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A 22-year-old man was robbed of his car keys at gunpoint while trying to meet a female he had been chatting with on social media.

On December 29, 2024 around 12:45am, officers received a call for a Hold-Up in the 3700 block of Chippewa.

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A man was carjacked at gunpoint while trying to meet someone from a dating site.

On December 28th, 2024, District 5 officers received a call for a Hold-Up in the 5400 block of Ridge at approximately 5:45 pm.

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On December 28, 2024 at approximately 4:44 pm, District 4 officers responded to an area hospital for a shooting prior.

When officers arrived, they spoke with an 18-year-old male who had been shot in his right side.

The post 18-Year-Old in Stable Condition after Shooting in Hyde Park appeared first on St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

Mike Parson, whose term as Missouri governor ends on Jan. 13, says he’s left his successor “a really good foundation to build on.”

Opening Reception Friday, Dec 6th from 5:30-7:30pm in the Kooyumjian Gallery at Webster University. This exhibit showcases the artistry of high school student photographers. The choice of subject, creativity and […]

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Welcome to our journey through time as we explore significant historical events that occurred on December 29th throughout the years. A notable event on this day occurred in 1845 when President John Tyler announced the U.S. annexation of Texas. This decision had profound implications for the expansion of the United States and the contentious issue of slavery in the newly acquired territories. The annexation of Texas was a controversial topic that intensified sectional tensions and ultimately led to the Mexican-American War. This conflict not only expanded U.S. territory but also raised questions about the balance of power between free and slave states, shaping the political landscape of the nation for decades to come. Fast forward to 1890, December 29th marked a tragic event in American history known as the Wounded Knee Massacre. The U.S. Army's 7th Cavalry Regiment opened fire on a group of Lakota Sioux at Wounded Knee Creek in South Dakota, resulting in the deaths of hundreds o

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