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Police release video of Soulard shooting, ask in Spanish for public's help
Darwin Vargas, 20, was shot in the neck and killed June 28 outside the Social Bar & Grill on 1551 S. Seventh St.
Report: Oregon requires most occupational licensing, Missouri the least
(The Center Square) – A new report from the Archbridge Institute ranks states by occupational licensing, with Oregon ranking the worst by having the most “barriers to work,” and Missouri ranking the best by having the least barriers to work.
Food trucks, live music and community events fill Aug. 21-23 calendar
Food Trucks, Music and Community Gatherings Fill Aug. 21-23 Calendar From food trucks and farmers market finds to live music, family activities, opera and community fundraisers, the upcoming calendar offers plenty of ways to get out across the area. Find even more listings anytime at RiverBender.com Events . Calvary Men's Retreat invites participants to Calvary Baptist Church Gym in Alton beginning Friday, Aug. 21, with a 6:30 p.m. meal and fellowship, followed by a message from Evangelist
Messenger: 33 years later, scapegoat for the Great Flood of '93 wins parole
James Scott is the only person in Missouri history convicted for intentionally causing a catastrophe. He maintains his innocence.
Labor Day parades
Seeking Winter Driving Tips (As a Floridian 🙃🙃🙃)
Woman Struck and Killed by Car in Kingsway East
Around 8:30 p.m. on August 18, 2026, a woman was struck by two cars that left the scene in the Kinsgway East neighborhood.
The post Woman Struck and Killed by Car in Kingsway East appeared first on St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
August 19 in History: From Augustus' Death to the Salem Witch Trials and a Failed Soviet Coup
On August 19, 14 CE, Augustus, the first Roman emperor, died and brought an end to one of the most important political lives in ancient history. His death mattered because he had transformed Rome from a republic shaken by civil war into an empire with a more stable central government. That change affected law, military organization, taxation, public building, and the way power was passed on. It still matters today because the Roman Empire shaped later ideas about citizenship, state authority, infrastructure
Why Late Summer Feels Like Life Snaps Back Into Routine
The shift back into routine often feels personal, but it is also deeply social. A single week can bring fuller calendars, earlier alarms, packed lunchboxes, crowded roads, and inboxes that suddenly demand answers. Even people without children or school ties often feel it. Somehow, life seems to tighten its schedule all at once. That return to routine in late summer is not just a habit. It grows out of school systems, work culture, family patterns, and the way people use free time. For many, it
We are in week 3 of no homicides
How a teacher used Lego to bring the most magical place on Earth to the Metro East
Woman fatally struck while crossing street in north St. Louis
Police said video surveillance showed the incident about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Natural Bridge and North Euclid avenues, in the city's Kingsway East neighborhood.
Libraries Beg Brendan Carr To Back Off Plan To Make U.S. Broadband Shittier, More Expensive
Back in June, Trump FCC boss Brendan Carr announced he’d be reviewing the FCC E-Rate program with an eye on “reforms.” Generally, when Brendan Carr promises “reforms,” usually what he means is either “I’m going to destroy this program,” or “I’m going to illegally make changes to this congressionally-mandated program that ensures telecom giants like AT&T get more money […]
Study reveals speeding has become normal for many drivers
Missouri is about to allow drivers to go faster on some highways, but new research from AAA finds that many drivers already think it's acceptable to exceed posted speed limits
Violent crime in US fell at record pace in 2025
Violent crime in the United States fell by an estimated 9.3% in 2025, marking the largest year-to-year decline in the national violent crime rate since the FBI began estimating crime in 1936, according to new national data. The estimated murder and nonnegligent manslaughter rate also fell 18.1%, to 4.1 killings per 100,000 people — tying […]
Inside the Artist Studio: Thomas Sleet
Photographer Richard Reilly catches up with artist Thomas Sleet prior to his upcoming show at Bruno David Gallery.
36 Hours in Boston with Kids: The Perfect Family Stopover Itinerary
Planning a trip to Boston with kids? Here's how we spent 36 hours exploring
family-friendly attractions, the Public Garden, North End and more.
Webster Groves labels Ozark Theatre 'dangerous,' gives owner deadline for repairs
The owner of Webster Groves' historic Ozark Theatre has two weeks to make repairs to the building or face further action after officials earlier this month labeled the building "dangerous."
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