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UNIDENTIFIED Caucasian female toddler
RECOVERED: February 01, 1968
Alton Lake Missouri

Known as:
"Jane West Alton Doe 1968"

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November 19, 2024 at 11:38 AM
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The St. Charles County Council is grappling with a new short-term rental ordinance that could reshape the future of local hosting—will they strike the right balance between community concerns and property rights?

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St. Charles County Council weighs strict buffers, grandfathering and inspections in short‑term rental ordinance
Council debate and extensive public comment centered on Bill 5490, a proposed short-term rental licensing ordinance that would create a 600-foot buffer to limit clustering, a registration process and options for inspection and permit revocation for repeat violators; council asked staff to refine enforcement and grandfathering procedures.
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June 12, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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The St. Charles County Council meeting kicked off with a heartfelt prayer and an open floor for community voices, showcasing a commitment to transparency and civic engagement.

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Saint Charles County Council Holds Meeting with Prayer and Public Comments
Deacon John Chipper leads prayer at the Saint Charles County Council meeting.
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August 14, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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The St. Charles County Council just greenlit a massive $96 million capital program for 2027-2031, but is it really the right time to rush through such significant projects?

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St. Charles County Council adopts 2027-2031 capital program after staff presentation and public pushback
The council approved a resolution adopting the county 2027-2031 capital program as a planning document. Staff stressed it does not authorize spending until each item returns with the operating budget; residents and advocates pressed for more workshops and clearer funding sources.
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September 5, 2026 at 7:33 AM
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The St. Charles County Council has just adopted a bold $96 million capital plan for 2027, but the real debate is just beginning over the details and funding sources!

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St. Charles County Council adopts 2027–2031 capital program after public hearing
The council passed a resolution approving the county’s 2027–2031 Capital Program and Strategic Plan — a $96 million proposed plan for 2027 — while stressing that individual projects must return later for budget approval. Members and commenters pressed for more detail, hard copies, and workshops before project‑level spending.
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September 2, 2026 at 12:41 AM
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St. Charles County Council just approved a groundbreaking ordinance that sets personal-property tax rates to zero, delivering much-needed relief to taxpayers while keeping essential services funded!

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Council sets 2026 tax rates; collector backs zero personal-property levy
The St. Charles County Council passed Bill 5511 to fix 2026 tax rates, maintaining real-estate rates and proposing a 0 personal-property rate. County Collector Michelle McBride said the change would provide direct relief to taxpayers while protecting funds for roads and dispatch operations.
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July 28, 2026 at 12:47 PM
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St. Charles County is set to boost support for seniors and the homeless with over $1 million in new funding aimed at enhancing essential services!

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Council approves consolidated CDBG plan and $1.09 million in funding after public hearing on seniors and homelessness
The council authorized submission of the 2026–2030 consolidated plan and accepted $1,088,014 in Community Development Block Grant funds. Public testimony from a county advocate urged stronger senior services, wellness checks and a consolidated approach to reduce administrative costs and better serve homeless residents.
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July 28, 2026 at 12:51 PM
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St. Charles County has taken a bold step by enacting a six-month moratorium on large-scale data centers, sparking a heated debate over the potential impacts on public health and the environment.

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St. Charles County council enacts six-month moratorium on large-scale data centers
After public testimony and debate over legal limits and infrastructure impacts, the St. Charles County Council approved a six-month moratorium to study the public-health, water, electric and environmental effects of hyperscale data centers.
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July 14, 2026 at 7:37 PM
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St. Charles County has just enacted a six-month moratorium on large-scale data centers after heated debates and public outcry over potential health and environmental impacts.

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County adopts six-month moratorium on large-scale data centers after debate over length and legal risk
After public comment urging study of water, power and health impacts, the St. Charles County Council voted to adopt a six-month moratorium (Bill 5,505) on approval, construction or operation of certain large-scale data centers while staff and the council evaluate the UDO and impacts. A motion to extend to 12 months failed following legal counsel’s guidance on Missouri case law.
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July 14, 2026 at 3:23 AM
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A six-month moratorium on multifamily zoning in St. Charles County is stirring debate as officials seek to align housing plans with future growth strategies.

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Council introduces six‑month moratorium on multifamily zoning while master plan work continues
Council members introduced Bill 5496, a temporary moratorium on multifamily zoning applications in unincorporated St. Charles County to allow master‑plan review; members debated six months as the appropriate timeframe and whether municipalities should be engaged.
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June 12, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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St. Charles County Council took decisive action by approving key intergovernmental agreements while tabling controversial bills that could reshape local regulations.

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Council approves several intergovernmental agreements, tables multiple bills in May 22 meeting
The council passed bills authorizing budget transfers and intergovernmental agreements (Bills 5489, 5492, 5493, 5494, 5495), and tabled contentious measures including the short-term rental ordinance (5490) and a fireworks code revision (5491).
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June 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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The St. Charles County Council has hit pause on a controversial short-term rental ordinance after heated debates and public outcry, leaving many questions about fees and fairness unanswered.

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Council tables short-term rental ordinance after extended debate over scope, fees and grandfathering
After extensive public comment and council debate about scope, a 600-foot spacing rule, fee structure and potential criminal penalties, the St. Charles County Council voted to table Bill 5490 (short-term rentals) for rewriting and legal review.
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June 2, 2026 at 2:15 AM
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St. Charles County is taking bold steps to address flood risks and the future of data centers – but how will these changes impact you?

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Commission hears master-plan update, flood-resources announcement and discusses data center land-use options
Staff announced a new St. Charles County flood-resources web page and told the commission the master plan steering committee will review a full draft next week; commissioners discussed the lack of a data-center land-use category and suggested conditional-use permits or ordinance changes to manage utilities and cooling impacts.
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May 22, 2026 at 11:13 PM
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The St. Charles County Council just approved crucial ordinances and introduced seven more, including a hotly anticipated short-term rental regulation that could change the landscape of local housing!

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St. Charles County Council approves two ordinances; introduces seven more
The St. Charles County Council on May 11 approved two ordinances on final passage — a budget amendment moving a police training coordinator and a temporary construction easement with the city of Saint Peters — and introduced seven additional bills for future consideration, including a short-term rental ordinance.
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May 15, 2026 at 5:48 PM
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The St. Charles County Council has greenlit a controversial expansion for Defiance Ridge Vineyards, sparking heated debates over noise, traffic, and safety concerns from local residents.

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Council approves amended Defiance Ridge Vineyards conditional use permit despite neighbor objections
After a lengthy public comment period, the council approved Bill 5467 amending CUP 17‑14 for Defiance Ridge Vineyards to permit a new event center and reduced parking; neighbors had raised noise, traffic, and lighting concerns and asked for larger fences and setbacks.
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March 31, 2026 at 10:16 PM
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St. Charles County just approved a controversial agreement with DHS that could reshape local law enforcement practices and community trust—sparking heated debate among residents.

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St. Charles County council approves MOU allowing limited 287(g) task‑force cooperation with DHS
After extended public comment opposing local cooperation with ICE, the St. Charles County Council voted to authorize a memorandum of agreement under 8 U.S.C. §1357(g). County leaders said the agreement provides training and limited assistance; opponents warned it will undermine trust and impose costs and liability.
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March 31, 2026 at 10:11 PM
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A domestic disturbance in St. Charles County escalated to tragedy when an officer fatally shot 33-year-old Frankie Navarro after he refused to drop a knife.

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St. Charles County police release body-worn camera briefing after officer-involved shooting on Oct. 17
St. Charles County Police released a briefing and body-worn camera audio showing a response to a domestic disturbance on Oct. 17, 2025; investigators say a 24-year-old officer fired six times, fatally striking 33-year-old Frankie Navarro. The case was referred to the St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney for independent review.
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February 7, 2026 at 3:44 AM
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St. Charles County is tackling a massive workload with over 6,500 permits and a $15.8 million flood-buyout program, paving the way for a sustainable future!

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County development director outlines permits, flood buyout work and master plan progress
Michael Hurlbert, director of St. Charles County Department of Community Development, gave a broad overview of the department’s divisions, workload and projects, citing permit and inspection totals and updates on a $15.8 million CDBG flood-buyout grant and Master Plan 2035.
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January 31, 2026 at 3:03 AM
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Exciting changes are on the way for St. Charles County as the council greenlights vital transportation funding and a new heritage museum project!

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Council approves multiple transportation agreements, East-West Gateway planning contract and library intergovernmental agreement
Council voted unanimously to pass ordinances approving funding agreements with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for safety improvements and cost-share participation, a congestion-mitigation agreement, an East‑West Gateway planning contract and an intergovernmental agreement with the St. Charles City‑County Library District for a heritage museum project.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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St. Charles County is facing a crisis with nearly 750 unhoused residents, including vulnerable children, as community leaders call for urgent action to improve emergency weather response and sheltering standards.

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Resident warns county emergency-warming plan falls short as nearly 750 unhoused people remain
At the Nov. 10 St. Charles County Council meeting, Amy Robertson said the county has "just under 750" unhoused residents, including children, and urged the council to fund sheltering beyond the current emergency-weather standard and to add the issue to an upcoming work session.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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As St. Charles County grapples with rising property taxes and the push for financial relief, residents are demanding transparency and accountability from their council members.

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Saint Charles County Council Addresses 2025 Tax Rates and Community Issues
Council reviews tax levy recommendations and community zoning concerns during public hearings.
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October 6, 2025 at 1:45 PM