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Waiting for the apocalypse? Walk through the smoke and pull up a chair

1 month 1 week ago
On the Tuesday the president of the United States threatened genocide against Iran, smoke drifted into our town from the southwest, an acrid veil that hung over streets and homes and businesses. The haze contributed to the day’s unsettled mood. The smoke came from controlled fires that slither like snakes over the Flint Hills each […]
Max McCoy

Thursday, April 16 - Wrong numbers and false narratives

1 month 1 week ago
A St. Louis police officer mistakenly called an immigration advocacy hotline to report an arrest, an error advocates say validates immigrants’ concerns about local police acting as independent ICE agents. Plus, a conversation with the attorney for the family of a teenager shot and killed by police in 2024: video released this week shows the initial narrative around the shooting was wrong, and the unarmed boy was shot in the back of the head.

Drying out Thursday, more strong storms Friday night

1 month 1 week ago
ST. LOUIS - Rain and thunderstorms will continue to exit off to the east Thursday morning ahead of sunrise. Clearing skies Thursday, with highs around 80 F. On the southern edge of the St. Louis region (Reynolds, Iron Counties), there is a chance of an isolated late afternoon or evening storm. Mostly clear skies at [...]
Angela Hutti

Koch, David

1 month 1 week ago
Koch, David, 87, April 9, 2026. Visitation: Sunday, April 19, 2026, 4 to 8 p.m. at Schrader Ballwin. Funeral Monday, April 20, 2026, at 10 a.m. in the Schrader Chapel. Burial at Lakewood Park Cemetery. For more info, see www.Schrader.com.

Repa, Suk Ja AKA Angie or Chaiya

1 month 1 week ago
Passed away on Mon. April 13, 2026. Loving wife of Michael J. Repa. Services; Funeral from Kutis SOCO on Mon. 4/20 9:30 for 10AM Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church (Imperial, MO). Interment Resurrection Cem. Visitation Sun 4-8PM. See kutisfuneralhomes.com.

Donohue, Kathi Jeanne “Jeni”

1 month 1 week ago
Kathi Jeanne "Jeni" Donohue (nee Hicks), 72, of Columbia, passed away November 27, 2025. A celebration of Jeni's life Saturday, April 18, 1 to 3 p.m. at Parker-Millard Funeral Service & Crematory, 12 East Ash Street, Columbia, Mo., (573) 449-4153.…

Food truck debate intensifies in St. Louis city

1 month 1 week ago
The Soulard neighborhood of St. Louis is known for its history, tradition, farmer’s market and nightlife. But there’s something business owners in the area say they don’t want to be known for: food trucks. Some are now pushing-back against a plan that would allow vendors to set up shop within the historic district.
Max Diekneite