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Teens trying to escape from the city's juvenile detention facility injured a staff member so badly he had to be sent to the hospital, police said.

Kirkwood administrators banned 14 books in response to a new state law, the third-most of any school district in St. Louis County after Rockwood and Lindbergh.

“It’s truly a windfall and unexpected,” St. Charles County Assessor Scott Shipman said.

Tuesday’s announcement reflects continued growth in the state’s economy.

UNIVERSITY CITY — Officials here are seeking $7 million to offer to buy out 24 houses and one apartment complex ravaged by flooding along the River Des Peres in late July.

Brandon Holbrook, 30, had been jailed since Sept. 16. Officials said they aren't sure how he died.

Child advocates call for federal regulations to curb the practice of ‘gooning.’

Manchester is planning to move out of its historic city hall building.

Rep. Tracy McCreery, an Olivette Democrat, seeks to link Dr. George Hruza, a Huntleigh Republican, to the state’s abortion ban.

The bill was passed despite experts telling the Legislature how damaging it would be.

Police say the double shooting happened in the 5100 block of Gulf Ridge Lane.

Jeff Roorda, the St. Louis police union's often controversial business manager, on Monday announced his exit from the organization.

Jeffrey Tod had been charged with killing DeAndre Moore and Melvin Whitted Jr. in December 2018 and Kenneth Linzie in January 2019.

Kortlind N. Lewis, 34, is facing first-degree murder and armed criminal action charges after police say he killed Darris Mooreland on Sept. 11.

The Fricks grocery stores' slogan is "Your hometown market."

The AG’s Office filed a motion Friday afternoon seeking a delay in a hearing scheduled for Monday morning.

Twenty-five states have extended Medicaid coverage to new moms for one year, a debate that could take on new significance in a post-Roe world.

The St. Louis Regional Racial Healing and Justice Fund highlighted its third annual grant cycle on Saturday.

Sweetie Pie’s Upper Crust, the last location in the region for Montgomery's famous family-run enterprise, on Sunday served its last plate of fried chicken, its last slice of peach cobbler.

FreedomPay President Chris Kronenthal said, “We have identified and addressed the technical issue and are working tirelessly to clear and remove duplicate charges from the impacted customers’ accounts.”