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An updated version of the Second Amendment Preservation Act, a bill that takes aim at federal gun laws, pits some St. Louis-area police chiefs against a pro-firearms activist.

Voters in Lake Saint Louis, Dardenne Prairie, Foristell and Cottleville picked new leaders for their cities on Tuesday.

The hearing was rescheduled for next week, when the 16-year-old girl is expected to testify via video.

Freeburg Community High School’s mascot, the “Midgets,” is considered a slur used against people with dwarfism.

Bryce V. Andrews, 26, was convicted in a February trial of first-degree murder, aggravated arson and concealment of a homicidal death.

Mary Sue Ferrell Douglas, baptized in Christ, Passed onto her eternal reward on April 1, 2025. Sue was born August 7, 1938, to Robert A. and Hannah Ferrell (nee Battreal). She attended St. Margaret of Scotland Grade School and St.…

Services: Visitation Monday, April 14, 2025, Baue Funeral Home Cave Springs, 11:30 am — 1:30 pm. Service to follow at 1:30 pm. Contact 636-946-7811 or visit baue.com

85, passed away April 5, 2025. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her first husband, Fred Schmidt Jr.

Loving wife of 57 years to Fred Hogan (d. 2022). Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Beautiful, creative, generous and strong. She is deeply missed. Funeral Mass at St Peter Kirkwood: Friday, April 11, 10:30 am. More details: colliersfuneralhome.com/obits

Life-long St. Louis resident and devoted family man, Nick passed away peacefully. After more than a century of loving the life God bestowed upon him, Nick has left us to celebrate once again with his beloved wife, Gerry; son John…

John Thieman Jr. passed on March 19, 2025 at age 67. Preceded by John Thieman Sr. (Father) and Brother Dan Thieman. Survived by Mother Joan and sisters Julie, Jill, and Maggie.

Ferrell Douglas, Mary Sue - St. Louis, MO

June 14, 1923 - April 2, 2025

In final, unofficial results, Spencer won 64%-36%.

Conservative candidates were defeated in both Francis Howell and Wentzville school districts.

The election will decide the successor to Bob Nation, who retired after 18 years in public office, the last 12 as mayor.

The election here was overshadowed by concerns over the future of the city's park system after reports surfaced that the city planned to sell undeveloped park land to a homebuilder.

Ten candidates are looking to unseat or join incumbent Antionette “Toni” Cousins, the president of the board for St. Louis Public Schools who is running for reelection.

Anne Schweitzer, Shane Cohn, Alisha Sonnier and Laura Keys all led their opponents in initial returns from absentee votes.

The race is expected to be a close one. Baringer, a former Democratic state representative and alderwoman from St. Louis Hills, won the March primary by just 532 votes out of more than 41,000 cast.