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St. Francois County - Missouri Press Releases

24 Press Releases
  • Published on September 1, 2026 - 21:54 GMT

    Major Park Planned for Man's Best Friend

    St. Charles County is designing what will be the biggest dog park in Missouri, boasting some 50 acres for dogs to run free, chase frisbees or jump in a lake.  “They weren’t born on a leash,” says Parks Director Ryan Graham. “Dogs are programmed to run. …

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  • Published on September 1, 2026 - 21:53 GMT

    Pet Adoption Center West Taking Shape

    St. Charles County is laying plans for a second pet adoption center, located in the western part of the county.  The planned, additional facility would be built on the grounds of the National Equestrian Center park at 6880 Lake Saint Louis Boulevard in …

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  • Published on September 1, 2026 - 21:53 GMT

    Public Hearings Planned on Data Centers

    The St. Charles County Department of Public Health is planning to host two public hearings on data centers, after the County Council passed a six-month moratorium on large-scale data centers to allow time for further study.  No data center projects are …

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  • Published on September 1, 2026 - 21:53 GMT

    'Flu Fighters' Offers Free Drive-Thru Vaccinations Sept. 25

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  • Published on September 1, 2026 - 21:53 GMT

    St. Charles County Cuts Ties with Flock Cameras

    The St. Charles County Police Department has ended its use of Flock license plate readers (LPRs) and adopted new safeguards for requesting information on license plates after a new audit tool revealed a civilian police employee misused the Flock system …

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  • Published on August 20, 2026 - 20:42 GMT

    County Police discontinue use of Flock License Plate Readers and tighten use of data

    The St. Charles County Police Department announced today that it has discontinued use of the Flock license plate readers (LPRs) and adopted new safeguards for requesting information on license plates after a new audit tool revealed a civilian employee …

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  • Published on August 5, 2026 - 18:23 GMT

    Highway N Safety Improvements Coming

    One of the most crowded two-lane roads in the county will soon get major safety improvements, thanks to a funding package announced by County Executive Steve Ehlmann and a group of county mayors. “This is what I’ve been pushing for all along,” Ehlmann says …

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  • Published on August 5, 2026 - 18:22 GMT

    St. Charles County Joins Homeland Security BioWatch Program

    Specialized air filters collecting tiny radioactive particles were how the U.S. military detected the Soviet Union had tested its first atomic bomb in 1949. A similar principle can be used to detect many airborne threats, which is why St. Charles County is …

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  • Published on August 5, 2026 - 18:22 GMT

    County Council Lowers County Government’s Personal Property Tax Rate to Zero

    St. Charles County taxpayers will save $4 million this year after the County Council voted to zero out the County’s portion of personal property tax bills—the tax collected on things like cars, mobile homes, and farm equipment.  The proposal passed 6-0 …

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  • Published on August 5, 2026 - 18:22 GMT

    Airbnbs and Vrbos Will Have to Get Safety Inspections

    Mom and Pop—and their corporate competitors—will have to prove they’re meeting home safety requirements before offering short-term rental houses for vacationers in unincorporated St. Charles County. The County Council in July created new rules for short- …

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  • Published on August 5, 2026 - 18:22 GMT

    High Turnout for Party Elections and Amendments on Aug. 4

    St. Charles County voters turned out in big numbers for the August primary.  Over 106,000 voters (36%) turned out in St. Charles County to make their voices heard in Aug. 4 primary nominations and statewide amendments. That’s a leap up from the last August …

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  • Published on August 4, 2026 - 23:36 GMT

    Election Results for August 4 Primary Election

    Summary Vote totals for each candidate for each contest. Download summary CSV Download summary PDF By Contest Vote totals for each contest. Download by contest CSV Download by contest PDF Contest Grouped By Municipality Vote totals for each contest grouped …

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  • Published on July 29, 2026 - 19:25 GMT

    County Council Lowers County Government's Personal Property Tax Rate to Zero

    St. Charles County taxpayers will save $4 million this year after the County Council voted to zero out the County’s portion of personal property tax bills—the tax collected on things like cars, mobile homes, and farm equipment.  The proposal passed 6-0 …

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  • Published on July 29, 2026 - 00:02 GMT

    Voting Information for the August 4 Primary Election

    The Election Authority will never contact you by text, email, or social media to discuss your voter registration or other personal information. Anyone contacting you using one of these platforms to discuss your voter registration is from an outside group. …

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  • Published on July 6, 2026 - 23:11 GMT

    Safety Improvements Coming Along Route 67

    A stretch of Route 67 near West Alton known for high volume, fast traffic and serious crashes will undergo major safety improvements, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT).  “St. Charles County would not be the same without all …

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  • Published on July 6, 2026 - 23:11 GMT

    Sparks Fly Over Proposed Ameren Powerline Routes

    Kathi Duly and her husband did everything they could to look in the crystal ball and predict the future when they moved to a new subdivision off of Highway 79 in St. Paul. “We wanted a little more of a rural feeling,” Duly says. “We bought in the back of …

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  • Published on July 6, 2026 - 23:11 GMT

    Homeless Numbers Up in Latest Count

    The number of homeless people in St. Charles County has almost tripled compared to three years ago, based on newly released data from local groups that help the homeless.  “I think the primary reason is the rise in housing costs,” says Dottie Kastigar, …

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  • Published on July 6, 2026 - 23:11 GMT

    Automatic Renewals Proposed for Senior Property Tax Relief Program

    People who are enrolled in the popular Seniors Real Estate Property Tax Relief Program would no longer need to renew every year, under an ordinance pending before the St. Charles County Council.  “I've heard the taxpayers,” says Collector of Revenue …

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  • Published on July 6, 2026 - 23:11 GMT

    High Voter Turnout Predicted for August Primary Election

    August elections usually have more dandelions than voters, but this August’s vote is expected to draw big crowds keen on deciding important ballot issues and political races.  The Aug. 4 primary is projected to draw 40% of registered voters in St. Charles …

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  • Published on July 6, 2026 - 23:11 GMT

    County Council Considers Six-Month Moratorium on Big Data Centers

    The St. Charles County Council is considering a proposal from County Executive Steve Ehlmann to put a six-month moratorium on large-scale data centers.  “I want to know the facts—good or bad—about large-scale data centers before we even consider letting …

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