2012 Property Tax Rate to be Set in Town and Country

Monday, aldermen are discussing the the city's proposed zero percent 2012 property tax rate in Town and Country. View full board of aldermen agenda here.

Woods Mill Opens Between Parkway Central and St. Luke’s Hospital

MoDOT plans to open that portion of Woods Mill Road late Saturday afternoon. It is the final phase of construction affecting access to the Parkway Central campus.

Sentence in Drug Case Involving Town and Country Doctor

A California man was sentenced for distributing altered cancer drugs to Town and Country doctor Abid Nisar.

Ann Wagner Calls Akin's Statements About Rape 'Indefensible'

Wagner responds to Senate candidate Todd Akin's controversial statements regarding rape and pregnancy earlier this week.

UPDATE: Cantaloupe Salmonella Warning Issued in Missouri

Consumer are advised to throw out any cantaloupe grown in southwest Indiana. Schnucks stores pulled cantaloupe from the area and a specific farm has now been identified as a likely source.

MoDOT to Close Lanes Downtown and on Blanchette Bridge

Missouri Department of Transportation reports the St. Louis Regional Work Zones for August 23-29.

Akin Fallout: Updated Coverage of 'Legitimate Rape' Comment

A round-up of reaction stories, opinion pieces and news updates since this story exploded on Sunday.

2012 Property Taxes Don't Increase in Manchester

Manchester's 2012 property tax rates will remain the same as in 2010 and 2011, and even decrease from last year in some instances.

Politicians From Wisconsin To New Hampshire Talking About Akin's 'Legitimate Rape' Comment

With a Tuesday deadline for U.S. Rep. Todd Akin to step aside from the U.S. Senate race without getting courts involved, political leaders in Patch communities around the country are speaking out.

Akin Fallout: Patch Coverage of 'Legitimate Rape' Comment

A round-up of reaction stories and news updates since this story exploded on Sunday.

Parks $500K Budget Shortfall Might Not Exist, County Official Says

A spokesperson for St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley said a projected shortfall in the parks department may not be a reality.

Manchester Property Tax Vote Likely Monday

Manchester Aldermen will likely vote on the city's 2012 property tax rate Monday. View full agenda here.

Downtown St. Louis Lanes Closed Nightly in Both Directions

The Missouri Department of Transportation reports the St. Louis Regional Work Zones for August 16-22.

Missouri Republican Ticket Brings Party To Town

Congressional candidate Ann Wagner hopes to turn Missouri "firecracker red."

St. Louis Senator Representing Missouri at RNC

State Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Glendale), who represents Manchester, will attend the Republican National Convention as a pledged delegate for Mitt Romney.

April Tax Increase Will Save County Parks, Committee Says

A committee of parks supporters, including a Town and Country alderman, studied the St. Louis County Parks system and endorsed a tax increase proposal. The measure must pass through the county council, where Councilman Steve Stenger said there is not a fu

Obituary: Former Mayor, Alderman Diane Hertlein Passes Away

Diane Hertlein, former Town and Country mayor and aldermen, reportedly passed away recently. A moment of silence was held for her Monday night.

New School May Move Into Town and Country

Concerns over traffic are voiced as plans for a private school, the Raintree Learning Community, are considered by the City of Town and Country.

Manchester City Attorney Patrick Gunn's Family Featured by SLU

Manchester City Attorney Patrick Gunn and his family were featured in a recent SLU law school article. Read the article in full here.

Pitbulls no Longer 'Vicious' in Town and Country

Town and Country no longer categorizes pitbulls as "vicious" dogs. In fact, the city completely removed its vicious dog ordinance Monday night.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 141 Lanes Open, But Parkway Detour Tuesday

MoDOT is opening lanes on Route 141 in West County between St. Luke's Hospital and Olive Boulevard Monday, but Parkway students will take a detour Tuesday when classes start.

Pitbull, Vicious Dog Ordinance Tackled in Town and Country

Changing the city's vicious dog ordinance is up for a vote at Monday night's Town and Country Board of Aldermen meeting.

Where Did Todd Akin Vote for Primary?

Some inquiring minds among Patch readers want to know exactly where U.S. Republican Senator candidate Todd Akin cast his vote after he edged out two others for the Republican slot.

Westbound I-64 Closed Downtown This Weekend

MoDOT reports the St. Louis Regional Work Zones for August 9-15.

Incumbent Town & Country Rep Wins Newly Drawn District In Primary

Sue Allen had no competition.

2012 Primary Election Results

Real time election results as they are coming in Tuesday evening for the races that affect Manchester, Town and Country and surrounding areas.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 141 Traffic Shifting Tuesday

MoDOT is shifting lanes on West County'a Route 141 Tuesday between Olive Boulevard and St. Luke's Hospital Road.

Are You Voting Tuesday? Why?

Tell us in this Patch poll why you are or are not voting in Tuesday's primary election. Plus, find all your candidate information here.

William Pinkston, Democrat Candidate for Missouri House District 99

Pinkson has run unsuccessfully in primaries for public office before.

$39K in Drug Money Buying Manchester Police New Equipment

The Manchester Police Department plans to use for $39,000 of its asset forfeiture funds for new equipment for training, investigation, protection and fitness.

Manchester Setting 2012 Property Tax Rate

It's likely Manchester's 2012 property tax rates will remain the same as 2011 and 2010.

Brunner Heads Into Final Primary Campaign Weekend, Defends Spending Cut Position

Candidates are pushing their 'Get Out The Vote' message hard in the last days of the Primary campaign.

Property Tax Rate, Police Purchase & Mutual Aid Before Manchester Aldermen

Manchester Aldermen are set to discuss the city's 2012 property tax rate, a pricey police department purchase, mutual aid with other cities and allowing Penske to move locations. View full agenda here.

Akin Ends State Bus Tour in St. Louis County

U.S. Senate Candidate Todd Akin held a rally at the Westport Plaza Sheraton on Aug. 3, ending his week-long bus tour of Missouri.

Several Randy Jotte for Congress Signs Reportedly Stolen in West County

Some of the replacement signs will include iSign chips, which will allow the missing signs to be tracked with an iPhone app, campaign officials say.

John Brunner's U.S. Senate Campaign Plans West County Get Out The Vote Rally

The campaigns are in a mad-scramble to fire up supporters ahead of Tuesday's primary.

Lloyd Sloan: Republican Candidate for MO River Township Committeeman

This is Sloan's first run for public office.

Builders Back County Library Tax Levy

If approved in November, the St. Louis County ballot item would fund upgrades at various library locations. The system includes the Grand Glaize Branch in Manchester.

U.S. Senate Candidate John Brunner Speaks to Supporters

Brunner was the headliner in a handful of local and state candidates that spoke at the library in Maplewood this week.

Cardinals Fans: Be Aware of Ramp Closures Downtown

The Missouri Department of Transportation reports on St. Louis area work zones for August 2-8.