Former Patch Staff
Hometown: St. Charles, MO
Bio: Kalen Ponche is a journalist who lives to tell interesting stories. She grew up in St. Charles County, then attended Truman State University and earned a degree in Communications Journalism.
When Kalen is not writing, she likes making jam, building furniture, running and reading.
Francis Howell Board of Education has denied request from teacher Bryan Spencer for unpaid leave while he serves in the state legislature.
Supporters of State Rep. Bryan Spencer, R-District 63, spoke out at Thursday's Board of Education meeting and asked the board to reconsider his request for an unpaid leave of absence.
Pokémon Trading Card Game and video game players will compete at 2013 Pokémon Winter Regional Championships at St. Charles Convention Center.
Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for new businesses.
What do you think of this St. Charles restaurant?
Meet Bailey at Five Acres Animal Shelter.
Check out these events which commemorate Black History Month.
Check out what's happening around the region in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
Check out what's happening around the region in honor of Martin Luther King Jr Day
School used the $2,000 prize to purchase iPads to help students with disabilities communicate.
Four people will run for two open seats.
Six candidates file in St. Charles School Board; Orchard Farm School Board won't hold election.
St. Charles Police Reports, Jan. 11 and 12.
St. Charles Police Reports, Jan. 8-10
Check out what's happening around the region in honor of Martin Luther King Jr Day
Eleven people have filed for five seats open in wards 6 through 10.
St. Charles voters failed to approve a bond issue for the $3.8 million in repairs to the city garage in November. Voters will see the matter again on the April 2013 ballot.
Check out this round up of healthy recipes and follow St. Charles Patch on Pinterest for more ideas.
Check out what's happening around the region in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Business is expected to close by the end of the month
