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Richard Avellone, 89, a retired tax attorney and accountant, was identified Wednesday as the victim.

Two recent endorsements in Democratic primary rematch of U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell and Cori Bush provides look at split now existing within Democratic party.

Vernon Gentry has bought nearly 70 properties north of Delmar Boulevard since 2023, making him a rare large-scale private buyer in St. Louis' tornado zone.

Bentley and Mason's Law would require drunk drivers who kill parents to pay child support for their orphaned kids

“We need to find a way to reach more teens. Too many kids and young people just don’t feel like they’re connected to anything."

The Holy Joe Society asserts that county health Director Dr. Kanika Cunningham has interfered in the board's operations, and is usurping the board's authority.

Webster Groves voted to file a lawsuit against a fireworks company that pulled out last-minute from the city's Fourth of July show.

The coffee shop, at 4487 Forest Park Ave., is owned by franchisees Dinesh and Shashi Thakker. The couple also owns the Dunkin’ drive-thru that opened along South Kingshighway Boulevard.

The City Council voted 10-0 on Tuesday night to follow the county Election Authority's previous ruling.

The legal cans continue to get kicked down the road on two court cases connected to Aug. 4 Democratic primary races — and both involving members of the Walton family political faction in north St. Louis County.

To provide new housing after World War II, planners adopted the "think big" concepts that had won the war.

Headlines from the July 8, 1926, front page include: Turnstiles crooked, ballplayers straight.

Virginia Lee Cruz, age 76, of Saint Louis, MO, passed July 4, 2026. Visitation: Monday, July 13, 9 - 11 am, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Columbia, IL. Funeral Service: 11 am, Monday, July 13, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Columbia, IL.

Herrmann, James P., July 4, 2026, husband of Maureen, father of Kate and Peter. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Memorial Mass 11 a.m. Thurs., July 9th at St. Clement of Rome. See details at www.k-brothers.com.

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Cruz, Virginia Lee - St. Louis, MO

March 19, 1953 - July 5, 2026

The announcement marks a sharp turn for the Hazelwood facility, which grew from roughly 110 workers to over 400 in recent years.

Progress St. Louis Action Fund supported Tishaura O. Jones for mayor and three candidates for the St. Louis Public Schools board.

At least 13 appeals have been filed against the proposed $1.5 billion, 120-megawatt data center near the shuttered Armory.