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Crouched behind a dumpster in a St. Louis alley, Officer Steven Pinkerton heard gunshots. It was after midnight on Aug. 10, 2013, in the Dutchtown neighborhood and an argument that had been building for hours among a group of young men had escalated into a shootout. Pinkerton said he saw two men rush by the […]

The Convention Center station, a few blocks to the northwest, will soon close for similar work. Metro says it will close the station for several months starting Jan. 6.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard's laundry list of medical conditions were fictitious. She was a victim of her mother's Munchausen by proxy — a psychological disorder.

Republicans have largely ignored a challenge to their likely next House speaker. That's a mistake, columnist Dave Drebes writes.

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Here's what local businesses donated, expanded and merged this week.

Here are this week's local business awards, hires and promotions.

GRAFTON — The Grafton community is mourning the loss of retired Police Chief Eric Spanton, who died on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Grafton Mayor Mike Morrow said Spanton, who battled cancer, had served as the police chief since 2017, following a distinguished 28-year career with the Illinois State Police. In November 2024, the Grafton City Council accepted the retirement of Police Chief Spanton. He also served for several years with the Jersey County Sheriff's Office. Mayor Morrow confirmed Spanton's passing, noting his profound impact on the city during his tenure. "He served in two mayoral administrations during his time in Grafton," Morrow said. "Everyone in Grafton says there will be very big shoes to fill in replacing him. Everybody in Grafton knew him." Spanton's contributions to the police department and the community were significant. His leadership helped establish a solid foundation for the department, and he was known for his proactive approach to community policing.

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The St. Louis area hockey community continues to process the shocking death of the beloved high school athlete. Meanwhile, a suspect stays in custody facing charges.

Volunteers with Wreaths Across America paid tribute to nearly 200,000 servicemen and women buried at Jefferson Barracks in a ceremony Saturday. They placed wreaths on the graves of fallen veterans and read their names out loud.

Local utility company Spire stepped up with a kids coat drive this weekend to help kids stay warm this winter.

Saturday marks 19 years since the collapse of the Taum Sauk Reservior in southeast Missouri.