Lewis served on several state and local governmental boards and also was married to former Republican state Sen. Franc Flotron for 38 years.
By Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch
The North County Police Cooperative will hand out free steering wheel clubs Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. to Kia and Hyundai owners at James McGee Park.
Teachers and other K-12 staff report higher levels of job burnout compared to all other industries.
By Blythe Bernhard St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Lloyd Casimiro Cruz Jr. says he was merely exercising his First Amendment rights when he entered the building that day.
By Judy L. Thomas | The Kansas City Star (TNS)
“If they can’t get in with a burglary, they're going to be emboldened, walk in and hold the place up,” said Festus police Chief Tim Lewis.
By Kim Bell St. Louis Post-Dispatch
He trained with Army officers in south-central Missouri and helped U.S. forces avoid roadside bombs during the 20-year war in Afghanistan.
By Jesse Bogan St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Retail reporter Daniel Neman steps into an Apple store and ends up Through the Looking Glass.
By Daniel Neman St. Louis Post-Dispatch
St. Louis officials have finally had enough at Ely Walker, slapping the condo board controlled by Sid Chakraverty and Victor Alston with violations for a broken fire alarm and disturbances.
By Jacob Barker St. Louis Post-Dispatch
The parade’s return comes amid a push by labor organizers to seize on a pandemic that highlighted their working conditions and a tight labor market that bolstered their bargaining power.
By Nassim Benchaabane St. Louis Post-Dispatch
A man died after exiting his wrecked vehicle and standing in the roadway, when he was struck by a pickup truck on Interstate 64.
By Bryce Gray St. Louis Post-Dispatch
A busload of about 50 immigrants arrived Sunday in Chicago, days after the arrival of the first busload of about 75.
A woman was beaten and stabbed to death early Sunday with two children at home.
By Colleen Schrappen St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Researchers have found a new use for invasive carp: fish food for the fast-growing aquaculture industry, including for hard-to-raise species like yellow perch.
By Bryce Gray St. Louis Post-Dispatch
It’s the latest acquisition of a Missouri municipal system by the American Water subsidiary.
From wire and staff reports
Three people, including a 17-year-old, were shot early Sunday.
By Colleen Schrappen St. Louis Post-Dispatch
The Red Tail Cadet Program teaches students in the Ferguson-Florissant School District to fly.
By Erin Heffernan St. Louis Post-Dispatch
The Republican nominee doesn’t think people are offended by his proselytizing on the campaign trail and said he is “seeking unity among the diversity here in Illinois.”
By Rick Pearson | Chicago Tribune (TNS)
Officials recently unveiled new crosswalks painted with the red, white and green pattern of the Italian flag on the Hill in St. Louis.
By Austin Huguelet St. Louis Post-Dispatch
The man was 59 years old. His name had not yet been released.
Consequences are few as reports of heinous abuse continue to pile up at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in southern Illinois.
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