PatchCast: "Run Across America" Athlete Stops in St. Louis

Here's a look at what's topping news regionally.

:  Ultra athlete Dean Karnazes stopped by Manchester this morning to run a 5K with students and community members.

:  The first meeting post-election in Crestwood turned into shouting matches and snubs. Mayor-Elect remained cool.

:  With fewer people filing paper returns, local post offices will maintain regular business hours on April 18.

:  This week, Patch introduces you to Ross Stauder and Evan Coleman, two third-graders whose project on algae earned first place in a contest sponsored by the Missouri Botanical Garden.