stLouISTSt. Louis founded in a winter wilderness on Feb. 14, 1764. Or maybe it was the next day.
As the nation celebrates 250 years of existence, we look back to the 250th anniversary of the founding of St. Louis.
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See the May 12, 1926, front page: 'Norge' speeding toward Alaska after passing North Pole
Headlines from the May 12, 1926, front page include: General strike called off; Board to fix miners' pay.
Obit Index
Cummings, Charles Wesley - St. Louis, MO
Fort, Garth
August 30, 1941 - April 20, 2026
Cummings, Charles Wesley
February 18, 1938 - May 9, 2026
Wilson, Julia M. (nee Walsh)
October 12, 1927 - May 10, 2026
Essen, Roy Eric "Rick"
February 23, 1939 - April 25, 2026
Kairuz, M.D., Bart
August 24, 1931 - May 7, 2026
Hodges, Kenneth
November 14, 1952 - May 7, 2026
Sills, Pat
July 18, 1944 - April 25, 2026
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Police board sues St. Louis in bitter budget fight, demands fast ruling
The suit could be decided in a matter of weeks due to a provision in state law allowing the St. Louis police board an expedited legal process.
Body of missing man recovered in Spanish Lake Park
The search began after people reported seeing a kayaker fall in the water after 4 p.m. Sunday in the 12500 block of Spanish Pond Road.
Flaws still exist that allowed Stenger pay-to-play scheme, St. Louis County audit finds
Now, county leaders are negotiating plans for a new HQ without additional protections.
Move to close private school in Clayton stuns parents, staff. They ask for more time.
Parents at St. Michael's Episcopal Day School found out the school would close less than a month before the end of the academic year.
Sheriff deputies may replace short-staffed St. Louis police in patrolling MetroLink
The board overseeing Metro may soon contract with the St. Louis sheriff's department to handle primary patrolling of MetroLink in the city.
State lawmaker from St. Louis County says opponent should be kicked off ballot
A new lawsuit indicates that a north St. Louis County race will not be an amicable one.
Senate endorses St. Louis County school board member for ethics panel
Clem Smith is a former member of the Missouri House
Messenger: Appeals court rebukes judge who added politics to Missouri immigration case
A new St. Louis-based federal judge punished an undocumented immigrant as a "deterrence" to Joe Biden's policies.
City drops citations against residents of condemned south St. Louis apartment complex
A lawyer representing the complex residents said the announcement was a victory, but not the final step for people who were displaced.