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Serving as a state representative the past few years, Sally Faith has heard plenty of Missouri not-for-profit, social-service organizations plead for state funding during this difficult economic time. Now the Republican legislator from St. Charles knows first-hand the hardships that can result when government funding is curtailed.

The St. Charles City Council last week defeated a bill that would have placed new restrictions on the minimum size of homes that could be built in existing subdivisions. But one of the bill's sponsors says the vote doesn't end the matter.

Not surprisingly, the housing industry is seeing some slowdown now that the deadline for applying for a federal tax credit when buying a home has expired. However, the largest homebuilder in St. Charles County says it is seeing an increasingly amount of traffic in its communities.

Just weeks after deciding not to buy the 10,000-seat Family Arena from St. Charles County government, Lindenwood University officials are looking instead to invest in a nearby hotel that could be converted into a dormitory. Lindenwood is interested in buying ...

The St. Charles Lion's Club Farmer's Market in St. Charles had only four vendors participating a week ago last Saturday. Gerry Shatro, who is in charge of the event, said that is because vendors complain there are too many rules and regulations to follow.

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An arbitrator has ruled in favor of Century Motor Corp. in its battle against Chrysler Group, but it's unclear when the Wentzville dealership will be back in business.

A new study says the Missouri Gaming Commission should award the 13th and final gaming license to the company that would locate a casino development in Cape Girardeau if the state wants to maximize its tax revenues from gaming operators.

Randy Schilling and Linda Arnet stand beneath the highway sign recognizing the robotics team from two Wentzville high schools.

St. Charles County officials have discovered what many property sellers already knew - the real estate market is tough right now.

Teenagers will have to hang out with adults instead of each other if they want to visit Mid Rivers Mall on Friday and Saturday nights.

If the local economy is getting better, it's not reflected in the number of foreclosures that are occurring this year in St. Charles County.