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An appreciation of Black doulas and calls to find solutions for the disparity in Black maternal deaths kicked off the St. Louis City Department of Health’s week-long celebration of Black Maternal Health Week on Wednesday.

Prosecutors on Wednesday charged Dae'jon Clemons with one count each of unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action.

VineBrook homes spent the last few years buying thousands of homes in St. Louis and other cities. Instead of maintaining the homes, tenants say the company is turning to evictions and allowing the homes to fall into disrepair. There’s more: Facing debt, VineBrook is starting to sell its vast stock of properties. Midwest Newsroom investigative reporter Kavaugn Mansuri breaks down the evidence and explores what might happen if the company folds.

Despite consistent rain throughout the Cardinals game Wednesday, 33,000 fans were still dedicated to sitting and watching the game. While fans come for baseball games no matter what, theme nights and giveaways bring them back.

Four bars in Soulard were robbed early Wednesday morning. Cameras at Big Daddy's show that the thieves left once, only to return armed 10 minutes later.

The U.S. Forest Service and Iron County Sheriff's Office have authorized a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction for an assault that happened last month on the Ozark Trail in the Bell Mountain Wilderness Area.

ST. LOUIS - With rain in the forecast for Wednesday evening, some areas could receive high rain totals, leading to flash flooding. Creeks, streams, and other low-lying areas are encouraged to be monitored through Thursday. The area of concern includes much of the viewer area to the north and east. Last week's severe weather caused [...]

The restaurant will open to the public beginning April 17, and the grand opening is planned for June.

Filmmaker Emmett Williams is helping St. Louis recognize Black Maternal Health Week with a documentary screening of his film, "Sister Doula."

A Fenton man appeared in federal court on Wednesday and admitted seeking sex with someone he thought was an underage teenager.

Zack Thompson started off 11 of the 14 Phillies he faced with a strike, and finished with 38 strikes among his 47 pitches.

Last week, a St. Louis jury convicted a man for soliciting sex from an underage girl.

A proposal to change the minimum legal marriage age from 16 to 18 with no exceptions won first-round approval. It needs one more procedural vote before consideration by the House.

According to a press release from the Enterprise Center, Aerosmith will visit St. Louis for their historic farewell tour "Peace Out" on Oct. 14.

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Brentwood Destination Park has finally opened after months of reimaging and building, turning what was once a quarry into a child’s — and parents’ — dreamland. Park architect Ted Spaid shares how nature, community engagement, and trends around accessibility made the project a success.

Brentwood Destination Park has finally opened after months of reimaging and building, turning what was once a quarry into a child’s — and parents’ — dreamland. Park architect Ted Spaid shares how nature, community engagement, and trends around accessibility made the project a success.