Don’t Miss: Mud Mania Returns to Queeny Park  St. Louis County Parks wants residents to get out and explore a new side of Queeny Park. Mud Mania is back at on July 20 and 21. Children and families can slip and slide, crawl and climb through the mud pit and obstacle course.    “The St. […]

Comptroller Darlene Green Statement in Support of $50 Million No-Tax-Increase Bond Issue  City leaders are asking St. Louis City voters to approve a $50 million general obligation (GO) bond, Proposition 1, on the August 7 ballot. The bond will utilize the current tax levy, and voters should know that their taxes will not increase if […]

Prevention and Testing Essential as Syphilis Numbers Rise  SAINT LOUIS, MO – As syphilis case numbers rise in both the city and county, the Saint Louis County Department of Public Health is emphasizing the importance of sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention and testing.    “Safer sex practices are vital for preventing the contraction and spread […]

Mayor Krewson Announces Search for Director of the St. Louis Department of Health  Mayor Lyda Krewson announced Monday that a search will begin immediately to find a director to lead the City’s ​Health Department​.    Melba Moore, who served as the City’s health commissioner and director, stepped down on June 30. She was named acting […]

St. Louis County Executive to Host 18th Annual JB Blast  St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger is proud to announce the JB Blast, South St. Louis County’s biggest Fourth of July celebration, is returning to Jefferson Barrack’s Park for the 18th year!    This family-friendly evening is scheduled from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on […]

Blunt Secures Missouri Health, Education, & Workforce Priorities in Subcommittee-Passed Funding Bill  Blunt-Led Bill Supports Efforts to Prevent Waste, Fraud, and Abuse of Taxpayer Dollars    WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor/HHS), today announced that several Missouri priorities […]

Blunt Backs Protect Kids and Parents Act – Bill Would Keep Families Together and Speed Asylum Process  WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) yesterday joined U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (Texas) and 17 of his Senate colleagues as an original co-sponsor of the Protect Kids and Parents Act.    “The situation at the border is […]

Governor Mike Parson Announces Michael L. Kehoe as Lieutenant Governor  (JEFFERSON CITY, MO)-Today, Governor Mike Parson announced Michael L. Kehoe as Lieutenant Governor of Missouri.    Governor Parson said, “The Lieutenant Governor position is an important position, not just because of duties assigned by Missouri law and the state constitution, but also to reassure Missourians […]

Comptroller Darlene Green Statement On Privatization of St. Louis Lambert International Airport  The Board of Estimate and Apportionment I voted against approving an advisory consulting agreement for the privatization of St. Louis Lambert International Airport. The Comptroller’s Office does not support this effort to trade Lambert’s successful fiscal management and positive growth for the risks […]

Excessive Heat Warning Issued Warning MO/IL replaces previously issued Heat Advisory  The National Weather Service in St. Louis has issued and Excessive Heat Warning for the City of St. Louis and metropolitan area. The warning is in effect from noon today to 8:00 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2018.    A dangerous combination of heat and […]