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Mark Petty was run out of Detroit under circumstances remarkably similar to what unfolded under his watch 20 years later at Kirkwood Electric.

These gaping holes — some more than 100 feet deep — can appear in yards, farms, roadways and cities.

School staff placed the student in a small, padded room 66 times over two school years for a total of six hours, according to the suit.

Catch up on local business awards, donations and projects.

Catch up on local business appointments, hires, and promotions.

July 30, 2026

Firefighter

The Honorable Raymond H. "Ray" Dickhaner of St. Louis passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026.

August 2, 1931 - June 26, 2026

Sep 26, 1960 - Jul 1, 2026

James "Jim" McBride, 75, passed June 21. Visit on Mon. July 6 from 3 to 8 p.m. Service on Tues, July 7 at 11:30 a.m., both at Hutchens-Stygar Funeral Home (St. Charles). See www.Hutchensfuneralhomes.com.

June 6, 1963 - June 29, 2026

Sgt.

Eberhardt, John R. - St. Louis, MO

Buersmeyer, Betty Ann, 93, April 21, 2026. Memorial visitation at Holy Infant Catholic Church, Ballwin, Monday, July 13, 2026, from 9 am until the time of Mass at 10 am. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. For more info see Schrader.com.

A man was shot and killed Friday evening in North City's Baden neighborhood.

ST. LOUIS — Because of potentially inclement weather, the Celebrate St. Louis Fourth of July event will not open its gates until 3:30 p.m. Saturday.

Two teenagers were arrested by police Friday night for breaking the new Downtown area curfew.

From political influence to public records, these five Post-Dispatch stories show local accountability reporting in action.

Bill McClellan writes about the story of Todd Nicely, who was injured in Afghanistan, and now helping others.