Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Mo.—Road construction has begun just west of US-61 on Wentzville Parkway as part of the Wentzville Parkway Turn Lane Phase 2A. Crews are repaving and widening the road between Meyer Road and Parkway Ridge Boulevard A sidewalk and multi-use trail with continuous lighting will be constructed on the north and south sides of the roadway motorist may expect a bottleneck of traffic as the road will be reduced down to one lane in each direction for most of the project Wentzville encourages motorist to seek alternate routes until later this year The construction is a part of the city’s Capital Improvement Plan 2025 Mercy has begun construction on a 75-bed hospital in Wentzville that will soon serve the region’s booming west suburbs The facility will be built less than a half-mile from where Interstates 70 and 64 converge at Highway 61 in St. Charles County. Workers have cleared a 60-acre property previously filled with trees and started constructing a utility building, the first steps of what will eventually be a $650 million facility The Catholic health system has been consulting with residents about what they would like to see offered at the new hospital said Community Operations Senior Vice President David Argueta “They're excited about that care closer to home interested in what kind of services that might entail,” he said “Emergency care has been something that has been at the top of everyone's list They want to make sure that every component of our care model is available to them.” Mercy executives on Thursday morning used shiny shovels decorated with large bows to sift around brightly colored dirt in a ceremonial groundbreaking at the property used an aspergillum to shake holy water on the ground and on the attendants He blessed the workers who would be constructing the hospital and those who would soon work there Architectural renderings of the future grounds show a slightly boomerang-shaped hospital with glass walls around five stories high The new hospital will give patients a “frictionless experience,” said Mercy President and CEO Steve Mackin “We have a sense of their needs as they come in and then we can use kind of a digital experience to help move them from appointment to another,” he said and we should be able to take that information to be able to more proactively and predictably serve them.” The state health department had to confirm the need for another hospital in the region before Mercy could begin to build a process that health system officials said was completed in record time Charles County Council member Mike Elam said it seems every other day a new business in the area is cutting a ribbon “If you look at everything that's going on west of Wentzville even out to Foristell and the large double interchange that they're putting in out there you're going to see a ton of growth,” he said “There is so much that continues to move westward.” He said he’s heard of residents driving a half-hour or more to get to hospitals farther east and it's so nice to have this right here in our community,” he said you want to get to that quality of care as quickly as possible Mercy officials say that because the new hospital’s 60-acre property is large the health system could eventually add other services Please enable JavaScript in your browser for better experience - With shovels in hand and a vision for the future community leaders and Mercy officials broke ground on the state’s first brand-new acute care hospital campus in nearly a decade The ceremonial event marks a major milestone for Missouri’s health care landscape as the Mercy Hospital Wentzville campus and its broad offering of services is set to bring the latest medical offerings to one of the state’s fastest-growing communities “This isn’t just the start of construction – it’s the beginning of a transformative journey for health care in Wentzville and the tri-county region,” said David Argueta Mercy senior vice president of community operations “After months of listening to and learning from neighboring businesses residents and our community advisory council we’re excited to move toward meeting the health care needs of the area.” grading the site and working on a centralized utility plant late last month As the dust settles from the ceremonial dig excitement builds for what’s to come – an advanced medical campus designed to serve the present while anticipating the health care needs of the future Construction is expected to be completed in four years the Sisters of Mercy purchased an apple orchard on a two-lane road in St Louis County when others thought it was too far for patients to travel Their vision is now the bustling Mercy Hospital St Louis campus nestled near two major interstates and central to the area’s residents With a similar vision inspired by the Sisters Mercy saw potential in a sprawling 60-acre site at the intersection of interstates 64 and 70 in Wentzville “The Sisters have always seen beyond what is – to what could be,” said Steve Mackin “Mercy Wentzville is the next chapter in that legacy – bringing health and hope to one of the fastest-growing communities in our region as envisioned nearly two decades ago.” Plans for Mercy Hospital Wentzville include 75 inpatient acute care beds and a 26-bed emergency department with two trauma areas and four behavioral health rooms The campus will offer a broad range of inpatient and outpatient care to the region including surgical and specialty options such as cardiovascular cancer and orthopedics as well as outpatient imaging Mercy is working with CannonDesign for architecture and design and with McCarthy Building Companies to manage the construction process which includes working closely with union labor throughout the region Mercy health systems and named the top large system in the U.S for excellent patient experience by NRC Health serves millions annually with nationally recognized care and one of the nation’s largest and highest performing Accountable Care Organizations in quality and cost multi-state health care system including 50 acute care and specialty (heart Mercy has over 1,000 physician practice locations and outpatient facilities more than 5,000 physicians and advanced practitioners and more than 50,000 co-workers serving patients and families across Arkansas outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas Mercy provided more than half a billion dollars of free care and other community benefits including traditional charity care and unreimbursed Medicaid የሚናገሩ ከሆነ፣ ነፃ የቋንቋ እገዛ አገልግሎቶች ለእርስዎ ይገኛሉ። መረጃን በተደራሽ ቅርፀቶች ለማቅረብ አግባብ የሆኑ ተጨማሪ አጋዥዎች እና አገልግሎቶችም እንዲሁ በነጻ ይገኛሉ። 1-844-802-3928 ላይ ይደውሉ ወይም አቅራቢዎን ያነጋግሩ። Si vous parlez Français, des services d’aide linguistique sont à votre disposition gratuitement. 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Wentzville Church of God’s home for almost 50 years But a longstanding dispute with the county and the property’s new owner has taken the church from the congregation the congregation may lose the fight once and for all — just as the neighborhood becomes a hotbed of new home construction Congregations typically don’t pay property taxes on their churches Charles County officials claim that Wentzville Church of God failed to return its tax-exempt renewal notice in 2017 The four-page form asks the organization to submit and what happens to it if the organization dissolves The county sends these renewal notices every five to seven years County officials say they called and even visited the church but couldn’t figure out if it was still active Charles County Assessor Travis Welge said the church “could never provide anything to prove it was in operation and actively used for services.” So the county reclassified the building as a single-family home the county sold the property for back taxes whose address is a mailbox inside a copy and print center in an O’Fallon strip mall but said the owner had no comment for this story Attorneys for the church and for Magellanic Seven did not respond to interview requests Church leaders said they never got their tax-exempt renewal notice didn’t know the tax status had changed until they owed thousands tried to get county officials to rescind the bills “They railroaded us,” Catherine McKee said of the county Wentzville Church of God was founded in 1968 It’s part of an association of 58 other Missouri churches known as the Church of God that have about 3,500 members statewide The group has several congregations in the St Congregations within the group are independent: They own their own buildings and make key decisions — like picking a pastor — locally The Wentzville congregation was in good standing with the national and state office the association’s state administrative pastor McKee said they held regular worship services on Sundays They also partnered with other congregations and allowed community groups to meet in their fellowship hall They had 20-25 regular attendees each Sunday Leaders contested the tax bills each year after they lost tax-exempt status and repeatedly asked the county to withdraw or cancel the bills the county and Magellanic Seven have been in court in multiple lawsuits over several years Magellanic sued the county to get a clear title on the church’s property but in March 2025 the Eastern District Court of Appeals upheld the ruling against the Wentzville Church of God Magellanic sued the church to evict the congregation from the building but the Court of Appeals in February 2025 upheld the eviction Judge Deborah Alessi ruled in Magellanic’s favor saying the church was trying to re-litigate a decided case after losing its appeal “They took our property from us — that’s the bottom line,” said the church’s pastor Since the county sold the property in 2019 the McKees say the congregation has not been able to meet — missing five years of Christmases and Easter services A row of mailboxes for homes on Morton Lane stand near the Wentzville Church of God located at 9970 State Highway N Charles County as photographed on Wednesday Magellanic has countersued the church for damages Magellanic attorneys describe the church as “unrelentingly litigious” and say leaders there refuse to accept the outcome of the court proceedings “There is no good faith basis for recycling the same facts and same legal claims and refiling them,” attorneys for Magellanic wrote the claims made by Wentzville Church are factually and legally frivolous in that these legal issues have been previously raised and decided — Wentzville Church just did not like the results.” It is unclear what Magellanic Seven plans to do with the property which is currently zoned for agriculture uses window shades pulled down in the sanctuary area The church’s telephone number is still active Charles County Planning & Zoning officials said there are no active development or rezoning requests for the property which is adjacent to three large-scale residential developments that are under construction One development, Autumn Hollow, features more than 460 homes, while two other developments, Harvest at Hopewell and Villages at Post Farms are expected to add more than 1,200 homes to this growing area of rural St Charles County Council it would add an additional 87 homes The McKees said the congregation had plans to raze the Wentzville Church of God’s 3,800-square-foot existing building and build a new one there But now the “plans are at a standstill” while the church awaits a conclusion to its lawsuit A case management conference has been scheduled for July 28 “The property is ours,” said Catherine McKee “God in heaven knows they stole it from us.” Here's what the Post-Dispatch photographers captured in those 31 days Email notifications are only sent once a day The Wentzville Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on Ameren's proposal Wednesday as part of its regular meeting Ameren has not said how much this new training facility will cost Customers say the work was never completed — but their checks were all deposited into the business' checking account The library expects to cut two databases from the its research and reference collection switch to a smaller newspaper database and spend less… Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device By First Alert 4 StaffPublished: Apr 2025 at 4:13 PM CDTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInST (First Alert 4) - A man is accused of an attack at a St Mitchell Kobza is charged with assault third degree and endangering the welfare second degree by assaulting the victim and causing serious physical injury went to a football field at a Wentzville school on Saturday afternoon and started yelling at coaches and players regarding trash on the field He reportedly yelled profanities and made threats a football and a large piece of metal at two people Police said that after being told to leave Kobza walked over and “chest bumped” a person while continuing to yell Kobza and the victim then got into a physical fight and witnesses helped to hold the suspect down until police arrived Responding officers said the victim was bleeding from his nose The victim was unable to walk without assistance and was taken to the hospital by an ambulance for contusions abrasions and a possible torn hamstring muscle Kobza reportedly told officers he was practicing football when he was attacked Kobza harassed and yelled at kids at a birthday party in a city park He reportedly also assaulted strangers unprovoked at a school Kobza was charged with domestic violence in St Mo.—Mercy Hospital’s new $650 million Wentzville campus is expected to complete construction in 2029 Community leaders and hospital officials broke ground on the 60-acre site Thursday “We’re talking about a place where families don’t have to travel to get the healthcare that they need,” said Mike Elam “Look right out there and look at the largest award MODOT has ever made… combine it with what Mercy is doing right here but the quality of life change that is going to create for everyone.” The 425,000-square-foot hospital will include 75 inpatient beds The town’s population growth has somewhat outpaced development leaving a prominent gap in local healthcare About 20% of Wentzville residents travel to St Louis for regular and emergency hospital visits The new hospital will create more than one thousand jobs and boost the local economy “It is the second biggest investment in our community,” Guccione said it will bring other attention to the community… we usually have a little issue with projects We had nothing to discuss and we’re very excited.” Mercy officials say the facility will use cutting-edge technology to treat patients efficiently personalized care in near real time,” said Dr “Every Mercy patient in every facility has the benefit of having their x-rays it triages images for our radiologists so they can assess the patients with the most need and shows us incidental findings that they otherwise will miss …The incredible residential and economic growth of this here area will soon have the healthcare infrastructure they need to continue to foster that growth.” The Mercy Hospital Wentzville campus will be located near I-70 and I-64 on East Pitman Avenue It will be Missouri’s first acute-care hospital built in nearly a decade Louis-based architecture firm CannonDesign and McCarthy Building and Construction will lead the project which is expected to be complete in four years. The Francis Howell and Wentzville school districts which have been at the center of culture war battles in recent years will have more progressive leadership on their school boards this spring Amy Gryder and Sarah Oelke will be the newest elected members of the Francis Howell School Board Jeremy Way will join the Wentzville School Board while board Vice President Julie Scott retained her seat for another term Gryder and Oelke were endorsed by progressive-leaning Francis Howell Forward which describes itself as a nonpartisan political action committee that advocates for protecting public schools is a teacher in the Parkway School District Gryder is a Francis Howell graduate and now a parent — two of her children graduated from Francis Howell North High School and her youngest attends Barnwell Middle School Oelke thanked voters for choosing her to help lead the district “Our voters sent a clear and resounding message: we are ready to move past the distractions of the ‘culture wars’ and focus on what truly matters—our students and the future of our schools,” Oelke said “We are tired of the “noise” and ready to move beyond the baseless fears that have been impairing our progress.” Gryder said she appreciates the confidence voters placed in her and thanked everyone who cast a ballot — even those who didn’t vote for her “Thank you to all of the voters who came out and got engaged,” Gryder said “It’s really important that we have people paying attention to what’s going on at the local level.” The Francis Howell School District recently hired Mike Dominguez as its superintendent The district is no stranger to controversy: Last year, the board voted to prohibit teachers from discussing gender identity in the classroom and rolled out a newly revised curriculum on Black history and literature The Wentzville School District has been scrutinized for similar cultural flashpoints in public education The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that the board voted in March to remove the book “Sold,” which discusses child sex trafficking and was available to students in school district libraries have said they want to bring the focus back to supporting students and teachers and away from politics Both candidates were endorsed by Community Allies for Public Education Success and St. Charles County Families for Public Education — organizations that support funding public schools Scott thanked the community for turning out to vote and said she’s “ready to get started.” She is the current board vice president and has two children enrolled in the Wentzville district Way said he’s looking forward to bringing his experience as both a teacher and longtime school administrator to the board Way is an assistant superintendent in the Wright City R-II School District and plans to retire this summer “I have nothing but love and respect for everybody in public [education],” Way said “The things they do behind the scenes every day is incredible and I’ve had the opportunity to see that for most of my adult life.” Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInST (First Alert 4) - All westbound lanes of Interstate 64 were shut down Thursday for a vehicle fire according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol according to the Missouri Department of Transportation a fire broke out in the trailer of a semi-truck This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available FORISTELL, Mo.— An eager crowd of Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) staff, Missouri politicians and onlookers, gathered in Foristell for a MoDOT ceremonious groundbreaking of the second Improve I-70 project: Warrenton to Wentzville “This is a national freight corridor,” said Ed Hassinger “This is going to have huge implications for the state as a whole but it’s also the main street for these cities and counties that we’re going through.” crews will add a third lane to both westbound and eastbound I-70 between Wentzville and Warrenton and repave existing lanes too They’ll realign I-70 at the railroad bridge between Wentzville and Route Z “You only have to get stuck in traffic from 64 to 70 on a Friday night one time to realize something’s got to get done here,” said Senator Travis Fitzwater Chair for the Missouri Senate Committee for transportation He also was referred to as “instrumental” in acquiring funding for the project I-64 between I-70 and route K is to be widened and various improvements to interchanges and outer roads are planned as well. The bridge in Foristell will be replaced. For more information, click here this is the first one in the country for us to be at this point to put six lanes through here from coast to coast of Missouri,” said Dustin Boatwright It’s a generational opportunity and we’re so blessed to have this opportunity.” Warren County’s presiding commissioner said the changes will have a big impact beyond traffic flow and safety “The enhancements will ensure smoother traffic flow our roads will be much safer,” said Joe Gildehaus “But the project is more than just this infrastructure It’s about investing in the future of Warren County Improved transportation means better access to roads throughout our county attracting new businesses and creating jobs for our residents This we also strengthen our position in the state The $600 million project is contracted to the Improve 70 Alliance a group of four contractors: Emery Sapp and Sons MoDOT held public meetings earlier this year taking in public comment This helped lead to the build team’s commitment to keeping two lanes open both ways during peak traffic hours while they fulfill the construction contract The Warrenton to Wentzville stretch is expected to be completed by late 2028 Improve I-70: Warrenton to Wentzville was outlined by MoDOT earlier this month amongst other planned projects beginning this summer CHARLES COUNTY (First Alert 4) -- A grand jury indicted a 39-year-old man after a woman pregnant with twins was killed in Wentzville in October was charged with three counts of first-degree murder Prosecutors allege he shot and killed 28-year-old BreAnna Johnson and her two unborn children A grand jury filed an indictment on December 19 Tyson had already been in custody on a domestic violence charge Judge Deborah Jean Alessi set Tyson’s bond for the murder case at $1 million - cash only Wentzville Police responded to the 100 block of Katie Lynn Court on October 31 and found Johnson dead in addition to being four months pregnant with twins Police investigated Johnson’s death as a domestic violence situation The grand jury indictment says Johnson and Tyson were in a relationship The domestic violence victim support organization JADASA told First Alert 4 after Johnson’s death that she sought help in the months prior Court documents allege Tyson physically assaulted Johnson by “throwing a phone striking Victim 1 in the head” If you are in a domestic violence situation call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInWENTZVILLE (First Alert 4) - Wentzville Police have located a person missing since Thursday afternoon Police said Chikondi Hickman was last seen around 4:53 p.m A missing person advisory was canceled early Saturday Your request has been blocked by our security system due to potential security concerns Please contact us for assistance Roughly 460 United Auto Workers at the Lear seating assembly plant in Wentzville went on strike early Monday morning after the company and union failed to reach an agreement during contract negotiations “Since we did not make any headway on some of the big issues the membership said they wanted to walk and go on strike,” said UAW Local 282 President Bill Hugeback Lear supplies seats for several makes of cars including those manufactured at the nearby General Motors plant Hugeback said the repetitive nature of the work at Lear’s facility has led to union workers with injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome and others to their elbows “Some of the big issues are health and safety and some production standards,” he said “A lot of that has to do with injuries that happen to our folks.” Production worker Dennis Robinson has been at the plant close to two years and suffers from carpal tunnel syndrome in both hands as well as an issue with his shoulder “from excessive repetitive work.” “The job is designed to work five days a week Hugeback and other workers at the picket line listed better compensation health insurance coverage and retirement benefits as drivers of the strike He noted companies up and down the car supply chain have been posting large profits “It’s pretty much all the same,” Hugeback said “These companies have been raking in record profits for years and now it’s time for the American workers to stand up “It would be something different if they weren’t making such record profits but they’re not wanting to share,” she said “They need to share with us because everybody works on our little backs.” Lear said the company has negotiated in good faith with the UAW to reach a new agreement for its Wentzville facility and “stands firm” in supporting its employees “We pride ourselves on our successful relationships with our employees and union partners,” the statement continues “We remain committed to reaching an agreement that will benefit all parties.” The strike at this single production facility comes after large UAW strikes earlier this year at General Motors, Ford and Stellantis won workers at those plants significant raises Now UAW workers in other parts of the car supply chain want similar adjustments “We’re needing a raise,” said facility worker Kieth Bevel “Everybody is getting a raise around the UAW Bevel said he loves his work at Lear but emphasized how he and his coworkers need more compensation Workers at the plant make around $25 an hour now but some on the picket line said they want to see upward of $35 an hour in a new contract “We know the work that we put out is definitely worth that,” he said the nearby Wentzville GM plant has been affected by the parts shortages resulting from the strike at Lear “We hope both sides work quickly to resolve their issues so we can resume our regular production schedule to support our customers,” GM said Production at General Motors Co.'s Wentzville midsize truck plant is down as the automaker awaits the end of a labor dispute at the plant's seat supplier plant owned by Lear Corp Five hundred Lear workers represented by United Auto Workers Local 282 are on strike "for their fair share," UAW Region 4 Director Brandon Campbell said in a statement “The company has had plenty of time to make things right but instead spent half a billion dollars on stock buybacks and dividends last year," Campbell said "Now Wentzville Assembly is down thanks to Lear’s refusal to bargain a fair deal.” GM spokesperson Kevin Kelley on Monday confirmed the plant "was impacted by part shortages resulting from a labor dispute at one of our suppliers We hope both sides work quickly to resolve their issues so we can resume our regular production schedule to support our customers." Lear said the union informed the company late Sunday that it would strike “We have negotiated in good faith with the UAW for some time to reach a new collective bargaining agreement for our Wentzville adding it "stands firm in supporting our employees and the communities in which we operate With over 100 years in the automotive industry we pride ourselves on our successful relationships with our employees and union partners We remain committed to reaching an agreement that will benefit all parties.” About 4,600 employees at the Wentzville plant make the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon midsize trucks and the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans The Detroit Free Press reported on Wentzville's shutdown earlier Monday letters and editorials sent directly to your inbox weekly And so I act the part of the dutiful daughter I bring him his tea in the morning and rub his feet at night I pretend not to hear him joining in the laughter when the men at the tea shop joke about the difference between fathering a son and marrying off a daughter Good as long as she gives you milk and butter But not worth crying over when it’s time to make stew .. That unsettling passage, early in the award-winning novel “Sold,” foreshadows the nightmarish ordeal ahead for Lakshmi The 13-year-old Nepalese girl is subsequently shipped off to India and sold into sexual slavery by her stepfather American journalist Patricia McCormick’s book has been lauded as a moving accessible and well-researched look inside third-world sex trafficking for audiences that might otherwise remain ignorant about that hellscape But for students of the Wentzville School District that window of knowledge has once again been slammed shut Based on a complaint by exactly one parent followed by a one-vote margin on the school board the district last week officially banned the book from its school libraries It’s not the first book the busy censors of the district have banished. They made humiliating national news a few years ago by briefly yanking the Toni Morrison literary classic “The Bluest Eye“ from shelves But this removal is notable in that the book tells the story of a real-life tragedy in the world today in straightforward prose without vulgarity or gratuitousness but sex trafficking is a real phenomenon that some of today’s students will someday have the power to confront as future leaders on the national and world stages Yet even a recommendation by the district’s own review committee that the book remain on high school library shelves and only be shielded from lower grades was rejected by the board Wentzville’s hair-trigger book-banning process in particular is an open invitation to any random culture-warrior to muzzle discussion of serious topics All it takes to require a review of a book is a complaint from one parent who doesn’t want anyone to have such discussions requires a review of the book by a committee of teachers which makes a recommendation to the school board The board is free to ignore that recommendation the board bypassed the judgment of parents and others on the committee who reported that the book is “a beautiful story to show the main character’s resilience to get back to her family” and that it avoids obscenity or raunchiness The board sided instead with the original parent-complainant — who, as the Post-Dispatch’s Monica Obradovic reported this week blithely refers on social media to books she dislikes as “disgusting smut.” It’s telling how often the books that end up being banned these days focus on issues related to racial or cultural minorities The empathetic protagonist in “Sold,” like the empathetic protagonist in “The Bluest Eye,” is a girl of color Censorship trends reflect political trends When liberal politics was ascendant in earlier eras “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” was a frequent target of censors who myopically focused on its offensive use of the n-word a complaint that missed its broader message of racial tolerance racial tolerance itself is targeted by censors appeasing right-wing ideologues who disparage almost any discussion of race at all as “woke” or “DEI.” That definitely serves a certain kind of agenda out there — but not any agenda that involves a well-rounded education for kids about the world they will inherit A recurring theme in “Sold” is about the voicelessness of sex trafficking victims Giving voice to such victims is a noble function of serious literature like this Muzzling those voices at the behest of any culture-war crank who can fill out a form shouldn’t be the function of a school board the author of “Sold,” based her novel on interviews she conducted with girls in India and Nepal who had been sold into slavery Fresh controversies erupt around Missouri politico who is now top DC prosecutor Work at Lear? 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Fill out the form at the end to share your reaction to the tentative agreement The United Auto Workers union shut down a strike by nearly 500 Lear Corporation auto parts workers in Wentzville announcing it had reached a tentative agreement with the company Louis-area factory had quickly led to production stoppages at the nearby General Motors Wentzville Assembly plant Workers should reject the contract on principle The UAW’s shutdown of the strike before workers had voted on or even seen the full contract is standard operating procedure including under the “reform” administration of union President Shawn Fain The UAW bureaucracy’s anti-democratic move—overturning the old labor principle of “no contract no work”—is aimed at softening the impact of the strike on the corporations and making passage of the contract appear like a foregone conclusion the UAW apparatus forced Big Three autoworkers back to work last year before giving them the details of what turned out to be a massive sellout deal which has led to thousands of job cuts Commenting on the UAW’s Facebook announcement of the tentative agreement at Lear “Why is the new norm going back without signing?” the UAW also announced a tentative agreement on Wednesday at the Forvia (formerly known as Faurecia) factory in Blue Springs which supplies the Ford Kansas City Assembly complex No details of that deal have yet been released but workers there have grown increasingly frustrated after being kept on the job without a contract for nearly a month the union has released limited and self-serving contract “highlights” to workers but has yet to announce when it will be holding ratification votes or distributing the full contract language After stating that 60 contractual issues remain unresolved earlier in the week on Thursday Local 282 President Bill Hugeback claimed the new deal contained “significant economic gains.” Describing the UAW’s intentions for the ratification process “We’ll let them [Lear workers] read it for a couple days and meet on it and then vote.” Workers should demand the immediate release of the full contract and a week to carefully study and discuss its details Any effort by the UAW bureaucracy to rush workers into accepting the agreement without all the facts should be adamantly rejected Even based on the UAW’s limited “highlights”—which workers have shared with the WSWS Autoworker Newsletter—it is clear that the deal falls short of what workers had been striking to achieve leaving little doubt that it is the latest in a long line of UAW sellout contracts The contract summary has already provoked widespread opposition among Lear workers workers have objected to the continuation of the punitive “points” attendance system Others expect that the contract will do nothing to address routine six-day workweeks dangerous conditions and frequent repetitive stress injuries a worker shared with the WSWS a photo showing a hand-drawn sign stating Making clear that the company is satisfied with the contract a Lear spokesmen told the Detroit Free Press Thursday “We are pleased to have reached a tentative agreement with the UAW at our Wentzville facility We are focused on resuming normal operations.” Opposition to the UAW deal has been fueled by the fact that the company’s penny-pinching with workers is financing tens of millions which are being lavished on executives and large shareholders On Thursday Lear announced record sales of $6 billion for the second quarter this year The company substantially outperformed financial analysts’ earnings estimates In a Thursday conference call with Wall Street firms Chief Financial Officer Jason Cardew (2023 compensation: $6.5 million) boasted that Lear had given $104 million to investors over the previous three months via $60 million in share repurchases and $44 million in dividends Lear executives gave a number of clear signals to their financial backers that they intend to further boost profits and “share value” at the expense of workers’ jobs in the coming months Cardew revealed that the company was proceeding with substantial job reductions with plans to reduce “headcount” by 8 percent in its seating business and 6 percent in its electrical systems segment by the end of the year Cardew said more than half the reductions had already been carried out but did not reveal where they were taking place with approximately 88,000 of those either unionized or covered by labor contracts according to the company’s 2023 annual report The attacks at Lear are part of a wider assault on workers’ jobs throughout the auto industry internationally The automakers have rapidly accelerated their cuts following the UAW’s imposition of the 2023 Big Three contracts which have allowed the companies to carry out thousands of layoffs and mass firings of temps CEO Ray Scott (whose 2023 compensation was $18.9 million) also reported that Lear had completed the purchase of WIP Industrial Automation stating the acquisition “will allow us to really accelerate the labor cost reduction and manufacturing cost reduction over the next several years.” The corporations have increasingly turned to automation and technological advances in artificial intelligence in recent years seeking to weaponize them against a working class increasingly pressing for higher wages and better working conditions Package carrier UPS has also carried out a jobs bloodbath this year through the expansion of automated shipping hubs The WSWS Autoworker Newsletter urges the largest possible rejection of the UAW’s pro-company agreement as well as the major automakers it supplies has more than enough money to provide workers with far higher wages along with vastly improved and safe working conditions To ensure their fight is placed on the strongest possible footing, Lear workers should form rank-and-file committees led by the most militant and class-conscious workers Such committees would provide a means to unite around demands necessary to meet workers’ needs—such as a 50 percent wage increase—and to coordinate a struggle across different plants and companies If they defy the UAW bureaucracy’s efforts to push through a sellout Lear Wentzville workers will find they have powerful allies among workers at GM Indiana—where workers have repeatedly rebelled against UAW sellout contracts in recent years—told the WSWS As economic development and infrastructure projects continue to fuel its expansion Wentzville is emerging as a key player in Missouri’s future Let's explore why Missouri's fastest-growing city should be on your radar with farms and livestock operations shaping the landscape For much of the 20th century, Wentzville remained a relatively small and quiet town. However, as the St. Louis metropolitan area expanded, Wentzville’s location along major highways, including Interstate 70 and Interstate 64 rapid development began reshaping the town transforming it from a rural community into a vibrant suburban hub One of the key drivers of Wentzville’s growth is its affordability compared to other areas in the St Louis and surrounding suburbs have increased Wentzville has offered more spacious and affordable housing options The availability of new construction homes in planned communities has been a major draw Wentzville provides a high quality of life with excellent schools Residents enjoy a suburban lifestyle that combines the convenience of nearby shopping centers and entertainment with the charm of a close-knit town making it a desirable place to raise a family Wentzville’s economic development has been a significant factor in its rapid growth. With its strategic location along major highways, the city has attracted businesses from various industries, creating job opportunities and boosting the local economy. One of the most notable employers in the area is General Motors which operates a large assembly plant in Wentzville The facility has provided thousands of jobs and contributed to the city’s economic stability Wentzville has experienced growth in sectors such as healthcare fueling job creation and furthering the city’s reputation as an economic hub The rise of remote work has also played a role allowing professionals to relocate to Wentzville while maintaining careers based in St Local government initiatives have supported this growth with city officials actively working to attract new businesses and improve infrastructure and improved transportation networks has positioned Wentzville as a place where both businesses and residents can thrive Wentzville has become a highly regarded place to live not only due to its economic growth and affordable housing but also its exceptional access to outdoor recreation and community amenities and green spaces are a major draw for residents and outdoor enthusiasts For those who enjoy water activities, nearby Lake St. Louis and the Missouri River provide opportunities for boating one of the longest rail-trails in the country allows cyclists and hikers to explore the scenic landscapes of Missouri Wentzville is also just a short drive from historic St. Charles, a charming riverfront city known for its vibrant Main Street, boutique shops, and rich history. The city’s historic Main Street hosts numerous annual events and festivals, including Oktoberfest, Christmas Traditions attracting visitors from across the region and waterfront dining options provide a perfect nearby destination for Wentzville residents looking for a mix of history and entertainment Wentzville’s rapid growth has been accompanied by significant investments in education one of the fastest-growing districts in Missouri has consistently ranked among the top in the state The district serves thousands of students across multiple elementary To accommodate the increasing population, the district has opened new schools and expanded existing facilities, ensuring that students receive high-quality education in a well-supported learning environment. Plus, the city’s proximity to higher education institutions, including Lindenwood University and St provides residents with access to further educational opportunities The city has seen significant growth in retail making it a self-sustaining community where residents do not have to travel far for necessities or leisure The Wentzville Bluffs shopping center has become a central area for retail and dining and a variety of restaurants catering to diverse tastes The city’s expanding food scene includes everything from craft breweries like Friendship Brewing Company to Stone Summit Steak and Seafood with new restaurants opening to meet the demands of a growing population Entertainment options have also flourished and family-friendly attractions providing plenty of activities for residents such as the Wentzville Days Fair and Music Festival bring the town together for celebrations that highlight local culture and foster a strong sense of community Wentzville’s rapid expansion shows no signs of slowing down Local leadership remains focused on smart development strategies that maintain the city’s high quality of life while ensuring sustainable expansion For those considering a move to Missouri or looking for an emerging suburban destination with strong job prospects Wentzville should be at the top of the list As one of the fastest-growing cities in the state it represents the perfect blend of modern convenience and small-town charm making it a place where families and businesses alike can flourish Come experience the warmth and opportunity that make this city a great place to call home photos and original descriptions © 2025 worldatlas.com Missouri fire captain Tommy Shine was involved in the real-life rescue of three 14-year-old boys who fell into a frozen lake in 2015 and is now hospitalized with his own illness Charlotte Phillipp is a Weekend Writer-Reporter at PEOPLE and was previously an entertainment reporter at The Messenger Wentzville Fire Protection District; Brittany Shine/Facebook A Fraser/20th Century Fox/Kobal/Shutterstock by Alisa Nelson | Jul 23 MO) – Assembly line work has come to a screeching halt at the General Motors plant in Wentzville Louis reports that there’s a strike at a Wentzville supplier Louis area factory employs about 500 union members who make parts like seats for GM vehicles The Detroit Free Press reports that GM workers in Wentzville were sent home early on Monday “We hope both sides work quickly to resolve their issues so we can resume our regular production schedule,” GM spokesman Kevin Kelly told the newspaper He said no other GM plants are affected by the strike Lear said it has negotiated “in good faith” with the UAW said the plant is down “thanks to Lear’s refusal to bargain a fair deal.” According to the Wentzville GM plant’s website Missourinet is a division of LEARFIELD Subscribe here to get our latest news and information delivered to your inbox © Learfield News & Ag, LLC. All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. the Wentzville Police Department is enforcing speed and hazardous moving violations over the next two months So far this year, police have responded to 389 vehicle crashes, which is a 33% increase compared to this time last year and a 21% increase compared to 2021, according to the department’s Facebook post over 35% of all Wentzville motor vehicle crashes occurred on Thursday and Friday with most crashes occurring between 11:00 and 17:00 hours,” the post states Enforcement days will take place on a Thursday or Friday subdivisions and school zones throughout Wentzville Police also will be on the lookout for expired registration and expired temporary license tags lidar and aerial clocking techniques will be used for speed enforcement in addition to marked and unmarked patrol cars and motorcycle units The department’s unmanned aerial vehicles and the tethered Axon Fotokite drone also will help monitor and enforce speeding and hazardous moving violations The goal of the traffic safety campaign is to improve road safety and reduce traffic crashes in the community “This focused enforcement is data and complaint driven with a goal to enforce violations and ultimately reduce traffic crashes,” the post states Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter Supporters on both sides of a measure before the Francis Howell School Board gathered on Thursday during a board meeting at the district headquarters in St CHARLES COUNTY — School board elections aren’t until April but efforts to wrest control of some of the state’s most embattled boards have already kicked off School board candidate filing ended at 5 p.m bringing about the official start of contentious races for the Francis Howell and Wentzville boards the seven-member board could add two outspoken conservatives who seek two open seats on the board Candidates Danielle Looney and Christina Macormic both founding members of the conservative St seek to fill a seat left by outgoing Board President Katie Lyczak and Julie Scott health care and more in public schools to “combat ideological subversion.” But Looney and Macormic had cut ties with SCCPA by then resigning from the group’s board of directors in April 2023 after the nonprofit accused the two of working against it Looney and Macormic could not be reached for comment IRS filings show the agency revoked SCCPA’s federal tax exempt status on May 15 for either failing to file 990 tax forms or notices that receipts were under a certain threshold for three consecutive years Wentzville has seen its fair share of culture war issues over the last few years, but tensions have, for the most part, died down in recent months. Former Superintendent Danielle Tormala left in April with a more than $1 million buyout after a two-year tenure marred by debates of race and gender in curriculum and accusations of hostile behavior And a lawsuit filed against the district by Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey over alleged Sunshine Law violations in September 2023 is still making its way through court Other Wentzville candidates include Jeremy Way a former parent of two in the district and assistant superintendent of human resources facilities and transportation for the Wright City R-III School District Both Way and current board member Scott have received endorsements from the St Charles County Families for Public Schools whose candidates won in a clean sweep last April “I feel like our district needs a reset with all the drama and everything that’s happened with the superintendent and the school board the last few years,” Wentzville parent Amanda Knittel said on Tuesday “I think our district really just needs to see a board that’s focused on getting work done that’s not a culture war.” The Francis Howell School Board will also see some leadership change come spring Board President Adam Bertrand did not file to run for a second term saying he accomplished his goals on the board and wanted to focus the time he has left on finding a replacement for the district’s departing superintendent “This decision also allows me to focus all my dedicated time working for the board and district towards our superintendent search,” he said in text message were the first board members elected with the backing of the conservative Francis Howell Families PAC The PAC seeks to keep Francis Howell’s five-member conservative majority It’s endorsing Cook and marketing executive Ashley Sturm “Both bring a passion for education and a commitment to transparency, accountability, and results,” the group wrote in its announcement “They understand that keeping FHSD exceptional means focusing on the basics: smart spending Two other candidates — Amy Gryder and Sarah Oelke — have the backing of the Francis Howell Forward PAC Gryder is an alumna of the district and works in product management; Oelke teaches English in the Parkway School District Charles County Families for Public Schools won elections last year said supporters want to “take back our schools.” “Our objective is to get back to having school boards that want to do what’s best for the kids and who support teachers and who support the idea of public education,” House said Attendees comment on proposed policies at the Francis Howell School District Board of Education Meeting on Thursday Mike Dominguez will take over as superintendent of the Francis Howell School District on July 1 after Kenneth Roumpos assumes the top job in t… “Sold,” a 2006 novel about a teenage Nepali girl sold into sexual slavery will be removed from library shelves in the Wentzville School Distr… General Motors stopped production Monday at its Wentzville Assembly Plant in Missouri after union-represented workers at a nearby seat supplier went on strike late Sunday GM builds its midsize pickups and cargo vans at Wentzville Assembly, where it employs about 4,600 people, according to its website. It is one of GM's key plants and was one of the first plants the UAW struck last fall during its targeted so-called Stand Up strike GM spokesman told the Free Press that the automaker had sent third-shift workers home early due to a parts shortage and the company was continuing to monitor the situation spokesman Kevin Kelly said the automaker had idled the plant "We can confirm that GM Wentzville Assembly Plant was impacted by part shortages resulting from a labor dispute at one of our suppliers We hope both sides work quickly to resolve their issues so we can resume our regular production schedule to support our customers," Kelly said in a statement The supplier is a Lear plant in Wentzville where about 500 union-represented workers assemble the seats used for the GM vehicles Kelly said no other GM plants are impacted by the strike A spokesman for Lear sent the following statement to the Free Press the union informed us late last night of their decision to strike Lear Corporation stands firm in supporting our employees and the communities in which we operate The Lear spokesman did not provide further details The UAW provided a statement to the Free Press from Region 4 Director Brandon Campbell blaming Lear for the Wentzville shutdown "Shame on Lear for failing to come to a fair agreement with the 500 members of UAW Local 282 who are now forced to strike for their fair share," Campbell said "The company has had plenty of time to make things right but instead spent a billion dollars on stock buybacks and dividends last year Now Wentzville Assembly is down thanks to Lear's refusal to bargain a fair deal." 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