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CITY FINANCE DIRECTOR FIRED - AUDITORS BEING BROUGHT IN

The First Capitol News has learned that Karen McDermott, the Finance Director for the City of St. Charles has been fired.

We were told that the Mayor fired McDermott Wednesday. We were also told that she was removed from the computer system and escorted from her office. the locks have also been changed.

We have been told that the City Council will be meeting Monday evening to interview auditors. It is unknown if there is a question about the finances. It is usually standard practice to bring in auditors when a person of authority in finance is suddenly fired.

McDermott has been the Director of Finance for several years. We do not have the exact number but have been told it has been longer than 15 years.

More when it becomes available.

Story by Phyllis Schaltenbrand

St. Charles Bank Robbery

Shortly before 1PM Friday, The PNC Bank on First Capitol Drive was held up.  Police are searching for a black female who held up the bank and escaped on foot.

More details as they become available.

Story by Phyllis Schaltenbrand

Six Students Injured in School Bus Accident

At approximately 11:45 am on Tuesday, September 28 a head on collision between a pickup truck and a school bus occurred at Zumbehl Road and West Clay in St. Charles.

Six students on the bus, complaining of injuries, were taken by ambulance to St. Joseph's Health Center.

More information as it becomes available.

Entertainment Featured At The MOTHER-IN-LAW HOUSE RESTAURANT

Ernie Davis entertains on Friday and Saturday Nights at the MOTHER-IN-LAW HOUSE RESTAURANT  at 500 South Main in the St. Charles Historic District. Reservations are not required but can be made by calling 636 946-9444. The Mother-In-Law House Restaurant is open for lunch Monday through Saturday from 11 am until 2:30 pm. It is open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. The Mother-In-Law House restaurant has a beautiful, romantic patio with a view of the Missouri River.

St. Louis Area Firefighters Remember 9/11

Firefighters from across the area gathered on Washington Avenue in downtown St. Louis today to honor their comrades who were killed in the 9/11 terrorist attack in New York. Lead by a large group of walking firefighters carrying a large American Flag and holding photos of their deceased comrades, more than 100 pieces of firefighting equipment, also carrying photos of their fallen comrades in the windows, paraded down Washington Avenue with their lights flashing and their sirens and horns sounding.

First Capitol News Photo and Video by Tony Brockmeyer