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82, August 12, 2025. Memorial Service: Thurs. Sept. 4, 2025, 10 AM at Pitman Funeral Home in Wentzville. Visitation: Thurs. Sept. 4, 2025, 11 AM to 2 PM at Pitman Funeral Home, Wentzville. Interment will take place at Jefferson Barracks…

Blumer, Colonel Charles John - O'Fallon, MO

82, August 12, 2025. Memorial Service: Thurs. Sept. 4, 2025, 10 AM at Pitman Funeral Home in Wentzville. Visitation: Thurs. Sept. 4, 2025, 11 AM to 2 PM at Pitman Funeral Home, Wentzville. pitmanfuneralhome.com

Lisa Schiff, known for her love and laughter, died at her home in Locust Valley, New York, surrounded by family. The daughter of Turner Peters and Mary Elizabeth Peters, Lisa was born on August 9, 1952, in St. Louis, Missouri.…

Eugene (Gene) Christian Eichhorn, of St. Louis, MO, passed away on September 2nd peacefully at the age of 97 with his family by his side. Born in St. Louis to Felicitas and Christian Eichhorn, Gene was the cherished brother of…

On Sunday, August 31, 2025. Please visit Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory website for further information. Friends may sign the family’s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.

Husband of Sue, father of Katie, Ellen, and Matthew. Visitation 10 a.m., Mass 11 a.m., Sat. Sept. 6 at Our Lady of Lourdes, 7148 Forsyth. Condolences may be expressed at www.k-brothers.com. Kriegshauser BROTHERS.

Hardcastle, Lea G. (nee Griffin), Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Beloved wife of Richard H. Hardcastle III for 46 years; loving mother of Lauren (Justin) Trusty and Haley Hardcastle; cherished grandmother of Oliver and Lillian Trusty; dear daughter of Martha and…

Illinois State Board of Elections general counsel Marni Malowitz said releasing the data would expose Illinois voters to unnecessary risks.

The governor also reiterated that the state “cannot stand in the way” of federal law enforcement.

A judge denied a request from Terry Joe Sedlacek, who fatally shot the Rev. Fred Winters during a Sunday morning sermon in 2009.

Authorities say Karen A. Schwarze, 58, concealed a pistol with the intent to prevent prosecution of the victim's father, David A. Schultheis, 34, who was charged with reckless use of a firearm.

Police said Darion Reed, 24, of St. Louis was shot Aug. 23 and died Friday.

St. Louis police said officers were called after 6 p.m. to the 4400 block of Marcus Avenue.

“He was shooting in an unsafe direction and made some poor choices in my opinion and unfortunately it resulted in his daughter’s death,” said the sheriff.

Lance Holmes, 42, of St. Louis, was killed in the Mark Twain neighborhood. The shooting left a second man in critical condition.

Lucas Cierpiot, a disability-rights activist from Blue Springs, said he felt intimidated by the governor’s actions and too unsafe to attend any “No Kings” protests on June 14.

Charges against Jaylen Billups, 28, came Tuesday after officers were able to interview the victim, who underwent surgery and remained intubated for several days.

Both drivers in a two-car crash that killed a 62-year-old woman from Wentzville were drunk at the time, according to court records.

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri House launched a controversial special session Wednesday that could drastically alter the state’s congressional boundaries and make it harder for citizens to change the state Constitution.