Kalen Ponche, Patch Staff
- St. Charles, MO
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.
Posting Activity
St. Charles|News|
2012 Holiday Concerts and Plays
Check out this calendar of St. Charles-area musical performances and plays.
O'Fallon, MO|News|
Donate Supplies this Weekend for Hurricane Sandy Relief Effort
Items will be loaded into two 53-foot trucks and driven to New Jersey.
St. Charles|News|
Donate Supplies this Weekend for Hurricane Sandy Relief Effort
Items will be loaded into two 53-foot trucks and driven to New Jersey.
St. Charles|News|
Pet of the Week: Joker the Husky
Check out this 2-year-old dog who would love an active family.
St. Charles|News|
St. Charles Holiday Markets in November and December
Check out these upcoming holiday markets.
St. Charles|News|
Holiday TV Specials Schedule 2012
Check out this round up of holiday TV specials in November and December
St. Charles|News|
Police Reports: Police Use Stun Gun on Man Kicking Cop Car
St. Charles Police Reports, Oct. 30-Nov. 1.
St. Charles|News|
Symposium on Boone's Lick Road, the 'Gateway to the West,' Set for Saturday
Weekend of events includes reception, tour of historic St. Charles and panel discussion about Boone's Lick Road.
St. Charles|News|
Friday Food Critic: Hendricks BBQ
Barbecue restaurant opened in August. Tell us what you think
St. Peters, MO|News|
St. Charles County Voters Back Romney, McCaskill
Voter turnout was 72.81 percent.
Wentzville, MO|News|
St. Charles County Voters Back Romney, McCaskill
Voter turnout was 72.81 percent.
Ballwin-Ellisville, MO|News|
Give Back: Organize Food Donated for Holiday Season
Check out our round up of volunteer opportunities.
St. Charles|News|
St. Charles Votes Down Bonds for City Parking Garage Repairs
Other city propositions pass. City will still have to borrow money to make the repairs, but it may cost more money.
St. Charles|News|
St. Charles County Election Results: Voters Approve Creating County Police Department
The election authority had several problems with voting machines.
St. Charles|News|
Voting Machine Problems Reported in St. Charles County
Rich Chrismer, Director of Elections, said four or five polling places had voting machines that jammed. If the memory cards in the machines fail, it could lead to delays in reporting results.
St. Charles|News|
St. Charles Voters to Consider $15.7 Million in Bonds
St. Charles will ask voters to approve issuing three propositions in general obligation bonds for a new fire station, public works building, and city parking garage repairs.
St. Charles|News|
St. Charles County Voters Will Decide Future of Sheriff's Department
Voters will consider the County Charter Question on Law Enforcement which would create a separate St. Charles County police department and a Police Chief who would not be elected.
