at Texas Roadhouse.

School Board Set to Pass Budget with $400,000 Surplus

The board meets Thursday at 7 p.m. at Andre’s Banquet Center; here's what they'll be talking about.

Walmart Meth Lab Suspect Arrested Again at Oakville Gas Station

The woman was arrested Monday night in connection with another mobile meth lab.

Keller 8 Showtimes: Learn to Think Like a Man

Showtimes are for June 22 to June 28.

Mehlville Students Paint the States at Oakville Elementary

Katie Leicht and Amanda Schultz are painting a map of America on the blacktop at Oakville Elementary School.

McDonald's, Burger King Inspected

See how your favorite restaurants fared on St. Louis County Department of Health inspections.

Colonel Potter: An All-Around Awesome Pooch

This adorable pup could belong to your family!

Cor Jesu's Miller Earns Athlete of the Year

Miller, along with four other Cor Jesu soccer players, were selected for the Post-Dispatch All-Metro team.