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Wentzville man credited for saving neighbors' lives after waking them out of their sleep during fire
Missouri Senate avoids impasse over budget to make constitutional deadline
With passage of a $51.7 billion budget Thursday, the Missouri Senate beat the constitutional deadline by 24 hours after a debate that left Republican leaders exhausted but satisfied. A 41-hour filibuster stalled all work last week – including planned budget debates on a committee-passed spending plan. To make the deadline, Senate Appropriations Chairman Lincoln Hough […]
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Colorado Legislators Kill Off Police Accountability Bill That Would Have Deterred Cop-On-Cop Violence
This didn’t go the way anyone (other than cops and their unions) wanted it to, but first let’s acknowledge the fact that the city of Denver is actually trying to make things better for both cops and the people they serve. Here’s how that’s going: In its first three months, STAR handled 350 calls — […]
DSS director Robert Knodell talks next steps after startling fentanyl report
Missouri child abuse investigators missed warning signs of fentanyl use among parents before their young children died of accidental overdoses from the drug, according to a new state report. It found that Children's Division investigators, who are tasked with following up on claims of abuse and neglect, “lacked essential procedures, missed warning signs and left vulnerable children at risk.” St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum spoke with Department of Social Services director Robert Knodell on how Children's Division could change course after the report.
Carbondale man praises MetroLink
Ameren, IL, provides safety simulation for first responders
Glen Carbon firefighters received an up-close look at the potential hazards of downed power lines Thursday night. Ameren Illinois brought Live Line Demo to the fire department on South Main Street.
Any motorcycle groups for women around STL?
Normandy High School senior barred from graduation, father demanding answers
After a senior prank at Normandy High School, two students have been told they cannot walk at graduation next week. Now, one father is taking a stand for his daughter.
Strawberries in St Louis
Shootout video near campus reveals chaos during gunfire
A Tuesday night shootout at a Qdoba restaurant in the Central West End was caught on surveillance video. Muzzle flashes can be seen on the video as restaurant customers scatter for cover.
Car stolen with 2-year-old inside; child found safe, search for suspect continues
A child who was inside of a car stolen at a Brentwood gas station Thursday morning was found safe and reunited with guardians, authorities say. The accused car thief remains at large as of Thursday evening.
Is STL City Wide / Raphael apartment building still bad?
2-year-old shot inside vehicle in Dellwood, active police scene
There is an active scene underway after a 2-year-old was shot while inside a vehicle in the Dellwood neighborhood Thursday evening.
These Missouri, Illinois restaurants rank in Yelp's 'Top 100 Barbecue Spots'
Well, I had a lovely time at Ronnie's this afternoon /s
Eight GOP candidates can’t run as Republicans, Missouri judge rules. They refused morals test.
The candidates had refused to take a “moral values” survey and undergo other vetting by Vernon County’s Republican committee.
Comedy Pilot Table Read at Apotheosis Comics and Lounge
Ethics complaint unanimously dismissed against lawmaker who investigated Dean Plocher
“There is no evidence that Rep. (Hannah) Kelly acted in bad faith,” the House Ethics Committee stated in the report.