Affton News

AFFTON > COUNTY MAY BUY ONE-ACRE SITE NEAR COMMUNITY CENTER St. Louis County is considering buying a one-acre parcel at 9815 Mackenzie Road for $250,000. The property is on the south side of the entrance of the Affton White-Rodgers Community Center.

"Up in the Air," which stars George Clooney and Vera Farmiga, opens Wednesday in Columbia theaters, and the movie might seem familiar to Missouri audiences.

A half-cent sales tax increase for public transportation in St. Louis County slipped through a key test vote on Tuesday as the County Council tentatively agreed to put the proposal on the April 6 ballot.

To folks in Hollywood, St. Louis must seem like Anytown, USA. And in the new movie "Up in the Air," it is.

Beautiful brickwork, lovely yard, and most importantly clean! This home may need some updating depending on your tastes but has been maintained in great condition! More Notes from: Address: 9010 Vasel Dr Agent: Nick Baur Agency: RE/MAX Gold V City: Affton CDP Neighborhood: Affton South Subdivision: Gravois Gardens Start taking notes on ...

More than a dozen homes burglarized in less than a month in the same St. Louis County neighborhood.

St. Louis' women's football team will hold open tryouts this weekend in St. Louis. Tryouts for the St.

In what is shaping up to be the most contentious election for St. Louis County executive in 20 years, much of the focus is not on the candidates but on John Temporiti, who is County Executive Charlie Dooley's campaign manager and treasurer.

A convicted serial burglar was sentenced to 15 years in prison Friday. David Stauder, 47, of Affton, pled guilty to 16 counts of burglary and 14 counts of stealing in connection to crimes that occurred between May 2008 and February 2009.

Laura Lahr, 47, was charged with assaulting police officers after she ran into two officers Saturday while trying to flee an arrest on a robbery charge.

St. Louis County Police are investigating a possible dognapping that may also result in assault charges.

Georgia Burgfeld, 80, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at her home.

The lopsided vote on Tuesday to prohibit smoking in most public places in St. Louis County could spell a quick reversal of the ban's exemption for casino gambling floors, a member of the County Council said Wednesday.

St. Louis County Police are providing special protection and giving special attention to children this Halloween.

Our amazingly wet October continues with heavy rain Friday morning. Showers and thundershowers should continue through the morning.

Seven organizations were awarded contracts to operate license offices today. They are in Affton, Blue Springs, Branson West, Harrisonville, St.

Both sides in the debate over a sales tax for a new emergency communications system in St.

Tim Bower helps his friend, River Crest tenant Kathy Bruckner, remove items earlier this week from her Shrewsbury apartment.

Brett Wiley, a field organizer for the Sierra Student Coalition, has been talking up the Missouri Power Shift Summit, encouraging young people to attend.

AWARDS Stan Gellman Graphic Design has been awarded winning status in the 2009 American Graphic Design Awards competition by a nationwide panel of judges.