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Charts that show how the economy is performing in St. Louis and Missouri
Is our economy doing better or worse? See recent changes in local employment, regional inflation and more in these regularly updated charts and maps.
Gunman charged with killing in Velda Village Hills
Willie Crowder, 40, of Pine Lawn, was caught on video footage fatally shooting Dominic Harris in the 3000 block of Gary Drive, in Velda Village Hills, according to court documents.
St. Louis charter group wins $35 million grant to open new schools across Missouri
The Opportunity Trust will open or expand 16 charter schools across Missouri in the next five years.
National campaign to improve relations between Black people and police reaches St. Louis
High school students, top police officials and community advocates gathered to hear from a nationally known criminal justice professor on ways to address the rift between Black people and police.
Teen charged in burglary where F-150 smashed into marijuana dispensary in St. Louis County
A Jennings teen was charged Friday with having role in a burglary where a pickup truck was rammed through the front of a north St. Louis County dispensary.
Nonprofits welcome Ukrainian refugee family into new rental home in south St. Louis
A Ukrainian refugee family who arrived here last October were given the keys Friday to a newly-refurbished house on South Grand Boulevard, provided by nonprofit organizations that recently bought it.
Wentzville woman, 79, is hanging up her softball cleats. 'I still love the sport.'
Judy Webb started playing ball at age 6 in sandlot matches with her two brothers.
Photographer unknown: The back story on these Cardinals World Series images
When we go to the "morgue" for our photos, we often come across wonderful images that have very little information on the back of the prints regarding the particular details - like who took the picture.
Federal jury finds man guilty in deadly University City shooting
Deoman Reeves, 31, was convicted in the fatal shooting of David Anderson in the 1100 block of Kinglsand Avenue on Oct. 21, 2019.
Mercy looks to AI to relieve burden on health care workers, answer patients' questions
The Chesterfield-based Mercy health system plans to roll out a series of artificial intelligence-based tools in its hospitals in the coming months, in partnership with Microsoft.
Sultan: A Jordanian princess comes to St. Louis on a quest
Princess Basma bint Ali is optimistic about future of environmental conservation.
St. Louis sheriff's deputy gets probation for off-duty killing of carjacking suspect
James Buchanan was convicted of second-degree involuntary manslaughter and placed on three years probation.
Best Bets: Oktoberfest, Metro East Pride, Todrick Hall and a 12-foot puppet
Here are a few of our staff picks for things to do Sept. 29-Oct. 5.
Messenger: A bridge to nowhere sheds light on the mobile home fight in Arnold
Another mobile home park owner accuses city of trying to run it out of business.
Cop accused of sexually assaulting 8 detainees in north St. Louis County
A former officer with the North County Police Cooperative is now facing 21 federal charges accusing him of sexually assaulting eight men after arrests.
New COVID-19 vaccine hard for some to find in St. Louis
Public health officials are urging everyone to get the new vaccine as hospitalizations rise, but availability across providers is unclear and sites say they have little visibility into when shipments will arrive.
Parson appoints ex-Enterprise exec to conservation board
Ray Wagner is the husband of U.S. Rep. Ann Wagner.
Missouri Republicans wrestling with foreign ownership of farmland in run-up to 2024 election
The issue failed to win approval in the Missouri Legislature during its most recent session
What gas prices and vehicle sales are looking like in St. Louis and Missouri
Check out the peaks and valleys in volatile local gas prices, and track motor vehicle sales, financing and production.
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