stLouISTBudget cuts on track to pass without public input in St. Louis County
Depriving the public of an opportunity to weigh in on spending is bad policy, said one expert. "You just want to lose your mind because you know they're not listening."
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Investigation into check miscue for ex-St. Louis comptroller appears to be stalled
An investigation into how former Comptroller Darlene Green was issued two paychecks months after she left office appears to be stalled.
New plaque will mark notorious St. Louis slave prison site near Busch Stadium
A five-year effort to mark Missouri’s most notorious slave prison will come to fruition next month.
History Museum highlights 150 years of milestones, change at Forest Park
Forest Park, the heart of St. Louis, is turning 150. The museum celebrates with an exhibition.
See the Dec. 11, 1925, front page: 50 bodies taken from mine after gas explosion
Headlines from the Dec. 11, 1925, front page include: 50 bodies taken from mine after gas explosion; three others dead
Obit Index
Beatty, Constance "Connie" - St. Charles, MO
Beatty, Constance "Connie"
August 22, 1938 - December 5, 2025
Gaffney, Carolyn (nee Grindon)
Gaffney, Carolyn (nee Grindon), baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Saturday, November 29, 2025. Loving wife of Harry Gaffney. Beloved mother of David (Michelle) Gaffney, Anne (Kevin) Hewlett and the late Michael Gaffney. Grandmother of Jack Gaffney, Jacob, Mason,…
Jordan (née Beasley), Donna Sue
March 21, 1940 - December 8, 2025
Luther, Dorothy Gould
October 4, 1933 - October 29, 2025
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Contract fight between SSM Health and UnitedHealthcare threatens coverage in St. Louis
SSM Health says UnitedHealthcare has "continued to focus on their own profits rather than putting their members’ care first."
St. Louis Public Schools nixes search for superintendent
The school board split the vote 3-3 to request bids from third-party search firms, effectively tabling the measure.
Vote on St. Louis MetroLink tax money could be delayed
“April is way too soon,” said Alderman Matt Devoti, of the Hill. “Way too soon.”
Former Alton cop pleads guilty to stealing nearly $58,000 from police union
Jeremiah T. Dressler, 42, pleaded guilty Tuesday to theft, theft by deception and wire fraud, all felonies, said the Illinois attorney general's office.
Hochman: How Tony Vitello’s roots prepared De Smet, Mizzou grad for Giant leap in MLB
Vitello, 47, is the manager of the San Francisco Giants.
Second Bar:PM owner accuses St. Louis police of wrongful arrest, assault
Chad Morris' lawyers say in a lawsuit filed Wednesday that he was beaten up, arrested and wrongfully charged after a police SUV crashed into his business two years ago.
Messenger: Panhandling fight moves to Des Peres. Are First Amendment rights at stake?
Robert Fernandez and his attorney have fought for people who stand on medians and ask for money. It’s the people's 1st Amendment right to do so, they say.
Questions about highway construction or traffic lights? Ask the Road Crew
Ask the experts from the Missouri Department of Transportation, St. Louis and St. Charles counties and St. Louis City your questions about highways and roads. The live chat starts at 1 p.m. on Wednesday.
Missouri farmers say Trump bailout won't fix harm from tariffs. 'Not a lot of optimism'
The Trump administration unveiled the aid package to U.S. farmers this week. But a one-time payment from the government isn’t enough, farmers say.