Today’s ruling from the nation’s high court that capital punishment is fit only for murderers – and not, as some states would like, for those who rape children — has special resonance in Missouri. 

After the abduction and sexual assault of…

Mayor Francis Slay has reiterated his support for a plan to assign bodyguards to Board of Aldermen President Lewis Reed and Comptroller Darlene Green.

As we reported on Monday, Slay was initially surprised at a budget insert that calls for the hiring of…

Highlighting today’s otherwise low-key election are contests in two St. Louis County towns that have been divided - one by controversy, the other by tragedy.

Election Day is sure to stir emotions in Kirkwood, where voters will cast their ballot…

Gov. Matt Blunt has nominated the head of a Kirkwood business group for a seat on the Ethics Commission.

Jim Wright, 54, of Ballwin, is president of the Kirkwood/Des Peres Area Chamber of Commerce. Wright replaces Republican Warren Nieburg, whose term expires…

A compelling read in today’s paper visits Kirkwood on the city’s first council meeting since the fatal Feb. 7 shooting.

The meeting was filled with tensions as residents decried the decision to continue with an election for mayor that will feature…

This from the governor’s office:

Gov. Matt Blunt today announced that all flags at state facilities in St. Louis County will be flown at half-staff to honor the memory of the victims from last night’s senseless shooting at the Kirkwood City…

Here are the statements just sent out by U.S. Rep. Todd Akin, R-Town and Country, and Gov. Matt Blunt, regarding Thursday night’s tragedy at Kirkwood City Hall. Also, the statement issued Friday by state Sen. Michael Gibbons, R-Kirkwood.

Here is Akin’s…