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Illinois jails continue to struggle with the mental health needs of their inmate population, particularly when detainees are unfit to stand trial.
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Neman: On paying for lamb fat, but not for strip steak
How much fat can there possibly be on a leg of lamb? As it turns out, a lot.
Judge boots aldermen from St. Louis sheriff court fight
The ruling could raise questions about the Board of Aldermen’s standing within city government.
Data center developer has one site in Berkeley. Now, they want a second one in Foristell
Oppidan Investment Co. has been on a data center building spree lately with one nearly built in Berkeley and another planned in Foristell
At 90, Catholic sister can still 'move mountains' for residents in Metro East town
Sr. Julia Huiskamp, a social worker, started a community center inside Brooklyn's housing projects. And she has no plans to stop.
St. Louis officials celebrate drop in crime
ST. LOUIS — Every major category of crime declined in 2025 in St. Louis, part of a nationwide trend.
See the Jan. 13, 1926, front page: One U.S. dry chief Remus could not buy for $100,000
Headlines from the Jan. 13, 1926, front page include: One U.S. dry chief Remus could not buy for $100,000
Luttrell, William "Ken"
January 16, 1924 - January 9, 2026
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Riney, Lloyd
September 1, 1934 - January 9, 2026
Blevins, Jeanne Ricci
October 3, 1929 - December 22, 2025
Hutkin, Mary Ann
January 9, 2026
Paster, Robert W.
April 3, 1966 - January 9, 2026
Pupillo, Daniel A.
January 9, 2026, age 67. Services: Visitation Friday, January 16, 2026, Baue O'Fallon, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Service to follow at 12 p.m. Contact (636) 240-2242 or visit baue.com
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Blevins, Jeanne Ricci - St. Louis, MO
Illinois, Chicago sue Trump administration for ‘menacing’ immigration raids
Illinois filed a 103-page lawsuit that seeks to severely limit federal immigration agents’ authority to execute the types of aggressive raids that began in Chicago last September.
Florida company filings suggest Six Flags St. Louis could get new owner
A Six Flags spokesperson said the company is “actively reviewing our park portfolio” and is “committed to making decisions that strengthen the company and position us for profitable growth.”
St. Louis Public Schools board seat remains open three months after resignation
The board has yet to fill a vacancy for its seventh member to replace Ben Conover, who resigned Oct. 20.
Lawmakers aim to tighten security in Missouri Capitol
Security concerns in the Missouri Capitol have led to a series of changes aimed at boosting safety in the building.
Emerson Electric CEO to lead St. Louis Federal Reserve board of directors
The Fed governors also named Nina Leigh Krueger, the CEO and president of Nestlé Purina PetCare Co. in St. Louis, to the board of directors.