In a significant development for pet lovers and residents of St. Louis County, the St. Louis County Animal Shelter is finally set to reopen after a month-long quarantine due to a canine parvovirus (parvo) outbreak. This outbreak resulted in the euthanization of 19 dogs, raising concerns among the community about the health protocols followed in … Read more
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – In a controversial move, County Executive Sam Page has vetoed a bill intended to provide direct funding for small farm development in the region. The proposal, which had passed the county council, was designed to support local agricultural efforts and address food insecurity in underserved communities. However, Page rejected it, citing legal limitations around direct financial grants. Instead of … Read more
In an astonishing twist of fate, a Missouri man turned a missed errand into a $777,777 lottery jackpot—all thanks to a spontaneous stop for gas at a Circle K store in Chesterfield, St. Louis County. The lucky ticket was part of the Missouri Lottery’s “777” scratcher game, which has already paid out over $8.7 million in top prizes since launching in February … Read more
MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. – A massive $8 million reconstruction project is set to begin on the Creve Coeur Park Soccer Complex in St. Louis County after it was ravaged by a powerful EF2 tornado last month. The storm left the popular youth sports destination in ruins, halting all games and severely disrupting training schedules for local players. The complex, located in Maryland Heights, … Read more
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – The Parkway School District, one of the largest in the St. Louis area, has approved a significant change in its classroom policy: a district-wide ban on student cell phone use during school hours. This decision, finalized during a regular school board meeting on Wednesday night, is set to take effect at the … Read more
In a concerning trend, St. Louis County has experienced two consecutive smash-and-grab incidents targeting local businesses. These brazen crimes have not only caused significant property damage but have also instilled fear and frustration among business owners and residents. Incident Details Date Location Description February 13, 2025 St. Louis Tax Pros Office, Natural Bridge Avenue A … Read more
In a tragic incident that remains unsolved, 31-year-old Julisa Cannon, a mother of five, was fatally struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run on Meramec Station Road near Crescent Avenue in St. Louis County, Missouri. The heartbreaking event was inadvertently witnessed in real-time by her 14-year-old daughter through a smartphone tracking app. Incident Overview On … Read more
In Missouri, domestic violence remains a critical concern, with recent incidents prompting advocates to call for the establishment of a domestic violence offender registry. Such a registry would function similarly to the state’s existing sex offender registry, aiming to enhance public safety and awareness. Rising Domestic Violence Cases in Missouri Recent reports from the St. … Read more
As the year-end property tax deadline loomed, residents of St. Louis County, Missouri, faced hours-long waits to settle their dues. With payments due by December 31, taxpayers flocked to the Revenue Collector’s Offices in Clayton and St. Ann. Many encountered long lines and delays, while others opted for online or mail-in payment methods to avoid … Read more