stLouISTSt. Louis police response times have spiked. Cops blame low officer numbers.
Average response times by St. Louis police to lower-priority 911 calls more than doubled as the department reached record-low staffing.
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Messenger: He helped his daughter enlist in the Army. Then ICE arrested him.
“He’s living a devout Catholic life. It’s awful to see how he’s been treated. He’s just like the rest of us,” said a spokesman for the St. Louis Archdicese.
St. Charles man drowns while kayaking on White River
He was pronounced dead about an hour after the incident.
Florissant teen who killed mom's husband takes plea deal
Jalen Welch on Friday pleaded guilty to one count of involuntary manslaughter and was sentenced to 10 years in prison, according to court records.
Woman hit by stray bullet during neighborhood event in Ferguson
Ferguson police say the shooting happened at about 3 p.m. in the 9500 Block of Glen Owen Drive.
Murder charge dropped against father of infant shot by 10-year-old in St. Louis
A grand jury declined to indict Ca'Marion Pawnell, 19, on one count of second-degree murder, according to a court filing.
Race for St. Charles County elections chief hinges on how to count: machines or by hand?
The Republican candidates for elections director in St. Charles County agree that the race boils down to this: how votes should be counted.
Teen shot and killed in Cahokia Heights. Major Case Squad investigating
Cahokia police were called at about 8 p.m. to the 1100 Block of Camp Jackson Road, where a McDonald's and a gas station are.
See the July 26, 1926, front page: Court won't stop Sidener trial on technical flaws
Headlines from the July 26, 1926, front page include: Raid on poker game gets cops into a jam.
People in Business: Deloitte appoints; Crestwood names; Blueprint transitions; McClure promotes
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Houston, Michael P.
March 28, 1938 - July 21, 2026
Hall, SSND, Sister Patricia
Hall, SSND, Sister Patricia, beloved by her family, friends, classmates, Sisters in Community and SSND Associates passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13th, 2026, at 1:10AM.
Gunther, Sharon McNamee
October 4, 1935 - July 20, 2026
Frazier, Jr., Raymond L. "Ray"
February 24, 1935 - July 18, 2026
Gray, Dorothy S. "Dottie"
June 14, 1925 - July 16, 2026
Kersting, Virginia “Ginny” Marie
Virginia "Ginny" Marie Kersting, 70, of St. Louis, passed away July 20, 2026.
Lipson, Robert "Bob" Norman Jr.
December 8, 1940 - July 21, 2026
Morrison, William K. (Bill)
Morrison, William K. (Bill), May 14, 2026. A celebration of Bill's life will take place on Saturday, August 1st at St. Francis Xavier College Church, 3628 Lindell, 63108, with a visitation at 10:00am followed by a Mass at 11:00am. See…
Trunko, Gerald "Jerry"
Trunko, Gerald "Jerry", 78, June 25, 2026. Visitation at Schrader Funeral Home, Ballwin, Wednesday July 29, 2026, 2-4 pm following with a Celebration from 4-8 pm. For more info see Schrader.com.
Turner, Audrey Doris
May 2, 1930 - July 20, 2026