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Headlines from the May 15, 1926, front page include: 70,000 visitors in Louisville for Kentucky Derby.

Bruce, Deborah K., (nee Eldridge) - St. Louis, MO

Bruce, Deborah K., (nee Eldridge) on Tuesday May 12, 2026. Beloved wife of Robert C. Bruce. Dearest mother of Jeremy Newman (Theresa Shivley), Jason (Kristen) Newman, Kyscha Purvis, Frank (Anna) Purvis, David Purvis, and Paul Purvis. Dear sister of Leroy…

May 16, 1949 - May 11, 2026

Malik L. Touchette, 29, was charged with second-degree murder and first-degree arson in the death of his father, Paul Touchette, 64.

Mario Lee, 48, was found guilty Thursday of involuntary manslaughter and other charges in the 2023 death of Candace Horskins, 34, authorities said.

Demario A. Ursery, 46, is accused of first-degree murder in the death of Dolnesha A. Jones, 37, on Tuesday.

Tara A. Anderson, 40, was found guilty of first-degree murder in the 2023 shooting of Phillip Armstrong outside Anderson's home.

Prosecutors say Alex Reichert, 36, made a recent post on Instagram that police said "could reasonably be perceived as threats of mass violence" toward the St. Charles School District.

On a percentage basis, St. Louis's loss of more than 23,000 residents between 2020 and July 2025, or more than 7.5% of its population, exceeded all other major U.S. cities.

Zoo leaders are now seeking the final $17 million needed to complete what leaders say are the zoo's "most ambitious projects" in its history.

In St. Louis, several artists emerged over the decades that changed the blueprint of global music and left a lasting impact on American artist culture.

St. Louis Development Corp.’s Learn2Tech digital literacy training program is bringing free computer and AI training opportunities to the SLATE Missouri Job Center. The training for job seekers and other residents aims to help strengthen computer and technology skills.

Carl Walker Jr. stood trial this week on charges that he shot and killed his 16-year-old son, Isaiah Walker.

“There are people who want to move $5 million here and $5 million there,” Aldermanic President Megan Green said. “But I think we're close.”

JEFFERSON COUNTY — The Missouri Department of Transportation is asking residents to fill out a survey to help plan roadwork.

ST. CHARLES COUNTY — Construction crews are scheduled to close the eastbound Interstate 64 exit and entrance ramps at Prospect Road in St. Charles County for 30 days beginning May 26.

The tick-borne illness can cause allergic reactions when eating red meat

The name of the man who died has not been released.

The surviving spouse of Patricia Ann Penelton on Wednesday sued the Centennial Christian Church of St. Louis, where she was killed in the storm.