/tags/st-charles-county St. Charles County en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Mon, 02 Jun 2025 09:42:57 GMT /news-briefs/2025-06-02/black-bear-sightings-st-charles-county-southern-illinois Missouri’s bear population is increasing, meaning humans will likely continue to encounter bears more often. Some bears are traveling across state lines into Illinois. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 09:42:57 GMT /news-briefs/2025-06-02/black-bear-sightings-st-charles-county-southern-illinois Olivia Mizelle /health-science-environment/2025-04-25/mercy-begins-construction-on-wentzville-hospital In addition to emergency services, the hospital will offer cancer care, radiology and women’s care, among other specialties. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-04-25/mercy-begins-construction-on-wentzville-hospital Sarah Fentem /government-politics-issues/2025-01-31/federal-deportation-fear-paranoia-st-louis Some city and county officials in the St. Louis region say U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement hasn’t contacted them, despite rumors and claims that the federal agents have been spotted. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-01-31/federal-deportation-fear-paranoia-st-louis Lacretia Wimbley /podcast/politically-speaking/2024-12-05/missouri-state-rep-elect-colin-wellenkamp-wants-to-boost-teacher-pay The St. Charles County Republican won a tight race to represent one of the most competitive Missouri House seats in the state. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2024-12-05/missouri-state-rep-elect-colin-wellenkamp-wants-to-boost-teacher-pay Jason Rosenbaum /news-briefs/2024-11-01/judge-dismisses-lawsuit-seeking-to-halt-early-voting-in-st-charles-county A St. Charles County judge on Friday dismissed a lawsuit that aimed to halt early voting without poll watchers. Director of Elections Kurt Bahr said poll watchers can observe voting on Election Day. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 17:07:41 GMT /news-briefs/2024-11-01/judge-dismisses-lawsuit-seeking-to-halt-early-voting-in-st-charles-county Hiba Ahmad /government-politics-issues/2024-10-31/challenge-to-st-charles-county-early-voting-process-spurs-confusion-for-some-voters At an early voting site in St. Peters on Thursday, some voters in line to cast their ballots were unsure if the court order will affect their ability to vote early. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 22:53:04 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-10-31/challenge-to-st-charles-county-early-voting-process-spurs-confusion-for-some-voters Ulaa Kuziez /news-briefs/2024-10-31/st-charles-county-early-voting-legal-challenge Republican Committeeman Travis Heins alleges that Elections Director Kurt Bahr improperly kept him from acting as a poll watcher at in-person early voting locations. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news-briefs/2024-10-31/st-charles-county-early-voting-legal-challenge Brian Moline /government-politics-issues/2024-10-10/st-charles-county-hits-300-000-voter-registration-milestone-as-november-election-looms The fast-growing county is now one of Missouri’s largest voting jurisdictions. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:58:41 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-10-10/st-charles-county-hits-300-000-voter-registration-milestone-as-november-election-looms Jason Rosenbaum /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-10-01/mini-artificial-islands-mimic-wetlands-and-help-filter-missouris-lakes-and-ponds Artificial floating wetlands naturally filter water from contaminants and excess nutrients. There are about a dozen in the state, and the Missouri Department of Conservation wants to add more. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:39:45 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-10-01/mini-artificial-islands-mimic-wetlands-and-help-filter-missouris-lakes-and-ponds Ulaa Kuziez /education/2024-09-20/francis-howell-school-board-lifts-ban-on-hate-speech-false-claims-in-educational-materials The school board voted 5-2 in favor of the policy to allow hate speech, false science and false historical claims if a book is “educationally suitable.” But books will still be banned for containing drug use, descriptions of crime and sexual conduct. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:01:00 GMT /education/2024-09-20/francis-howell-school-board-lifts-ban-on-hate-speech-false-claims-in-educational-materials Lauren Brennecke