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Based on MSD data (covering only Missouri), for the area around Benton Park, as well as the area east of Telegraph Road at I-255, Tuesday's rain was a 100-year event.

Sonya Massey was killed after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call early on July 6, State’s Attorney John Milhiser said.

ST. CHARLES — A dispute over the sale of potato chips, candy bars, sodas, and other grocery items by QuikTrip has proven to be a recipe for a potential multi-million dollar lawsuit in St. Charles County.

Under Missouri law, school boards must approve all staff hires at the recommendation of the superintendent or other administrators.

A murder suspect accused of killing his robbery accomplice jumped out of a car with an automatic rifle after the car had been towed by police.

Netflix’s subscriber and earnings growth accelerated in its latest quarter as the video streaming service benefits from an expansion into advertising and an acclaimed programming lineup.

A Utah man is suing a local Super 8 Motel after he said he was turned away because of his service dog, despite a reservation outlining his needs as a paraplegic.

St. Louis County Councilwoman Kelli Dunaway is among three people under consideration to become director of a new regional anti-homicide initiative.

After years of waiting for design work to be completed, dirt is set to start moving in the coming months.

Whether the proposals succeed at getting on the statewide ballot won’t be known for certain until county election officials finish verifying the signatures and the secretary of state certifies their work in the coming weeks.

The SLDC board approved extensions for several contracts, including marketing and consulting.

A federal judge put a Missouri law on hold that would prevent pharmacists from alerting patients that some medicines they’ve been prescribed are debunked for treating COVID-19. But the state pharmacy board just posted guidelines about it anyway.

The wreck caused the back half of the semi-truck to lay over the ramp’s edge near a downed road sign.

Around 500 people were involved in organizing, conducting and partaking in drills involving structural testing and decontamination of pretend victims.

The event, billed as a way for supporters to pray for the health and safety of the former president and current Republican presidential nominee, drew about 150 people.

Tyler Terry, 28, of South Carolina pleaded guilty to 14 counts, including two first-degree murder charges, on Monday afternoon. He was sentenced to life in prison without parole.

Wait times for surgical abortions in Illinois have jumped from 24 hours to three weeks.

Last week, the city’s Port Authority Commission agreed to lease and rehabilitate the building at 900 North 1st Street, formerly Sundecker’s Bar and Grill.

He replaces outgoing leader Clay McDonald, who is retiring in February after 12 years.