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St. Charles County voters reject most fire and ambulance district sales taxes, while North St. Louis County voters approve them.

Jonel Coleman, the county's former deputy director of justice services, became acting director last year.

Headlines from the April 9, 1926, front page include: J.H. Gundlach, long leader in civic affairs, dies.

Gray, Robert Russell - Saint Louis, MO

June 16, 1949 - April 5, 2026

Robert Russell Gray, affectionately known throughout the community as the "Music Man," passed away at his home surrounded by loved ones on April 6, 2026. He was 95.

The victim was William Nelson, 29, of St. Louis.

Gregory, the first person of color to lead the force, was named acting chief in July 2021, then officially named as chief in January 2022.

Deputy jail chief Tammy Ross reached the agreement with the city in December, but city attorneys repeatedly requested additional time to provide a two-page record outlining the settlement.

All four incumbents were defeated by large margins.

Top House Democrats, including minority leader Hakeem Jeffries, have endorsed Bell's reelection run in August against former U.S. Rep. Cori Bush.

"They are an amazing family and I wish them only the best," Heather Hendrickson said. "Is was just a really bad accident. Nothing was done on purpose."

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Republicans want voters to add Medicaid work requirements to the state Constitution, sparking fears among Democrats that it could lead the majority party to try to defund the expansion of the health care program approved by…

State Rep. Mosley filed suit in St. Louis County Circuit Court, alleging that Morris "Chris" Brown II is unqualified to be Black Jack-area district candidate.

The tally could change after provisional ballots, write-in candidates and undervotes are examined, election authorities said.

The organizations that ran it cite rising costs and the increasing scale of the popular event.

Torch Electronics had an estimated 6,000 machines in Missouri

He's accused of shooting and killing LaJuan Swopes, 13, and injuring 14-year-old boy in the parking lot of STEAM Academy at McCluer South-Berkeley High School.

Hawley, Missouri's senior GOP senator, has teamed with U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, on a bill to eliminate tax breaks for large mergers

One man who was shot died at a hospital. A second shooting victim was found nearby, in the 7700 block of Chorman Avenue. He is expected to survive.