Five Parkway Teachers Obtain National Board Certification

Five Parkway School District teachers recently achieved National Board Certification -- the "gold standard" for teaching excellence.

Holiday House Tours Feature Historic Homes

There are four house tours across the region this weekend.

MoDOT Will Install Signs On I-44 at I-270 Next Week

The Missouri Department of Transportation reports its St. Louis work zones for December 6-12.

Holiday 2012 Shopping Guide: Video Games

Need to find something for the gamer in your life? Check out our handy holiday shopping guide.

Support Backstoppers With a Holiday Ornament

Police and fire ornaments are available for purchase.

Retired Teacher Turns Favorite Lesson into Children’s Book

A kindergarten teacher from Town and Country always taught her class to pick up worms after it rains.

Cleaning Solution, Human Error Cause of Dialysis Scare at U.S. Renal Care

U.S. Renal Care in Town and Country confirms cleaning solution and human error are to blame for dialysis patients falling ill and being hospitalized Monday.

Starbucks Expanding: Do We Need More of The Coffee Shops?

The coffee company reportedly plans to add at least 1,500 cafes in the U.S. over the next five years.

Police Search For Owner of Mystery Ring

The ring was found in a local park years ago and police are still searching for its owner. Does it look familiar?

UPDATED: Patients Hospitalized After Receiving Wrong Solution During Dialysis

Seven patients were hospitalized, some reportedly in critical condition, after receiving the wrong solution during dialysis treatment at U.S. Renal Care in Town and Country.

Hope to Families Dealing With Alzheimer's Offered in Parkway Grad's New Book

West County native Stefania Silvestri hopes her new book will help families dealing with Alzheimer's and dementia by sharing her own struggle as a caregiver.

Zephrex-D: Meth Busting Decongestant Now in Numerous St. Louis Pharmacies

Zephrex-D, the decongestant touted as a tool in the fight against meth labs, is now available at Walgreens, Walmart and CVS.

Cheers! Try These Wines for the Holidays

When shopping for wine, visit a local wine shop where experts are on hand to help you select the perfect vintage.

Thieves Using Counterfeit Cash, Stolen Checks in Manchester

Manchester police are investigating reports of counterfeit currency, stolen checks and a bad credit card.

Walmart Thefts Keep Manchester Police Busy

Manchester police have received numerous reports of shoplifting at the Manchester Highlands Walmart in recent weeks. Check out those police calls in this edition of police blotter.

10 Most Read in St. Louis: Powerball, Deadly Bar Fight and Black Friday Deals

Check out the 10 most read stories on Missouri Patch sites for the month of November.

More Parkway Budget Cuts Coming, District Seeks Public Input

As the Parkway School District plans to make an additional $2 to $4 million in cuts, it's inviting the public to January budget meetings to offer input.

BBB Warns of Alleged Missing Items During Estate Sales

Town and Country police were involved in an investigation that has the St. Louis Better Business Bureau warning that Bo Wiechens Estate Sales customers allege items are disappearing during the sales.

Parkway to Introduce Peanut Butter Alternative in 2013

In an effort to help students with food allergies, sunflower seed-based SunButter will be available in school cafeterias in January.

Manchester Sets 2013 City Budget

Aldermen approved the 2013 city budget Monday night, however one alderman voted against the proposed budget and cited concerns over revenue projections as one reason.

Road Construction, Federal Funding Possible For Manchester's Henry Avenue

The cities of Manchester and Ballwin could apply for federal funding for improvements to Henry Avenue.

New Neighborhood Moving Forward in Manchester

The development of a new neighborhood on Manchester's Hanna Road by McBride & Son Homes is moving forward.

Parkway's Yellow School Buses Going Green

Parkway is buying 30 news buses as it transitions its fleet to become more invironmentally friendly by using compressed natural gas fuel.

Woman Needed Surgery After Being Beaten by Husband, Police Say

Manchester police said a witness saw the husband dragging his wife into their home from the driveway. Police forced their way into the home.

2012-2013 Bowl Schedule: Alabama vs. Notre Dame For The BCS Title

We've got your complete list of NCAA Division I football bowl games coming up in December and January featuring plenty of players from the St. Louis and Creve Coeur area.

Vandiver Lane Offers Lovely and Spacious Estate

This listing at 2 Vandiver Lane in Town and Country comes in at $2.3 million.

Volunteers Needed to Sort Donations

Round up of volunteer opportunities in December.

Savoring the Sweet History of Sugarplums

Tchaikosky's Sugarplum Fairy made them popular but few have ever eaten let alone know what a sugarplum is.

COCA's Annual 'The Little Dancer' Set for Dec. 7-9

The annual holiday show tells the tale of Degas' famous statuette. This year’s lead role is performed by a junior at Visitation Academy.

Weird Crime: Grieving Widow's Family Accused of Theft

A round-up of odd and unusual crimes in the St. Louis area.

Who's Hiring: 5 Job Openings In and Around West County

Patch rounds up local job listings to help you on your search.

Manchester Truck Fire Caught on Video

Fire crews got the call of the blaze in the Firestone parking lot this weekend. A passerby caught the scene on video.

New Neighborhood, Budget, Creek and Road Repairs Before Manchester Aldermen

The Manchester Board of Aldermen could vote on the 2013 city budget Monday night, plus discuss a new subdivision, Henry Avenue repairs and Grand Glaize Creek issues. View the full agenda here.

Remembering Howard Etling: Newspaper Pioneer; Civic Leader

Howard Etling steered the Suburban Journals of Greater St. Louis into a force to be reckoned with.

Parkway Central Student Caught With Alcohol at School

The 17-year-old male was also found in possession of marijuana paraphernalia.

Fight Leads to Gun Drawn in Traffic Near Highway 141 and Big Bend

Police are still trying to determine what led up to a fight that ended with a gun drawn by a Eureka fireman near Highway 141 and Big Bend Road Friday.

Westminster, Maryville Host Weekend Wrestling Tournament

Westminster Christian Academy and Maryville University are holding the tournament Friday and Saturday.

What are the Winning Powerball Numbers and Results in Missouri?

If you had the winning Powerball numbers, how would you spend the $550 million jackpot?

Light Up the Holiday with Three Public Menorahs

Three public Menorah celebrations will illuminate University City and Chesterfield for Chanukah.

Traffic Alert: Lanes Closed Downtown on Thursday

The Missouri Department of Transportation reports on the St. Louis work zones for Nov. 29-Dec. 5.