New Trail, Firemen Relocation and Fire and Ice on Board of Aldermen Agenda

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

Should Manchester Pay to Cut MoDOT's Grass?

That's a question asked at a recent Manchester Board of Aldermen meeting as a result of Manchester's dissatisfaction with MoDOT's maintenance of land along Highway 141.

State Rep: The Rush Limbaugh Saga Continues

The Associated Press reports the state of Missouri is spending $1,000 to guard the controversial talk show host's bust in the Hall of Famous Missourians.

It’s Party Time, for Those Early-Morning Fliers at Lambert

Missouri lawmakers made sure you can get liquor at the airport at 4 a.m., but nothing is open.

Manchester Sending MoDOT, State Leaders a Message About Mowing

Manchester aldermen are unhappy with the way MoDOT is cutting its grass along Highway 141. They say it's dangerous and they're asking state leaders for help.

Meet Manchester's New City Administrator

Alderman voted and approved the appointment of Andrew Hixson as Manchester's new city administrator and establish his salary Monday.

Manchester Appointing New City Administrator, Continuing Drug Task Force

The Manchester Board of Aldermen will likely vote Monday on the appointment of a new city administrator after Ed Blattner resigned from the position in December.

Election 2012: Sewer Vote June 5 Flows from Clean Water Act

St. Louis voters will decide the rate at which their sewer rates rise this summer. Here's a look at the federal law—and lawsuit—that started it all.

Traffic Ahead: MoDOT Reports Ongoing Closures Only This Week

Missouri Department of Transportation reports no work zones for St. Louis County or Jefferson County for the week of May 17 to May 23.

Cunningham Aide: State Senator To Be Released From Hospital Thursday

West County area State Senator Jane Cunningham was hospitalized overnight in Jefferson City after feeling light-headed Wednesday at the state capitol.

Update: Jane Cunningham Taken To Jefferson City Hospital

The State Senator who serves much of West County was reportedly feeling light-headed Wednesday.

New Trail, Windmill Coming to Town and Country

A new trail is likely coming to Town and Country, a teaching windmill approved, plus the board of aldermen appoints the board president.

Is There Funding for Future St. Louis-Area Transportation Projects?

No answer yet, but safety, job creation and better transportation were cited Monday as reasons Missouri needs funding for better roads, rails and bridges.

Reminder: MoDOT Seeks Your Input on Transportation Needs Monday

A meeting will be held Monday afternoon to address the needs and challenges of Missouri's transportation system. It's a chance for St. Louis area drivers to voice concerns.

Windmill, Firehouse Improvement on Town and Country Agenda

Town and Country aldermen may vote on a new windmill coming to a local school, plus a discussion on fire crews moving out of the firehouse as improvements on the building get underway.

Traffic Ahead: More Painting, Patching and Striping

Nothing major in MoDOT's St. Louis regional work zone report for May 10 to May 16.

MoDOT Seeks Public Input on Transportation Needs

A meeting will be held Monday afternoon to address the needs and challenges of Missouri's transportation system. It's a chance for St. Louis area drivers to voice concerns.

Traffic Alert: Expect Long Delays on Highway 141

Traffic signals are not working on Highway 141 from Big Bend to Hawkins roads. MoDOT warns of long delays.

Police Asked to Up Security For McCaskill After Tea Party Comment

The move follows a conservative activist saying, “We have to kill the Claire Bear," at a Tea Party Express event.

Sewer Vote Would Slow Guaranteed MSD Rate Increase

A June 5 vote is planned in St. Louis county and city on Proposition Y, along with eight charter amendments aimed at increasing the efficiency and transparency of the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District.

Manchester Learns Deer Management Options

As the city ponders a possible deer problem, the Missouri Department of Conservation shares deer management and control options with Manchester city leaders.

Manchester to Take Ownership of Harugari Cemetery

The City of Manchester is working to take ownership of Harugari Cemetery.

Deer Management Considered in Manchester

Does Manchester have a deer population problem? That's what city leaders are trying to determine and they are looking into options for deer population management.

Family and Friends Welcome Home the 1138th from Afghanistan

All 165 soldiers from the Missouri National Guard’s 1138th Transportation Company, based in Jefferson Barracks, were given a hero's welcome in Manchester Saturday.

New City Administrator Appointment Monday Night

The Manchester Board of Aldermen will discuss the appointment of the new city administrator after Ed Blattner resigned from the position in December.

Traffic Ahead: I-270 Lanes Getting Narrower

MoDOT crews will be narrowing lanes on I-270 between Manchester Road and I-44. They'll also be doing maintenance work throughout the area in the next week.

County Tax Hike: Build a Bonfire, Not a New Library

County Library headquarters was just remodeled, and now the library board wants higher taxes to tear it down, and build another one.

MoDOT Swapping Care of West County Roads

MoDOT and St. Louis County are switching which agency will maintain some West County roads, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

TRAFFIC ALERT: I-270 Lanes Narrowing Starting Wednesday Night

MoDOT is narrowing lanes on I-270 from Manchester Road to I-44 beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

West County Mother Sentenced For Participating in Rape of Baby

Tessa Vanvlerah, of Ballwin, was sentenced this week for allowing and participating in the rape of her infant daughter, according to the Post-Dispatch and KMOV.

School-Transfers Ruling Favors Clayton District

Students from unaccredited schools cannot transfer out for free. The decision was announced Tuesday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. What do you think? Tell us in the Patch poll.

Blessing: Brought 'Em Back Alive From Afghanistan

Jefferson Barracks unit back after ten-month tour of duty; May 5 celebrate in Manchester.

Tea Party Express to Rally in Valley Park Wednesday

Local Tea Party members will be in town as part of a nationwide tour.

Westbound Lanes Closed Downtown on Weekend, Open For Cardinals Game

Roadwork will close westbound traffic downtown most of the weekend. One lane will be opened around mid-day on Saturday and Sunday.

Clayton Road Resurfacing Update

Road crews are making progress on resurfacing Clayon road as they conduct night work this week. Here's what's in store for the rest of the week.

Part 2: Is Meth Moving Into Your Neighborhood?

A drug agent had a meth lab blow up in his face and said it can happen to a curious child just as easily. He tells 'Patch' criminals are coming to St. Louis County to buy pseudoephedrine and that means meth is being made here, too.

New West County Fire Training Building - Check it Out!

West County EMS and Fire Protection District has a new training facility and Fire Safety House for community and school tours. 'Patch' got a sneak peek. Take a look!

Firehouse Improvement Project Moving Ahead

Town and Country Aldermen approved accepting a $744,000 contract to begin construction to update and improve the firehouse at Clayton and Mason roads. A church will also keep its electronic sign.

Town and Country Aldermen Sworn In Monday Night

Three new aldermen and an incumbent were sworn in and began serving their new positions in Town and Country Monday night.

MoDOT Warns Drivers to Pay Attention

MoDOT kicked off Work Zone Awareness Week Monday, and it's warning drivers to watch for road crews.