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Teen convicted in Berkley shooting avoids prison, will participate in state youth program
Clifton Booze Jr., of Hazelwood, was facing a possible sentence of 10 years to life.
Francis Howell's new superintendent leaves district under mysterious circumstances
An announcement from Board of Education President Steven Blair on Friday said Mike Dominguez resigned July 31 to "pursue opportunities that better align with the current needs of his family."
Bel-Ridge man charged in infant's fentanyl death in St. Louis
According to court documents, the infant was rushed to a hospital June 13, 2024, after being found unresponsive at a home in the 3700 block of Minnesota Avenue.
Architect under FBI scrutiny accused of rape in 2016. St. Louis police now investigating.
The 2016 rape allegation "is very actively under investigation," police say. The FBI, meanwhile, is looking into separate sexual assault allegations.
Landlord demanded rent for uninhabitable units after St. Louis tornado, suit says
Tenants say a Central West End apartment complex forced people to pay rent and keep their leases despite the building being severely damaged.
If Sam Page is convicted of a felony, does he lose his job as St. Louis County executive?
The county charter is clear, the lawyers said: If a county executive resigns, dies, is recalled — or is convicted of a felony — the office becomes vacant.
Francis Howell's new superintendent was supposed to start work a month ago. Where is he?
With three weeks left until school, Francis Howell's new superintendent is nowhere to be seen.
Calverton Park man charged in fatal shooting in St. Louis
De'andre T. Chaney, 25, is being held without bond on charges of first-degree murder, armed criminal action and three counts of unlawful possession of a firearm.
St. Louis leaders vow to uncover how ex-comptroller got paychecks and pension pay
"This is bonkers," said Mayor Cara Spencer.
Messenger: Horse owner targets Missouri veterinary board. 'Like a shadow government.'
“I wasn’t just dismissed by the vet. I was dismissed by the system that’s supposed to hold professionals accountable."
Sultan: Choosing not to resuscitate and a jar of crepe myrtles
I’ve written quite a bit about my father’s decline because it’s been such a shock for me. He went from a "young-old" man in his mid-to-late 70s to unrecognizably frail and dependent so much quicker than I ever expected.
Kairos Academies charter in St. Louis on track to get off financial probation
Kairos' revenues have exceeded expenditures and bills have been paid on time since the probation from the school's sponsor started in April.
Criminal case against Sam Page is first of its kind in Missouri, experts say
The charges against Page could be a litmus test for a charge that has, until now, mostly been used by state ethics authorities to issue civil fines.
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Hand, Joseph Wayne — Richmond Heights, MO
Hand, Joseph Wayne
Joseph Wayne Hand born on February 18, 1937, in his family’s home in Coin, Missouri to James “Jim” William Hand and Lula Rachel Ellen Harrod. He departed this life on July 23, 2025. He was a kind and loving human…
St. Louis police shoot and kill man after discovering stolen car
The carjacking happened around 1:20 a.m. Thursday at the corner of Blair Avenue and Palm Street near Interstate 70, said Maj. Janice Bockstruck.
Boeing makes new 'final' offer to St. Louis-area employees as strike looms
Workers "overwhelmingly" rejected Boeing's last offer on Sunday.
Lawsuit asks judge to block law aimed at keeping Chiefs and Royals in Missouri
The suit was filed by Republican Sen. Mike Moon of Ash Grove and Rep. Bryant Wolfin, R-Ste. Genevieve
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