A rezoning proposal in northern unincorporated St Charles County near St Paul, has sparked opposition from residents, including Nicole Perkins and State Representative Deanna Self, who are petitioning against a plan to build 109 homes on 38 acres near Highway 79 by Charlestown Crossing, LLC. Residents argue that the development, which would allow nearly 2.9 homes per acre on land currently zoned for agricultural use, would increase traffic on unsafe roads and disrupt the area’s small-town, rural character. Although county staff recommended approval, the zoning commission voted against endorsing the plan, though it may still advance to the full county council on March 10. The county’s 2030 Master Plan suggests limiting development to 1 dwelling per acre in that area.
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reports that the state’s flu season has reached very high levels, reflecting a national trend of high-severity flu cases across all age groups. The latest data shows over 14,200 cases, with eastern Missouri experiencing the highest numbers, followed by the southwest region. To help prevent the spread of the flu, officials recommend avoiding close contact with sick individuals, frequent handwashing, covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue, avoiding touching the face, disinfecting commonly touched surfaces, and staying home when sick to limit transmission.
Baseball season is right around the corner; St. Louis Cardinals and also Blues fans now have two new streaming options to watch games without a cable subscription. Fans can subscribe directly through Fan Duel Sports network’s website online or through Amazon Prime Video. Both platforms offer local streaming of all games with no blackouts at a single monthly price not requiring fans to purchase a potentially expensive cable or satellite TV package to be able to watch the games. The games will still be available on tradiitonal cable and satellite platforms, however.
Warmer Temperatures are expected over the weekend and earlier next week potentially reaching 60°F by Monday and Tuesday, though rain chances may develop midweek. Highs for today across the area are supposed to reach about 40 degrees. Listen for up to the minute weather every hour at 15 and 45 past on 102.1 The River.