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A confrontation at a St. Louis Wendy's escalated to a shooting, leaving one employee dead and another critically injured.

Before its journey to Broadway, Austen’s Pride will be performed by STAGES St. Louis at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center from July 25 to Aug. 24. In the new musical, Pride […]

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The 25th season of the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival begins with the masterpiece Hamlet, and free Shakespeare in Forest Park continues with the mammoth debut of the wildly fun family production Romeo […]

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The St. Louis Cardinals will take on the Miami Marlins at Busch Stadium on July 28, 29 and 30.

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The fatal accident occurred about 9:15 a.m. Tuesday in the Dittmer area, police said.

Looking to try out chess in a welcoming, judgment-free environment? Come to the Saint Louis Chess Club to learn and play with other beginners! Led by our friendly and experienced […]

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A teen carjacking suspect was taken to the hospital after being struck by a police SUV in south St. Louis Tuesday afternoon.

MADISON, Ill. — Rayontae M. Pearson, 22, of Madison, Illinois, was arrested in connection with the July 26 homicide of a 16-year-old male at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Wayne Lanter Avenue, the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis has announced. After investigating approximately 58 leads over three days, Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine filed four charges against Pearson, including two counts of first-degree murder, unlawful use of weapons for possession of a machine gun, and felon in possession of a weapon. Pearson is currently held pending a detention hearing. The investigation involved cooperation from multiple agencies, including the Illinois State Police Crime Scene Investigators, the Madison County Coroner’s Office, and the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office. Haine praised the regional teamwork and the swift response by law enforcement. “I want to commend Chief Jeff Bridick and the dedicated officers of the Madison

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The Missouri State Highway Patrol showed up unannounced to the St. Louis County Executive's office on Monday to gather evidence as part of a state investigation.

Our dangerous, prolonged heatwave has Ameren Missouri on-the-ground keeping reliable energy running and your house cool.

An effort to organize a state science fair continues in Missouri despite Governor Mike Kehoe vetoing funds that would have gone toward a statewide science event for students.

All aboard! The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch provide an unparalleled experience on the Mississippi River. The one-hour St. Louis Riverfront Cruise is narrated by a captain from the National […]

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The Department of Justice asked for a copy of the state’s voter registration database, including sensitive data about individual voters.

MARYVILLE, Ill. — Maryville Mayor Wayne White has addressed resident concerns regarding the condition of certain properties with high weeds, abandoned vehicles, trash and other unsightly items in and around the Village of Maryville. White acknowledged that several problematic properties are located just outside the Maryville village limits and fall under the jurisdiction of Madison County. Because those properties are not within the village boundaries, Maryville does not have the legal authority to enforce its codes or issue citations. “Please know we are not ignoring the problem,” White said in a statement. “The Village Administration is actively and aggressively working to address these concerns. We are in communication with Madison County officials and are pressing for enforcement action on their part. We have also contacted the property owners directly and, in some cases, met with them in person to encourage compliance and cleanup.” Within th

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Bar K, which sought to combine a bar and restaurant with a dog park, announced it was permanently closing Tuesday.

Demonta Woodward, 24, and Zomarrius Williams, 20, were among the seven people shot early Sunday morning during a gathering.

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will conduct a drawing on Aug. 26 for youth to hunt deer during the Illinois youth firearm deer season Oct. 11 to 13 at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area (JEPC) in Cass County and Sangamon County State Conservation Area. To be eligible for the Aug. 26 drawing, the youth's name, mailing address, telephone number, and preferred hunting site location must be mailed on a postcard and received at the JEPC office by close of business Aug. 25. Successful applicants will be notified and eligible to purchase a 2025 youth either-sex deer permit in person at any Illinois hunting license vendor beginning on August 5. Youth deer hunting during the youth firearm deer season is allowed only in the open units at the site locations and only to those who have not reached 18 years of age prior to the start of the season. Please note that the controlled unit and the quail management unit are both closed to youth deer hunters

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