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The state takeover, activists say, will derail recent progress in reducing crime.
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Trump decried crime in America, then gutted funding for gun violence prevention
The U.S. Department of Justice canceled $500 million in grants to public safety organizations nationwide, including some that address gun violence.
A text from ICE and a tense check-in for St. Louis immigrant. He and others fear arrest.
"Once you go through that door, you're probably not coming out," an attorney says.
Lambert commission OKs keeping longtime DC lobbyist until mid-2028
James Brown, who has lobbied for the airport in Washington since 1980, will continue in that role until July 2028, if another city panel agrees.
Missouri Senate OKs tornado aid for St. Louis in bid to keep Kansas City sports teams
St. Louis stands to get $100 million in state aid to help tornado recovery. State assistance to KC’s team owners would cost taxpayers an estimated $1.5 billion over 30 years.
St. Louis waits for aid as FEMA response to Missouri disasters is slowest in 15 years
The wait for federal aid in St. Louis is part of a pattern in Donald Trump’s second term of longer waits and, oftentimes, denials of state requests for disaster declarations.
KDHX supporters file last-ditch effort to keep station on air
The Coalition for KDHX, which includes some local heavy hitters, charges malfeasance and misconduct.
Cyberattack on Post-Dispatch owner compromised the data of 40,000 people
The company sent an email to employees Wednesday saying it had completed its investigation into the Feb. 3 breach.
Shouting matches, traffic cones, a fox costume: St. Charles convention parking erupts
"I have had people undressing in front of my house and putting their costumes on — I think that is disgusting," one woman said.
Council to subpoena almost a dozen to explain St. Louis County animal shelter woes
Councilman Mike Archer, a Republican from South County, said council members need more information about a recent outbreak of parvovirus and the shelter's failure to obtain a state license.
New escape room and game show studio add fun to the City Foundry STL
The activities are designed to be enjoyed by friends.
Rosati-Kain Academy signs long-term lease for St. Louis campus
The archdiocese planned to close Rosati-Kain girls' high school in fall 2023 as part of its “All Things New” downsizing plan for parishes and schools.
Tornado ‘likely’ hit Wildwood, Chesterfield areas on Wednesday but no major damage
The National Weather Service said initial reports indicated some downed trees in the affected area.
Varrone, Mary Ellen ("Ellie")
Mary Ellen “Ellie” Varrone, 75, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on May 12, 2025. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.
Waldron, Edna Maude
Edna Maude (Potts) Waldron, on May 27, 2025. Beloved wife for 72 years of Harold Francis Waldron, loving mother of Libby (Brad) Cook. She was preceded in death by Harold, her parents Henry and Mary Potts, and siblings Richard, Esther,…
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Pulcher, Michael Wayne
51, May 30, 2025. Visitation: June 6, 2025 4 pm — 6 pm. Service: June 6, 2025 6pm Leesman Funeral Home, Columbia, IL
Sage, Rosalie "Rose"
Age 85. Visitation Monday, June 9, 2025, Baue Funeral Home Cave Springs, 4:00 pm — 8:00 pm. Service Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Sts. Joachim & Ann Catholic Church, 9:30 am. Contact 636-946-7811 or visit baue.com
Four guilty to fraudulently registering vehicles in St. Louis area, dodging taxes
Gary Wilds admitted bribing three license office employees $100 per vehicle to falsely represent that the vehicles had passed emissions and safety checks and that taxes were paid.