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Kenneth Lee Simpson is set to stand trial in January for the murder of Hermann police Det. Sgt. Mason Griffith.

Starbucks is testing two new coconut water-based drinks in St. Louis as part of a wider expansion of its latest beverage lineup.

A dance production set to Sting’s music is coming to Blu-ray.Message in a Bottle, which debuted in London in February 2020 and toured the U.K., Europe and North America, will be released…

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The woman, who filed under the pseudonym Jane Doe, was 63 when attacked in December 2022 at the SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital on Clayton Road, the suit says.

ST. LOUIS — Dr. Stuart Kornfeld, a groundbreaking medical researcher and longtime professor of medicine at Washington University, died Sunday in St. Louis from complications of Parkinson’s disease. He was 88.

In an unanimous decision, the St. Charles City Council approved on Friday a ban on zoning changes or building permits for data centers until Aug. 22 next year.

Earlier this year, an Army helicopter collided with a passenger plane over the Potomac River in Washington, DC. All sixty-seven people aboard both vehicles were killed. While the FAA focused its investigation on the failures that led to this mid-air collision, local investigators in Virginia were somehow far more concerned about identifying who had leaked […]

ST. LOUIS - Former St. Louis Cardinals and Washington Nationals broadcaster Bob Carpenter, is retiring at the end of the 2025 MLB season, and he will be honored by the Nationals during a pregame ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 27.  Carpenter, now 72, announced his retirement from the booth in March. He spent 10 seasons on [...]

MoDOT crews are closing the exit ramp for bridge work.

The fire that killed Dajuana Coleman's three young children likely started on a bedroom mattress, prosecutors said Friday.

ALTON – The Wedge is proud to welcome Jacqueline Reyes as its new Marketing & Communications Specialist. A student at Principia College and a first-generation college attendee, Jacqueline brings with her a strong mix of creativity, digital marketing experience, and a passion for connecting with people. Originally from California, Jacqueline is currently a senior at Principia studying Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and a minor in Art History. She has a growing portfolio of experience, from managing social media campaigns and building websites, to organizing campus events and helping fellow students with career planning. At The Wedge, she’ll be supporting marketing and storytelling efforts, helping to grow The Wedge’s visibility through digital content and media, while assisting with programming and promotion—engaging both current members and the broader Riverbend community. “Jackie has a great mix of curiosity and initiative,”

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On this day, Aug. 22, 1876, voters headed to the polls and set the stage for a locally historic event known as "The Great Divorce," splitting St. Louis City from St. Louis County.

The case is part of a growing movement to force climate action through the courts, led in part by Indigenous youth.

Devin Dunbar of Florissant was convicted of first-degree murder Thursday in the shooting death of Brandon E. Scott of the Belleville area.

A teenage girl filed suit this week against Affton Athletic Association and Zachary Barebo, who she says sexually assaulted her when she was 15.

Warren Haynes has shared a new track from his upcoming album, The Whisper Sessions, which features stripped down versions of songs from his 2024 solo album, Million Voices Whisper.The latest is the song “From Here…

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HIGHLAND — Gavin Schlarmann, a dedicated emergency medical technician and firefighter with the City of Highland, died in a motorcycle crash on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, the Highland Police and Fire Departments announced on Friday. Schlarmann was known for his commitment to public service, frequently responding to ambulance calls and supporting his colleagues at the firehouse. The Highland Fire Department described Gavin as someone who consistently “stepped up” and “was always the first to step up and the last to leave,” highlighting his courage, compassion, and selflessness. “It is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic passing of Gavin Schlarmann,” the department said in a statement. “His kind spirit touched countless lives. Gavin always greeted you with a smile.” The loss has deeply affected his family, friends, and fellow public safety personnel. The Highland Police Department asked the community to keep them in

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Around 10:20 a.m. on August 22, 2025, first responders were called to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s Prisoner Processing area of the St. Louis City Justice Center (CJC) for a sick person call. Staff assigned to the Prisoner Processing area observed a 43-year-old woman experiencing a medical emergency and alerted medical personnel in the […]

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GRANTFORK - Madison County Coroner Nicholas P. Novacich has identified a 21-year-old Highland man who died following a motorcycle crash on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. Gavin L. Schlarmann was operating a 2025 Kawasaki motorcycle northbound on Illinois Route 160 in Grantfork when his motorcycle left the roadway and struck a tree. Schlarmann was transported to St. Joseph Hospital Emergency Room in Highland, where he was pronounced dead at 3:10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, by the emergency room physician. The preliminary cause of death is blunt head trauma. The coroner's office said routine toxicology samples were collected and will be tested for drugs and alcohol, with results pending. The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Illinois State Police Troop 8 and the Madison County Coroner’s Office. A final cause of death will not be issued until all reports are complete. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Meridith Funeral Home in Highland.

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