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The National Weather Service says St. Louis area should expect heavy rainfall in the next few days.

St. Louis City Comptroller Donna M.C. Baringer released a statement following Friday's EF-3 tornado.

This week, our first place winner on the insightful side is Stephen T. Stone with a comment about Stephen Miller suggesting the suspension of habeas corpus: Remember: Once they suspend the civil rights of non-citizens, they’ll only ever need to declare someone a non-citizen to justify black-bagging an American citizen off the street and sending […]

The city of St. Louis is asking for donations of tarps, wood, screws, boards, gloves, etc. to help with the recovery efforts, and is also asking people to prepare for the next round of storms by signing up for Notify STL.

An arrest during a Ferguson protest helped push Mike Lhotak to pursue a law career. “I’m feeling determined to seek justice for the vulnerable.”

Police arrested the suspect at the scene and the weapon was recovered. The person currently is being held by Fairview Heights Police, according to a news release.

Due to the tornado, City Court will not issue warrants during the week of May 19 to May 23. The clerk's office will be open.

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — The Illinois State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred May 17, 2025, in Fairview Heights, after three police officers were shot while responding to a report of a suspicious individual. At approximately 9:44 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025, Fairview Heights officers were dispatched to Potomac Drive following a call about a suspicious person near a residence. Upon arrival, officers encountered what appeared to be a domestic situation. During the encounter, the individual opened fire, striking three officers. One officer was shot in the face and underwent emergency surgery; that officer remains in critical but stable condition. A second officer was shot in the arm, sustaining a broken bone and is receiving hospital treatment. A third officer was reportedly shot in the back, but their vest prevented the bullet from causing injury; this officer was treated and released. Two additional officers were treated for injuries sustained while

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ST. LOUIS – The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis is stepping up to help families devastated by Friday’s deadly storms, and they need your help. Five lives were lost, dozens were injured, and more than 5,000 buildings were damaged when powerful winds tore through St. Louis neighborhoods Friday. The Urban League has mobilized to [...]