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St. Francois County - Missouri Press Releases

18 Press Releases
  • 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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  • Published on June 30, 2026 - 20:00 GMT

    Six-Month Moratorium on New Apartments Passes County Council

    No new apartment buildings would be allowed in unincorporated parts of St. Charles County for six months, under an ordinance approved by the County Council June 29. The plan passed unanimously and is expected to be signed into law by County Executive Steve …

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  • Published on June 30, 2026 - 14:20 GMT

    Deadline Extended for Senior Tax Relief in St. Charles County

    Seniors in St. Charles County will get a little extra time to sign up for—or renew their enrollment in—the Senior Real Estate Property Tax Relief Program.  The St. Charles County Council unanimously passed an ordinance giving seniors 6 extra days to make …

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  • Published on June 20, 2026 - 00:38 GMT

    Envision St. Charles County Master Plan

    Public Comments Your input is needed! Review the Master Plan draft and share your feedback to planning@sccmo.org by Monday, July 20. Envision St. Charles County Master Plan As required by the County Charter, St. Charles County regularly reviews and updates …

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  • Published on June 10, 2026 - 02:22 GMT

    New Splash Play Area Tops Off Expansion at Kinetic Park

    One of the coolest places to be a kid in St. Charles County is about to get a whole lot cooler.  Kinetic Park’s new splash play area opens Friday morning with water attractions that rival an amusement park.  WHAT: Ribbon cutting with kids invited to play …

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