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Anthony Conner, 22, was one of two people found dead in the College Hill neighborhood this past Tuesday morning.

UPDATE: The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m., a previous version of this summary stated it happened around 5:30 p.m. Homicide detectives are taking the lead in a death investigation and working to determine if foul play is involved. On May 3, District 5 officers responded to a shooting in the 4200 of Enright just before […]

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Police identified the slain 16-year-old as Aeyion Barnett, of the Walnut Park East neighborhood.

As we announced last week, our recently-Kickstarted card game One Billion Users is about to enter production, which means this is your last chance to secure a copy for yourself. The Kickstarter campaign is accepting late pledges from now through the end of Wednesday, May 7th. We recently received our proof copy, and it looks […]

The man, believed to be in his 50s, was found with gunshot wounds to his pelvis and leg.

Homicide Detectives are investigating a shooting that left a 16-year-old dead on May 1, 2025 in the 6300 block of Vermont.

The post UPDATE: Teen Shot, Killed in Carondelet appeared first on St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

The SLMPD joined other law enforcement agencies at the State Capitol on Saturday for the Missouri Law Enforcement Memorial Service.

The post Remembering Fallen SLMPD Heroes at the State Capitol appeared first on St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

A best-of-seven first-round series between the St. Louis Blues and the Winnipeg Jets now comes down to a best-of-one, winner-take-all Game 7.

Did you know that "Star Wars Day," celebrated annually on May 4th, has grown from a simple pun into a global phenomenon embraced by millions? The phrase "May the Fourth be with you," a clever wordplay on the iconic line "May the Force be with you," has evolved into a day that transcends fandom, influencing popular culture, commerce, and even social movements. This article delves into how Star Wars has shaped the significance of May 4th and examines the broader cultural ripples that continue to resonate across generations. The Origin of May the 4th and Its Rise to Prominence The connection between May 4th and Star Wars began as a grassroots joke rather than a planned celebration. The earliest recorded use of the pun dates back to 1979, when Margaret Thatcher became the UK’s Prime Minister. Supporters displayed the message "May the Fourth Be with You, Maggie. Congratulations," a play on words linking the political event to the beloved sci-fi franchise. However, it wasn’t

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May 3rd and 4th have been dates marked by remarkable events that have shaped the course of history across the globe. One of the most impactful events in modern history took place on May 3rd, 1791, when the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth adopted the Constitution of May 3rd. This constitution is celebrated as the first modern codified national constitution in Europe and the second oldest in the world after the United States Constitution. It was a pioneering effort designed to strengthen the political system and promote civil rights in the Commonwealth, aiming to curb the abuses of the nobility and improve governance. Despite its relatively short lifespan due to political turmoil, the May 3rd Constitution remains a symbol of progressive reform and national pride in Poland and Lithuania. In the realm of sports and culture, May 3rd, 1952, saw the first official ascent of the North Face of the Eiger in Switzerland, one of the most treacherous climbs in the Alps. This daring achievement

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If you're driving down the highway towards the city and notice you don't say to yourself, "Look, there's the Arch!" because you can't see it in the skyline, don't worry, it's still there. But throughout the month of May, the Arch will be going dark.