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Kinesiology was the fastest winner in the six $27,027 divisions of the first prelim of the Bobby Weiss Series on a gorgeous Tuesday (April 9) afternoon at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, while Hall Of Fame driver David Miller accounted for three divisions of the initial round for three-year-old trotting fillies. 

The clock is ticking for St. Louis County to comply with new Clayton building codes requiring fire sprinklers or face hefty fines.

The legislation follows a spat between County Executive Sam Page and council Chair Shalonda Webb, who claimed Page instructed department leaders not to communicate with members of the county council.

The appointment of Kurt Becker as county director of administration has stalled at the County Council over allegations of a "pay-to-play" scheme at his last job.

"It can be frustrating for council members when a department director does not always have the answer to the questions on the spot," Sam Pages spokesman in said a statement.

Hyundai owners flocked to Chesterfield on Friday and Saturday for free "anti-theft" upgrades for the vehicles.

The St. Louis County Council will be back in session on Friday at 4 o'clock but it will be virtual only and they plan to take up this issue then.

St. Louis County Council chairperson Shalonda Webb announced during Tuesday afternoon’s meeting that she was dropping her plans to pursue an amendment to the county charter about public safety.

Expired temp tags are a common site on St. Louis area roads.

One St. Louis County councilman is pushing for stronger police enforcement and more citations over expired temp tags.