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Kevin Fields, now 20, was a juvenile when the killing happened but was certified to stand trial as an adult in the 2021 case.

Election officials say new technology is revolutionizing transparency. The I-Team takes us behind the scenes.

BENTON – A U.S. District judge sentenced a Nigerian national to seven years in federal prison for conducting a romance scam that stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from at least a dozen identified victims from across the United States. The victims were primarily comprised of elderly or disabled women who thought they were sending money at the request of romantic partner they had met online. Ogheneofejiro Godswill Uzokpa, 28, of Warri, Nigeria, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of wire fraud. In addition to imprisonment, the judge ordered Uzokpa to pay $329,470 in restitution to his victims. According to court documents, Uzokpa and uncharged co-conspirators conducted a scheme to obtain money and other assets belonging to his victims between March 2020 and February 2021. Uzokpa and his co-conspirators took advantage of vulnerable women by developing personal, romantic relationships under false pretenses to gain their trust. Uzokpa

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On This Day, Nov. 7, 1943 ...Joni Mitchell was born in Alberta, Canada.Born Roberta Joan "Joni" Anderson, Mitchell's rise to fame began in the '60s and '70s with such classic…

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A look at how the community has welcomed a range of newcomers

National security, food security, climate resilience, and biomedical innovations that improve health outcomes are all areas in which the metro area has established itself as a leader.

The region offers myriad factors that make it a welcoming city for newcomers.

The metro area is full of vibrant neighborhoods, each with its own story that embodies the spirit of the region in a different way.

St. Louis Social Venture Partners, the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation, and Dream Builders 4 Reality are just a few of the St. Louis–based organizations taking an innovative approach to investing in the community.

PATHWAYS provides internships, networking, mentorship, and community service.

Rooted in social responsibility found in Cuban-inspired posters, CARTEL uses design to spur thoughtful conversations around inclusivity and urban development in St. Louis.

Rick Shang’s Vulpes Corp. has the potential to upend the U.S. chemical and manufacturing industry .

Through her nonprofit workforce development organization, Zekita Armstrong Asuquo is training under-resourced high school students for entry-level jobs in the geospatial field.

The Pulitzer Arts Foundation’s Cara Starke shares must-see experiences, from museums to monuments and beyond.

City Foundry STL’s Steve and Will Smith on popular kid-friendly experiences, from new attractions to classic fun

“The best way to understand St. Louis is through the arts,” says acclaimed artist Mvstermind.