Department of Agriculture Announces Grants for Missouri Specialty Crop Production 

Today, PatientRightsAdvocate.org (PRA) released a report revealing that a large majority of hospitals are continuing to hide the cost of care from consumers -- including 36 from Missouri -- two years after a law was enacted requiring them to post their real prices online.

Auto thefts in the St. Charles County region continue to be top of mind for law enforcement and prosecutors. The St. Charles County Police Department and the County’s Prosecuting Attorney’s Office continue to raise awareness and show unity in addressing a recent upsurge in car break-ins, mot…

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has funding available for projects that will protect Missouri’s waters from pollution caused by stormwater runoff, also known as nonpoint source pollution. Responses to the request for proposals for this federal grant funding are due April 1.

Recently members of Immanuel Women In Mission and the Advent by Candlelight committee presented a check for $1377. to the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry.  Due to Covid 19 the 17th annual Advent by Candlelight program was canceled, but monetary donations were accepted from the Immanuel congr…

The Wentzville School District is proud to announce that three Timberland High School students have been elected as Presiding Officers after participating n in the 73rd Annual Youth and Government Conference on Dec. 1-4 in Jefferson City. Additionally, four students served as Presiding Offic…

A Foristell student just earned a lot of “green” after being selected as Missouri’s winner of the Bonnie Plants 3rd Grade Cabbage Program.

In celebration of the first holiday season for the new Crossroads Arts Center in Wentzville, the arts council is preparing a special “Artistic Holiday Gifts” exhibit starting on December 2 through December 30, 2021.  The exhibit will take place in the arts center gallery located at 310 West …

The St. Charles County Department of Public Health (DPH) will begin vaccinating children ages 5-11 with the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID vaccine. With authorization from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), the department may vaccinate anyone ages 5 and older with a first o…

Lake St. Louis firefighters will again be escorting Santa through the neighborhoods of Lake St. Louis!  The firefighters and their engines will bring Santa, his sleigh, and all the reindeer to visit the children.  We are not able to drive down every street so try to meet us at the intersecti…

With just a little more than a month left before a possible shutdown of the Spire STL Pipeline, St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann has authorized the County Counselor’s Office to file a motion to intervene with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on behalf of the resident…

The Lake St. Louis Police Officer’s Association is going to deliver food to less fortunate families again this Thanksgiving. The food items will include a fully prepared meal (turkey and all the fixings) purchased from a local business! They will also be sponsoring local school children agai…

A O'Fallon, Missouri, native is serving aboard USS Tennessee, one of the world’s most advanced nuclear-powered submarines.

All children deserve a safe, comfortable place to lay their heads. Across the US, too many boys and girls go without a bed—or even a pillow—to sleep on. These children end up sleeping on couches, blankets, and even floors. This can affect their happiness and health.

Sheree K. Nielsen's love of coffee began at age seventeen when, on a camping trip, she couldn't find her usual drink - tea - and was forced to drink coffee. She loved it!

The St. Charles County Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced that 51.5 percent of county residents now are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The county has the second highest vaccination rate in the state and is one of just three in Missouri to reach this milestone, according to…

Dogs and cats of all ages, sizes and activity levels are now available at St. Charles County’s Pet Adoption Center, located at 4850 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Peters. To encourage adoptions and help find loving homes for shelter pets, Division of Humane Services staff offers several Fall A…

The clients of The Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri now have a new, safe place to begin the healing process after experiencing abuse. The Child Center expanded their services and staff to help accommodate the growing abuse case numbers.

For many public school students, access to free books, magazines, DVDs, and homework help just got easier. The St. Charles City-County Library and area school districts have forged an agreement that provides library accounts for over 40,000 school-age students in St. Charles County.

The Lake Saint Louis Police Department will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Thursday, September 23rd from 1:00p.m. to 6:00p.m., at the Lake Saint Louis Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, 63367.

This week, the Health Care Heroes at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis donated over 500 high-need school supply items to the Wentzville School District.

Robert LeMaster, a senior at Christian Brothers College High School has been named the recipient of the 2020 Pachyderm Scholarship presented by the St. Charles County Pachyderm Club.

The City of Lake Saint Louis has won an award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its financial reporting efforts. The GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial rep…

The Wentzville School District is offering free meals to all WSD enrolled students under COVID-19: Child Nutrition Response #85 Nationwide Waiver to Allow the Seamless Summer Option through School Year 2021-2022. Households are still encouraged to complete and submit an application for free …

Seventy high school students participated in Missouri's 58th annual Missouri Electric Youth Tour, June 16-18. Local delegates sponsored by Cuivre River Electric Cooperative were Natalie Benton, Fort Zumwalt East High School; Ella Smith, Warrenton High School; and Jaden Zelidon, Taylor Shay-J…

Spending more time watching television, playing video games, texting friends, or browsing the internet can lead to a condition known as "computer vision eye strain." Eye strain also may be caused through intense eye use, such as while driving long distances or engaging in activities that req…

Throughout the month of July, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) will be featuring its annual Giving in July campaign - a month dedicated to the groups and individuals giving back in their communities while helping to share the mission to Remember, Honor and Teach.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexis Mountain, a native of Wentzville, Missouri, learned lessons from her hometown that carried over into her military career. 

The Wentzville School District is proud to announce that Kamden Hill, rising senior at Timberland High School, has been selected to attend the American Legion Boys Nation. The American Legion Boys Nation is a week-long, hands-on experience where young leaders receive an education on the stru…

Wentzville/Lincoln County, Mo. - The Jackson family is grateful for a Lincoln County group that has helped raise money for their son's cancer treatment. 

Chase Bank has opened its doors in Wentzville, the first branch in the area. The branch offers personal services and welcomes customers in casual meeting spaces, emphasizing a more consultative approach. 

Wentzville School District teachers Jennifer Hancock and Justin Wilmes have both been selected as Finalists for the 2021 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). The award is the highest recognition that a K-12 mathematics or science teacher can receive…

As we observe Memorial Day this year, Jardin du Lac Garden Club joins with the St. Charles County Veterans Museum in honoring our fallen heroes.  Paula Wepprich immediate past President of Jardin du Lac chose the museum to be the location for her President's project, a Gold Star memorial plaque.

The Lake Saint Louis Police Department is partnering with St. Louis BicycleWorks and the Lake Saint Louis Farmers and Artists Market to take those old bicycles off your hands!  The bike drive will take place on Saturday, June 12th, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. until noon at the Lake Saint Louis Farme…

If you have a worn or damaged U.S. flag and don't know where or how to dispose of it properly, the military veterans of St. Charles County Government are ready to help.

Empower Missouri is celebrating the passage of legislation that will expand access to a time-sensitive HIV medication.

On New Year's Eve, Gwen Pope found herself in an ambulance being transported to the Emergency Room at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis. Within a few hours, she tested positive for COVID-19 and was admitted to the COVID-19 unit. Her caregivers tried all options, but eventuall…

The Meadows Luxury Living, a new upscale, 156-unit multi-family development in Lake Saint Louis has received zoning approval. The new development will add an amenity-rich, high-end housing option and community greenspace to the area and will support local retailers. Located on Technology Dri…

For the 12th consecutive year, St. Charles County ranks among the top of Missouri's "Healthiest Counties". The annual County Health Rankings report, released today by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin's Population Health Institute, places St. Charles County s…

St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann today announced that Director of Public Health Demetrius Cianci-Chapman will be leaving the County effective May 21. Cianci-Chapman is reuniting with his family out of state.

The Missouri Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Douglas J. Luetkemeyer to the office of bank President.  In this new role, Luetkemeyer will be responsible for overseeing and supporting the leadership team in the execution of strategic initiatives and ensuring the delivery of excell…

Holt High School Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) teacher Hali Hill has been selected to receive the 2021 Missouri Educators of Family and Consumer Sciences and Human Services (MoEFCS) New Teacher of the Year Award. This award is given annually to nominated educators in recognition of the…

The Wentzville School District Transportation bus fleet was inspected by the Missouri State Highway Patrol on March 15, 16, and 17 and was found to have an approval rate of 98.9% for first-time presentations. For reference, the statewide average in 2020 was 89.1%.