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The bill, which passed its first vote of the full board on Thursday, removes a ban on shelters in the city's zoning rules, eliminating one barrier homeless operators have flagged.

PIASA — Southwestern High School junior Vivian Zurheide has made a significant impact both on and off the field as an athlete and student. She is an Altonized Community Federal Union Female Athlete of the Month for the Piasa Birds. Zurheide just completed a successful varsity volleyball season and is now poised to continue excelling in basketball in the winter and softball in the spring. Zurheide's athletic prowess extends beyond her performance in games; she has demonstrated a commitment to mentoring younger athletes. This fall, she volunteered alongside fellow students to assist head girls' softball coach Amanda Edwards in coaching the middle school team. “If you want to build a program up, you have to start at the bottom,” Zurheide said. “Supporting Coach Edwards and the Piasa Birds is something that I enjoy doing. Giving back to our younger players is always something I look forward to.” Her contributions have not gone unnoticed. Coach Edwards praised

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A southern Illinois judge was found shot to death at his home on Election Day. His wife has since been charged with killing him.

A manager at a Bob Evans in St. Charles has been charged with stealing over $5,000 from the restaurant and is avoiding police.

Emergency crews rescued a person from the River Des Peres in Maplewood on Thursday morning in a coordinated effort.

(The Center Square) – Amid the humor and cruelty of social media in the election post-mortems came a Swift jab from a popular North Carolina congressman to a global legendary singer-songwriter.

The district has already put out a survey, hosted a public forum and focus groups with over 400 people weighing in on the districts strengths and weaknesses.

After launching their co-headlining tour in football stadiums this year, Billy Joel and Sting will continue the party into 2025 by performing in four football stadiums — but they just…

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Detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are asking for the public’s help in solving a shooting in the city’s St. Louis Place neighborhood.

by Tom Finan, Executive Director/Co-Founder, Construction Forum All entrepreneurs deserve respect and a place at the starting line. That was the lesson that Bernie Marcus left us. Monday, Nov. 5th marked the passing of an icon in the built environment. Bernie Marcus, co-founder of Home Depot died. He was 95. A year ago, Bernie Marcus […]

Deputy Solicitor General Sam Freedlund ran into a skeptical panel of judges Thursday as he tried to persuade the Western District Missouri Court of Appeals to overturn a ruling giving state transportation workers a raise. Cole County Circuit Judge Cotton Walker misread the Constitution, Freedlund argued, when he ruled last year that the Highways and […]

The St. Louis-based private equity firm's portfolio company, a producer of containers for the life science industry, has expanded with an acquisition.

Which Missouri counties showed the most support for a Trump-Vance ticket? Here's a closer look based on preliminary election results.

ST. LOUIS – Earlier today, Mayor Jones and Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe spoke on the phone after Kehoe’s election as Missouri’s next governor. After their call, during a press conference announcing his transition , Kehoe discussed his desire to pursue a state takeover of SLMPD. Mayor Jones issued the following statement in response: "Every year since l've been in office, St. Louis has seen a significant reduction in crime and homicides, and a state takeover threatens that progress," said Mayor Tishaura O. Jones. "I’ve repeatedly made it very clear that a state takeover does not make cities safer. If a state-controlled police department was the model for law enforcement, then Kansas City should be the safest place on Earth. Yet, Kansas City saw more deaths by homicide in 2023 than any year ever recorded while St. Louis saw a 10-year low. I'll continue to work with Chief Tracy, our Office of Violence Prevention, Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore, and our community partners

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Inspired by Japanese vinyl bars, Upshot’s third location will feature specialty coffees drinks, breakfast and lunch dishes, pastries, and a high-end sound system.

Monday is Veterans Day. Following Saturdays Veterans Day parades in St.Louis and St.Charles, there are a number of events taking place on Monday. There’s a special ceremony scheduled for 10am at St.Peters City Hall, The French Society of STL will have a wreath laying ceremony at the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum and an event at…

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President Joe Biden delivered remarks to the nation in what was his first appearance on camera in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s decisive victory over Kamala Harris. Control over the U.S. House of Representatives hangs in the balance, teetering between a Republican or Democratic majority with dozens of races left to be called. The Republicans…

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