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St. Louis organizations help Missourians sign up for photo IDs needed to vote
Decline of Missouri gas prices slows as crude oil prices rise
Labor Day weekend is coming up, typically the last big summer travel weekend. Over the last two months, gas prices have been declining, but that decline has slowed late this summer.
St. Louis County Prosecutor Issues Warrants Against Man For First-Degree Murder
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - On Thursday, August 25, 2022, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued warrants on suspect John Cowan, 63 years of age, of the 1200 block of Congress Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri 63138, for Murder First Degree and Armed Criminal Action. A mugshot of Cowan is attached. Cowan is being held on $1,000,000 cash only, no 10% bond. Please note, charges are merely an accusation and Defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law. The probable cause statement reads: On August 24, 2022, officers were dispatched to a shooting in the 1200 block of Congress Avenue. A witness stated that the victim and the defendant had been in a verbal altercation in the living room of the home. The defendant then arms himself with a 12 gauge shotgun, follows the victim into the kitchen and shoots the victim once in the stomach. Officers recovered the firearm in the living room and found the victim to be deceased on the kitchen floor. Th
Crawford County, Mo. man sentenced for child enticement
A 49-year-old Crawford County man was sentenced Wednesday to more than three years in federal prison on a child enticement charge.
Recent uptick in marijuana dispensary burglaries in St. Louis
Police are investigating numerous marijuana dispensary break-ins across the St. Louis region. The latest incident happened Thursday morning when the suspects were shooting at people who saw them breaking in.
Owner of dogs accused in fatal attack says he’s getting them back
Residents in north St. Louis' Penrose neighborhood say they’ve been left in the dark about a fatal dog attack investigation.
North Carolina-based ministry in St. Louis trains volunteers to help flood victims
Civil Life Brewing Company is expanding its offerings
After temporarily closing its taproom during the pandemic, the South City brewery recently expanded its patio, kitchen, and beer options.
Slash announces ‘The Collection’ guitar book
Slash has announced a new book diving into the many guitars he's played over the years. The 300-page tome, simply titled The Collection: Slash, includes photographs and illustrations of Slash's…
Sittin’ On the Porch Jam
Join NBM’s Sittin’ on the Porch on Thursday Nights from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM! Players of all levels are encouraged to come jam with
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Requests For Vote By Mail Ballots Begins
EDWARDSVILLE - Registered voters are now eligible to request a Vote by Mail Ballot. August 10 was the first day the County Clerk’s Office could accept a request. Ballots will be mailed to those who request a Vote by Mail Ballot beginning on September 29. County Clerk, Debbie Ming-Mendoza, said in the first week, the County Clerk’s Office has received over 150 requests for Vote by Mail Ballots. The clerk’s office has also received 1,300-plus permanent Vote by Mail requests following the June 28 Primary Election. "The last day a Vote by Mail Ballot can be requested is November 3," Mendoza said. Vote by Mail became a popular way to cast your ballot during the COVID Pandemic. Mendoza said, “The County Clerk’s Office works to provide every opportunity for Madison County residents to carry out their constitutional right to vote. I want registered voters to be confident that no matter how you cast your ballot it is counted with the utmost integrity. Voters
Hill Staple Mama Toscano's Closes After More Than 100 Years
Missouri Book Festival debuts with wrestling, circus acts, music and more
A horse will be featured at a storybook reading, and live music will complement a history of Irish immigrants in Missouri.
Former Maryland Heights police officer sentenced to 4 years in prison for child pornography charge
City of St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones tours Small Business Administration disaster assistance center
Sixth Circuit: Equal Access To Court Proceedings Only Applies To Those More Equal Than Others
There’s presumptive access to court records under the First Amendment. But that presumption presumes a lot of other things, as this recent Sixth Circuit Appeals Court ruling demonstrates. Just because something is open doesn’t necessarily mean it’s accessible. But the Sixth Circuit has decided access (no matter how limited) is still access, and that’s all […]
Sunset Stroll
Join us for a summer sunset stroll through Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum! In the months of June, July, and August we offer a two-hour walking
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Hill Staple Mama Toscano's Closes After More Than 100 Years
Mama Toscano's Ravioli, a neighborhood staple in the Hill known for its handmade ravioli and meatball sandwiches, is officially closed. Rebecca Thessen of L3 Corporation, commercial real estate broker for owners Patty and Nick Toscano, confirmed that the nearly 4,000-square-foot building is up for lease. She says the Toscanos are stepping away for retirement.
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