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McCluer North security guard sentenced for filming sexual abuse of a child
A former McCluer North High School security guard was sentenced Monday for recording his sexual abuse of a child over many years.
St. Louis records 5 homicides in less than 24 hours, 13 in a week
The killings add to what was already an especially violent month in the city as the number of homicides to date surged past last year's pace.
Maryland Heights man accused of sneaking into stranger's apt, asking for sex
An 18-year-old Maryland Heights man is accused of sneaking into a stranger's apartment and propositioning a woman for sex.
Is the city museum a good wintertime activity?
Anyone missing a 325 xi? This showed up awhile back, has a tow sticker now. Looks stolen.
Coroner's Office Releases Names Of Two Who Died In Edwardsville Construction Accident
EDWARDSVILLE – The Madison County Coroner’s Office confirmed the names of the two workers who died after becoming unconscious while in a manhole at a construction site in the 100 block of East Union on Friday, August 19, 2022, as Jack M. Pfund, 19, of Edwardsville and Cody W. Toenyes, 22, of Bethalto. The coroner's office said both men were pronounced dead at the scene at 7:24 p.m. on Friday, August 19. The Edwardsville Fire Department said the area where the two men were found had very little oxygen and there was a buildup of toxic gases. Jack Pfund is the son of Pfund Construction CEO and President Matt Pfund. Toeneyes is a CM grad.
'It's heartbreaking': Flooded Florissant businesses still closed, nearly a month after flood
Illinois senator visits Cahokia Heights to assess flood damage
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois visited the community in Cahokia Heights, Illinois to examine the damages caused by flooding.
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Metallica releases new signature skateboard deck
Metallica has unveiled a new signature skateboard deck. Created in collaboration with English company Lovenskate, the deck features artwork inspired by the cover of the 1992 documentary A Year and…
Civic groups sue to block new law on Missouri voter outreach
The Missouri NAACP and League of Women Voters are suing to stop a law that they say will limit voter engagement work. The groups on Monday asked a local judge to throw out part of a new voter photo identification law set to take effect Aug. 28.
Magistrate Judge To Tesla Buyer Suckered Into Paying Extra For ‘Full Self-Driving’ That Isn’t Full Self-Driving: Next Time Read The Fine Print
For many years now, Tesla has referred to its various driver assistance tools as “full self-driving” and then acted shocked and surprised when people point out that it’s nowhere near what any normal human being would consider “full self-driving.” That, of course, hasn’t stopped Tesla boss Elon Musk from repeatedly promoting Full Self-Driving and insisting […]
Illinois Sen. Duckworth visits Granite City; talks about future of law enforcement, Granite City Steel
The London Tea Room is moving from Tower Grove South (back) to Downtown in St. Louis this fall
Cardinals relish locker room full of veteran superstars
The quintet of Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina, Adam Wainwright, Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado have a combined 40 All-Star appearances and are still delivering clutch moments.
Founder of St. Louis charter school discusses opportunities for its students
The first public charter school in St. Louis County is open. The Leadership School developed personalized educational experiences for its students and it helps students to drive their own educational journey.
‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’ director explains film’s Beatles-inspired title
Netflix announced that the sequel to the Oscar-nominated 2019 hit whodunnit Knives Out will premiere on December 23. The streaming service made the announcement Monday about the upcoming film, titled…
Anti-drug advocate sues Missouri secretary of state to block marijuana question from ballot
The lawsuit claims that the number of signatures verified by local election authorities was not enough to get the petition on the ballot.
Chouteau’s Landing to be Reimagined as “Gateway South”
From CityScene STL: Good Developments Group, a firm founded and operated by former employees with New York City-based JDS Development Group, is pursuing an 80-acre project that includes Chouteau’s Landing and areas south. Conceptual plans currently peg the development cost at $1.2 Billion. On August 11th, the project took its first step in the approval […]
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