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MoDOT will close I-70 ramp in Foristell

MoDOT will close I-70 ramp in Foristell

  • From staff reports

FORISTELL — MoDOT crews will close the westbound Interstate 70 on-ramp for 45 days in Foristell starting Monday. The eastbound North Service Road will also be partially closed on the west side of Route W.

To break election tie, St. Charles opts to draw name from 'small opaque jar'

To break election tie, St. Charles opts to draw name from 'small opaque jar'

  • Ethan Colbert | Post-Dispatch

"The names of both candidates will be placed into a container, and one name will be randomly drawn to determine the winner," St. Charles clerk told the Post-Dispatch.

St. Peters teen Liv Ciara finishes as runner-up on 'The Voice'

St. Peters teen Liv Ciara finishes as runner-up on 'The Voice'

  • Jasmine Osby | Post-Dispatch

St. Peters native Liv Ciara finishes in second places on "The Voice." 

One extra ballot ties St. Charles council race. They could draw lots for the seat

One extra ballot ties St. Charles council race. They could draw lots for the seat

  • Ethan Colbert | Post-Dispatch

Chris Kyle was ahead by a single vote. Now, he and incumbent Bill Otto are tied

Ban on data centers in St. Charles gets city planning commission's endorsement

Ban on data centers in St. Charles gets city planning commission's endorsement

  • Ethan Colbert | Post-Dispatch

The commission voted 7-3 to advance the proposed ban to the City Council for a decision. The council will host a public hearing on the proposal in May.

St. Peters teen Liv Ciara advances to the finale of 'The Voice'

St. Peters teen Liv Ciara advances to the finale of 'The Voice'

  • Jasmine Osby | Post-Dispatch

 Liv Ciara will compete in the final four of "The Voice" on April 14.

Wentzville fire captain involved in 2015 lake rescue dies after cardiac arrest

Wentzville fire captain involved in 2015 lake rescue dies after cardiac arrest

  • From staff reports

Tommy Shine's wife Brittany announced his death Sunday on social media.

All aboard the Grafton Ferry, now open year-round, 7 days a week

All aboard the Grafton Ferry, now open year-round, 7 days a week

  • Apr 13, 2026

The Grafton ferry began 7-day-a-week, year-round service on April 10, 2026, with new hours. The city of Grafton purchased the ferry with a $1.4 million grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation. It will continue to be operated by the Calhoun Ferry Company.

St. Charles man killed in crash on I-70 on Saturday morning

St. Charles man killed in crash on I-70 on Saturday morning

  • Apr 11, 2026

The crash occurred about 7:20 a.m. near the interstate's interchange with Route A and Freymuth Road in Lake Saint Louis, troopers reported. 

Dog breeder impersonated a vet, was 'cruel and inhumane,' Lincoln County prosecutor says

Dog breeder impersonated a vet, was 'cruel and inhumane,' Lincoln County prosecutor says

  • Apr 11, 2026

The county sheriff's office received a tip from PETA 

Hochman: As a teen, he got cancer, lost leg, became dad. Now he’s a gold-medal Paralympian.

Hochman: As a teen, he got cancer, lost leg, became dad. Now he’s a gold-medal Paralympian.

  • Apr 10, 2026

Noah Elliott overcame unfathomable odds to become a star snowboarder in the Paralympics. 

St. Charles councilman will seek recount in race decided by 'one fricking vote'

St. Charles councilman will seek recount in race decided by 'one fricking vote'

  • Apr 9, 2026

The partial recount confirmed the outcome of Tuesday's election. While Otto won both precincts, the outcome did not change. 

Mastercard to leave O'Fallon building, move across the street

Mastercard to leave O'Fallon building, move across the street

  • Apr 9, 2026

It's not clear how many employees are impacted by move. A spokesperson for the New York-based company did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Voters split on fire district tax across St. Louis. Party politics doesn't explain it all.

Voters split on fire district tax across St. Louis. Party politics doesn't explain it all.

  • Apr 9, 2026

St. Charles County voters reject most fire and ambulance district sales taxes, while North St. Louis County voters approve them. 

Election officials to audit St. Charles City Council race decided by 1 vote

Election officials to audit St. Charles City Council race decided by 1 vote

The tally could change after provisional ballots, write-in candidates and undervotes are examined, election authorities said. 

Messenger: St. Peters woman has dozens of pen pals. They're in jail, scared to be deported.

Messenger: St. Peters woman has dozens of pen pals. They're in jail, scared to be deported.

Woman from Guatemala who has active asylum case laments a new immigration policy that splits families apart. 

Tax freeze wins support in Jefferson, Franklin counties but fails in St. Charles

Tax freeze wins support in Jefferson, Franklin counties but fails in St. Charles

The proposition calls for the creation of a tax credit program that permanently prevents rising property values from causing tax bills to go up higher than they were in 2024.

Most fire district sales tax hikes pass in St. Louis County, fail in St. Charles County

Most fire district sales tax hikes pass in St. Louis County, fail in St. Charles County

Property taxes will see some reduction but not until the end of next year. The districts will raise substantial new revenue in the meantime. 

Two incumbents lose St. Charles City Council seats. One lost by a single vote.

Two incumbents lose St. Charles City Council seats. One lost by a single vote.

Former County Assessor Scott Shipman defeated Councilwoman Mary West by a wide margin. Downtown will be represented by Chris Kyle, who defeated incumbent Bill Otto by a single vote.

Conservatives lose Francis Howell school board races for third year in a row

Conservatives lose Francis Howell school board races for third year in a row

Democrat-backed candidates Sara Dillard, Kevin McGuire and Jason Adams jumped out to early leads ahead of incumbent Jane Puszcar and newcomers Lauren Greenwood and David Jaworski.

Voters oust 3 O'Fallon City Council incumbents from office

Voters oust 3 O'Fallon City Council incumbents from office

O'FALLON, Mo. — Voters ousted three incumbent City Council members on Tuesday, and rejected a comeback bid from a former city council member who resigned last year over concerns about conflicts of interest involving the city's new police training complex.

50 jobs are vacant in St. Charles County government. They're holding a job fair

50 jobs are vacant in St. Charles County government. They're holding a job fair

The job fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Missouri Job Center, 3757 Harry S Truman Blvd. in St. Charles. 

Tax hikes and limitations, mayoral and school board races highlight today's ballots

Tax hikes and limitations, mayoral and school board races highlight today's ballots

Voters across the Missouri side of the metro area go to the polls today to decide on a long list of tax propositions and to choose school and municipal leaders.

Wentzville schools settle transgender bathroom lawsuit with state

Wentzville schools settle transgender bathroom lawsuit with state

The settlement, announced Monday by Attorney General Catherine Hanaway, brings an end to a more than two-year legal challenge against the district.

General Mills to cut 163 jobs in closure of St. Charles pizza crust plant

General Mills to cut 163 jobs in closure of St. Charles pizza crust plant

General Mills announced the closure in October.

Fire districts in St. Louis, St. Charles counties are flush with cash. ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµ want more.

Fire districts in St. Louis, St. Charles counties are flush with cash. ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµ want more.

Fire districts in St. Louis and St. Charles counties are all asking voters to approve a 1% sales tax. An ex-mayor calls it "unjustifiable and a tremendous injustice."

School board culture wars lose steam in St. Louis area. 'Tired of partisan politics'

School board culture wars lose steam in St. Louis area. 'Tired of partisan politics'

Suburban school board races in the St. Louis area have cooled off, with fewer candidates running for office and less partisanship.

Motorcyclist dies in crash on Highway 94 in St. Charles County

Motorcyclist dies in crash on Highway 94 in St. Charles County

The fatal accident occurred about 6:30 p.m. Tuesday near Klondike Park.

Senate OKs bill to move St. Charles County school board elections to November

Senate OKs bill to move St. Charles County school board elections to November

The bill was endorsed by St. Charles County Council Monday

Made in St. Louis: Couple creates business for bespoke wood tables

Made in St. Louis: Couple creates business for bespoke wood tables

Gathering friends and family around the dining table can be one of life’s greatest pleasures. From cozy family dinners to holiday feasts, the time spent at table sharing good food, convivial conversation and stories creates memories that last a lifetime.

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