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Jacob Mercer, 23, was killed when a Maryland Heights officer shot him at a Walgreens store on Dorsett Road, police said.

Kevin Childers Jr., 38, who formerly ran the jail's kitchen, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and meth, the U.S. attorney's office said.

Superintendent Mark Delaney, a former deputy, has served as interim superintendent since July, after it was announced the district's previous hire would not assume his role "due to unforeseen circumstances."

The Dome and convention center boards have worked together closely for years, and the Dome needs a steady revenue stream.

The victim, Emil Schmidt IV, 52, lived in the 300 block of Greycliff Bluff Drive, police said.

Costco has submitted plans to Lake Saint Louis to build a 195,000-square-foot store on Lake Saint Louis Boulevard, across from Hawk Ridge Circle.

Missouri lawmakers say need for regulations of artificial intelligence cannot wait for federal action.

St. Louis Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson said other homeless people who escaped the building Friday reported one of their friends still missing.

Attendees will be given the opportunity to ask questions of the appointed commissioners.

More than 20 departing flights were delayed Tuesday at St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

"Like all municipalities, the City of Webster Groves is facing increased costs to provide critical services at a time when there is less revenue," a city spokesman said.

The Missouri Highway Patrol said the crash was just before 2 p.m. Monday on Interstate 55, north of Imperial Main Street.

The chili was delicious. But it spilled in the car.

These are the events happening this weekend, as well as future ones to add to your calendar.

Headlines from the Dec. 2, 1925, front page include: Boy, 12, taken for thief, shot by detectives.

Authorities said Michael Quintana-Betancourt, 46, of Miami, fired a rifle at another truck driver, hitting him in the leg, in traffic between Pevely and Barnhart on Monday morning.

Janet Elaine Webb (nee Harrod), Nov. 30, 2025. Wife of Rodney, mother of Callista (Jenn) Webb and Damon Webb; grandmother "Me'Ma" of Sophia and Olivia. Services to be announced. See boppchapel.com

August 10, 1943 - November 29, 2025

February 24, 1951 - November 24, 2025

Conway, James F. (Jim) - St. Louis, MO