Happy Thursday, readers! Here are the top five things going on today, Aug. 11.
In a rapidly paced meeting in Crestwood that lasted only 35 minutes, the board agreed to two measures that will aid charities, agreed to purchase a stump grinder and readopted the city's conflict of interest ordinance.
The task force met yesterday to finalize their proposal to the Planning and Zoning committee Wednesday, Sept. 7.
Mayor Bill Nolan Jr. reminds attendees that “good things happen in Sunset Hills.”
It's a perfect storm of aldermen meetings as both cities meet on the same night.
Senator who represents Crestwood was the lead sponsor of the measure that will be debated in a special session.
U.S. Russ Carnahan cast an affirmative vote on the contentious issue.
Termed-out Republican state senator announces a bid to oust Democrat Robin Carnahan from state office.
Our two-party system in Washington gets bruised up a bit during the debt-ceiling debate
Clayton economist predicts how a debt ceiling impasse would affect St. Louis-area residents.
If the U.S. Congress doesn't raise the debt ceiling, layoffs and higher property taxes might come to St. Louis County, COO Garry Earls said.
Ad hoc committee readies to advise use of Sunset Hills tornado site.
City leaders said "it's not really the money," so what is it? See the 8pm mark here.
Sunset Hills sees progress in Watson Trail Park.
Vicki Lorenz Englund wants to return to state lawmaker, three months after winning a spot on the LIndbergh School District.
Crestwood gets a changeup since former mayor's departure.
Heat wave may have helped Crestwood's Aquatic Center finances.
A local builder believes with new zoning, Sunset Hills could replicate "Courtyard" housing on opposite corner.
Chinese cargo would come into St. Louis' airport and be distributed from central location, potentially generating jobs and revenue.
Sunset Hills plugs in a new animated sign at City Hall with hopes of driving participants to government and Community Center activities.
Commission co-chair sees it as likely partisan debate by political parties.
Carnahan said he has raised more than $540,000 so far this year for the challenge.
The Reapportionment Commission is set to make a stop at Lindbergh High School for residents' input and present an overview of the process.
Computer-generated text is expected to alert residents to activities at the new Community Center and other city functions.
Alderwoman Dee Baebler says constituents found fault with the new law.
South County district population shows little change while four other St. Louis County Council districts lost population—which would lead to changes in district boundaries.
He could not be reached to react to Cunningham's decision against running for Congress.
Martin and Wagner praise her for conservative leadership.
Chesterfield state senator will instead run for a second term in the Missouri Senate.
Conservative Phyllis Schlafly gives nod over former RNC Co-Chair.
Salary and perks for local head honchos can add up quickly.
Thursday's event was billed as a "Meet & Greet Ice Cream Social For Todd Akin," but did not include much meeting or greeting with Akin.
U.S. Senate candidate Sarah Steelman makes a simple arithmetic error in a letter on her website asking for campaign contributions.
Leaders seeking changes from County in upcoming sessions.
LIVE BLOG: Crestwood Board of Aldermen public meeting was Tues., June 28. See 7:12pm marker for audit.
Board wants to tweak budget proposal for coming year and get a percentage of cost "recovery."
Sunset Hills didn't waste any time giving the go-ahead to Mile 277 Tap & Grill, and it's well worth it.
Sunset Hills group expected to explore options to recover desolate New Year's Eve target, after residents shot down commercial development for the site.
It's a parting of the ways over district direction, board chairman says. No word from ex-chief yet.
Drive for development leads to city business strategy with upgrades for city website that include dabbling in the private sector.