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Brothers have renovated more than 15 properties in historic St. Charles. They’re not done yet.
Among the notable renovations are the old St. Charles post office, the former city hall building, the former International Order of Odd Fellows Hall and the former Elks Hall.
Jan. 16, 1919: The day the nation (and St. Louis) went dry
On Jan. 16, 1919, the Prohibition amendment was passed, making St. Louis and all cities officially dry despite widespread flouting of the law. Gangs like Egan's Rats, Hogan's and the Cuckoos battled to satisfy the public thirst in St. Louis…
St. Louis area sees another day of frigid cold, dangerous conditions
The region didn't break any record low temperatures Monday, but the windchill persisted, pushing temperatures to subzero levels and creating life-threatening conditions.
NGA launches $1 million spy contest to thwart illegal fishing
The U.S. spy agency headquartered in St. Louis is launching a contest to use data to forecast illegal fishing boat traffic in waters across the world.
Architecture firm to move to downtown St. Louis' Butler Brothers building
Trivers is leaving its longtime home near the Gateway Arch to Downtown West.
Ruling may close troubled downtown St. Louis gas station
"We're hopeful that it means the end of probably the worst nuisance property in the city of St. Louis," said attorney Paul Puricelli, who represents residents.
Man expected to argue mental illness led to 2020 killing of St. Louis police officer
The trial of Thomas Kinworthy, charged with killing one St. Louis police officer and wounding another in Tower Grove South home, is set to begin Tuesday.
In the 1950s, air raid sirens gave St. Louisans a chance to practice for an evacuation
At 9:45 a.m. on Jan. 16, 1954, the area's new air-raid sirens began wailing for three harrowing minutes. It was the dreaded "red alert," the warning that a Soviet air attack was imminent.
2011 Cardinals redux? Last remaining World Series winner Lance Lynn joins bench coach Daniel Descalso in STL
Lynn is the last remaining guy playoff participant from the 2011 World Series champions, the last Cardinals team to win the title. A rookie in 2011, Lynn also played on the 2013 team that won the pennant (and lost to…
Woman shot, killed in convenience store shooting in Jennings
A woman on Sunday evening was shot and killed in a liquor store in Jennings.
MLK speakers in St. Louis say there is more work to do
“I refuse to sit on the sidelines and watch while people suffer.”
Missouri lawmaker said a classified briefing didn’t bring him closer to the truth about aliens
Rep. Eric Burlison, a freshman from southwest Missouri, wants to know the truth about aliens.
1963: Protests at Jefferson Bank lead to major changes in hiring practices in St. Louis
It all began on Aug. 30, when protesters sat inside the lobby and sang, "We shall not be moved." Nine leaders were arrested, charged with violating a court order restricting the protests.
‘Adopt-a-Highway’ paused after sign honored Kirkwood murderer
The sign was up until a motorist recognized the name as a man executed by the state in November 2022 for the killing of Kirkwood Police Sergeant William McEntee in 2005.
Jane Gephardt, wife of longtime politician and St. Louis native Dick Gephardt, dies at 81
Jane supported her husband throughout his political career, which begin in 1971 with a seat on the St. Louis Board of Aldermen, then hit the national stage in 1976 when Dick was elected to represent Missouri's 3rd District in the…
1 shot, 2 others injured after fight on MetroLink train in St. Louis County
One person was shot, another was stabbed, and a third was injured after an 'altercation' on a MetroLink train Monday afternoon in St. Louis County.
Cardinals’ Lars Nootbaar on Arenado: ‘A motivated Nolan is a scary Nolan’
Last season, the Cardinals finished 20 games under .500. And Arenado finished with a .774 OPS, the lowest he’s posted in a full-length season since 2013, his rookie year (.706).
Weather officials concerned about low temperatures across St. Louis region
By 7:30 p.m., hours after the National Weather Service's St. Louis office noted on X, formerly Twitter, that the city had set a new record for the coldest high temperature seen on a Jan. 14 at 2 degrees, the agency's…
Ozarks could be key in turning lead mine waste into ‘the guts’ of cutting-edge batteries
There is hope that the Ozarks could become a crucial domestic supplier of “critical minerals” and tech expertise for the fast-growing field of modern batteries.
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