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Florissant man sentenced to prison for fatal shooting, judge laments delays
"This case would not have taken three years to get to trial if not for the problems in the Circuit Attorney's Office," said Judge Christopher McGraugh.
St. Louis targets downtown's long vacant Millennium Hotel for redevelopment
City officials could use eminent domain to take over downtown St. Louis' long vacant Millennium Hotel in a move that would clear the way for redevelopment.
Forest Park's first basketball courts could open this summer
Basketball courts are taking shape in Forest Park β an addition many say is a long-awaited step to make St. Louisβ premier park more racially inclusive.
St. Louis County's spending on private attorneys more than doubled in past 5 years
Much of the taxpayer money was spent without oversight from elected officials on the St. Louis County Council.
Cardinals super fan 'Rally Runner' admits role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
A Cardinals super fan known as "Rally Runner" pleaded guilty Friday to charges related to the Jan. 6, 2021, storming of the U.S. Capitol.
Taxpayers were overcharged for patient meds. Then came the lawyers.
The Centene case is just one example of a practice that allows private lawyers to partner with states to sue corporations and collect millions of dollars in fees.
Where to find fish fries in the St. Louis area
St. Louis is home to more than 130 fish fries during Lent. Here is where to find them all.
Shake Shack to open at Lambert Airport later this spring
A new Shake Shack will replace California Pizza Kitchen and Burger King in Lambert Airport's Terminal 2 later this spring.
SLU janitors, maintenance and grounds workers march to demand better pay, job security
SLU workers said the university is currently offering a four-year agreement that includes provisions on outsourcing work and insufficient wage increases
Rodeo, demolition derby and other events scrapped at 2024 Missouri State Fair
The Missouri State Fair director said this week several events at the annual festival will not take place this year as work on a new, indoor arena in Sedalia is set to begin.
At least one person killed in East St. Louis fire
At least one person was killed in an East St. Louis house fire early early Friday.
Missing Mizzou student's body found in river
NASHVILLE, Tenn. β The body of missing University of Missouri student Riley Strain was found Friday morning in the Cumberland River in West Nashville.
14-year-old chess prodigy wins elite tournament in St. Louis
Alice Lee is the same age that some other U.S. greats, including Bobby Fischer and her opponent, were when they won their first U.S. Championships.
Francis Howell approves revised versions of Black studies courses
The Francis Howell School Board approved revised versions of Black Literature and History electives courses Thursday night, capping off a months-long saga that brought the board both scorn and right-wing praise.
Moms and babies in St. Louis face risky pregnancies and first year
Many advocates talked of the importance of increasing access to doulas, professionals who support women through pregnancy to postpartum
Belleville's first pot dispensary gets $800,000 in tax breaks. It could be open by August.
The Belleville City Council has unanimously approved $800,000 in tax breaks to help what could be the first cannabis dispensary to open here.
Top 15 things to do in St. Louis this week: Tim McGraw, an African Film Festival and more
With The Rep opening "August: Osage County," Hasan Minhaj coming to the Factory and the Yale Whiffenpoofs at Blue Strawberry, we couldn't narrow it down to just 10 events this week.
Elvis Presley set the crowd shrieking on his final St. Louis show
On March 22, 1976, Elvis Presley played what would be his final show in St. Louis. Here was our original review.
St. Louis University president to step down after decade-plus at the helm
Fred Pestello, president of St. Louis University, will resign at the end of the 2024-2025 academic year, school officials said Thursday.
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