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The woman, 40-year-old Rachel E. Tarrence, was driving a vehicle that had been reported stolen just after 10 p.m. Jan. 4.

George Brown, 49, is facing two counts of unlawful weapon use after police detectives say he carried a Smith and Wesson handgun while using crack cocaine.

Columnist Bill McClellan writes: I remember when smoking fell off a cliff. At one time, everybody smoked and smoked everywhere.

As the St. Louis region braces for snowfall Saturday into Sunday, here's where to check traffic and weather conditions.

Investigators believe the suspect vehicle was going the wrong way, county police spokesman Vera Clay said, though more investigation was needed.

Heavy Snowfall Expected Until Sunday Evening, Making Travel Hazardous

Headlines from the Jan. 24, 1926, front page include: The likelihood of Illinois Gov. Len Small's removal has increased by a movement to collect money from state employees.

Heavy Snowfall Expected: Travel Disruptions Likely Through Sunday

At crime panel discussion in St. Louis, the battle between crime statistics and the perception of crime is on display.

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Cremer, Kevin - St. Louis, MO

December 31, 1935 - January 15, 2026

Lobbyists at Andy Blunt's firm represented Kansas nonprofit that led effort to lure Chiefs. Blunt helped run Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe's campaign, chaired his inaugural committee and is a longtime friend.

Brandon Bosley, who represented north St. Louis before losing re-election in 2023, was convicted of submitting inflated car insurance estimates and lying to the FBI about it.

After three days of deliberation, jurors in Washington couldn't reach a verdict in the case of Cortney Merritts III, who faced charges of fraud.

Even as transportation departments readied plows and trucks, area officials urged residents to stay home.

City leaders have predicted that it would generate about $6.75 million per year. It would add 37.5 cents to every $100 purchase.

All GOP House members from St. Louis area backed 2026 budget for Homeland Security, which includes ICE. Democrats Wesley Bell and Nikki Budzinski opposed it

Daniel Todd Mahn, 55, was charged Thursday with the two felonies. The case was investigated by the Missouri Highway Patrol.