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Testimony will continue in Day 2 of the trial against Daniel Riley, who's accused of critically injuring the Tennessee teen.

Buses sometimes transport SLPS students even after workers flag them as having faulty brakes, and the company has a long history of ignoring a racist culture, two more people alleged Tuesday.

Before the county releases funds to nonprofits, County Executive Sam Page's administration wants the council to reverse $12 million of the $14 million in budget cuts it approved last year.

Harry Trueblood, 69, was sentenced to five years of probation for illegally selling hundreds of guns, including several dozen that were later used to commit crimes.

Prosecutors said that toxicology results would show that Daniel Riley had multiple drugs in his system when he hit 17-year-old Janae Edmondson. Both her legs were amputated as a result.

Eric J. DeValkenaere is serving a six-year sentence for second-degree involuntary manslaughter and armed criminal action.

Missouri’s leading agriculture groups are pushing legislation environmentalists and state regulators warn could jeopardize thousands of miles of streams and drinking water for 3.6 million people. Members of a Missouri Senate committee on Tuesday heard testimony on a bill that would narrow the definition of “waters of the state,” slashing the state’s authority over small […]

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A news conference is scheduled to highlight a landmark agreement between St. Louis Public Schools and the teachers' union.

The new downtown St. Louis license office opens Wednesday.

PETA will showcase its eye-opening 'Without Consent' exhibit Wednesday in Kiener Plaza.

A St. Charles County man is sentenced to five years of probation and community service for illegally selling hundreds of guns.

Whatever your favorite teams in the tourney, there are plenty of places to watch around town.

Tonina, Brock Seals, Hazmat, Lani Rose and Matt Jordan are the artists participating in St. Louis City SC's Hometown program with Smino.

Missouri native turned international queer pop supernova, Kayleigh Rose Amstutz — better known as Chappell Roan — took the world by storm with her bold, sex-positive, in-your-face songs and flashy, drag-inspired appearance.  Hailing from the small town of Willard, Missouri, Roan felt “disconnected and emotional” as she made her way through Willard High School.  “I didn't have a good time,” she tells the RFT on a phone call from Austin, Texas, where she’s on tour playing arenas as she opens for Olivia Rodrigo.

The Missouri legislature is looking at setting minimum training standards for coroners following allegations that the Cape Girardeau County coroner stole money at death scenes and botched numerous death investigations. Wavis Jordan, elected coroner of Cape Girardeau County in 2020, is scheduled to be in court on Friday for arraignment on a misdemeanor stealing charge […]

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A directional landmark for most St. Louisans — “get off the highway at the big Amoco sign” — the 40-foot advertisement has towered since 1932.

One of the most contentious topics for members of Congress right now is whether the United States should continue giving military support and money to Ukraine. It’s an issue that’s divided candidates in Missouri’s U.S. Senate contest — as well as GOP members of Missouri’s House delegation.

The second round of microbusiness license applications will be accepted via an online portal from April 15-29.