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Services: Visitation at Mother of Good Counsel, 6825 Natural Bridge Road, Friday, Aug. 22, 8:30am until Mass at 9:30 a.m. Burial follows at Calvary. For more info call 314-426-6000 or visit www.ShepardFuneralChapel.com

Jan B Lange died peacefully at her home in La Selva Bch. California on April 28, 2025 at the age of 92. A funeral service will be held at the Church of St. Michael and St. George in Clayton Mo…

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard Samuel Klein who died peacefully on August 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 22,1950 in St. Louis, Missouri.

June 6, 1931 - August 9, 2025

A helicopter working on power lines across the Mississippi River hit a line and crashed into a barge below, killing the pilot and a utility lineman.

“This is our last time to see him before he’s gone,” one fan said as the lights dimmed at the amphitheater in Maryland Heights and the red curtains rose.

Officers were called to the crash at about 1 a.m. in the 2500 block of North Grand Avenue, St. Louis police said.

Zachary J. Pankonin, 40, of Julesburg, Colorado, was indicted by a grand jury Wednesday on charges of first-degree murder and armed criminal action, the Franklin County Sheriff's Office said.

Lorenzo Ladiner, 39, served about 17 years in prison for the 2007 killing of a teenager in Boone County, according to online records. He was released in April last year.

Columnist Bill McClellan writes: In a final tribute to the Age of People, the city has announced an investigation into the handling of (ex-comptroller Darlene) Green’s retirement.

City Administrator Mike Geisel in response said city officials "feel very happy that the auditor has determined there's no fraud, no corruption and no issues legally with the TIF."

City prosecutor Gabe Gore said he would not review police use-of-force cases submitted for review prior to his tenure, despite there being no way to confirm the cases were looked at.

Nancy Jo Holder, 74, passed away peacefully in her home at Delmar Garden Villas South on August 6, 2025. She was born on July 19, 1951, to James C. and Gladys Holder.

Petzall, Gerhard J.

, nee Butler, 100, on 08/14/2025. Visitation Sun. 8/17, 4-8 PM at John L. Ziegenhein & Sons South County Parlors 4830 Lemay Ferry Rd. St. Louis, MO 63129. Private interment in JBNC. ziegenheinfuneralhome.com

Nancy Jo, Holder - St. Louis, MO

Water conservation orders were lifted in both cities on Friday night. (Free article)

Clayton police say an arsonist set three vehicles on fire and left antisemitic graffiti about 3 a.m. Aug. 5 on a residential street.

“We are really grateful for the work that she’s done here,” the mayor said.

With school set to start on Monday, Francis Howell School District staff, parents and community members were helping Henderson Elementary teachers get ready for the school year on Friday.