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We went behind the scenes to see how the St. Louis Zoo staff keeps everything running smoothly and makes sure the animals are happy and healthy.

BELLEVILLE — One of the three people injured in a shooting Monday is an off-duty East St. Louis police officer, investigators confirmed.

Headlines from the Oct. 15, 1926, front page include: Aldermen invite county voters to support merger

Joseph "Joe" W. Benwell, Oct. 10, 2026. Visitation Mon., Oct. 19, 9:00 am, followed by funeral at 11:00 am, at BOPP CHAPEL, 10610 Manchester Road, Kirkwood. Interment, Jefferson Barracks Cem. See BoppChapel.com for details.

Benwell, Joseph "Joe" W. - St. Louis, MO

December 28, 1935 - October 13, 2026

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Melton, Robert Kent, passed away, Saturday, October 10, 2026. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com

November 15, 1942 - October 11, 2026

Unite Here Local 74, a union representing hospitality workers, announced the results of the vote on Wednesday.

The shooting occurred Friday on McCasland Avenue, police said.

The top human resources official in St. Charles was placed on leave this week, marking the second such move by the city in recent months.

"Old Town Donuts is a staple to the Florissant Community," the district said in a Facebook post. "We share the communities' heartbreak over the damage to this business."

Torre Dyson, 26, of Hazelwood, admitted to assaulting the woman while she was in handcuffs at the Riverview Police station July 16 and bragging about it to his supervisors.

The church that has served many generations near Sweet Springs since 1840. The current structure was built in 1896.

Three Kings won the same honor in 2023 and has five times been in the top five since 2019.

David Owens was accused of sexual harassment and "physical and emotional misconduct," according to the U.S. Center for SafeSport.

“No heat all through the winter. Water goes out every two weeks. Electricity goes out every two or three weeks,” one tenant told the council.