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A teenager is appearing in St. Louis Circuit Court on Thursday afternoon after being charged with a drive-by shooting that left one woman with a brain injury.

At the beginning of this month, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed an executive order to ban intoxicating cannabis products, scheduled to be in effect next month. Now, that date has been pushed back after Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft denied it.

Le Méridien St. Louis Downtown had to close for repairs in January.

ALTON — Duke Bakery, located at 819 Henry St. in Alton, found itself near a tragic shooting incident on the 700 block of East Sixth Street on Thursday morning, Aug. 22, 2024. The incident resulted in the death of Alton Police K-9 Odin and injuries to Officer Allen Averbeck . In a show of community solidarity, Duke Bakery displayed a sign reading, “Thank You For Your Service K9 Odin.” Ben Hollis, one of the bakery's owners, described the chaotic morning and the immediate need to ensure everyone's safety. “This was extremely impacting,” Hollis said. “Any time something like this happens, especially in the Middletown area, there is a huge reaction. This one hits home pretty hard.” Hollis, who both lives and works in the neighborhood, expressed the deep sense of loss felt by the community. “The death of the K-9 and shooting of the officer are very tragic. The K-9 likely saved the lives of some of our officers. It is a tragedy all the wa

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved an updated COVID-19 vaccine intended to address severe symptoms of the virus ahead of the cold and flu season. The new booster shots from Moderna and Pfizer follow a summer of increasing COVID-19 cases and are designed to better address the variants that are […]

HIGHLAND — Jerod Kampwerth was officially pinned as the newly promoted Assistant Chief of the Highland-Pierron Fire Protection District during last night's Board of Trustees meeting. The ceremony, held at the district's firehouse, marked a significant milestone in Kampwerth's career in fire service. Kampwerth began his journey in 2005 with the Glen Carbon Fire Department before moving to the Marine Fire Department in 2008. After getting married and relocating to Highland the following year, he joined the Highland-Pierron Fire Department. Over the years, Kampwerth has distinguished himself as a reliable and knowledgeable leader, serving as an instructor in technical rescue training and rising to the rank of Captain. His wife, Lindsey, had the honor of pinning him during the ceremony, with their children Willa, Jerome, and Naomi, as well as both sets of parents, in attendance. The event was a testament to Kampwerth's dedication and the support of his family. The Board of Trustees

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A St. Peters woman is accused of stealing more than $5,000 from a St. Charles County high school booster club.

A jury could not reach a unanimous verdict in a trial against a Velda City man who was charged as a teen with murder in 2019.

Festival of Nations is back this weekend, an annual event that is expected to draw more than 100,000 people to Tower Grove Park on Saturday and Sunday. The popular festival is put on each year by the International Institute of STL, and shares the music, food, and culture celebrated by immigrant communities in the STL area.  In…

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Police identified the teen Thursday as 16-year-old Amorion Fuller, of the 8600 block of Delmar Boulevard in University City.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks closed lower as Wall Street counted down to its main event for the week, a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell coming up on Friday. The S&P 500 lost 0.9% Thursday, its worst day in more than two weeks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.4%, and the…

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A lawsuit filed Wednesday seeks to block a proposed constitutional amendment legalizing sports wagering in Missouri from being placed on the November ballot.  The suit, filed in Cole County Circuit Court, argues the methodology used by the Missouri Secretary of State’s office to certify that the sports betting proposal collected enough signatures was unconstitutional.  To […]

ALTON - An investigation is underway in an officer-involved shooting near the 700 block of East Sixth Street in Alton. The Alton Police officer has been identified as Allen Averbeck and the K-9 was named Odin. A large police presence, including Illinois State Police, are involved in the investigation. On Aug. 22, 2024, at approximately 6:05 a.m., the Alton Police Department requested assistance in an officer-involved shooting investigation. Preliminary reports show that officers from the Alton Police Department engaged in gunfire with a suspect in the 700 block of E. 6th Street in Alton. The suspect was transported to an area hospital and pronounced deceased. One officer from the Alton Police Department was struck and transported to an area hospital. No information about the officer’s condition is available at this time. An Alton Police K-9 was also struck and is receiving care at a local veterinary hospital for critical injuries. State Rep. Amy Elik issued

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ALTON – The Alton community is grappling with grief following the loss of a beloved canine and the unsettling shooting of Alton Police Officer Allen Averbeck on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. The incident unfolded in the 700 block of E. 6th Street in Alton, resulting in the death of K-9 Odin, Officer Averbeck's partner. The suspect involved in the shooting sustained injuries, was transported to a local hospital, and was later pronounced deceased. Alton Mayor David Goins provided an update early Thursday, stating that Officer Averbeck is "doing well" but remains deeply affected by the incident and the loss of Odin. "Officer Averbeck was struck in the shooting in the vest," Goins said, highlighting the protective gear that likely saved his life. The City of Alton released a heartfelt statement, honoring both Officer Averbeck and K-9 Odin. "With profound sadness, we honor Police Officer First Class Averbeck and his K-9, Odin. We extend our deepest condolences on the tragic passing

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One of four suspects has admitted to following a teenager off a MetroLink train in July 2023, shooting him and robbing him of his cell phone and firearm in Pagedale.

A St. Louis man has been charged in connection with a shooting earlier this summer in the city’s Wells-Goodfellow neighborhood.

Last week, the NY Times had an article about how Georgia’s Republican Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, is being targeted in a SLAPP suit by a “podcaster” who claims Raffensperger defamed her in his book about the 2020 election. (For reasons unknown, the NY Times links to none of the legal filings in the case, […]

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Rush’s Alex Lifeson has just launched the latest product in his Lerxst line, a new wah effects pedal.The Lerxst Blah Blah pedal, made in collaboration with pedal designers Morley, is,…

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