Kirkwood News

Comedian Greg Warren took a recent break from his busy touring schedule for a brief stay in his hometown of Kirkwood.

Donna Ross, seen here portraying publisher James Gordon Bennett Jr., has shared her knowledge of historical figures with students at Webster University and with residents of local retirement homes.

KIRKWOOD a ' A lawsuit faults an unarmed private security officer for allowing Charles "Cookie" Thornton into a Kirkwood City Council meeting the night he fatally shot six people and was killed by police.

The family of a murdered Kirkwood city councilwoman is suing. Connie Karr's family filed a wrongful death suit in connection with the Kirkwood City Hall shooting on February 7, 2008.

Thomas and Kristen Kniest have listed for sale a four-bedroom, three-bath home at 827 Wood Ave.

A Meacham Park community panel rejects an agreement designed to help improve race relations in Kirkwood.

Back in the fall, St. Louis County Council voted to rezone land near the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers for yet another Taj Mahal casino development.

Former alderman challenges Foote in Crestwood's Ward 4; no elections to be conducted in Lindbergh, Mehlville in April January 27, 2010 - Staff report While Sunset Hills Mayor Mike Svoboda faces three challengers in his bid for re-election this April, several area municipal and school board incumbents are unopposed for another term.

The store is one of a dozen Dunkin' stores that owner Michael Geller plans to open in the market and marks the return of the brand to the market after about 10 years.

It was nearly two years ago that a shooting rampage at Kirkwood City Hall prompted a closer look at race relations in the St.

A painful anniversary is approaching in Kirkwood. The city hall shooting was nearly two years ago.

The Missouri Department of Conservation cuts back on hours at Powder Valley Nature Center in Kirkwood due to declining sales tax revenue.

Laumeier Sculpture Park's new executive director, Marilu Knode, warms up next to Niki de Saint Phalle's colorful "Ricardo Cat." photo by Diana Linsley.

A retired Kirkwood educator who knew all the victims and the gunman from the 2008 City Hall shooting tragedy plans to keep a positive attitude about the community's new mediated plan to improve community relations and communication.

KIRKWOOD a ' City officials and Kirkwood residents on Thursday night signed on to an agreement intended to improve community relations and begin healing racial division in the city two years after a shooting rampage at City Hall.

It started Tuesday and continues through Wednesday: a major push in St. Louis that could raise tens of thousands of dollars for Haiti relief efforts, and it all began with an idea from a local entrepreneur.

They are a mix of ages and backgrounds, but all in the same club because they enjoy ballroom dance.

The Kirkwood-Des Peres Area Chamber of Commerce will honor community leaders and business owners Friday, Jan.

The Kirkwood smoking ban has been in effect for two weeks, and some bar and restaurant owners say their business is taking a big hit.

Kirkwood-Des Peres Area Chamber The Kirkwood-Des Peres Area Chamber of Commerce is holding its 64th Annual Business Excellence and Installation Gala on Friday, Jan.