CREVE COEUR – A city committee has recommended that the city ban smoking in indoor public places and near playgrounds.

The city council on Monday discussed the recommendation from the recycling, environment and beautification committee, but took no action. Council…

Steve Stenger

St. Louis County Councilman Steve Stenger, D-Affton, denies he is the sole reason that exemptions from casino floors and bars are in a ban on smoking in indoor public places that voters are likely to consider on Nov. 3.

He…

Barbara Fraser

St. Louis County Councilwoman Barbara Fraser, D-University City, is ready to introduce a third version of a ban of smoking in indoor public places at Tuesday’s council meeting.

The version retains exemptions for casino floors and bars, but removes triggers…

Kirkwood now has two groups campaigning on the smoking issue.

Healthy Air for Kirkwood today turned in petitions with 1,258 signatures to force the start of an initiative process that would lead to a ban smoking in indoor public places.…