Incumbent Parkinson Wins Election to State Rep 105 District

Incumbent Republican Mark Parkinson overwhelmingly beat Democrat Debbie Bixler, winning 60.50 percent of the vote.

Republican Sommer Wins Election to State Rep. District 106

Republican Chrissy Sommer won 60.19 percent of the vote to Democrat Morton Todd's 39.65 percent.

Anne Zerr Wins State Rep. District 65 Race, Pledges to Work with Nixon

Libertarian John Alsup took just 17.83 percent of the vote to Zerr's 81.55 percent.

Missouri Statewide Ballot Measures: What You Need To Know

No matter where you live in Missouri, you'll be able to decide on these four ballot questions on Tuesday's ballot

St. Charles Election Results 2012

Republican incumbents win election to new State Rep. Districts; voters approve all but one city proposition.

Morton Todd, Democratic Candidate for House District 106

Todd is running against incumbent Chrissy Sommer.

Mike Klinghammer, Republican Candidate for St. Charles County Councilman, District 6

Klinghammer, who has served on the St. Charles City Council, seeks to unseat incumbent Jerry Daugherty on the St. Charles County Council.

Bill Slantz, Libertarian for Missouri's 2nd District U.S. House Seat

The St. Charles resident is trying to succeed current U.S. Representative Todd Akin.

Bottleneck Blues Bar, Pio's: One Has A Perfect Restaurant Inspection Score

Check out the latest restaurant inspection reports provided by St. Charles Department of Health and the Environment.

Restaurant Inspections: Waffle House, Tubby's Pub and Grub, Cecil Whittakers

St. Charles County restaurant inspection reports, July 1 to Sept. 30.

Rally Planned for St. Charles Woman Competing to Win Dog Park Makeover

Head to DuSable Dog Park on Saturday from 12-2 p.m. for dog games, prizes and more.

Mayor Pushes for Return of Main Street Trolley

Council considers using money slated for trolley to revamp tourism center instead.

St. Charles Plans for 'Significant' Decline in Gaming Revenue Due to Bridge Construction

Gaming revenue and sales tax are both expected to be lower in November and December and in 2013. Mayor proposes $124.5 million budget for 2013.

St. Charles Police Chief Search Narrows

Committee brought in three candidates for interviews and tours of the city, including current Interim Police Chief Larry Stulce.

Free Yard Waste Pick Up Offered in St. Charles Nov. 5-9

Allied Waste Services offers free yard waste pick up to single family homes Nov. 5-9.

Road Work Closes North Main Street

Public Works crews shut down North Main Street Monday.

Appeals Court Ruling May Spark Westboro Lawsuit Dismissal, County Officials Say

Westboro Baptist Church members filed a lawsuit against St. Charles County over its ordinance banning picketing within 300 feet of funerals.

Some Live Music Now Allowed in South Main Street Restaurants in St. Charles

St. Charles City Council changed a law that's been on the books for decades to allow restaurants that serve alcohol to have live music.

Debate Over Dogs at Festivals Begins in St. Charles

Current city law prohibits domesticated animals from Frontier Park during special events, but some say it's unenforceable.

All-Inclusive Discovery Playground Opens at Jaycee Park

Playground is the fourth in the St. Louis region that Unlimited Play helped raise funds to build.

Food Trucks in Frontier Event Draws Crowds to Park

Event drew thousands to the park for live music and food.

St. Charles County COAD Meeting

Main Street Crime: Mayor Suggests Security Cameras, Police Substation, Bike Patrols

Mayor presented recommendations from the security taskforce to a group of business owners and residents on Main Street Wednesday.

Presidential Debate Viewing Party with Patch in St. Louis, St. Charles Areas

The Electorate

St. Charles County Won't Vote on Smoking Ban Proposal

According to St. Louis Post-Dispatch article, Circuit Judge Ted House threw out the ballot measure.

New Signs Will Direct Traffic to St. Charles During Bridge Closure

St. Charles prepares for closure of the westbound span of the Blanchette Bridge in November with wayfinding signs.

Grand Opening for Jaycee Park Scheduled for Oct. 5

Opening was rescheduled due to rain.

Gingrich: Mitt Romney, Other Republicans Will Back Todd Akin

The former House Speaker and Presidential candidate spoke at a St. Louis fundraiser Monday for the embattled GOP nominee.

POW/MIA Recognition Day Commemoration

Council Mulls Change to Live Music Ban at Restaurants on South Main

Current ordinance restricts restaurants that serve alcohol from having live music.

Councilwoman Seeks Compromise on Live Music on South Main

St. Charles City Council is expected to discuss the issue at a work session Tuesday.

St. Charles Will Seek New Fire Chief

Ernie Rhoads, fire chief for nine years, resigned and took a job with West County EMS and Fire Protection District.

Fire Chief Ernie Rhoads Takes Job in West County

Ernie Rhodes was named as the new fire chief at West County EMS and Fire Protection District Thursday evening. Rhoads served as fire chief for nine years.

Roadwork Scheduled for Riverside Drive Starting Sept. 10

St. Charles Public Works will do asphalt overlay Sept. 10-14.

Open House Scheduled on One-Way I-70 Outer Roads Change

St. Peters is planning to convert the outer roads between Cave Springs and Mid Rivers Mall Drive to one-way outer roads with slip ramps. An open house is set for Sept. 18.

Daugherty Updates County on Mississippi River Levee Plan

Councilman fears rich Illinois districts could raise levees if Plan H is approved.

South Main Street To Be Repaired in 2011

St. Charles City Council approved 10-year plan for road improvement projects.

Community Effort Needed to Open Heating, Cooling Center for Homeless

St. Charles City Council approved a heating and cooling center, but the building must be brought up to code before it can open.

St. Charles City Council Considers Measure to Restrict Funeral Protests

Bill is patterned after similar law passed by St. Charles County in November, which has been challenged by the ACLU.