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The foundation, which administered the event, said the funding will go to support nearly 1,000 participating nonprofits across the St. Louis region.

It’s been “really tough” to be a small-business owner this year, owner Abigail Niebling said.

T’Montez Hurt had just started working at a Price Chopper in Grain Valley to save money after a semester away from Missouri Western State University. Then in the early hours of Feb. 1, the 19-year-old placed an anxious phone call to his grandmother, Tecona Donald-Sullivan, saying he thought he’d been drugged. The day before he’d […]

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The man believed to be behind a series of recent peeping Tom incidents in Clayton’s Moorlands neighborhood has a long history of engaging in such voyeurism. Even so, he’s only facing a misdemeanor charge.

Two men are currently in jail, charged with using a stolen SUV to rip an ATM from its foundation at a St. Louis County bank — an M.O. the two men also may have employed on two other occasions in recent weeks.  St. Louis County Police were already surveilling the Dellwood home that Charles Staples, 35, and Makez Kimble, 34, used as the base of operations for their brazen scheme when, in the early hours of Tuesday morning, they say the two men emerged from the garage in a Dodge Durango. The stolen Durango itself was already known to police, who had obtained a search warrant to track it via the vehicle's WiFi.

"This is an ongoing problem in the city and county," said St. Louis County Police Chief Kenneth Gregory.

A $45 million apartment complex in the works for years on a prominent corner in the city of St. Louis has increased its planned units ahead of starting construction.

SAUGET, Ill. -- The world's largest bounce house opens in the St. Louis area today. This massive inflatable playground features seven attractions, including an obstacle course, a customized sports arena, and a space-themed area. The event is being held at Grizzlies Ballpark Field in Sauget, Illinois, from today through Sunday. Get tickets here

In Thai, “tee rak” means “my love” or “my dear,” said Tee Rak chef and founder Alada Poodtajan. “I call my family ‘tee rak,’ I call my husband ‘tee rak,’” she adds. The name reflects her affection for Thai cuisine, but it’s also a call to customers to come and enjoy her food.

ST. LOUIS -- The 37th Annual Laumeier Art Fair kicks off today in Sunset Hills, Missouri, celebrating a beloved St. Louis tradition. This three-day, outdoor event, hosted at the Laumeier Sculpture Park, features unique, handmade artwork from 150 local artists. Attendees can also try their hand at making art. The fair includes food, drinks, and [...]

ST. LOUIS - The UFC returns to St. Louis for an exciting Fight Night, featuring local fighter Joaquin Buckley who is seeking his fourth consecutive win. The weekend kicks off with a meet and greet at Anheuser-Busch's Biergarten, featuring former MMA fighter Urijah Faber from 12 p.m to 1 p.m. Friday. Fans can also join [...]

ST. LOUIS -- Some clouds are passing through the area early this Friday morning and are trying to squeeze out a few sprinkles. We’ll watch for those through sunrise. Morning clouds will clear into this afternoon. Great temps, highs near 70.  Mostly clear overnight. Wake up temperatures Saturday are in the mid-50s.  A beautiful day [...]

CLAYTON, Mo. - A teenage girl involved in a fight near Hazelwood East High School that left another student severely injured is facing the possibility of being tried as an adult. The incident resulted in 16-year-old Kaylee Gain being hospitalized with a skull fracture and brain bleeding. She is now back home but continues to [...]

ST. LOUIS -- A new report from the gun safety group Everytown reveals that the number of guns stolen from cars in the U.S. has tripled since 2013. This study, which analyzed FBI crime data from 337 cities across 44 states, indicates a significant rise in these thefts. The report also highlights that states with [...]

DELLWOOD -- A two-year-old child is recovering after being shot in a car in Dellwood. The incident occurred just after 7 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of Chambers Road and Knollcrest Court. Authorities are still searching for the shooter. County police responded to a shooting report and found the toddler with a non-life-threatening injury inside [...]

The talented chef plans to start with a series of pop-ups and eventually open a dedicated restaurant in 2025.

This property includes the former home of Jonathan Bryan, Daniel Boone’s son.

We bet you can't guess which is the oldest.