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The victim was already dead when police officers arrived to the Americas Best Value Inn.

St. Louis homicide detectives are investigating.

The woman was fleeing a traffic stop in Fairmont City, police said.

Free story: "All I want is for my family to be able to rebuild. To have a home again. ... I don’t want our community to be forgotten."

The site has been empty since Wagner Electric closed in the 1980s. Later, the property was at the center of the corruption scandal that toppled Steve Stenger.

Headlines from the Dec. 21, 1925, front page include: Pneumatic tires on Detroit's buses are a success. There's an ordinance pending to equip St. Louis buses with them.

When will work on I-55 be completed and all lanes reopened? And what's happening at Lemay Ferry Road around Bayless Avenue?

Catch up on local business awards and hires.

Catch up on local business acquisitions, donations and projects.

Susan J. Courtwright, 67, December 15, 2025. Visitation at Fey Funeral Home, Monday, December 22, 5-8 p.m., and Tuesday at 10 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Burial at St. Trinity Cemetery. More info at feyfuneralhome.com.

Doris Emily Kieffer, asleep in Jesus on December 15, 2025. Beloved daughter of Emil and Eda Kieffer and sister to Raymond (Ella) Kieffer who preceded her in death.

Age 91, Fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church. Thursday November 13, 2025. Memorial visitation Saturday, December 27th 9 am to the mass time at 11 am at St. Pius V Catholic Church, 3310 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis,…

June 6, 1944 - December 16, 2025

Belsher, Mary Jane, 92, December 16, 2025. Visitation at Schrader Funeral Home, Ballwin, Monday, December 29, 2025, from 11 am to the time of the service at 1 pm. For more info see Schrader.com.

February 7, 1927 - December 8, 2025

October 20, 1934 - December 8, 2025

August 29, 1938 - December 15, 2025

Friday, December 12, 2025, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, beloved husband of Mary Ann (nee Giudici); dear father of Mike (Christine), Bill (Julie), Don (Kim), Carol (Tony), Bob (Juli), Julie (Valentine) and Cathy; dear father-in-law; grandfather to…

Friday, December 12, 2025, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, beloved husband of Mary Ann (nee Giudici); dear father of Mike (Christine), Bill (Julie), Don (Kim), Carol (Tony), Bob (Juli), Julie (Valentine), and Cathy; dear father-in-law, grandfather to…

It's not known how or when the man, 36, entered the water.