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My montage of the recent protests.
Sullivan first responder killed in hit-and-run; reward offered
A reward is being offered for information in a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed Sullivan first responder and former EMS Chief Nick Miller, who was struck by a passenger vehicle while driving a UTV on Christy Mine Road.
MO Secretary of State says redistricting referendum petition is invalid
People Not Politicians Missouri says they collected more than 100,000 signatures for their referendum petition that would repeal the “Missouri First” congressional map.
Surveillance video captures backyard thief in south St. Louis
Kevin Poirrier, 50, was arrested and charged with stealing equipment from backyards in South St. Louis after being identified by surveillance footage, bringing relief to residents who have been affected by the thefts.
St. Louis suspect arrested for stealing multiple golf carts
ST. LOUIS -- Police in South Saint Louis arrested 42-year-old Blake Detter in connection with a theft investigation involving multiple missing golf carts. Detter was apprehended Friday night after police found him on one of the stolen golf carts. Despite being ordered to stop, Detter attempted to flee, leading to his arrest. During the arrest, [...]
Best Bouillabaisse in STL?
Purina Sunset
Tragic Fire Destroys Velasquez Family Home
ST. LOUIS - A family’s newly renovated home was destroyed by an uncontrollable fire this week, leaving Dan and Mary Velasquez and their three young children — Elena, 3 months; Luca, 1½; and Axel, 3 — without a place to live. The fire spread from the basement, and thankfully, while the home and belongings were lost, the family escaped unharmed, thanks to Mary's quick actions in saving the children. The Pattonville Fire Department arrived within 10 minutes and fought the fire valiantly until it was out, the family reported. Adrian Octavius Walker, an artist and community builder originally from St. Louis and now residing in Chicago, is advocating on behalf of the Velasquez family with a GoFundMe for them. “Family, connection, and care are at the heart of everything I do,” Walker said in a statement. He emphasized the community’s role in helping the family recover, calling for donations to assist in rebuilding their home. The children’s
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Police say 3 people were injured after gunfight between two vehicles in south St. Louis
Police say the shooting occurred around 1 p.m. in the 4200 block of South Compton Avenue, which is at the corner of the Dutchtown and Mount Pleasant neighborhoods.
Two injured after south St. Louis shootout between vehicles
ST. LOUIS — Police are investigating a shooting in south St. Louis that left two people injured Sunday afternoon. Officers said gunfire was exchanged between two vehicles in the 4200 block of South Compton around 1 p.m. Police were notified through ShotSpotter. When they arrived, they were unable to locate any victims. Officials were then [...]
St. Louis County women charged after repeatedly beating another woman with hammer, bat
The charges stem from an Oct. 12 incident where the two women attacked another woman with a hammer and a baseball bat.
Free old tires?
Random guy on the NYC subway last night was speaking ad nauseum about STL’s crime rate, said it makes NYC feel like Candyland
Funniest/Most Insightful Comments Of The Week At Techdirt
This week, MrWilson takes both top spots on the insightful side (and the top spot on the funny side). In first place for insightful, it’s a comment about Elon Musk’s disastrous impact on the government: The worst part about it isn’t just that the Fox News sponges won’t get the full message, they’ll not understand […]
Messenger: A shocking revelation: 70 pending court cases against St. Louis police
St. Louis is trying not to pay the legal obligations it owes to people who had their rights violated by police officers.
I need to get this chandelier fixed.
One win from first World Series, Mariners send Gilbert to mound in ALCS Game 6 at Toronto
TORONTO (AP) — The Seattle Mariners have never been this close to reaching the World Series. It still feels distant to pitcher Logan Gilbert. “We’re still a long ways away,” Gilbert said Saturday, the day after a 6-2 comeback victory in Game 5 that put Seattle one win away from its first American League pennant. [...]
Hegseth reveals another US strike on alleged drug-trafficking boat
According to Hegseth, the strike happened in international waters and the three passengers who were on the vessel were killed.
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