Is West Nile Virus Coming to the St. Louis Area?

Patch offers mosquito prevention tips, and the map below shows the number of West Nile cases last summer.

Is West Nile Virus Coming to the St. Louis Area?

Patch offers mosquito prevention tips, and the map below shows the number of West Nile cases last summer.

Is West Nile Virus Coming to the St. Louis Area?

Patch offers mosquito prevention tips, and the map below shows the number of West Nile cases last summer.

Storm Recovery Update: Debris Hotline Opened, Frontier Park Re-Opened

Families and businesses deal with the aftermath of the storms that ripped through the county May 31 and unrelenting rain that has pushed the Missouri well beyond its banks.

St. Charles City to Set Date for Vegetation Debris Removal

The city will inform residents when a date is set for pickup of tree debris from Friday's storms.

City Considering Online Auction Service for Surplus Items

The city would operate its sales under a MoDOT contract with GovDeals.

Red Cross Responds to St. Charles County Storms

The Red Cross will be canvassing the affected areas and conducting damage assessments.

Road Reconstruction Grant Could Revive St. Charles Trolley Service

The St. Charles City Council has approved the submission of a grant application for the reconstruction of Fifth Street—with the condition that St. Charles bring back its trolley service.

Public Works Day is a Hit With Kids

The 10th annual event was held at the St. Charles Soccer Complex.

City Council Approves Live Music at Magpie's

Before the ordinance was changed, live music was not permitted for some restaurants that serve alcohol.

St. Charles City Council Swears in New Members, Elects New President

Ward 7's Dave Beckering was elected Council President.

St. Charles Preschoolers Get Up-Close Look at Snow Plows, Street Sweepers and Concrete Trucks

400 children will attend the city's tenth annual Public Works Day on Friday, May 10.

St. Charles County Restaurant and Food Service Inspection Roundup

Check out the most recent food inspection reports from restaurants all over St. Charles County.

1+1+1=1: Parks Department Starts Work on Admin Building Renovations

By combining the Administration, Enterprise and Ranger buildings into one building, the Parks Department will get the space they need—and save money.

St. Charles Food Service Inspections: Convention Center, Pizza and Fast Food

Check out the most recent food inspection reports from St. Charles County Health Department from January and February, 2013.

City, Ameristar Could Be Exempt From Smoking Ban if State Bill Passes

The City of St. Charles and the Ameristar Casino could be excluded from any future country-wide smoking ban if the city were to create its own health department if a bill making the rounds in Jefferson City gets approval.

Smoking Ban Public Hearings Begin May 6

St. Charles officials are asking for public input regarding a city-wide smoking ban that local lawmakers are considering over in the city council. The first meeting is to be held May 6.

Driver in Crash That Killed Unborn Baby Was High, Police Say

Witnesses told police that Paul Joseph Murphy failed to stay on the right side of the road and ran stop lights before crossing the center line and causing a head-on collision on West Clay.

Steinhoff Asking for Vote Recount After Slim City Council Loss

Bryce Steinhoff lost his bid to become a St. Charles City Council member by just four votes. By law, he's allowed to ask for a recount and that's exactly what he's doing.

Anti-Smoking Ban Bill Would Put Penalties on Cities, Counties With Smoking Bans

A proposed bill that would hand out penalties to cities or counties that enforce smoking bans would take money away from those towns and pump it into the local public school district.

Restaurant Inspections: Tucano's, Tony's, Llwelyn's and More

Check out the most recent food inspection reports from St. Charles County Health Department from January and February, 2013.

Planning and Zoning to Consider Demolition of Motel For New Enterprise Leasing Office

Enterprise currently operates a car sales lot and a car rental office on nearby properties.

St. Charles City Council Approves $1.2 Million Contract Renewals for Annual Road Repairs

Even though delays have prevented completion of the 2012 crack seal and asphalt overlay program, the city council voted to renew those contracts for 2013.

St. Charles Restaurant Inspection Scores: Schools and Child Care

Check out the most recent food inspection reports from St. Charles County Health Department from January and February, 2013.

City Could Save $2,000 Per Month With New Fiber Optic Cables

The St. Charles City Council meets tonight at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

St. Charles City Council Green Lights Meth Clean-Up Bill

The ordinance will set procedures for the testing and decontamination of homes that have been used for meth production.

St. Charles Restaurant Inspection Scores: Café, Deli and Bar and Grill

Check out the most recent food inspection reports from St. Charles County Health Department from January and February, 2013.

St. Charles City Council Agrees to Move Ahead with Smoking Ban—With Exemptions

The city will set up town hall meetings to get public input about the Smoke Free Air Act and exemptions that will be put in place.

Sequester Impact: Head Start Facility Closing, Job Cuts Coming Friday

Youth In Need's President and CEO tells Patch that the St. Charles agency expects the cuts to continue into the next fiscal year.

St. Charles City Council to Discuss Possible 'Smoke-Free Air Act'

The St. Charles City Council will be discussing possible exemptions when it meets for a work session at 7 p.m. Tues., April 9.

St. Charles County Restaurant and Food Service Inspection Roundup

Check out the most recent food inspection reports from St. Charles County Health Department.

St. Charles Voters Pass $3.8 Million Bond for Parking Garage Repairs

Voters passed Proposition R 3,738 (66.22 percent) to 1,873 (33.38 percent) giving the city money to repair the parking garage.

Incumbents Sweep in St. Charles City Council Election

Jerry Reese (Ward 6), Rod Herrmann (Ward 8) and Bridget Ohmes (Ward 10) were all reelected to their respective St. Charles City Council seats—Ohmes won her race by just four votes.

Election Results in St. Charles

Find out who won city council and school board races, and if Prop R passed or failed.

Municipal Election Day Quick Facts: Find Out Where and When to Vote

April 2 is Election Day. Here's some things you need to know before you hit the polls.

Assessment Notices for St. Charles City Residents to be Mailed in April

Assessor Scott Shipman told Patch that the county's assessed value is down 4 percent.

St. Charles City Council Members Face Opposition on Election Day

Wards 6, 8 and 10 have several people running for election April 2.

Festivals Donate Funds to Get Electricity in North Frontier Park

The Festival of the Little Hills and Oktoberfest groups each donated money to see electricity expanded into the north side of Frontier Park.

Prop R: Voters Consider $3.8 Million Bond for Parking Garage Repairs

St. Charles will ask voters for a second time to approve a bond issue to pay for repairs to the crumbling garage on second street.

Ward 8 St. Charles City Council Candidate Justin Collier

Collier faces three others in his bid for the Ward 8 St. Charles City Council seat.