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Patti Jane Bauer (nee Hawkins) was preceded in death by her husband, Carl T. Bauer, her parents, William J. & Bette J. Hawkins, and Carl’s parents, Edward & Jean Bauer. She leaves behind her beloved dog, Tucker, and her family…

passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Husband of Cheryl Fellner (nee Mayfield). Dear father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle , cousin and friend. Memorial Vis at Kutis South County on Sat, July 19, 12 noon until service 2 p.m.. www.kutisfuneralhomes.com

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Marjory died on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

Eleven-time Grammy winner Chris Stapleton brought nostalgia and effortless vocals to his sold-out St. Louis show.

Michigan Panthers wide receiver Samson Nacua reached into the stands and slapped Jordon Hardwick, of Fenton, after an April 26 game vs. the Battlehawks at the dome in St. Louis.

The new law carves out $50 million from the state budget for the MOScholars program.

Dirck, Raymond “Ray” H. — Troy, MO

Lifetime Member deceased: 07-01-2025

Age 87. Visitation Tuesday, July 15, 2025, Baue Funeral Home Cave Springs, 10:00 am — 12:00 pm. Service Tuesday, July 15, 2025, Baue Funeral Home Cave Springs, 12:00 pm. Contact 636-946-7811 or visit baue.com

Harris, Dorothy Ann, 87, July 10, 2025. Visitation: at Schrader Funeral Home, Ballwin, MO, Sunday, 7/13/25, 11am-2pm. Mass at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, Ellisville MO, Monday, 7/14/25 at 11am. Private Interment. For more info see Schrader.com.

In April and May, eight people in southern Illinois contracted measles. But with no new cases identified since May 22, officials consider the outbreak over.

Ryan James Hartline, in response to a new policy at the Lincoln County Fair that permits bags only if they are clear, made threats on Facebook, police say.

Officials are considering asking voters to eliminate a provision in the city charter that clashes with a voter-approved change to city election law.

The bill now goes to Mayor Cara Spencer for her signature.

Branden Leachman, 21, pleaded guilty Friday to second-degree murder, armed criminal action and first-degree robbery.

Last year, Panera began to quietly shutter its fresh dough facilities, which make the dough used for bread, pastries and bagels in locations around the country.

The Missouri Ethics Commission now has enough members to begin hearing cases again.

The shooting was in the 5000 block of Beacon Avenue, near Lillian Avenue, about 10:20 a.m. Friday.

The fee for a license lasting 3 years or less will rise from $6 to $9; the cost for a license lasting longer than 3 years goes from $12 to $18.

The new law will expand on efforts by the state’s education department to improve literacy in K-12 schools.