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The team, all women in their 70s, took gold at the national competition in Iowa. “We do it because it’s fun. That’s the secret.”

Missouri educators report more social interaction. Students play games or read books instead of scrolling on social media. And handwritten notes are back.

The Post-Dispatch reviewed policies of 15 school districts in St. Louis and St. Charles counties. Most established blanket bans during the school day but varied in exceptions and disciplinary consequences.

The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District has spent $3.2 billion and capped more than 100 overflow pipes, about half the work required by a federal settlement.

Altogether, the actions taken in the past week could be a body blow to Democrats in Missouri.

Joseph Patrick Hubbard, age 82, of Belleville, IL, joined the saints in heaven on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Arrangements are being held by Kassly Mortuary, Fairview Heights, IL.

Nanette G. (Cunningham) Rudolph, age 70, of Wentzville, passed away September 11, 2025. Visitation: Fri., Sept. 19, 4:00-7:00 PM at Pitman Funeral Home, Wentz. Funeral to follow Sept. 19, 7:00 PM at Pitman Funeral Home, Wentz. pitmanfuneralhome.com

Jim Edgar, a Charleston native who served two terms as Illinois governor and a decade as secretary of state, died Sunday at age 79.

The discovery marks the second time in a week St. Louis police have found human remains.

St. Louis says it should be off the hook in civil rights lawsuits now that the state is overseeing the police. The case may have serious legal implications.

The largest financial backers of the group poised to own the Blazers are Mizzou alumni. Here's what to know about them.

Catch up on local business appointments, hires and promotions.

Catch up on local business awards, expansions, and milestones.

James J. Bieler “Bubba” 78 years old, born April 22, 1947 to Grace Morgan and Bernard Bieler, passed away on September 3, 2025. Jim enlisted in the Navy in 1965 and served honorably in the Vietnam war. He is survived…

Sanford (Sandy) L. Wolff passed away on September 11, 2025, surrounded by family in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 85. He was the beloved husband of Beverly for 58 years; devoted father of Rob and Jill; and loving…

Jane Louise Williamson was born November 11, 1935, and died September 6, 2025, of natural causes at the age of 89.

Greg Widaman, 69, of Miami, Florida, died in the comfort and presence of family on August 29, 2025. Born on October 4, 1955, in St. Louis, Missouri, Greg lived a life rich in faith, experience, adventure, and kindness.

Nelson Wainwright, born October 21, 1947 in St. Louis, died April 20, 2025 at Siteman Center from complications of acute myeloid leukemia after a stem cell transplant in August 2024.

Memorial service at St. John United Church of Christ, 332 Old Sulphur Spring Rd., Manchester, Saturday, Oct 4, at 12:00 p.m. For more info see Schrader.com.

Stokes, SSND, Sr. Mary Helen, passed away peacefully on Sat. Aug. 30, 2025. She is survived by her brothers Tom (Becky) Stokes of Jefferson City, MO and Charlie (Laurie) Stokes of Sherman, CT. She was beloved by family, friends, classmates,…