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Government, Police & Fire

Federal Jury Convicts Kirkwood Woman in Tax Fraud Case

Special agent involved with the case called her defense "mumbo jumbo."

Government, Opinion

Privacy or Law Enforcement? Release of Concealed Weapon Permit Names

The Missouri Highway Patrol admitted releasing the names of concealed weapon permit holders to the Social Security Administration in what the government said was a law enforcement investigation. Do you agree?

Elections

Results for Arch/Park Tax, Prop P in St. Louis County, City

It had to pass in both St. Louis City and St. Louis County in order to impose the sales tax increase to fund improvements around the Gateway Arch, local parks and regional trails.

Government

GOP Rift in Missouri: Is It Healthy?

The head of the Missouri Republican Party, Ed Martin, said the "old guard of the GOP missed the significance" of Rand Paul's fillibuster over the use of drones. John Danforth responded in kind.

Government

Demolition of Historic Home at 750 N. Taylor Is Before Kirkwood Council—Again

After getting denied a second time by the city's planning and zoning commission, the council will consider a plan to tear down a 126-year-old house and replacing it with four new residences.

Schools, Elections

Kirkwood School Board Candidates to Face Off in Forum

Representatives from the League of Women Voters will moderate the candidate forum.

Government

Anonymous Donor Buys Steak 'n Shake Meals for Kirkwood Snow Crews

The city thanked the donor on its Facebook pages. PLUS: Have you wondered what streets get serviced first when there's a snowfall? Here's the answer.

Government

Completion of Walker Lake Path About 8 Weeks Away

The project is the latest part of a five-phase rehabilitation project in the park.

Here are ways you can improve your yard, and the best part is Kirkwood and Des Peres homeowners get 75 percent of the cost covered.

Government, The Neighborhood Files, Patch's House & Home

Want Your Kirkwood Yard to Look Like This?

Residents can get up to $2,000 for landscaping improvements. The program is part of an initiative to limit how much rain water runs off into area waterways.

Government, Sports

Should the St. Louis Rams Move to the Suburbs, or Get Stadium Upgrades?

The St. Louis Rams have options in the suburbs. But they want the Edward Jones Dome to be shaped up to their liking.

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