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EUREKA — For the second time this year, voters in parts of St. Louis and Jefferson counties have rejected a property tax increase proposed by the area's firefighting district to pay for its services.

Four teen boys were arrested early Wednesday after an Uber driver was carjacked at gunpoint and police chased a stolen vehicle for miles, police said.

A man tried to kidnap two women at gunpoint in Tower Grove Park on Friday afternoon, police said. He successfully drove away with one woman, but she escaped, officers said.

Progressive groups are working to block Republican changes to the initiative petition process

Brenda Deutsch, 70, was initially arrested at her home in rural Lincoln County in April after prosecutors say she abused and neglected a teen girl in her care.

"This is awful. Had they sought legal advice, had they been more open and transparent about what they were doing, they would've known."

Residents say they are frustrated by the lack of details from the developer, who has not said what company would be using the data center.

Me'Kel Walker, 19, was charged Tuesday with second-degree murder, armed criminal action and unlawfully using a weapon.

Ask the experts from the Missouri Department of Transportation, St. Louis and St. Charles counties and St. Louis City your questions about highways and roads. The live chat starts at 1 p.m. on Wednesday.

Oran Ambus was charged with harassment for social media videos in which he advocated for an old friend convicted of rape.

Missouri Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick gave SLPS the lowest possible rating of "poor" in the yearlong review of the district's finances.

Paul E. Rickards passed away on Wed, July 30, 2025, at 84.

Margaret “Meg” Mary Riney (nee Bolen) Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Sat. Aug. 2, 2025.

Died 8/3/2025. Funeral 7pm 8/7/2025, Quernheim Funeral Home. Visitation 4 pm until time of service Quernheim Funeral Home, Quernheim FH, Waterloo.

August 1, 2025, age 105. Visitation: Friday, August 8, 2025, Baue Cave Springs, 4:00 — 7:00 pm. Mass Saturday, August 9, 2025, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 10:00 am. Visit baue.com

In Loving Memory

Bowen, Steven Joseph — St. Louis, MO

Memorial visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel 10151 Gravois Rd. 63123 on Friday, August 8 from 5:00 pm. until Memorial Service time at 7:00 pm. Interment will be held in private.

August 2, 2025, age 57. Visitation Thursday, August 7, 2025, Baue Cave Springs, 4:00 — 8:00 pm. Service Friday, August 8, 2025, Bethel Pentecostal Church, 10:00 am. Contact 636-946-7811 or visit baue.com.

Ruth H. Luzecky passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025 at the age of 97. She was the beloved wife of her late husband Tony for 60 years. Devoted mother of Carol (late Chris) Klos, Jane (late Larry) Birkenmeier, Mark…