Capturing moments through the lens of the camera brought life into focus at the fifth annual Manchester Arts FOCUS Photography Exhibition, sponsored, in part, by West Newsmagazine.

A bill was introduced at the Manchester Board of Aldermen meeting on March 5 that would establish a new means of calculating compensation for elected officials in office prior to April 3 of this year.

The city of Ballwin expects to have its "next generation" 911 emergency communication service installed by this summer.

The seminar will also discuss addiction trends with pain relievers, heroin and synthetic opioids like fentanyl. 

The city of Manchester celebrated the grand opening of its new Parks, Recreation & Arts building with an open house on Sunday, Jan. 21. Over 200 area residents attended for a special tour of the new facility.

The addition of a code enforcement officer and new computer software are among the changes streamlining the occupancy permit process for Manchester residents.

Beginning this month, residents will pay a $750 application fee, up from the $500 residents have paid in recent years.

The Manchester Board of Aldermen has approved placing a bond issue on the April 3 municipal election ballot for the purpose of constructing, extending, repairing, reconstructing and improving the city’s streets and sidewalks.

After months of budget work sessions, including a detailed look at salary and benefit compensation, the city of Manchester has approved its Fiscal Year 2018 budget.

After a unanimous vote of the Board of Aldermen on Dec. 18, Manchester has entered into a three-year contract with CivicPlus for the redesign, hosting, support and maintenance of the city's website.