Meet the Candidates: Burt Biermann One of Three Running for Ward 3 Office

St. Peters resident Burt Biermann is competing with incumbent Tommy Roberts and challenger Terri Violet for the Ward 3 Alderman position.

Smoking Ban Ballot Measures Catch Fire Again in St. Charles County

Two groups work toward placing a some form of a smoking ban before St. Charles County voters in November.

New Caucus Announcement for St. Charles County Expected Soon

The Missouri State Republican Committee will have the final say on if there is another caucus and who will run it.

Meet the Candidates: Pagano Seeking Another Term as St. Peters Mayor

The long-time St. Peters' politician is running unopposed in his quest for a second full term as Mayor of the city.

All Eyes on St. Charles County: Republican Caucus Draws National Attention

A raucous caucus at Francis Howell North garnered attention nationwide.

Two People Arrested at Francis Howell North High School Caucus

The St. Charles Caucus was shut down after about a half hour of dispute. Two men were arrested and the status of the caucus is unknown.

Traffic Ahead: I-64 Downtown Closures for St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The parade begins at 11:30 a.m. in downtown St. Louis at 18th and Market streets, and heads east to Broadway Avenue and Market Street.

Republican Caucus Hits St. Louis Area This Weekend

Process will decide how Republican presidential delegates are dispersed.

Elections Director Questions Voting Machine Veto

County Executive Steve Ehlmann vetoed a $1.2 million voting machine purchase because there was just one bid. Elections Director Rich Chrismer said that interferes with his job as an elected official.

Update: Santorum Making Swing Through Missouri

On the tails of a primary victory in Alabama, Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum is scheduled to travel through St. Louis County this weekend.

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.

Group Homes Still a Thorny Issue For Communities, Residents

Group homes remain a sometimes controversial issue in St. Charles County. Local governments can't bar them but can restrict how close they are to each other.

Wynn Files for Re-election to County Council Seat

The District 4 Councilman has been working at a job in Afghanistan since accepting the position last fall.

Staff Proposes No Increase to Real Estate Taxes for St. Charles County

The St. Charles County Council meets Monday and sets projected tax rates.

'Friday, Friday': Deadline Coming For State Senate Redistricting Feedback

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

Menards Hopes to Open Store in St. Peters In Spring 2013

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the national hardware store's site plan during Wednesday's meeting, paving the way for the store to come to St. Peters.

Menards Site Plan Up for Planning and Zoning Approval

The hardware chain is hoping to bring a store to St. Peters. The store would be the first of its kind in St. Charles County.

Missouri House, Senate Candidates File Despite Redistricting Uncertainty

St. Charles County state representative and senate candidates begin filing despite court rulings that may change boundary lines of their districts.

Republican Caucus Coming to Francis Howell North

Plus: A take on William Clay against Russ Carnahan, and a look ahead to St. Louis County Lincoln Days.

Filing Opens for Countywide Elections

Incumbents Joe Brazil, Jerry Daugherty file to run for re-election, and township races begin to take shape around St. Charles County.

Some Republicans Unhappy Over Changes to Township Maps

The St. Charles County Council approved the map Monday, which made changes based on Republican and Democratic party chair recommendations.

Ron Paul to Speak at Lindenwood University March 10

Republican presidential-hopeful is second candidate to spend time in St. Charles this year.

Council Approves Voting Machine Purchase Despite Cronin's Objection

St. Charles County would spend $1.2 million for 260 new voting machines, but Councilman Joe Cronin says the purchase isn't prudent.

St. Charles County Council Mulls $1.2 Million for Election Equipment

Monday's County Council regular session meeting starts at 6:30 for a closed session, resumes public meeting at 7 p.m.

More Realignment of State Senate Boundaries Ruffles Feathers in St. Louis County Political Circles

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

St. Peters Aldermen Set to Vote on Changes to City Code

Board of Aldermen work session begins at 5 p.m. with the meeting to follow at 7 p.m.

St. Peters Schedules Special Hours for President's Day

City Hall and other city-related locations will be closed for the holiday.

Missouri Caucus: Battle for Delegates Begins March 17

Also, lawmakers may move candidate filing period start date to March.

St. Peters Resident Nominated for Fire Safety Education Board

Robert Wylie, of St. Peters, was nominated to the Board by Missouri Governor Jay Nixon.

County Needs $5.7 Million to Address Salary Issues

A St. Charles County employee pay study shows a majority of workers are behind the market value in salaries. The study suggests a four-year plan to address salary compression.

St. Peters Alderman Reitmeyer Named to Missouri Municipal League Board of Directors

St. Peters Alderman John "Rocky" Reitmeyer was recently appointed to the Missouri Municipal League (MML) Board of Directors.

St. Charles County Council to Look at Employee Pay Study

Council members hope to address compression issue affecting experienced employees.

Candidates Get Social As Campaign Slogs On

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

Board of Aldermen Ready for First February Meeting

Light work session and meeting agendas on tap for the first meeting this month of the St. Peters board.

Unpaid, But Inspired: Volunteers Do Behind the Scenes Work for Santorum's Campaign

Volunteers work long hours for their favorite candidates.

Santorum is Crowned Mr. Missouri in Republican 'Beauty Contest'

Santorum more than doubles Romney's vote total; however primary victory doesn't mean Missouri is his.

Santorum Wins Missouri, Salutes Supporters in St. Charles

St. Charles County residents say outcome of vote shows how the base of the Republican party truly feels.

St. Peters' Voters Approve Hotel Tax

A two percent tourist tax on hotels was approved by 55.25 percent of St. Peters' voters.

Primary Tuesday Kicks off 2012 Election Season

St. Peters hotel tax on the ballot during today's election.

Poll Shows Tight Race Between McCaskill and Challengers

Also, GOP gubernatorial hopeful Dave Spence started his ad campaign this week.