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Under the proposal, St. Louis Public Schools would close 37 schools and keep 31 open in what would be the city’s largest round of closures.

Police said the detainee didn't comply with commands after an altercation. He was then placed in the chair, which allows jailers to strap someone down by their arms and legs.

Divers recovered the man's body and the Morgan County coroner pronounced the man, 50, dead at 12:25 p.m.

The episode appeared to undermine the council's claims to have repaired their working relationships after another sitting councilman called two colleagues a derogatory term during a public meeting last year.

"They're still insanely talented players, but they bring a new level of fun to the game."

Columnist Bill McClellan tells the story of George "the Creeper” Seper, a homicide detective in the early 1980s.

St. Louis’ leading research university has quietly removed references to the university’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion from many of its websites amid rising federal scrutiny of higher education.

Catch up on local business appointees, awardees and new hires.

Passed peacefully in her sleep at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis on the morning of July 15, 2025, after a brief illness.

85, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, with her family at her side. Memorial Visitation WED 8/6,10-11am, Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary, 6464 Chippewa Street 63109. Celebration of Life at 11am. Inurnment Sunset Memorial Park. www.hoffmeistercolonial.com

Passed away on July 14, 2025. For more information, please see www.luptonchapel.com

Edmund “Ed” Lorenz 91, passed away peacefully July 14, 2025;Visit: Wed. 7/23 4-8pm at John L. Ziegenhein & Sons S. City Chapel 63116;Visit: Thurs. 7/24 9-10am at St. John the Baptist Cath Church;Mass:10am;Interment at JBNC; ziegenheinfuneralhome.com

Fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church, James Francis Hitchcock entered into eternal life on Monday, July 14, 2025. He was predeceased by his wife, Helen (Hull) Hitchcock, in 2014. Father of Alexandra Kassing (Don) of Summerville, SC;…

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Joseph Vincent LaMartina, lovingly known as Joe, passed away at the age of 79 in St. Louis, Missouri. Born on August 27, 1945, Joe lived a life defined by service, hard work, deep community ties, and an unwavering love for…

Streiff, Vera Jean (née Paulding) passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the age of 95. She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph Streiff. She is survived by her 5 loving children: Deb (Bob) Zimmermann, Paul…

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Dearly loved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, Angeline (Angie) Munson of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kirkwood, Missouri; and Westfield, New Jersey passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025 at the age of 102. Her memorial service will be held 11 a.m.-3…

Passed away July 3, 2025, age 94. Funeral mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary, July 26 at 2pm. See kutisfuneralhomes.com.

Born January 13, 1941, passed away on July 6, 2025, at the age of 84, in St. Louis, Mo. He is preceded in death by his dearly beloved wife Margaret Lynette Raidt.