Where Am I? Lawmakers React To Redrawn Districts

St. Louis area state lawmakers will all find themselves in new districts under new maps released Wednesday.

County Budget Committee Discusses Alternatives to Closing Parks

A special committee met Tuesday to brainstorm the 2012 proposed budget.

St. Louis County Budget Debate Heats Up

The debate heats up between the county executive and council chair as St. Louis County's 2012 budget must be passed before Dec. 31. Part of the proposal is to close St. Louis County parks.

Rain Delays Clayton Road Trail Paving

Recent rain delayed the paving process of the Clayton Road Trail. Check out the updated schedule, plus landscaping plans for the project.

Late Opening For Ladue Road at Highway 141 Thursday

Initially scheduled to open before evening rush hour. Ladue Road at Highway 141 will still reopen Thursday, but not before rush hour as planned. Check out the new route.

Map-Making Isn't Always Pretty

CNN special looks into the redrawing of congressional lines.

Town and Country Salaries, Budget and Dog Park

The Town and Country board of aldermen is set to discuss police and city employee salaries, Longview parking a possible dog park and the 2012 budget Monday. Take a look at Monday's agenda.

Traffic Ahead: MoDOT Workers Take Off Thanksgiving

All MoDOT work to stop at noon on Wednesday.

State Introduces New Calculation for Graduation Rates

The new method is meant to allow states to be able to compare themselves to one another.

Special Committee Questions County Budget Estimates

A special budget committee met Monday to look at the 2012 recommended St. Louis County budget.

Patch to Cover Wagner-Martin Debate Live

Monday night's debate in O'Fallon is hosted by the Lewis and Clark Pachyderms of Western St. Charles County.

Manchester Alderman Tackle 2012 City Budget

The Manchester Board of Aldermen discussed the proposed 2012 budget Monday night.

Manchester Sends Message to MSD on Rate Hike

The Manchester Board of Aldermen passed a resolution Monday urging MSD to postpone a rate hike and head back to the drawing board.

Closing Parks is Part of National Trend

The St. Louis County Council's special budget committee meets Monday for the first time to see if the budget can be balanced without closing 23 parks.

Recycling, MSD Rate Hike & Budget Top Manchester Agenda

The Manchester Board of Aldermen is set to discuss MSD's sewer rate hike and the 2012 budget, plus hear from an electronics recycling company Monday night.

Chesterfield To Give Away 44 Acres to Town and Country, Creve Coeur

Chesterfield will lose land, but all of the new section of Hwy 141 will be in Chesterfield.

Pundits Skeptical of Gingrich Rise

Former House Speaker gains in the polls as alternatives to Romney falter.

Smucker's Recalls Natural Chunky Peanut Butter in Missouri

The peanut butter may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Traffic Ahead: Trouble with Trucks

Here's a look at this week's Traffic Troublemakers and the latest road closures and construction projects in the area. Readers can vote in our Traffic Troublemaker poll.

State and County May Team Up to Save Parks

Nixon announced possible joint management as a solution to Dooley's parks-closing proposals.

Residents to Dooley: "Hands Off Our Parks"

More than 60 people spoke at the public hearing on the recommended 2012 county budget.

'Rally to Save St. Louis County Parks' Slated Tuesday

A rally will be hosted at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in Clayton by The Open Space Council to show public support about not selling St. Louis County Parks recently targeted in a major countywide budget reduction.

Town and Country Planning 2012 City Budget

The Town and Country Board of Aldermen is examining the city's proposed 2012 fiscal year budget. A vote is possible at the next board meeting.

Town and Country to Expand City Services?

Town and Country residents may soon receive a survey from the city asking them what additional services they would like from the city.

Manchester Honors Those Who Gave The Ultimate Sacrifice

City officials paid their respects to veterans this morning at the new Manchester Veterans Memorial in Margaret Stoecker Park

Traffic Ahead: Chips, Cell Phones: Not While Driving

Here's a look at this week's Traffic Troublemakers and the latest road closures and construction projects in the area.

Veterans Get Free Restaurant Meals On Veterans Day

Here's a list highlighting where and what is free to our West County veterans.

Town and Country Aldermen Tackle 2012 Budget

The Town and Country board of aldermen is set to discuss the city's 2012 budget. Take a look at Monday's agenda.

Mr. Self-Destruct?

Texas Gov. Rick Perry's debate woes promp questions about whether he will last in the presidential race.

BBB Warns Against U.S. Air Ducts Pricing Scam

The Better Business Bureau warns against an air duct company after the BBB stated a Town and Country dentist was one of many overcharged by the company.

Emergency Test Broadcast Fails in St. Louis, Nationally

Residents report hearing the test cut out.

Manchester Joins Support to Keep St. Louis County Parks Open

Manchester's mayor sent a letter to the St. Louis County Council urging members not to vote to close St. Louis County Parks.

Clayton Road Project Update: Rain a Pain, But Clearing Nearly Done

The recent rain has slowed down the Clayton Road Project a bit, but clearing should be complete this week.

E. coli Update: 33 Confirmed Cases

The total number of confirmed E. coli cases connected to the St. Louis area outbreak has reached 33, but food samples are testing negative for the bacteria.

Manchester Honors Veterans This Veterans Day

A ceremony is scheduled at the city's new Veterans Memorial off Henry Avenue at 11 a.m. Friday.

Manchester Reducing Sewer Rates For Residents

It will cost less for the city to come out to a resident's home and investigate sewer issues beginning January 1.

Emergency Alert System Test Wednesday

An Emergency Alert System test is planned at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9.

E. coli Update: 28 Confirmed Cases

The total number of confirmed E. coli cases connected to the St. Louis area outbreak has reached 28, but food samples are testing negative for the bacteria.

New Subdivision, Workers' Compensation Top Manchester Aldermen's Agenda Monday

The Manchester Board of Aldermen is set to meet Monday night. Check out the agenda.

St. Louis Area E. coli Cases Increase, Still No Source

As local and state health officials investigate an E. coli outbreak, two new cases are reported, but food from local salad bars is testing negative for the bacteria.