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Chesterfield Amphitheater Adds America 250 Trivia Night, ELO Tribute to Summer Lineup
Two new events are headed to the Chesterfield Amphitheater this summer: an America 250 Trivia Night on Tuesday, July 14, and a
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Community is where the Chesterfield Valley Post covers the people, places, and events that shape daily life in Chesterfield, Wildwood, Eureka, and the surrounding unincorporated communities of west St. Louis County. Expect reporting on local nonprofits and churches, festivals and markets, public safety, historic landmarks, and the decisions neighbors care about most.
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Shots Fired at West County Center Parking Garage; No Injuries Reported
Shots were fired in the Ballas Parking Garage at West County Center on Saturday, June 13th afternoon, prompting people to run through
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A Chesterfield Man Ignored a Lump for Eight Months. It Was Breast Cancer.
Tommy Wright felt the knot behind his right breast for eight months. He dismissed it as a cyst. By the time doctors
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Two Weeks Left: St. Louis County Seniors Face June 30 Deadline for Property Tax Freeze
West County homeowners 62 and older can lock in their current property tax bills, preventing future increases driven by rising home values.
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Flash Flood Traps 100+ at Eureka Camp for Kids With Bleeding Disorders. No One Got Hurt.
When floodwaters swallowed the roads around Camp Wyman in Eureka on Monday, June 8 morning, more than 100 people were on site,
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Special Counsel Clears All Three New Wildwood Council Members; Report Goes to Council Monday, June 8th
Three Wildwood council members elected in April will keep their seats. That's the conclusion of a taxpayer-funded investigation that lasted
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PrideFest 2026: June 27–28 in Downtown St. Louis
PrideFest 2026, the St. Louis region's largest LGBTQIA+ celebration, takes place Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28, in Downtown
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Dolce Napoli: What to Know About the Gelato and Pastry Shop Planned for The District
The Napoli Group is adding a gelato and Italian pastry shop at The District in Chesterfield Valley, next door to its Napoli
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Chesterfield Aquatic Center Plans Four Special Event Days in Its Final Summer
The Chesterfield Family Aquatic Center will close permanently after this summer, but not before hosting four special event days with discounted or
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Chesterfield's Laura Ritchie Crowned Ms. Missouri Senior America 2026
Two Chesterfield women swept the top honors at the Ms. Missouri Senior America 2026 Pageant in Florissant. Laura Ritchie won the statewide
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Old House at Hog Hollow Heads to Chesterfield Committee After Planning Commission Rejection
The owners of the Old House at Hog Hollow will get another shot at expanding their hours and outdoor dining when Chesterfield&
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Six Flags St. Louis Now Requires Adult Chaperones for Guests 16 and Under
If your teen wants to visit Six Flags St. Louis, they now need a grown-up with them at the gate. The Eureka
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Monarch-Chesterfield Levee Trail Adds 1.48 Miles, Now Stretches Into Wildwood
A 1.48-mile expansion of the Monarch-Chesterfield Levee Trail opened Friday, May 29, connecting two previously separated sections and creating a continuous
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Chesterfield Seeks State Tax Credits to Keep Big Youth Tournaments Coming
Chesterfield could soon tap a state incentive program aimed at locking in the youth sports tournaments that pumped an estimated $25 million
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Wildwood's Music on Main Lands at New Village Green for First Time
Wildwood's free summer concert series has a new home. Music on Main moved to the city's brand-new Village
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Wildwood's Route 66 Centennial Continues With Live Music May 24, Three-Day Festival in July
Wildwood residents can celebrate the 100th birthday of Route 66 without leaving town this Sunday, when Parkside Grille hosts an afternoon of
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Chesterfield Committee Advances Aquatic Center Replacement in Split 4-3 Vote
Chesterfield's aging aquatic center cleared a key committee vote on May 12, when the Parks, Recreation & Arts Committee split
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Chesterfield's July 4th Celebration Goes Big for America's 250th: B-25 Flyover, Fireworks at CVAC
Chesterfield is expanding its Independence Day celebration this year, adding a B-25 bomber flyover to the fireworks, live music, and family activities
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Eureka Fire District Closes Station 3, Cuts Three Positions After Voters Twice Reject Tax Increase
The Eureka Fire Protection District closed its Station 3 in Hoene Springs on January 1, eliminating three firefighter/paramedic positions after voters
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Free Summer Concerts Return to Faust Park June 2 With Fireworks, Kids' Zone
Ten Tuesday nights of free live music are coming back to Faust Park starting June 2, with fireworks kicking off opening night.
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Parkway Central's Tom Schaefer Joins Volleyball Coaches Hall of Fame After 904 Wins, 31 Years
Tom Schaefer has spent 31 years building a volleyball program at Parkway Central High School in Chesterfield. Now his peers have recognized
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Sculptor Don Wiegand's Historic Chesterfield Studio Opens Doors to Public Sunday
Chesterfield residents can step inside a city landmark this Sunday, May 17, when sculptor Don Wiegand's studio at One Wiegand
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MoDOT Hosts Drop-In Open House Tuesday on I-44 Repairs Between Eureka and Valley Park
Residents who drive I-44 between Eureka and Valley Park can weigh in on a major road and bridge overhaul before construction plans
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Wildwood Council Votes to Hire Special Counsel Over Newly Elected Member's Qualifications
The Wildwood City Council voted Wednesday night to hire outside legal counsel to investigate whether a candidate elected in April is legally
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Wildwood Council Votes Monday on $210K Restroom for All-Inclusive Playground
Wildwood's City Council votes Monday evening on a roughly $210,000 restroom facility, the next piece of the Village Green
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Ellisville Man Charged With Firing at Officers During Multi-County I-70 Chase
An Ellisville man fired seven rounds at a sheriff's deputy and a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper during a high-speed
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New Six Flags St. Louis Owner: Eureka Park Is Our Top Property
Six Flags St. Louis opened its 2026 season under new ownership on April 25, and the company now running the Eureka park
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Lafayette High Grad Hits the Fox Stage with 'Spamalot' National Tour
The kid who used to pull stuffed animals through his living room in a makeshift circus parade is now performing on the
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Monarch Fire District's $42 Million Bond Clears Ballot by Razor-Thin Supermajority
Residents across Chesterfield, Wildwood, and Clarkson Valley will see two fire stations rebuilt, a new sixth station added, and equipment updated after
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Lafayette's Chloe Kim Earns Congressional Award Silver Medal
Lafayette High senior Chloe Kim logged more than 400 hours of community service, personal development, physical fitness, and expedition work to earn
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Four Wildwood Council Members Call Rare Special Meeting Tonight Over Eligibility Challenge
Four Wildwood City Council members have called a special meeting for tonight to consider whether a fellow council member legally qualifies to
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New Weight-Loss Pill Available Without Injection: What Foundayo Costs and How It Works
A daily weight-loss pill that requires no needles, no refrigeration, and no mealtime restrictions went on sale April 6 at $149 per
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Chesterfield's Mike Geisel Wins State's Top Local Government Honor
Mike Geisel has been with Chesterfield since Day One. On May 1, his peers across Missouri said that matters. The Missouri City/
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Midwest Maifest Returns to New Town Amphitheater May 9
A German spring festival with free admission, live music, and a kids vendor market comes to New Town Amphitheater in St. Charles
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Keathley's Parental Bill of Rights Falls 12 Votes Short in Missouri House
A bill that would have given parents across Missouri new power over what their children read in school and how districts spend
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Six Flags St. Louis Now Requires Adult Chaperones for Kids After Opening-Day Fights
Six Flags St. Louis now requires every guest 16 or younger to be accompanied by an adult at least 21 years old,
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Music on Main Moves to Wildwood's New Village Green for 2026
Wildwood's free summer concert series has a new home this year. Music on Main moves to the Village Green, the
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Underground Utility Work Advances at Former Chesterfield Mall Site
Infrastructure work at the old Chesterfield Mall site is picking up steam this month. The City of Chesterfield confirmed to First Alert
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Clarkson Valley Still Requires Special Hearings for Solar Panels. Residents Want That to Change.
Homeowners who want rooftop solar panels in Clarkson Valley face a step that some neighboring cities don't require: a Special
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Chinese Culture Days Marks 30th Year at Missouri Botanical Garden, Co-Produced by Chesterfield Nonprofit
Chinese Culture Days, co-produced by Chesterfield-based nonprofit Chinese Culture and Education Service, returns to the Missouri Botanical Garden on May 2–3
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Jamey Johnson Brings Summer Tour to Chesterfield Amphitheater June 11
Country music fans in Chesterfield won't have to travel far for a big-name summer show — 10-time Grammy-nominated artist Jamey Johnson
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Severe Storms, Flood Watch Hit Wildwood and Chesterfield Area Through Tonight
Residents across Wildwood, Chesterfield, and surrounding communities should brace for a dangerous evening. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch
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Parkway Board Approves $69K Pool Timing Purchase, Splits Cost With Community Education
Parkway swimmers are getting new timing technology — and the district's Community Education program is helping foot the bill. The Parkway
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Chesterfield Loses Its Olive Blvd Urgent Care as Total Access Shuts Five Clinics
Chesterfield families looking for walk-in medical care on Olive Boulevard will need a new plan — Total Access Urgent Care has permanently closed
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Six Flags St. Louis Closes Early on Opening Day After Fights Erupt Among Juveniles
Six Flags St. Louis shut its gates early on the first day of the 2026 season Saturday night after multiple fights broke
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Lawsuit: Three Riders Suffered Spinal Fractures, Concussions in Typhoon Twister Tube Flip at Six Flags St. Louis
A waterslide tube flip at the Eureka theme park last summer left one rider with multiple spinal fractures and a five-day hospital
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Richmond Heights Man Killed on I-64 After Semi Loses Tires Near I-270
A 73-year-old Richmond Heights man was killed Thursday afternoon when two tires flew off a semi truck on eastbound Interstate 64 and
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Wildwood Officer Shoots Armed Man During Domestic Disturbance Response; Charges Reportedly Filed
A Wildwood police officer shot and wounded an armed man outside a home on Wild Horse Farm Court on Wednesday evening after
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Wildwood Seeks State Grant for African American Heritage Trail Along Levee Path
The Wildwood City Council endorsed a state grant application April 13 to develop an African American Heritage Trail along the Monarch-Chesterfield Levee
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New Missouri Law Requires Parkway, Rockwood to Create Antisemitism Reporting Policies
The Parkway C-2 and Rockwood R-VI school districts must create formal policies for reporting and investigating antisemitism after Gov. Mike Kehoe signed