Public Comment Period Opens May 8 for Connected 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan

The future of transportation in the St. Charles County region is taking shape and your input is critical. The draft of the Connected 2050 Long-Range Transportation Plan has been released, and East-West Gateway is seeking public comments on the plan from M...

Notice of Public Hearing

In accordance with section 310.010 of the St. Charles County code, a Public Hearing will be held during the July 10, 2023, St. Charles County Council Meeting regarding a petition for No Parking signs on Briargate Drive. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the...

Missouri Bluffs Park - New Park, New Amenities

The Barn at Matson Hill Park

The Barn at Matson Hill is available to rent! The barn features farmhouse tables, wooden chairs and easy access to the outdoors with five barn doors that can be opened or closed during your event. This facility can accommodate up to 200 people. The cost i...

Kinetic Park Closures

St. Charles County Kinetic Park will be getting updates this year to freshen up the interior space and add an additional building that will house indoor pickleball courts and an e-sports room. The construction also includes an all-inclusive destination pl...

Water Play Areas Open for Summer Season

Water Play Areas at Indian Camp Creek and Veterans Tribute Park are now open for summer fun!

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Regional County Leaders Offer Support for New Circuit Attorney and New State Funding

Jefferson County Executive Dennis Gannon, St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann, and Franklin County Presiding Commissioner Tim Brinker today applaud Governor Parson for appointing Gabriel Gore as the new St. Louis Circuit Attorney and endorsed effor...

St. Charles County Executive Appoints Joseph McCulloch as Prosecuting Attorney

April 19, 2023

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO  –  St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann today appointed Joseph G. McCulloch to the position of St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney. 

“Joe McCulloch is an experie...

St. Charles County Assessor to Mail Personal Property Notices of Assessment Change

June 5, 2023               

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO – The St. Charles County Assessor is mailing approximately 39,000 Personal Property Notices of Assessment Change on June 6. Taxpayers...

St. Charles County Law Enforcement Priorities Include Mental Health Crisis Training

Law enforcement officers often encounter a myriad of issues while on duty in the community, including individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. These people often need immediate attention and assistance in situations which can include harm to thems...

St. Charles County Government Military Veterans Hosting Flag Collection June 14

If you have a worn or damaged U.S. flag and don’t know where or how to dispose of it properly, the military veterans of St. Charles County Government are ready to help.

The County’s Veterans Best Practices Working Group is hosting its a...

Joint Statement from Regional Prosecutors on Kim Gardner Resignation

St. Louis regional prosecutors have been in communication and have pledged to work together in a collaborative effort to assist the Governor’s appointee in a regional effort to pitch in and provide expertise and legal advice in any manner we can.

The regio...

St. Charles County Police SROs Shift Focus to Training, Community During Summer Months

May 2, 2023       

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO – When the final bell rings and schools in St. Charles County let out for summer break, the police officers who keep those schools safe don’t take a three-month vacation. Instead...

Woodstream Drive to Close South Of McClay Road May 1-18

The St. Charles County Highway Department will close Woodstream Drive at McClay Road, weather permitting, Monday, May 1, through Thursday, May 18, to replace a storm sewer pipe.

Traffic will be required to use an alternate route around the closure while th...

St. Charles County Assessor Sending Notices of Real Estate Assessment Starting April 24

The St. Charles County Assessor will mail 2023 Notices of Real Estate Assessment to property owners starting the week of April 24. State law requires the Assessor to revalue all real estate property in the county as of Jan. 1 of odd-numbered years.&nb...

St. Charles County Highway Department Projects Underway to Reduce Congestion, Improve Safety

The St. Charles County Highway Department has road construction projects underway to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and improve safety at two high-volume intersections, with more road improvements planned in the near future.

CENTRAL SCHOOL ROAD A...

WIC Available to Purchase Fresh Fruits, Vegetables and Herbs at St. Charles County Farmers Market

A new program introduced by Missouri’s Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) enables participants to obtain vouchers exchangeable for fresh produce at the Lake Saint Louis Farmers and other select locations around the state now through Oct....

St. Charles County Bat Tested, Found Positive for Rabies

The St. Charles County Department of Public Health received confirmation that a bat found in Lake Saint Louis this week tested positive for the rabies virus.

Department of Public Health Acting Director Sara Evers says that the bat was discovered in a home,...

St. Charles County Public Health One of Few Clinics in Region to Offer Yellow Fever Vaccine

The St. Charles County Department of Public Health now offers vaccination for yellow fever as part of its Travel Health Clinic, a program designed to assist residents with health-related plans for domestic or international travel. Due to a limited supply ...

How to Obtain a Replacement COVID Vaccination Card

After getting a COVID-19 vaccination, you should receive a vaccination card from the provider that tells the type of vaccine received, the lot number for that vaccination, the date the vaccination was administered and the location of the vaccination. The ...

Charges Filed in St. Peters Murder

St. Charles County, Missouri- The Office of Prosecuting Attorney Joseph G. McCulloch announces that on May 23, 2023, Christopher L. Harper, 51, of St. Louis was charged with Murder 1^st, Armed Criminal Action, Burglary 1st and Two Counts of Assaul...

Charges Filed in the January O'Fallon Home Invasion

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 19, 2023Media Contact: Leslie Knight, lknight@sccmo.org, (636) 949-1806 

Charges Filed in the January O’Fallon Home Invasion

St. Charles County, Missouri - The Office of Prosecuting Attorney Jose...

Joint Statement from Regional Prosecutors on Selection of Gabe Gore

May 19, 2023

Joint Statement from Regional Prosecutors on selection of Gabe Gore

The St. Louis regional prosecutors applaud Governor Mike Parson for the selection of Gabe Gore as the interim Circuit Attorney. Mr. Gore has the experience, leadership and mana...

Charges Filed in the January O’Fallon Home Invasion

St. Charles County, Missouri- The Office of Prosecuting Attorney Joseph G. McCulloch announces that on May 9, 2023, Marcell X. Hamilton, 15, of St. Louis was charged with Accessory to Robbery 1^st, Accessory to Burglary 1^st and Accessory to Assaul...

10 Things You Probably Didn't Know You Could Do on the County Website

The County website, sccmo.org, has a new look! Overall, access, links and functionality remain the same, but the appearance and colors are refreshed for a cleaner, easier-to-use site.

Here are 10 things you might not have known you can do on the County web...

St. Charles County Police SROs Shift Focus to Training, Community During Summer Months

When the final bell rings and schools in St. Charles County let out for summer break, the police officers who keep those schools safe don’t take a three-month vacation. Instead, the 23 School Resource Officers (SROs) of the St. Charles County Po...

Assessor Hosting Reassessment Community Q&As

St. Charles County Assessor Scott Shipman and Assessor-Elect Travis Welge are hosting community question-and-answer sessions to give the public an opportunity to discuss real estate reassessments. The reassessment process occurs every odd year to revalue ...

Adopt-A-County-Road Program Promotes Environmental Stewardship

The St. Charles County Highway Department’s Adopt-A-County-Road program offers an opportunity for organizations or individuals to adopt a section of county-maintained roadways and conduct periodic litter clean-ups to help protect the environment...

Spotlight On: The Assessor's Office

Personal property assessment forms are due March 1 each year and are used to establish personal property values for the current tax year. But these forms are just one piece of information the Assessor’s Office uses to ensure all citizens are paying a fair...

Citizen Police Academies Open for Applications

The St. Charles County Police Department is offering its Citizen Police Academy this spring, and the Sheriff’s Department is launching Citizen Police Academy 2.0 to dive into the Sheriff’s Department role as well as the judicial process in the county. Par...

Highway Department Launches Snow Route Progress Map

It may look and feel like Spring some days, but as Missourians know, weather can change in an instant! So, if winter weather strikes again this season, St. Charles County residents and travelers can access snow removal information about roads maintained b...

Be Prepared When Severe Weather Arrives

March 6-10 is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Missouri, but you can rest assured St. Charles County Regional Emergency Management (REM) is watching and preparing for severe weather every day of the year. 

While emergency responders and governm...

New Police K9 Teaming Up with St. Louis CITY SC

Meet the newest addition to the St. Charles County Police Department (SCCPD)’s K9 Unit! Spirit, a German Shorthaired Pointer, was gifted by St. Louis CITY Soccer Club (SC) and specializes in explosive detection. She and her handler, Officer Jeff Spain, wi...

CPR Classes Available

The St. Charles County Department of Public Health is hosting several CPR/AED and First Aid classes in 2023. Upon completion of the class, participants will earn an American Red Cross training certificate valid for two years from the date of completion.

Th...

New Voter Registration Laws in Effect

Have you moved recently? With the enactment of new voting laws, current Missouri residents now have more flexibility to update their address and register to vote. New Missouri residents and those who have not previously registered to vote are required to ...

Recorder of Deeds Offering Fully Online Marriage License Process

The St. Charles County Recorder of Deeds office now is one of two offices in the State of Missouri beta testing a new system that enables the processing of electronic marriage license applications without the need for either applicant to appear at the off...

File Personal Property Assessments Online

Save time (and a stamp!) by filing your 2023 personal property assessment online. Just find the e-filing website and unique secure access code on the form mailed from the St. Charles County Assessor at the end of January. Assessment forms must be complete...

There’s So Much to Love About St. Charles County!

If you don’t already know, St. Charles County is a great place to live, work, play and do business. Throughout the month of February, follow along on County social media as we highlight and show appreciation for different Count...

Personal Property Assessments To Be Mailed in January

The Assessor’s Office will mail 2023 personal property assessment forms later this month. These assessments track what residents owned as of Jan. 1 of this year, and are used to determine what appears on personal property tax bills in December. ...

Emergency Weather Response Program in Effect This Winter

When winter weather temperatures fall below 20 degrees Fahrenheit, the Emergency Weather Response program activates to aid those in need of a warm place to spend the night in St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren counties. The program is coordinated by a group ...

Looking for a New Job? Now's the Time to Apply with St. Charles County Government

With a new year comes a new budget for St. Charles County Government, and with the 2023 budget came a renewed dedication to making County employees’ salaries competitive with others in the market. Increased salaries for long-term employees and h...

Transportation Improvement Plan Approved for 2023-2025

The St. Charles County Council recently approved the 2023-2025 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP), which includes projects focused on reducing congestion and increasing safety on roadways throughout the county. Project highlights include reconstruction...

Meet Your Newly Elected Officials

Family and friends gathered Dec. 29 to attend the swearing-in ceremony of St. Charles County’s newly elected and re-elected officials. Chief Judge for the United States Eastern District of Missouri Stephen R. Clark presided over the Oath of Office ceremon...

Recycle Natural Christmas Trees with Recycle Works

When the holiday season comes to an end, the St. Charles County Department of Public Health provides drop-off sites for natural Christmas trees at its Recycle Works locations in St. Charles and Wentzville. Recycled evergreens can serve as fish habitats in...

Santa Cops Giving Program Benefits Families in Need

Looking for a way to support the St. Charles County community this holiday season? Be a part of Santa Cops! Santa Cops is the St. Charles County Police Department (SCCPD)’s holiday giving program sponsored by the Happiness for Harper Foundation. This prog...

Know Before Snow: Highway Department Strategy for Snow and Ice Removal

The St. Charles County Highway Department plows approximately 1,400 lane miles of County roads and another 400 lane miles of roads for the cities of Cottleville, Dardenne Prairie, Flint Hill, Foristell, Josephville, Portage Des Sioux, St. Paul, Weldon Spr...

Housing, Commercial Construction Pacing Ahead of 2021 Totals

St. Charles County is reporting robust mid-year totals for 2022 housing and commercial construction permits that pace ahead of 2021 numbers. 

“Through July of this year, housing and commercial construction in St. Charles County continues...

Flood Recovery Ongoing; Assistance Available

After torrential rain caused flash flooding throughout the area in late July, many residents and business owners have continued to grapple with recovering from flooded homes and facilities. Following disaster declarations by County Executive Steve Ehlmann...

Workforce & Business Development Department Relocating

The St. Charles County Department of Workforce & Business Development and home of the Missouri Job Center of St. Charles County is closing its location at 212 Turner Boulevard in St. Peters Sept. 19, and plans to open in a new space on Oct. 3 at 3757 ...

Port Authority Secures $3.5 Million in Grants for River Terminal Infrastructure

The St. Charles County Port Authority has secured $3.5 million in funding to improve the river terminal in the City of St. Charles and at Klondike Park near Augusta. This, just a year and a half after formal organization of the Port Authority’s ...

Work Continues on Muegge Road Interchange; Safety, Traffic, Improving Local Access Main Objectives

Much needed traffic relief is on the way for those who travel Highway 94 in the City of St. Charles. Improvements currently are being constructed and include adding a third lane in each direction on Route 94 and interchange improvements at Route 364/Route...

Resolution Intends to Adjust Tax Rate to Negate Windfall Created by Increased Vehicle Value

The St. Charles County Council passed a resolution that will pave the way for a tax rate ordinance later in the year which will voluntarily lower the overall tax rate to effectively keep flat the amount of tax the County collects in 2022 compared with tax...

BikeFest Coming to Kinetic Park Aug. 6-7

The St. Charles County Parks Department is diligently preparing Kinetic Park in Dardenne Prairie for BikeFest 2022, and racers and spectators alike won’t want to miss it! In addition to two major pump track championship events, the weekend of Au...

St. Charles County’s Oglesby Park Opening July 30

Save the date and plan to join the celebration of the opening of St. Charles County’s newest park! The opening festivities for Oglesby Park are planned for 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, July 30, with a dedication ceremony at 11:30 a.m., and fun for ...

County Law Enforcement Forms Critical Incident Response Team

St. Charles County area law enforcement agencies have formed the St. Charles County Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT), a multi-jurisdictional unit tasked with conducting thorough, objective, and transparent investigations of high-level and officer-in...

County Government Military Veterans Hosting Flag Collection June 14

If you have a worn or damaged U.S. flag and don’t know where or how to dispose of it properly, the military veterans of St. Charles County Government are ready to help. The County’s Veterans Best Practices Working Group is hosting its ...

Voters Overwhelmingly Approve Prop R for Roads

Every precinct in St. Charles County approved Prop R for Roads April 5, voting to reauthorize the County’s ½-cent Transportation Sales Tax for another 10 years. The tax originally was enacted by voters in 1985, and this is the fourth ...

Police Department Receives CALEA Re-Accreditation

The St. Charles County Police Department has successfully completed the re-accreditation process designed to maintain international recognition for advanced law enforcement accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agen...

County Ranks Among the Top of Missouri's Healthiest Counties

With acres of parkland and miles of trails to encourage activity, well-trained professionals practicing quality medical care, and a population committed to healthy habits, it’s easy to understand why St. Charles County ranks at the top of Missou...

Oglesby Park Coming Soon to Wentzville

St. Charles County Parks’ newest park near Wentzville is Oglesby Park, named after one of the property’s early owners. The 199-acre plot of land is at 2949 West Meyer Road and is scheduled to open this summer.

Benjamin Oglesby was born enslaved in 1825 in ...

Barn Cats Work to Help St. Charles County

Hundreds of feral cats can be found in colonies around St. Charles County. Because a female cat and her offspring can generate more than 400,000 kittens in just a few years, overpopulation quickly becomes a nuisance to the communities that surrou...

Heritage Museum Closes to Prepare for New Exhibit

The St. Charles County Heritage Museum in St. Charles has temporarily closed its doors, but the public can look forward to a big celebration when it reopens with a new and exciting exhibit, “The American Revolutionary War in the West.” Scheduled to debut ...

Your Transportation Dollars in Motion

In December 2021, St. Charles County residents received an informational mailer from County government detailing the history of the County’s ½-cent Transportation Sales Tax. This tax was first enacted by voters in 1985, and the county has benefitted from ...

Election Judges Needed for 2022 Elections

The Election Authority is looking to add to its roster of election judges as staff gear up for the April 5 General Municipal Election, the Aug. 2 Primary Election, and the Nov. 8 General Election. It takes 720 election judges to work at the 104 polling pl...

Watching and Preparing for Severe Weather

Severe weather comes in many forms, and it seems as if St. Charles County has had its share of late. In December we saw a tornado in the Defiance area, and so far this year, we’ve had several days of freezing rain, sleet, ice, and snow along with high win...

County to Benefit from Settlement with Opioid Manufacturers, Distributors

St. Charles County will receive a gross allocation of $19.6 million in a nationwide settlement of lawsuits against companies that manufactured and distributed opioids. Once final, this community-led effort will secure billions of dollars in opioid epidemi...

St. Charles County Parks Kicks Off 25th Year with New Logo and Tagline

The St. Charles County Parks Department is starting off its 25th Anniversary by unveiling a new logo and tagline that better illustrate the energy and growth of the Parks system. The County has acquired 21 parks—17 which are open and four in res...

Housing, Commercial Permits Keep Pace with Population Growth

Good news on the housing front continues to come out of St. Charles County. Despite the ongoing pandemic, the County reports year-end totals for housing and commercial construction permits for 2021 remain ahead of the pre-pandemic numbers of 2019 and riva...

Treatment Court Marks 20 Years of Success with 100th Graduation

With issues such as substance abuse and mental health diagnoses increasingly impacting the criminal justice system, St. Charles County’s 11th Judicial Circuit Treatment Court has proven to be efficient and successful in preventing incarceration ...

I-70 Cave Springs to Fairgrounds Project Plans Announced

The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) awarded the Interstate 70 Cave Springs to Fairgrounds (CSFG) Design-Build Project to Millstone Weber of the City of St. Charles. The total project cost is $62 million, $10 million of which comes f...

Lock It or Lose It: Keep Your Vehicle and Valuables Safe

Auto thefts in the St. Charles County region continue to be top of mind for law enforcement and prosecutors. The St. Charles County Police Department and the County’s Prosecuting Attorney’s Office continue to raise awareness and show u...

Keeping Safe During a Tornado or Severe Storm

The recent tornado in our area might have you wondering if you were prepared enough or if you could have, or should have, been more prepared. St. Charles County Regional Emergency Management Director Captain Chris Hunt says now is the time to prepare for ...

County Acquires Property for Future Park in Wentzville

St. Charles County has purchased land near Wentzville that will bring the number of County parks to 21. The property is 199 acres.

“Wentzville is a growing, rapidly changing area,” says St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann, &l...

Tornado, Severe Storms Cause $3.4 Million in Damages

Missouri Governor Mike Parson visited the Defiance area after a tornado and severe storms ripped through the area on Friday, Dec. 10. Estimated damages are more than $3.4 million, according to assessments completed by County inspectors. The County&rsq...

Fundraising Opportunities at The Family Arena

Non-profit organizations looking to raise money in a safe and exciting environment are invited to check out the Family Arena’s concessions income program. Groups can make up to $1,000 during each three-hour event.

“The Family Arena is dedicated to excellen...

County Police, Sheriff, Corrections to Launch Body Cameras in December

A familiar accessory in neighboring law enforcement agencies, the body camera is a smartphone-size recording device that creates a real-time public record of law enforcement’s interactions. The cameras will be used by officers in the St. Charles County Po...

St. Charles County Corrections Staff Graduate from Department's First Leadership Program

Sixteen leaders in the St. Charles County Department of Corrections recently completed a new program that addresses key issues facing corrections departments in today’s environment. Leadership Academy is the first of its kind for the County depa...

Governor Parson to Speak, Lance Corporal Schmitz to Be Remembered at Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11

The St. Charles County Veterans Committee and the St. Charles City Veterans Commission will host their Veterans Day Program at 1 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 11, near the Veterans Memorial on the grounds of the St. Charles County Executive Office Building/Histori...

East-West Gateway Board Approves $39 Million to Fix Wentzville 'Curve'

The Oct. 27 East-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWGCOG) Board of Directors meeting was a big win for St. Charles County, specifically the Wentzville area. The board voted to approve $39 million in its Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to fix ...

Need a Replacement COVID-19 Vaccination Card?

The St. Charles County Department of Public Health (DPH) Immunization Clinic provides replacement cards for those who completed COVID-19 vaccination in Missouri but did not receive a card or have misplaced it.

Replacement cards are issued 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p....

Public Health, Community Partners Provide Free Flu Shot Clinic Oct. 8

The St. Charles County Department of Public Health (DPH) is partnering with several area organizations to provide free flu shots for those ages 6 months and older during a vaccination clinic 2-7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 8, in the College Center at St. Charles C...

County Police Officer Receives Medal of Valor Award

Governor Mike Parson recently presented St. Charles County Police Officer John K. Gresco II with the Medal of Valor Award for saving a man during a flash flood. Officer Gresco was one of 15 first responders and seven civilians who received 2020 Public Saf...

Be Prepared for Any Emergency

From tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes to a gas or chemical leak, it is important to be ready for any crisis. Planning is key, and September is the perfect time during National Preparedness Month. St. Charles County Regional Emergency Management (REM) ha...

Give a Shelter Pet a Forever Home

If you're thinking about expanding your family and opening your heart to a new friend with four legs and fur, now is the time! The St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center in St. Peters has dogs and cats of all ages, sizes and activity levels that ...

Third COVID Vaccination Available for Immunocompromised

Medical research shows that immunocompromised individuals may have a reduced ability to respond to vaccines and that the standard two-dose regimen of the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines may not produce the same degree of protection for these ...

ICYMI: New Ramps Open at Heritage Crossing and Route 364

Ahead of schedule, the St. Charles County Highway Department opened new westbound and eastbound slip ramps at Heritage Crossing and Route 364 in August. The ramps improve access to the highway for both residents and businesses.

The westbound slip ramp allo...

Census Shows St. Charles County is Growth Leader in the Region

If you have lived and/or worked in St. Charles County over the past 10 years, it's clear that our community has grown—and now we have the numbers to prove it! Recently released data from the 2020 U.S. Census shows St. Charles County's population at 405,26...

Save the Date: Police Department Open House

The St. Charles County Police Department's annual Open House will take place 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 18, at 101 Sheriff Dierker Court in O'Fallon. Bring your family for behind-the-scenes tours of the department, vehicles and equi...

Tips to Find Jobs, Develop Your Career During the Pandemic

COVID-19 has influenced many aspects of life, including how people develop and further their careers. Networking, job applications, interviewing, and even actual jobs were going virtual before the pandemic, but now online processes and opportunities are o...

COVID Vaccinations Available for the Community

As the COVID-19 Delta variant becomes more prevalent throughout the country, the St. Charles County Department of Public Health (DPH) continues to provide multiple opportunities for residents to receive the vaccine. As of July 28, 49.9 percent of County r...

What Do I Do If...? Who Do I Call When...? Answers to Common County Switchboard Questions

With more than 30 departments and divisions in St. Charles County Government, our switchboard operators receive a wide variety of calls every day, but some stand out as most frequently asked about topics. Our operators pulled together a list of the top fi...

Make a Difference in Public Safety

From 911 dispatchers to officers and deputies, nurses to food service workers, we have opportunities available to join our critical public safety team. The St. Charles County Corrections, Emergency Communications, Police, and Sheriff’s departmen...

More Ways to Play Are On the Way!

New reasons for kids and families to love St. Charles County Parks are coming soon! Dynamic new playgrounds are in the works at Indian Camp Creek and Broemmelsiek parks.

Construction is in progress on a playground by the Lakeside Pavilion at Indian Camp Cr...

Be Safe Around Natural Waterways

Summer is THE time to enjoy swimming and boating—but it’s important to stay safe, especially around rivers and other natural bodies of water. Did you know you should ALWAYS wear a life jacket in natural bodies of water, even if you know how to swim? Watch...

St. Charles County Among State’s Top Vaccinated Communities

St. Charles County residents are taking the lead in protecting themselves and our community against COVID-19. As of June 24, an estimated 41.7 percent of our total population are fully vaccinated, and an estimated 46.5 percent have initiated vaccination. ...

Fireworks in St. Charles County: Know the Law, Keep Celebrations Safe

Are you aware that fireworks ordinances vary throughout St. Charles County? Laws about when and how fireworks can be discharged differ depending on whether you live in unincorporated county or a municipality. Watch this video on SCCMO-TV’s YouTube channel...

Racer Registration, Tickets for Spectators Available for Red Bull UCI Pump Track World Championships

This is excitement you won’t want to miss! Racers and spectators can register now to be part of the area’s first Red Bull UCI Pump Track World Championships Qualifier at Kinetic Park, formerly Youth Activity Park, in Dardenne Prairie. The event will take ...

Citizen Police Academy Gives First-Hand Look at Law Enforcement

Applications for the 2021 St. Charles County Police Department (SCCPD) Citizen Police Academy will be available July 2! This free program provides a first-hand look into the daily operations of the SCCPD and the law enforcement profession. The 12-week cla...

We’ve Got a Speaker for You!

If your neighborhood or business association, civic group, church, or community organization needs a speaker for a meeting, look no further than St. Charles County Government. The County’s Request a Speaker program provides experts on a variety of topics ...

Mask Up to Prevent COVID-19 Spread

If you’re confused about the benefits of wearing a mask, you’re not alone. Early in the pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO) and other renowned medical institutions did not adv...

Training Vital to Police Response

The St. Charles County Police Department is working diligently to assure the public that its officers continue to know how to correctly respond to all the issues that could face them on any given shift.

“This is a different world than it was 10 y...

Parks Adds Exciting Amenities

St. Charles County Parks have something for EVERYONE – and if you like water and/or extreme sports, you won’t want to miss two new features that are making news.YAP Asphalt Pump Track

Located in Dardenne Prairie, the 25-acre Youth Activ...

Upcoming COVID Vaccination Events

The Department of Public Health offers free and convenient COVID-19 vaccinations at locations around St. Charles County. The events are open to anyone ages 6 months and older (for the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna vaccines) or those 18 and older (for Janssen...

Sept. 8, 2022 | Public Health Offers Bivalent COVID Booster Vaccination Appointments

September 8, 2022

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO – The St. Charles County Department of Public Health has received shipment of the recently authorized Pfizer-BioNTech (Pfizer) and Moderna bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccinations. Appointments are now availa...

Aug 10, 2021 | Obtaining a Replacement Vaccination Card

After getting a COVID-19 vaccination, you should receive a vaccination card from the provider that tells the type of vaccine received, the lot number for that vaccination, the date the vaccination was administered and the location of the vaccination. The ...

June 22, 2022 | Public Health to Offer COVID-19 Vaccinations for Ages 6 Months and Older

June 22, 2022

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO – Following authorization granted this month by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the St. Charles C...

UPDATED May 20, 2022 | COVID Booster Vaccinations Authorized for those Ages 5+

The St. Charles County Department of Public Health is now authorized by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) to administer booster doses for COVID vaccine to individuals ages 5 or older who have completed the primary vaccination re...

Nov. 3, 2021 | SCC Public Health to Begin Pediatric COVID Vaccinations for Ages 5-11

November 3, 2021

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO – The St. Charles County Department of Public Health (DPH) will begin vaccinating children ages 5-11 with the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID vaccine. With today’s authorization from the Missouri Department of Health ...

March 30, 2022 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 3/30/22, the State of Missouri reports that more than 8.570 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 617,362 doses – including 268,322 who have initiated the vacc...

March 23, 2022 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 3/23/22, the State of Missouri reports that more than 8.552 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 616,317 doses – including 268,069 who have initiated the vacc...

March 16, 2022 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 3/16/22, the State of Missouri reports that more than 8.533 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 615,221 doses – including 267,835 who have initiated the vacc...

March 9, 2022 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 3/9/22, the State of Missouri reports that more than 8.513 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 614,028 doses – including 267,536 who have initiated the vacci...

March 2, 2022 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 3/2/22, the State of Missouri reports that more than 8.485 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 612,410 doses – including 267,238 who have initiated the vacci...

Feb. 23, 2022 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 2/23/22, the State of Missouri reports that more than 8.456 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 610,736 doses – including 266,887 who have initiated the vacc...

Feb. 16, 2022 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 2/16/22, the State of Missouri reports that more than 8.423 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 608,627 doses – including 266,452 who have initiated the vacc...

Feb. 9, 2022 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 2/9/22, the State of Missouri reports that more than 8.386 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 606,180 doses – including 265,998 who have initiated the vacci...

Feb. 2, 2022 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 2/2/22, the State of Missouri reports that more than 8.274 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 604,004 doses – including 265,569 who have initiated the vacci...

Jan. 26, 2022 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 1/26/22, the State of Missouri reports that more than 8.274 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 598,611 doses – including 264,498 who have initiated the vacc...

Jan. 19, 2022 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 1/19/22, the State of Missouri reports that more than 8.18 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 592,122 doses – including 263,107 who have initiated the vacci...

Jan. 12, 2022 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 1/12/22, the State of Missouri reports that more than 8.08 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 583,829 doses – including 261,399 who have initiated the vacci...

Jan. 5, 2022 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 1/5/22, the State of Missouri reports that more than 7.956 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 573,693 doses – including 259,199 who have initiated the vacci...

Dec. 21, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 12/21/21, the State of Missouri reports that approximately 7.718 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 554,770 doses – including 255,144 who have initiated the...

Dec. 15, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 12/15/21, the State of Missouri reports that approximately 7.587 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 544,519 doses – including 253,086 who have initiated the...

Dec. 8, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 12/8/21, the State of Missouri reports that approximately 7.378 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 527,791 doses – including 249,941 who have initiated the ...

Dec. 1, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 12/1/21, the State of Missouri reports that approximately 7.174 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 513,799 doses – including 247,356 who have initiated the ...

Nov. 17, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 11/17/21, the State of Missouri reports that approximately 6.892 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 491,898 doses – including 241,234 who have initiated the...

Nov. 10, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 11/10/21, the State of Missouri reports that approximately 6.719 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 479,221 doses – including 237,039 who have initiated the...

Nov. 3, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 11/3/21, the State of Missouri reports that approximately 6.594 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 470,969 doses – including 234,943 who have initiated the ...

Oct. 27, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 10/27/21, the State of Missouri reports that approximately 6.476 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 463,254 doses – including 233,502 who have initiated the...

Oct. 20, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 10/20/21, the State of Missouri reports that approximately 6.369 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 454,498 doses – including 231,887 who have initiated the vaccinati...

Oct. 13, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 10/13/21, the State of Missouri reports that approximately 6.28 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 446,916 doses – including 230,496 who have initiated the ...

Oct. 6, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 10/6/21, the State of Missouri reports that approximately 6.17 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 438,985 doses – including 229,109 who have initiated the v...

Sept 29, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 9/29/21, the State of Missouri reports that 6.057 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 431,098 doses – including 227,363 who have initiated the vaccination pr...

Sept 22, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 9/22/21, the State of Missouri reports that 5.996 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 426,905 doses – including 226,107 who have initiated the vaccination pr...

Sept 15, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 9/15/21, the State of Missouri reports that 5.85 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 411,969 doses – including 218,497 who have initiated the vaccination pro...

Sept 8, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 9/8/21, the State of Missouri reports that 5.85 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 407,111 doses – including 216,725 who have initiated the vaccination proc...

Sept 1, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 9/1/21, the State of Missouri reports that 5.778 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 402,715 doses – including 215,014 who have initiated the vaccination pro...

Aug 25, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 8/25/21, the State of Missouri reports that 5.67 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 396,228 doses – including 212,753 who have initiated the vaccination pro...

Aug 18, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 8/18/21, the State of Missouri reports that 5.57 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 390,335 doses – including 210,027 who have initiated the vaccination pro...

Aug 11, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 8/11/21, the State of Missouri reports that 5.46 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 383,398 doses – including 206,739 who have initiated the vaccination pro...

Aug 4, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 8/4/21, the State of Missouri reports that 5.35 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 378,197 doses – including 203,957 who have initiated the vaccination process (51 pe...

July 28, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 7/28/21, the State of Missouri reports that 5.25 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 372,436 doses – including 200,492 who have initiated the vaccination pro...

July 22, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 7/22/21, the State of Missouri reports that 5.17 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 367,665 doses – including 197,225 who have initiated the vaccination pro...

July 14, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 7/14/21, the State of Missouri reports that 5.067 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 361,326 doses – including 193,555 who have initiated the vaccination pr...

July 7, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 7/7/21, the State of Missouri reports that 5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 357,114 doses – including 191,084 who have initiated the vaccination process...

June 30, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 6/30/21, the State of Missouri reports that 4.95 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 353,616 doses – including 189,203 who have initiated the vaccination pro...

June 24, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 6/24/21, the State of Missouri reports that 4.86 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 346,186 doses – including 186,609 who have initiated the vaccination pro...

June 15, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 6/15/21, the State of Missouri reports that 4.73 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 338,242 doses – including 184,064 who have initiated the vaccination pro...

June 9, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 6/9/21, the State of Missouri reports that 4.65 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 331,257 doses – including 181,639 who have initiated the vaccination proc...

June 3, 2021 | Immunization Clinic Offers COVID Vaccine Appointments on Fridays

St. Charles County’s Immunization Clinic now administers the Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna and Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID vaccines by appointment on Fridays. Appointments are available from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. for first or second d...

May 26, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 5/26/21, the State of Missouri reports that 4.48 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 318,352 doses – including 175,646 who have initiated the vaccination pro...

May 19, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 5/19/21, the State of Missouri reports that 4.36 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 307,855 doses – including 169,607 who have initiated the vaccination pro...

May 14, 2021 | FDA, ACIP, and State of Missouri Authorize Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine for Those 12+

On May 10, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized — and on May 12, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended — the expansion of the administration of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine to individuals ages 12 and older. A...

May 12, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 5/12/21, the State of Missouri reports that 4.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 294,843 doses – including 164,707 who have initiated the vaccination proc...

May 5, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 5/5/21, the State of Missouri reports that 4million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 277,235 doses – including 160,517 who have initiated the vaccination process ...

April 28, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 4/28/21, the State of Missouri reports that 3.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 266,633 doses – including 156,262 first doses (39 percent of the county p...

April 23, 2021 | An Update on Recent COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Events

At vaccination operations this week (Tuesday - Thursday) at the Family Arena in St. Charles, the Department of Public Health, community partners and dedicated volunteers administered 5,447 first and second doses of COVID-19 vaccine. Through these and othe...

April 21, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 4/21/21, the State of Missouri reports that 3.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 236,349 doses – including 145,821 first doses (36 percent of the county p...

April 19, 2021 | An Update on Recent COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Events

At drive-through vaccination events last weekend (Thursday – Saturday) at the Family Arena in St. Charles, the Department of Public Health, community partners and dedicated volunteers administered 11,626 first and second doses of COVID-19 vaccin...

April 16, 2021 | Register with Missouri COVID-19 Vaccine Navigator

The St. Charles County Department of Public Health will begin using the Missouri COVID-19 Vaccine Navigator system to schedule vaccine appointments. Registration with the state’s Vaccine Navigator system ensures residents have the best informati...

April 15, 2021 | St. Charles County Administers 50,000th COVID-19 Vaccine Dose

Today, April 15, the Department of Public Health, community partners and dedicated volunteers administered St. Charles County's 50,000th dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

This milestone was achieved in large part due to the tremendous cooperation and commitment fr...

April 14, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 4/14/21, the State of Missouri reports that 3.18 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state. St. Charles County residents have received 205,017 doses – including 130,594 first doses (32.5 percent of the count...

April 12, 2021 | An Update on Recent COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Events

At drive-though and indoor vaccination events last week (April 5-9, 2021) at the Family Arena in St. Charles, the Department of Public Health, community partners and dedicated volunteers administered more than 7,000 first and second doses of COVID-19 vacc...

April 9, 2021 | Missouri Opens Phase 3 Vaccination Eligibility

Today, April 9, 2021, the State of Missouri authorized those in Phase 3 of the state’s vaccine distribution plan to become eligible for vaccination. With this, all Missouri adults (ages 16 and older for the Pfizer/BioNTech product and 18 or olde...

April 7, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 4/7/21, the State of Missouri reports that 2.8 million doses of #COVID19 vaccine have been administered across the state and that #StCharlesCounty residents have received 170,208 doses – including 109,354 first doses (27.2 percent of the c...

April 2, 2021 | An Update on Recent COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Events

At a drive-through vaccination event yesterday, April 1, 2021, at the Family Arena in St. Charles, the Department of Public Health, the Missouri National Guard, the St. Charles County Ambulance District, additional community partners and dedicated volunte...

March 31, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 3/31/21, the State of Missouri reports that 2.4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state and that St. Charles County residents have received 146,879 doses – including 93,635 first doses (23.3 percent of the...

March 30, 2021 | Missouri Opens Phase 2 Vaccination Eligibility

Yesterday, March 29, 2021, Missouri authorized those in Phase 2 of the state’s vaccine distribution plan to become eligible for vaccination. To date, those in Phase 1A, Phase 1B (Tiers 1-3) and Phase 2 are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine and a...

March 29, 2021 | An Update on Recent COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Events

The Department of Public Health, the Missouri National Guard, the St. Charles County Ambulance District, community partners and dedicated volunteers administered nearly 12,000 vaccinations at the Family Arena in St. Charles to eligible, registered individ...

March 24, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 3/24/21, the State of Missouri reports that 2.14 million doses of #COVID19 vaccine have been administered across the state and that #StCharlesCounty residents have received 126,398 doses – including 82,516 first doses (20.5 percent of the ...

March 23, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Events

The Department of Public Health, community partners and dedicated volunteers administered more than 4,500 first doses of COVID-19 vaccine to registered, eligible individuals at events last week around St. Charles County. We appreciate the patience and coo...

March 17, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

As of 3/17/21, the State of Missouri reports that 1.87 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the state and that St. Charles County residents have received 108,101 doses — including 71,529 first doses (17.8 percent of St...

March 9, 2021 | An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery

The Department of Public Health received a shipment of 3,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine from the State of Missouri and has scheduled vaccination appointments for registered, eligible individuals this week at the Family Arena in St. Charles. This shipment i...

March 5, 2021 | Public Health Vaccine Distribution Event Update

March 2, 2021 | Public Health Receives Vaccine Delivery From State

The Department of Public Health received 3,570 doses of COVID-19 vaccine from the State of Missouri today. The shipment includes 500 doses of the new Johnson & Johnson vaccine, Janssen. Health officials are scheduling appointments for those who have r...

March 2, 2021 | County Ready to Begin Vaccinating Next Phase

St. Charles County is prepared to transition to Phase 1B-Tier 3 of the State of Missouri vaccine distribution plan, effective March 15.

Feb. 26, 2021 | Public Health Vaccine Distribution

With cooperation from outstanding community partners and dedicated volunteers who provided more than 2,100 hours of service over the past three days at the Family Arena, the Department of Public Health administered more than 2,800 first and second dose va...