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The missing protective hand guard on the AR-15-style rifle used earlier this week by the St. Louis school shooter broke off during the firefight with police that killed the suspected gunman. Police are unsure if his gun jammed.

Orlando Harris wrote in a notebook that he was aware of his mental-health issues and that he planned the St. Louis school attack for weeks.

ST. LOUIS — A 15-year-old boy was shot early Monday in St. Louis' Jeff-Vander-Lou neighborhood.

“No words could ever reiterate what the school meant to us before screams filled our classrooms and bullets flew through our halls,” said a CVPA student at a town hall Thursday.

About 60% of the Midwest and northern Great Plain states are in a drought.

Faith leaders offer leadership in addressing gun violence.

Wesley Bell's office asked the county council for $1.8 million more in 2023.

Two assistant county counselors in separate suits alleged the former chief made sexually explicit comments and exhibited other inappropriate behavior.

Ungerboeck, Tucker Ellis, Geile/Leon, Danna McKitrick hire; Blanton named VP at Xtreme Exhibits; Sitherwood elected chair of AGA

The man accused of killing two earlier this week in a St. Louis school shooting bought the AR-15-style gun from a private seller after a background check blocked his purchase from a licensed dealer.

A man was charged Wednesday in a homicide on North Leonor K. Sullivan Boulevard.

A $93 million measure to be introduced at the Board of Aldermen includes $4 million to help cover down payments and closing costs for buying homes, with priority given to city employees.

Other states have begun purchasing electric vehicles and setting goals for their fleets to go gas-free.

National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum soon will sell a Gateway Arch bobble starting on Friday, the 57th anniversary of the monument's completion.

The Democratic U.S. Senate candidate held a campaign event featuring Kloss, a famous fashion model who grew up in Webster Groves

After yearlong delay, Alderman Tina Pihl introduces bills backed by Mayor Tishaura O. Jones.

Charles Lagrone III was shot dead in the Walnut Park West neighborhood on Aug. 9, 2019.

The app would serve as a panic button for teachers and administrators during school shootings and emergencies.

Do you want your local charity group’s holiday card included in our annual roundup?

Democrats see opportunity in the new boundaries. But Republicans are confident they can win competitive seats.