Council Will Consider Banquet Center on South Main

Sheri Steffans has requested a conditional use permit for a banquet center and chapel.

St. Charles County Council Backs Naming Bridge for Stan Musial

Council passed a resolution in support of the naming on Monday.

Business Owner Seeks Approval to Build Banquet Center on South Main Street

The city's Landmarks Board has already given approval to demolish an addition to an old stone mill on the property.

More Resource Officers, 'Panic Buttons' Among Recommendations of School Safety Task Force

The St. Charles County Schools, Mental Health And Emergency Services Task Force met for the second time and came up with recommendations to make to the St. Charles County Council.

Student Art on Display at St. Charles City Hall

Students and St. Charles Police Officer, recognized during MLK Day celebration.

Fireworks Limited to One Day for Riverfest 4th of July Event in St. Charles

St. Charles will evaluate the format of Riverfest before the 2013 event.

City to Add Dual Turn Lanes from Muegge Road to Mexico Road

St. Charles City was awarded funding from St. Charles County Road Board for several road projects in 2014 and 2015.

Construction on Fifth Street Gateway Project Set for 2014

City officials will reevaluate best use of property at 435 Boone's Lick.

Former Council Member, Small Business Owner File for St. Charles City Council Seats

Eleven people have filed for five seats open in wards 6 through 10.

Take Two: Funding for Repairs to Parking Garage Again on Ballot

St. Charles voters failed to approve a bond issue for the $3.8 million in repairs to the city garage in November. Voters will see the matter again on the April 2013 ballot.

School Shootings Prompt Meeting of St. Charles County Leaders

Shootings in schools have prompted St. Charles County to look into make sure schools are safe for children.

MoDOT Unveils 2013 St. Louis Area Road Construction Projects

The projects cost nearly $211 million and will include road and lane closures around the St. Louis area that begin next week.

State Representatives Sworn in to 97th General Assembly

State Rep. Chrissy Sommer, District 65, was named vice chair of the House Appropriations Committee on general administration.

Now Hiring: St. Louis Zoo Has Part-Time, Seasonal Jobs Open

The St. Louis Zoo is holding a job fair Jan. 19 to hire groundskeepers, catering and food personnel, gift shop attendants and more.

Personal Information Probably Not Compromised in Hacker Attack, SCC Officials Say

The home pages of several St. Charles County sites were hacked for several early-morning hours on Tuesday.

Sheriff: Putting a Police Officer In Every School Won't End Threat

School Districts, police seek input from community on school safety issues.

Congressman: Fight Over Debt Ceiling Extension Will Be Nasty

Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer told the Greater St. Charles County Chamber that Republicans won't blink in requiring spending cuts in exchange for extending the debt limit.

St. Charles to Focus on Webster Park in 2013

St. Charles Parks and Recreation Department hopes to open new park in 2013.

Filing for April Election Opens Today in St. Charles

Five seats on St. Charles City Council are up for election in April.

St. Charles County Schools, Mental Health And Emergency Services Task Force to Meet Tuesday

The new task force will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Spencer Road Library in St. Peters.

Readers Split on Bringing Back Ice Skating Rink

In a Patch poll, 19 of 23 voters supported seeing the ice rink return.

Allied Waste Offers Free Christmas Tree Pick Up

Allied offers pick up on regularly scheduled yard waste day between Jan. 7 to 18.

Electronic Poll Books Purchased for Elections in St. Charles County

St. Charles County Council approved purchase of the 250 Apple iPad poll books for $326,250.

St. Charles Mayor Appoints Lifetime Citizen to Vacant City Council Seat

Rod Herrman, a lifetime resident of St. Charles and Laclede Gas employee for more than 25 years, will assume the seat effective Jan. 1 pending City Council approval.

St. Charles Woman Wins FBI Recognition

Kimberly Ritter, of Nix Conference & Meeting Management, won the Director’s Community Leadership Award for her work in sex trafficking awareness.

St. Charles Will Create New HR Manager Position, Current Director Let Go

Kate Collier dismissed from job on Nov. 13.

St. Charles Recognized as 'StormReady Community'

Jim Kramper, of the National Weather Service, presented an award to the city Tuesday.

Concern From Real Estate Leaders Kills Vacant Property Registry

St. Charles City Council members said they don't support a proposal to require owners of commercial properties to have properties inspected.

Construction on Walmart Expansion Expected to Start in Summer 2013

Fashion Bug, one of four shops slated to be demolished, plans to close by early 2013.

St. Charles Hires New Police Chief from Bloomington, IL

Randall McKinley will start Jan. 21.

Zephrex-D: Meth Busting Decongestant Now in Numerous St. Louis Pharmacies

Zephrex-D, the decongestant touted as a tool in the fight against meth labs, is now available at Walgreens, Walmart and CVS.

Joann Leykum Appointed Director of Administration for St. Charles County

Current director Chuck Gross took job to lead Duckett Creek Sanitary District.

Several City Council Members Plan to Run for Reelection

Filing for the April municipal election opens Jan. 8 and closes Jan. 15.

Main Street Trolley to be Auctioned by City

St. Charles City Council declared the trolley surplus. It hasn't been in use since 2010.

No Dogs Allowed at City Festivals, Council Decides

St. Charles will keep current law banning dogs in Frontier Park during festivals on the books.

St. Charles Votes Down Bonds for City Parking Garage Repairs

Other city propositions pass. City will still have to borrow money to make the repairs, but it may cost more money.

St. Charles County Election Results: Voters Approve Creating County Police Department

The election authority had several problems with voting machines.

Voting Machine Problems Reported in St. Charles County

Rich Chrismer, Director of Elections, said four or five polling places had voting machines that jammed. If the memory cards in the machines fail, it could lead to delays in reporting results.

St. Charles Voters to Consider $15.7 Million in Bonds

St. Charles will ask voters to approve issuing three propositions in general obligation bonds for a new fire station, public works building, and city parking garage repairs.

St. Charles County Voters Will Decide Future of Sheriff's Department

Voters will consider the County Charter Question on Law Enforcement which would create a separate St. Charles County police department and a Police Chief who would not be elected.