West County
For West County Woman, Gun Ownership Has Newfound Importance
“I have to have one up on them. They don’t have anything to lose and I have everything to lose.”
County Council To Consider Stricter Smoking Ban
The smoking ban passed in 2009 allowed for some bars to be grandfathered in but councilman Mike O’Mara wants to change that.
Local Realtor Hiring Amid Flood Of New Buyers
“We’re finding that consumer confidence is way up and that people are sick and tired of being sick and tired,” Kelly Hager said.
Alton School Keeps Classes Segregated
“We’re still doing it; we’ve gotten good feedback, and the faculty all likes it,” said Judy Kulp, assistant principal at St. Mary’s.
Whooping Cough Cases On The Rise Locally
There were two confirmed cases this past week at a middle school in West County and doctors at Missouri Baptist Medical Center.
Police Warn West County Residents After Rash of Home Burglaries
Lock doors, keep your house well lit and if you have an alarm, use it. That’s the advice from Town and Country Police, following two burglaries.
Penalties For Disturbing the Peace In Chesterfield May Increase
A new law concerning underage drinking is being considered by the members of the Chesterfield City Council.
Local Broker Gets 17 Years Behind Bars for $6 Million Fraud
Woman used money to buy luxury items, set up West County businesses that have gone bust
Food Pantry Demand Doubles in West County
People who were donating food last year are picking it up this year
Local Food Pantry Sees Rise In Formerly Middle Class Clients
“We’re meeting a lot of people who have fallen down one or two notches,” Circle of Concern’s Glenn Koenen said.

















