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June 14, 1931 - December 5, 2025

May 16, 1924 - December 11, 2025

Ronald D. Ball, 74, of St. Peters, passed away on December 7, 2025. He was born on May 1, 1951, in St. Louis, Missouri. Services will be held Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Life Church St. Peters, 8134 Mexico Rd,…

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Azar, Betty Gail - St. Louis, MO

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March 18, 1954 - December 4, 2025

A 76-year-old Lincoln County man died in a Friday morning traffic accident, the Missouri Highway Patrol says.

A pedestrian was killed Saturday morning in an industrial part of north St. Louis.

A spell of brief but intense cold — and potentially a bit of snow — is expected to sweep through St. Louis this weekend.

Bill McClellan writes: Left to my own devices, I would drink a quart of the stuff in a single sitting.

Without universal newborn vaccinations, more babies will get sick, some medical experts fear.

Headlines from the Dec. 13, 1925, front page include: Soviets prepare to sell some spare crown jewels

Shirley Shannon passed away on November 27, 2025 at the age of 90. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Flora Hughens; her husband, Wally Shannon; her sister, Jo Sachs; and great-grandson, Cole Aston Jr. Shirley touched…

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Ritter, Joseph - St Louis, MO

Addyn Alen Karnes, 19, faces charges of first-degree murder, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon in the case.

Joseph Michael Marino, 30, was charged with first-degree murder and tampering with physical evidence.

Voices will stay on probation until it produces a new budget based on decreased enrollment and completes background checks on board members.

This week Fitter announced that Papa’s Diner featuring Super Smokers BBQ will close after Dec. 14.