Traffic Alert: MoDOT Halts I-270 Lane Closures for July 4 Holiday

MoDOT will not close Interstate 270 lanes Tuesday afternoon or at any time Wednesday due to Fourth of July holiday travel.

MoDOT's Mowing Along Manchester's Route 141 Before Aldermen Monday

Monday night, Manchester aldermen discuss a number of issues, including MoDOT's mowing along Route 141 and the city's policy on disclosing conflict of interest information. View full agenda here.

POLL: Would You Buy Health Insurance or Car Insurance?

Missouri voters nixed federal healthcare requirement in 2010. What if you had to choose?

Traffic Alert: MoDOT Resumes I-270 Lane Closures

MoDOT is once again closing all lanes on north and southbound I-270 daily so crews can blast rock.

2012 Town and Country Yard Waste Plan Free For Residents

Aldermen voted on a plan that will offer residents four yard waste pick-up days in November at no cost to residents.

Town and Country Creates Dog Park Task Force

Town and Country has created a dog park task force to determine whether residents want a dog park in the city. Do you? Tell us in the 'Patch' poll below.

Engineer to Study, Prepare Plans For Longview Farm Parking Expansion

Town and Country aldermen take another step in the direction of expanding parking at Longview Farm Park. Aldermen voted to bring an engineer on board Monday night.

West County Fire Issues Statement on Fire Chief's Demotion

The West County EMS and Fire Protection District issued a statement Monday regarding the position change this month of David Frazier from fire chief to deputy chief of logistics.

West County Fire Changes, Longview Parking & Yard Waste in Town and Country

West County Fire District personnel changes, the Longview Farm parking expansion project, a yard waste program and more at Monday's Town and Country Board of Aldermen meeting. Read full agenda here.

MoDOT Tells Manchester it Will Not Cut More Grass

MoDOT is not going to cut more grass along Route 141, but tells Patch is plans to do a better job. This is not the answer some Manchester city leaders wanted to hear.

MoDOT Accommodates Race for the Cure Runners Saturday: Traffic Ahead

The Missouri Department of Transportation reports on St. Louis area work zones for June 21-27.

Clayton Road Project: Phase One Complete, On To Phase Two

The walking trail and road repavement for phase one of Town and Country's Clayton Road Project is complete. Now it's time for phase two.

MoDOT Cancels I-270 Closures, Rock Blasting For Rest of Week

Modot is canceling the daily road closures on I-270 between Manchester and Big Bend roads in West County.

Manchester E-Cycle Dates Set, Parkway Resource Officers Approved

Manchester residents will be able to recycle electronics and appliances once a month, beginning in July.

Reminder: Fireworks Are Illegal

Police are reminding residents they can't shoot off fireworks in Town and Country and Manchester, and authourites take the offense seriously.

Parkway Resource Officer On Manchester Aldermen's Agenda

Monday night, Manchester aldermen discuss a number of issues, including whether to continue allowing a Manchester police officer to serve as a Parkway School District resource officer. View full agenda here.

Put Your Cell Phone on the Missouri No Call List

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon signed a bill on Thursday that expanded the No Call Law to cover personal cell phones.

New Neighborhood May Move to Manchester

McBride & Son Homes is working on a potential development that would bring a new subdivision to Hanna Road.

Steelman, Akin Criticize Brunner's Attack Ad After Televised Debate

Debate at Lindenwood University touched on healthcare, Syria, budget cuts.

Free Fall Yard Waste Program in the Works

Town and Country aldermen will soon vote on a yard waste program that would be offered at no cost to residents in November. It's a plan that will be different from previous years.

Time to Commit to Longview Farm Parking Project

It's time for Town and Country aldermen to decide if the city will move forward with the Longview Farm parking expansion project by bringing an engineer on board.

Longview Farm Parking Report Reviewed Monday

Town and Country aldermen are set to learn more about the Longview Farm parking study that's been under way for months Monday night.

MoDOT May Offer Land to Manchester as Mowing Solution

MoDOT tells 'Patch' a possible solution to Manchester's mowing concerns is giving or selling parcels of land to the city or residents.

Recycle Bicycles and Parts Saturday in West County

Drop off bicycles, no matter the condition, along with bike parts and wheel-based/non-motorized items at Wildwood Town Center Plaza Saturday for a worthwhile cause.

MoDOT I-270 Update: Expect Brief Closures Friday

MoDOT reports the I-270 closures will continue Friday and so far there have not been major problems or delays.

Chesterfield Swaps Land with Town and Country, Creve Coeur

About 100 acres of undeveloped land will change hands to make the boundaries of three cities cleaner around Hwy 141.

MoDOT Evaluating Manchester's Highway 141 Mowing Concerns

MoDOT said it can't give the City of Manchester special treatment, but it is looking into a number of solutions for Manchester's mowing issues along Highway 141.

Shots Reportedly Fired at MoDOT Work Crews, No Injuries

Police responded to a report of shots being fired at work crews Wednesday, but have no suspects.

MoDOT: I-270 Daily Closures Running Smoothly So Far

MoDOT reports Wednesday's road closures and rock blasting on northbound and southbound I-270 experienced no serious issues.

Afternoon Blasting & I-270 Road Closure Canceled

The next closure of I-270 will be Wednesday morning at 10 a.m.

Manchester Waiting For MoDOT Response on Highway 141 Mowing Issue

State leaders, city leaders and MoDOT toured areas of Manchester along Highway 141 this week to analyze tall grass and mowing concerns.

RNA Worldwide Holding Monthly Electronics, Appliance Recycling in Manchester

Residents can drop off old electronics and appliances once a month beginning in July and it's free.

Blasting on I-270 Begins Tuesday, Interstate Will Shut Down

MoDOT is warning drivers to avoid I-270 during the morning and afternoon hours when blasting will take place and close the road for about 15 minutes at a time. It begins Tuesday and will last all week.

Election Day: Your Guide to June 5, 2012 Ballot Issues

Sewer rates and several related measures are on the ballot Tuesday for voters in Town and Country and Manchester. Here's what you should know and where you can vote.

Manchester Aldermen Talk Stormwater Project, Block Grants

Monday night, the Manchester Board of Aldermen holds a public hearing on block grants, plus discuss a storm water project and community recycling.

Traffic Ahead: Blasting to Begin on 270 Between Big Bend and Manchester

Rock will be blasted and cleared away to widen I-270.

MoDOT Warns Drivers: Expect I-270 Delays, Avoid The Area

Drivers on I-270 will experience lane closures beginning next week. This will affect drive time and cause delays, so here's what to expect.

Crime Alert: Do Not Open Bogus Post Office Emails, Contain Virus

If you receive an email about a package delivery or online postage charges, do not open it. It appears to be from the post office, but it is a scam than can infect your computer.

Firemen Move in June, Plus New Walking Trail Coming to Town and Country

Town and Country aldermen vote on a new trail, temporary housing for fire crews and the Fire and Ice event Monday night. View full agenda here.

Plan to Fly the American Banner on Flag Day June 14

These are colors that will never run any day of the year.