stLouISTLives lost: Some notable St. Louis area deaths in 2021
They include sports champions, industry titans, arts and education pioneers, justice and public safety advocates and political stalwarts.
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Man found dead in Jeff-Vander-Lou neighborhood
Homicide investigators were on the scene in the 3800 block of Kennerly Avenue, police said.
Here’s a look at the new laws that take effect in Illinois on Jan. 1
Minimum wage workers will see a boost in hourly pay, while tenants in affordable housing units will be allowed to keep pets.
BenFred: Cardinals' Shildt-to-Marmol switch hits leadoff for Top 10 St. Louis area sports stories of 2021
Competition was stiff, but the Cardinals' shocker tops the list of the St. Louis area's top sports stories of the past year.
Police: Man shot by Lincoln County deputies after shooting his mother
Lincoln County deputies were called just before 10:15 a.m. to a domestic disturbance at a home west of Foley.
My three book clubs: Reading averaged a book a week in 2021
December brings three thriller/mystery novels and one book that wasn't thrilling at all.
Burglary case mushrooms into 'spider web' after death of recluse in Lincoln County
'This is a weird one because they used the home as their personal ATM,' an assistant prosecutor said. 'It's like the Oklahoma land grab.'
Love your job? Brag about it: Top Workplace 2022 nominations start now
Nominations for the 2022 Top Workplaces are due Feb. 4.
Washington U. to start spring semester online
Surge in COVID cases prompts two-week campus closure.
Parson fills associate judge vacancy in St. Louis County
Krista Peyton was picked to fill the vacancy created by the appointment of Virginia Lay to circuit judge last month.
Mercy joins other health care providers in restricting visitors once again
Visitors will be limited to one per patient in all clinics and hospitals, with a few exceptions, Mercy officials said Thursday.
Kirkwood School District reverses decision, will again require masks
The school board had voted 5-2 on Dec. 13 to drop its mask mandate, but rising coronavirus rates prompted the reversal, the district said.
Wintry mix headed toward St. Louis this weekend
Colder temperatures and a mix of rain and snow are possible in the area, forecasters say. That also could mean travel trouble on the roads.
Florissant man charged with first-degree murder in wife's death
Michael P. Oshia, 50, was charged with first-degree murder, armed criminal action and unlawful possession of a firearm.
Jefferson County judge to take over Missouri's troubled child welfare division
Judge Darrell Missey has focused on children's issues during his lengthy tenure on the Jefferson County bench.
Blythe Bernhard's memorable stories from 2021: Some good news, for a break from pandemic stress
Here are reporter Blythe Bernhard's five most memorable stories from 2021.
Top local news stories of 2021: The year of the vaccine
Look back at the St. Louis area's biggest news stories of 2021, including a pandemic that won't end, a new mayor in St. Louis, and jail unrest.
Republicans unveil first draft of new Missouri congressional districts
Missouri is one of the last states to start redistricting.
Jesse Bogan’s memorable stories from 2021: Five questions
If access helps us understand, then why aren’t some institutions transparent? That and five more parting questions from Jesse Bogan in 2021.
Calvin Wilson's memorable stories from 2021: Theater highlights from a year back onstage
Here are theater critic Calvin Wilson's five most memorable stories from 2021.