Valley Park News

Kirkwood Memorial Post No. 1, serving area veterans since 1947, is fighting to keep its doors open after March floods severely damaged the organization's building.

A 32-year-old Valley Park woman had to be airlifted from Clearwater Lake after the boat she was riding in exploded on Saturday.

The elected representatives in Oklahoma passed a law to stem the tide of illegal aliens and, faster than you can say "judicial supremacy," a federal judge blocked its enforcement.

The Kirkwood School Board has approved the purchase of a backup natural gas generator at the high school.

Snacks and refreshments will be provided and all donors will receive a T-shirt. June 2 Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 17 Ann Street, Valley Park, Mo., 2 to 7 p.m. June 3 Logan College of Chiropractic, 1851 ...

Driving ranges are great places to work out all your tee-time kinks, teach kids the basic swing and burn off your pent-up frustrations. via St. Louis Post-Dispatch

“It was like I was given a second chance at life.”

Church bells tolled in the distance as an unintentional but perhaps fitting signal just before Terry Marcrum climbed out of a wheelchair Friday and took slow, deliberate steps back toward his old life. via BizzyBlog.com

A fast-moving storm resulted in hail pelting the region this morning. The biggest hail -- about an inch in diameter -- was in the House Springs area. via STLtoday

From downtown development to suburban crime, city leaders and citizens have opinions about the communities they live and work in. via MyFox St. Louis

“I thank God I'm alive everyday”

Church bells tolled in the distance as an unintentional but perhaps fitting signal just before Terry Marcrum climbed out of a wheelchair Friday and took slow, deliberate steps back toward his old life. via STLtoday

St. Louis - Police were searching for a driver they say caused a collision that killed two men in a pickup around 3:30 a.m. Sunday at Kingshighway and Arsenal Street. via STLtoday

Dave Overhoff, with the Department of Natural Resources from the Division of Geology and Land Survey explains how they are making sure Monday's earthquake did not harm the structure. via MyFox St. Louis

The U.S. Geological Survey said a 2.7 magnitude quake rumbled this morning. But this time, its epicenter was near Valley Park. via St. Louis Post-Dispatch

“If they want to play by our rules.”

Thousands of people marched nationwide for May Day, to call attention to immigration issue, and right here in Missouri, one town is fighting its own immigration battle. via KOMU-TV Columbia

“I think this will increase over the next few years.”

St. Louis Business Journal - by Lisa R. Brown Thiemann Real Estate recently purchased a Valley Park apartment complex for more than $14 million, boosting the value of its apartment portfolio past the $100 ... via Commercial Real Estate

Pacific, Eureka, Fenton, and Valley Park all saw historic floods last month. The National Weather Service says the Meramec River will flood again but the water will not go as high as last time. via MyFox St. Louis

“I think the best thing for people to know is what the most recent weather predictions are saying. No one should be caught off guard”

By Jeff Small -- A number of communities still drying out from the March floods are back in the path of rising water this weekend. via KSDK NewsChannel 5

Area emergency management personnel will be keeping a close eye on the rivers this weekend as many are expected to crest above flood levels. via KSDK NewsChannel 5

“This establishes a clear standard that it's not something we want to do”

State capital residents on Tuesday soundly rejected an effort to overturn a 13-year-old ban on casino gambling. via Southeast Missourian

“I want to take this town into the future”

A veteran politician was ousted from the mayor's office Tuesday in Valley Park, Mo., in a race that was partly a referendum on illegal immigration. via The Post Chronicle