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East St. Louis teen shot, killed another teen in Jennings, charges say
Eight months after 17-year-old Jaimarcus P. McDaniel was shot and killed in Jennings, another teen is charged on a count of first degree murder. His brother said he's got "patience" for the ruling.
Customers taking advantage of first day of tax-free weekend
Missouri shoppers in St. Peters were at Mid Rivers Mall on Friday looking for deals as the annual back to school sales tax holiday weekend kicked off.
Durbin, Duckworth, Join Introduction Of Amendment To Clarify No One Is Above The Law
The introduction of this amendment follows the unprecedented Supreme Court decision in Trump v. United States , in which the Court determined that immunity from criminal prosecution covers a President’s “official acts” WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and 26 of their Senate colleagues in introducing a constitutional amendment making clear that no one in the United States is above the law, including the President. In response to the Supreme Court’s unprecedented decision last month that Presidents are immune from prosecution for “official” actions, the amendment would clarify that Presidents and other federal officeholders are, in fact, accountable to the law for their actions. Specifically, the amendment states that every person holding a position of authority under the United States
The most important election in the state's modern history
On August 6, Missourians will go to the polls to decide some of the most important primary elections in recent memory. On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum talks with Sarah Kellogg and Jo Mannies about the big things to look for when the results come in on Tuesday. Rosenbaum also talks with Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Mike Hamra about his primary campaign.
Taste of St. Louis is back with over 40 restaurants to try
Ballpark Village is hosting Taste of St. Louis this weekend and opened up at 5 p.m. Friday. This weekend features a great lineup for family-friendly events.
Michael Butler, St. Louis recorder of deeds, announces run for mayor
Butler, a former state representative and head of the Missouri Democratic Party, is the third candidate to announce his candidacy so far.
Balkan Treat Box is expanding weekend hours
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'Thanks to you, our Blue Army': Aerosmith retires from touring
The 1970s rock band Aerosmith announced Friday that they have retired from touring early.
Police identify body found with evidence of shooting, 'advanced stages of decomposition' in vacant St. Louis home
Aerosmith cancels their Peace Out tour; retires from touring
Looks like Aerosmith is saying peace out earlier than planned.The band just announced they’ve canceled their Peace Out tour, and they’ll be retiring from touring. It seems Steven Tyler’s vocal…
Ctrl-Alt-Speech: I Bet You Think This Block Is About You
Ctrl-Alt-Speech is a weekly podcast about the latest news in online speech, from Mike Masnick and Everything in Moderation‘s Ben Whitelaw. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, Pocket Casts, YouTube, or your podcast app of choice — or go straight to the RSS feed. IIn this week’s round-up of the latest news in online […]
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Mayor Jones calls for state audit of St. Louis Public Schools
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Man charged after argument leads to deadly stabbing in Jennings
A man faces felony charges after an argument led to a deadly stabbing last month in Jennings.
Mayor Jones calls for state audit of St. Louis Public Schools
Jones also announced plans for the city’s audit of the school district facing a budget deficit and ousted superintendent.
Man charged with murder after fatal stabbing in Jennings
A St. Louis man was charged with murder Friday, after prosecutors say he stabbed another man on July 19.
Attempted Abduction on North Main Street In Edwardsville Leads to Arrest
EDWARDSVILLE — The Madison County State's Attorney's Office has filed criminal charges against a woman following an alleged abduction attempt on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, on North Main Street in Edwardsville. The Edwardsville Police Department responded to the 200 block of North Main Street shortly after 10 a.m. Thursday after receiving several 911 calls reporting a child abduction in progress. Multiple police units arrived at the scene and located the child. Authorities determined that the female suspect had fled the scene but was quickly apprehended inside the Madison County Administration building. The suspect has been identified as Jennifer S. Haley, 60. Haley was transported to the Madison County Jail, where she remains in custody. The Madison County State's Attorney's Office has charged her with three counts: Attempted Aggravated Kidnapping Aggravated Battery Unlawful Restraint The Edwardsville Police Department is urging anyone with information related to