stLouISTMissouri lawmakers ban controversial reading instruction model as primary method
The new law will expand on efforts by the state’s education department to improve literacy in K-12 schools.
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Bill to clarify St. Louis sheriff’s duties stalls in committee
“Today we had an opportunity to take care of our own business, and we didn’t,” Alderman Matt Devoti said.
Rethinking the Underground Railroad and Alton’s role in civil rights history
Momentum has been building in Illinois to research the state’s extensive Underground Railroad sites and decide how to commemorate this history.
Sultan: Former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher wants son’s death to spark change
The majority of gun deaths in America are from suicide. One father is trying to change that.
Missouri’s paid sick leave law to end next month after Republican-led repeal
Gov. Mike Kehoe also approved cutting the state’s capital gains tax worth more than $400 million.
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Bouhasin, Dr. John D. — St. Louis, MO
Bouhasin, Dr. John D.
Dr. John D. Bouhasin, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church. Beloved husband of Nina Bouhasin (nee Khoury) for over 55 years; dearest father of Claudine M. Bouhasin (Dr. Antoine) Adem, John A. Bouhasin J.D. and Andre P. Bouhasin…
Video shows man throwing fireworks at people in downtown St. Louis. Police seek victims.
A video posted to social media shows a man throwing lit fireworks at bar patrons and later at pedestrians on sidewalks in downtown St. Louis
Security footage shows 3 men leaving manure at Illinois anti-Trump protest
This incident drew attention to the weekly anti-Donald Trump protests held in Carlinville, leading to a surge in participants at the July 1 protest.
St. Louis man gets prison time for fatal punching during fistfight
ST. LOUIS — A city judge sentenced a man Thursday to 10 years in prison for fatally punching another man in the head during a 2023 fight outside of a north city market.
State set to release audit of St. Louis Public Schools finances and operations
In Keisha Scarlett’s year as superintendent the operating budget fell from a surplus of $17 million to a projected deficit of $35 million.
Former P-D staffer, newsroom veteran named top editor of St. Louis American
Rod Hicks replaces publisher Donald M. Suggs, who had long edited the St. Louis American, which focuses on African-Americans and was first published in 1928.
Man killed when two others opened fire outside a Ferguson apartment complex, charges say
Daron Wilson, 26, and Damon Hampton, 29, were both charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action.
St. Louis is rolling out $19M for tornado relief. Most is Rams money.
Mayor Cara Spencer said the money would pay for home repairs, rental assistance and resource hubs distributing supplies, among other things.
Water restored in Winfield, residents under boil advisory thru Saturday
Winfield's 1,500 residents have water again a day after the town's water supply was disrupted by a broken valve.
Ferguson-Florissant schools to borrow up to $25 million amid budget crisis
Ferguson Florissant School District officials said they’d have to borrow in order to pay bills and meet payroll through the end of the year.
Governor, St. Louis business execs laud new downtown entertainment district
The new downtown St. Louis entertainment district can tap state funding to hire extra security and other means to lure tourists.
Cops shot man in back during O’Fallon standoff, suit says. He came outside for his dog.
Taylor Lee Shomaker, 32, was shot and killed during a 90-minute standoff with police Nov. 19, 2022, in O’Fallon, Missouri.