News across Greater St. Louis
Writer gives thoughts, responds to August letter about national debt
To the editor: I refer to T. Oceno’s letter in “The Call” of Aug. 27, 2026, regarding the national debt. No issue is more important than the national debt. T. Oceno said tax cuts lead to an increase in the national debt. He’s right. When the government cuts taxes, it gets less…
Research political candidates before voting, writer advises
To the editor: A recent letter to the editor urging voters to fear Democrats because the Democratic Party is supposedly becoming a “Communist/Socialist front” is a good example of political rhetoric outrunning the facts. The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is a socialist…
Missouri Representative discusses public safety, Proposition P
To the editor: Can you imagine a gang taking over your neighborhood — terrorizing residents, destroying property and creating complete chaos for hours — only to call the police for help and have no officers arrive for more than an hour? That is exactly what happened in the Bevo…
Battle over Missouri’s congressional map reaches US Supreme Court for third time
Challengers to a redrawn congressional map in Missouri aimed at favoring Republicans returned to the US Supreme Court on Tuesday, urging it to halt its use in November’s midterm elections after a St. Louis-based federal court again ordered its reinstatement despite two previous…
09/28/26 Board of Aldermen Packet Available
Click here to view the complete packet materials for the upcoming Board of Aldermen meeting.
Project Redbird South Phase 3 (US-61 Roundabout)
A Catholic media star will be beatified in St. Louis, moving a step closer to sainthood
Bishop Fulton Sheen, who charmed millions of television viewers on his show Life Is Worth Living,'will come one step closer to being declared a saint.
A Catholic media star will be beatified in St. Louis, moving a step closer to sainthood
Bishop Fulton Sheen, who charmed millions of television viewers on his show Life Is Worth Living,'will come one step closer to being declared a saint.
Lane Closures on Mexico Road East of Spencer Road from Sept. 24 - Oct. 5, 2026
The left lane of westbound Mexico Road east of Spencer Road is expected to close from Sept. 24 at 7 a.m. until Sept. 29. Then the left lane of eastbound Mexico Road east of Spencer Road will close from Sept. 29 to Oct. 5.
Recycle City Drop-Off Center Closed from Sept. 28-Oct. 2, 2026
Recycle City’s Drop-Off Center will be closed from Monday to Friday, Sept. 28-Oct. 2, 2026, for a recycling industry event hosted by the City of St. Peters.
Joe Page Bridge closure Sept. 29 and 30
The Joe Page Bridge will be closed on Tuesday, Sept. 29, and Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Thursday, Oct. 1, IDOT may be utilizing flagmen depending on how the 29th and 30th goes; but the bridge will be back open. The bridge is being closed for the federally…
Two in custody following reports of shots fired in Jerseyville
By Steven Spencer River County News Two people were taken into custody after the Jerseyville Police Department responded to Curtis Street for a report of shots fired Monday, Sept. 21. The department confirmed in a press release that officers were dispatched to the 100 block of…