County Council Hears From Law Enforcement on Budget

Deputies testify about an uneven pay scale.

Lake Saint Louis Board of Aldermen Meeting, Joint Work Session Agenda Set for Dec. 5

On the agenda for the 7 p.m. board of aldermen meeting is proposed new sales tax for funding stormwater control.

Board of Aldermen to Hold Special Meeting

Pit bull ordinance will be discussed in work session.

Wentzville Board of Adjustment Meets Tonight

Wentzville School District is seeking a variance.

Wentzville Park Board Meets Tonight

Project Parks, parade times on agenda.

The Great Shift

This week is also about movement as Ed Martin thinks about his next move and new state legislative maps cause some chaos.

The Great Shift

This week is also about movement as Ed Martin thinks about his next move and new state legislative maps cause some chaos.

Community Weighs in on the Smoking Ban Issue

Residents took definite sides on the smoking ban issue. The effort to put the smoking ban on the ballot was defeated, but it is likely to resurface through St. Charles County Council action or a citizen initiative petition.

Community Weighs in on the Smoking Ban Issue

Residents took definite sides on the smoking ban issue. The effort to put the smoking ban on the ballot was defeated, but it is likely to resurface through St. Charles County Council action or a citizen initiative petition.

Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Concludes Soon

Sen. Scott Rupp's weekly column.

St. Charles County Council Filters Out Smoking Ban

The county council may revisit the issue to come up with a compromise plan.

St. Charles County Council Filters Out Smoking Ban

The county council may revisit the issue to come up with a compromise plan.

Wentzville Board of Aldermen to Hold Special Meeting

Meeting will be Wednesday at Wentzville City Hall.

Two Westbound I-70 Lanes to Close Tonight, Tuesday

MoDOT will close the lanes at the I-70 at the I-270 interchange Nov. 28-29.

St. Charles County Council to Consider Smoking Ban Monday Night

Smoke-free bills appear deadlocked at 3-3; possibility of an initiative petition looms over the meeting.

St. Charles County Council to Consider Smoking Ban Monday Night

Smoke-free bills appear deadlocked at 3-3; possibility of an initiative petition looms over the meeting.

Map-Making Isn't Always Pretty

CNN special looks into the redrawing of congressional lines.

Map-Making Isn't Always Pretty

CNN special looks into the redrawing of congressional lines.

Bridges to Somewhere: Metro St. Louis Spans Are Ship Shape, Officials Say

The Transportation for America report calling Missouri bridges the seventh worst in nation is much ado about nothing, according to MoDOT engineers.

MoDOT Limits Work Zones for Thanksgiving Travel

Construction work will stop Wednesday and resume Monday.

Patch to Cover Wagner-Martin Debate Live Tonight

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

Lake Saint Louis Board of Directors Agenda, Nov. 21

Tonight's agenda includes cost of living adjustments, employee dental insurance and annexations.

Kinder Drops Out, Leaves Ladue Businessman As Republican Frontrunner for Governor

Kinder said David Spence now is Republicans' best chance to unseat Jay Nixon in 2012.

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.

Pundits Skeptical of Gingrich Rise

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

Bridges to Somewhere: Area Spans Are Ship Shape, Officials Say

The Transportation for America report calling Missouri bridges the seventh worst in nation is much ado about nothing, according to MoDOT engineers.

St. Charles County Could Remove Fireworks Limits

Currently, the law prohibits fireworks displays except from July 2 to July 5, but some businesses shoot them off anyway, the new bill sponsor says.

Wentzville Board to Vote on $45 Million 2012 Budget

The budget marks an increase over the 2011 fiscal year budget.

St. Charles County Could Remove Fireworks Limits

Currently, the law prohibits fireworks displays except from July 2 to July 5, but some businesses shoot them off anyway, the new bill sponsor says.

City Celebrates New Equipment at Memorial Park

New equipment creates a handicapped accessible playground.

Smoke ‘Em If You Got ‘Em?

Countywide smoking ban opponents may have scored a tactical victory during the St. Charles County Council meeting Monday.

Budget Session Focuses on Sheriff's Department Salaries

St. Charles County Council Chairman Joe Brazil aims to fix what he considers a salary discrepancy among law enforcement.

Smoke ‘em if you got ‘em?

Countywide smoking ban opponents may have scored a tactical victory during the St. Charles County Council meeting Monday.

Budget Session Focuses on Sheriff's Department Salaries

The St. Charles County Council looks at bringing salaries closer in line with that of the municipalities.

Letter to the Editor: St. Charles County Smoking Ban Redux

Bill Hannegan offers his opinion on Councilman Cronin's proposed bill and references the Lake Saint Louis smoking ban.

Smoke and Fireworks: St. Charles County to Consider Repealing Fireworks Time Limits

The bill being introduced would allow shooting fireworks off any day of the year. Currently, residents of unincorporated St. Charles County can shoot them only July 2-5.

Wentzville Board to Approve City's 2012 Budget

The 2012 fiscal year budget is on Wednesday night's agenda.

Smoke and Fireworks: St. Charles County to Consider Repealing Fireworks Time Limits

The bill being introduced would allow shooting fireworks off any day of the year. Currently, residents of unincorporated St. Charles County can shoot them only July 2-5.

Former Wentzville Judge Seeks Lt. Governor's Seat

Michael Carter, who filed for municipal judge positions in Wentzville and St. Peters last April, announced Thursday