Apr 29, 2008 | St. Louis Business Journal
Wentzille developer sentenced to 15 months for violating Clean Water Act
Eric Johnson was sentenced to 15 months in prison and ordered to pay $100,000 in restitution for violating the Clean Water Act in association with his Wentzville subdivision development, U.S. Attorney Catherine ... via St. Louis Business Journal
Missouri lawmakers claim insurers target travelers
Senators endorsed a measure that would limit the ability of life insurance companies to deny coverage or to hike rates based on a person's travel plans. via KYTV Springfield
Push to expand tuition aid plan
“We're talking about people who make in the upper 3 percent of 4 percent of the income levels. For us to say that's needs-based, that's absurd”
' Some students from families earning as much as $200,000 annually could receive Missouri's financial-need college scholarships as a result of a deal struck Wednesday by state budget writers. via Columbia Missourian
Wentzville hires city administrator
A new city administrator has been hired to replace Andy McCown, who retires today. via STLtoday
St. Charles County Restaurant Inspections
St. Charles County inspectors grade restaurants on a numerical scale with 100 being the best score. via STLtoday
Harrisonville city administrator resigns
Dianna Wright, Harrisonville’s city administrator since 1998, has quit to take a similar job in Wentzville, Mo.Her last day in Harrisonville will be May 15.Mayor Kevin Wood, in making the announcement, ... via KansasCity.com
SSM launches integrated electronic medical record system
“It's an incredibly complex environment”
Registered nurses Pauline McCarthy, at right, and Pam Rosenthal work to enter data into patient Libra Burge's medical records in the outpatient surgery unit at SSM-St. Joseph West Hospital. via St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Dispute over autism tax credit stalls teacher pay bill
“We all want to do everything we can, not only to help autistic kids, but all special-needs children”
Legislators have effectively killed a pay raise for teachers and a scholarship plan for autistic children, House Majority Leader Steven Tilley said Thursday. via STLtoday
One Stream's Trash To Become ART
Greenway Network and community partners team up for unique project St. Charles County, MO - Greenway Network's Stream Trash ART Project will take place on Saturday, April 12 at 11 a.m. at the Dardenne Prairie ... via DOCHE
Wentzville mayor wins third term
“The voters recognized we're a community of a lot of families.”
Paul Lambi captured a third two-year term as mayor of Wentzville on Tuesday, easily defeating longtime Alderman Leon Tow. via STLtoday
Wentzville Mother Wants Answers from Navy After Daughter's Mysterious Death
“It may never tell me what I need to know to pinpoint it to this. I'll just have to wait on that. But looking at all this, I can't imagine it came from anywhere else.”
By Ann Rubin A Wentzville mother is asking for answers from the U.S. Navy, following the mysterious death of her daughter. via KSDK NewsChannel 5
Missouri Senate passes immigration bill on voice vote; one more vote will send it to House
“They just perfected a really imperfect piece of public policy”
A wide-ranging illegal-immigration bill glided through the Missouri Senate on Tuesday with surprisingly little debate.Senators spent just over an hour debating the bill, which includes an array of measures ... via KansasCity.com
Car Dealer Offers to Fix Man's Car Who Bought Worthless Warranty
A Metro East man, victimized by a company that sold him a worthless repair warranty, is getting satisfaction any way, thanks to a generous car dealer. via KSDK-TV Saint Louis
Mo. Senate approves immigration bill after brief debate
“We have no problem with a state law that is more responsive, we just have a problem with a state law that is going to be more regulatory”
State senators gave quick preliminary approval Tuesday to legislation cracking down on illegal immigrants and those who hire them. via KMOV-TV Saint Louis