stLouISTTeen charged with murdering classmate after getting 'spooked' in Ferguson
The St. Louis County Medical Examiner's Office identified the victim as 15-year-old Deverain Word, who was killed outside his Ferguson home on Nov. 1.
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Judge orders St. Louis County girl to stand trial as adult in dad's stabbing death
Dakota "Lucy" M. Merit, now 16, was certified by the St. Louis County Family Court on Tuesday to stand trial as an adult.
Ferguson advances tax breaks for Emerson data center
At least a dozen residents urged the the council to vote against the tax incentives, citing concerns of lost revenue and harm to the environment and neighboring homes.
St. Louis clinic 'blindsided' by Missouri cuts to services for HIV patients
A surprise move by state officials to cut certain services for people with HIV has blindsided healthcare providers.
Wesley Bell leads Cori Bush in ready cash for Congressional race
According to the latest reports, Wesley Bell has 10 times more available money in his campaign account than Cori Bush.
Split decision on Franklin County data centers: One approved, the other rejected
The moves from the planning commission do not seal the fate of either project.
U.S. Rep. Ann Wagner has huge campaign finance lead over opponents
Ann Wagner, a seven-term GOP incumbent, has a campaign account with more than $4.5 million on hand.
Lawmakers approve plan to limit disability lawsuits over small business websites
A wave of lawsuits in the last two years have targeted small businesses for failing to comply with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act on website design.
Wentzville man sentenced after mailing drugs that caused prison guard's death
Jermen Rudd III of Wentzville will serve six years and three months in prison for conspiracy to distribute narcotics and introducing a controlled substance into prison.
Allergy season is getting worse every year: Why 2026 is no different and what you can do.
Grass pollen is expected to spike early in St. Louis and surrounding regions.
See the April 22, 1926, front page: Jewelry valued at $20,000 taken in store holdup
Headlines from the April 22, 1926, front page include: Case against Judge English is presented to Senate.
Brinkmann, Henry John
July 17, 1931 - April 17, 2026
Koob, John "Barry"
July 20, 1944 - April 17, 2026
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Brinkmann, Henry John - O'Fallon, MO
Harris, Veronica Darlene (nee Mendel)
Was born on April 20, 1947, and passed away at 79 years old on April 21, 2026. Adoring mother of Rebecca Harris (David) Sullivan and the late Alfred Isadore Harris. Loving sister of Sharon (the late Jim) Leonard, Joe (Mary)…
Lagermann (née Killoren), Mary Eileen
Mary Eileen Lagermann (née Killoren), 78, passed away on April 20, 2026. Born February 8, 1948, in St. Louis, Missouri, she was the daughter of Lawrence and Margaret Killoren. A devout Catholic, Eileen worked for many years in the IT…
Werne, Barbara J.
Barbara J. Werne, 92, formerly of Florissant, died April 16, 2026. Beloved wife of Leo Werne. VIS: 4 to 8 p.m. Thurs, April 23, SVC: 10 a.m. Fri, April 24, at Irwin Chapel in Granite City, Ill. www.irwinchapel.com
Courtney, Philip
October 22, 1949 - April 18, 2026
Lots drawn: St. Charles declares winner in tied council race
The two candidates watched Monday night as City Clerk Kim Hudson held up identical slips of blue paper, with each candidate's name typed out in identical size lettering.
St. Louis County Council OKs money sought by Sam Page for Revenue Department
But the council has yet to act on various other requests Page has made for other county agencies following budget cuts made by the council in December.