stLouISTNew sales tax could pump $25M into St. Charles County Ambulance District next year
The ambulance district warns it will leave 18 paramedic positions unfilled if voters don't approve a .375% sales tax. It hired 29 paramedics last year.
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Final closure plan for St. Louis Public Schools met with urgency, skepticism
The consolidation plan for SLPS would close nine schools, open two preschools and change the bell times for almost all students by fall 2027.
Holleman: Ann Wagner spending more on campaign than in recent years
Wagner faces Democratic challenger Fred Wellman in the Nov. 3 general election, to see who will represent Missouri Second Congressional District.
State seeks discipline against retired St. Charles County officer over 2023 DWI stop
"It is shameful that after 3 1/2 years, I am being called upon to defend this incident," the officer wrote.
See the Oct. 29, 1926, front page: Policeman kills robber attempting bank holdup
Headlines from the Oct. 29, 1926, front page include: Shelton boys say they're out of Williamson County for good
Alper, Peggy Ann
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Alper, Peggy Ann - St. Louis, MO
Koberlein, Donald F.
September 25, 1947 - October 25, 2026
Hrebicek, Beverly
Beverly Joan Hrebicek passed away on October 25, 2026, at the age of 87. Father Nelson Muñoz will conduct funeral services at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at Lowe-Gardner Funerals & Cremations. Interment will take place at 9:00…
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Hindert, Peggy Traw
March 10, 1941 - October 13, 2026
Kirkwood's nearly 15% electric rate hike taxes residents without a vote, lawsuit claims
Kirkwood officials are using electricity and water charges to make up for a multimillion-dollar budget deficit and avoid having to get voter approval for tax increases, a new lawsuit says.
St. Louis police board 'fell short' with chief raise meeting, board president says
The comments mark the latest update in more than a week of controversy stemming from the police board's decision to raise Chief Robert Tracy's salary by $110,000.
Man, 68, charged in fatal stabbing in Swansea
Roger Lee Miller is accused of killing Tiereon M. Woodhouse, 62, after a domestic disturbance turned physical, police said.
Council grills lawyer for owners of crumbling apartments in north St. Louis County
"Would you put your grandmother in this property?" Councilman Mark Harder asked the attorney.
St. Louis mayor unveils new plan for police amid chief controversy
“These are the basics of a well-run police department,” Mayor Cara Spencer Spencer said.
Prediction market Kalshi seeks court order blocking Missouri licensing demands
"In (the state's) view, Kalshi may not offer sports event contracts in Missouri unless the Missouri Gaming Commission grants it a license. But no license is realistically available to Kalshi."
Centene sheds 7,200 workers, reports more than $300 million in buyout costs
The Clayton-based firm’s workforce has shrunk nearly 12% over the last nine months.
St. Louis to pay $4.2M to Bar:PM owners who accused city cop of assault
The city will pay two bar owners a total of $4.2 million after a police SUV ran into their building and a cop handcuffed one owner and was accused of beating the other, the owners' lawyer said.