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'It's home': St. Louis County Police to open new precinct in the name of fallen officer Blake Snyder
Charges amended for woman accused of causing crash that killed 12-year-old
Charges have been amended for the woman who is accused of causing a car crash in December that ultimately killed a 12-year-old.
Teen grazed by bullet during fight in north St. Louis County, 13-year-old charged
New apartment complex eyed in St. Charles County
A new apartment complex is being proposed in St. Charles County, at the site of a prior mixed-use development plan that was dropped during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Donald Trump wants China to sell Facebook
Donald Trump offers up a thoughtful critique of Chinese control over social media: If you are going to do it to TikTok, do it to Facebook. And what you can do is let them sell TikTok. Let them sell it in the market.... Take it away from China control. But I think China controls Facebook, ...continue reading "Donald Trump wants China to sell Facebook"
Painting at the Missouri Botanical Gardens
Timeline: The disappearance of Missouri student Riley Strain, what we know so far
For nearly a week, there have been no signs of 22-year-old University of Missouri student Riley Strain.
Big cooldown this weekend across the Midwest. Find out how cold it will get here
Thanks to a cold front, temperatures on Sunday will be significantly colder than Saturday in the Midwest. Find out who has a chance of rain Saturday, how much we'll cool down for St. Patrick's Day, and what it will feel…
Oliver Marmol signs contract extension with St. Louis Cardinals
US Navy veteran's dying wish granted thanks to St. Louis HELP
Hong Kong’s Zero-Opposition Legislature Aims To Up Oppression With New ‘National Security’ Law
A gentleman’s agreement with the UK following years of colonialism has given rise to another form of oppression. China took over Hong Kong in 1997, promising to stay out of the day-to-day business of governing Hong Kong for 50 years. Not even halfway through this promised period of relative autonomy, the Chinese government began imposing […]
City of St. Louis wanted 'thousands' of new residents. Instead they keep leaving.
Severe storms cause damage throughout St. Charles County
Friday was a day for clean-up after Thursday’s hail during severe storms left damage throughout St. Charles County.
People who have worked for Trump don’t like him much
It's sort of remarkable how many of Donald Trump's former aides now oppose his reelection. Here's a list. These are only principal officers, not the dozens of deputies and assistants who have also turned on him, and all of them were initially appointed by Trump himself: 1. Vice President Mike Pence 2, 3. Chiefs of ...continue reading "People who have worked for Trump don’t like him much"
$14.5 Missouri mansion, former home of MLB's Cole Hamels, up for sale
A southwest Missouri mansion, once the home of MLB All-Star pitcher Cole Hamels, has hit the market for $14.5 million.
Celebrating 26 years of Tionól and St. Louis’ Irish music scene
For 26 years, musicians of all levels have gathered for the annual St. Louis Tionól — not just to perform traditional Irish music, but to bask in the companionship of fellow performers and attendees. As festival co-founder Mike Mullins puts it, “The heart of Irish music is a social event.”
Painted streets and the ‘killing’ of rubber snakes — Rolla goes big for St. Patrick’s Day
Rolla, Missouri, boasts one of the biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the Midwest. In this 2023 conversation, STLPR correspondent Jonathan Ahl and Missouri S&T historian Larry Gragg dig into Rolla St. Patrick’s Day history and the unique traditions that still continue today.
Eimear Arkins on connecting with your Irish heritage
While St. Louis doesn’t have as many first-generation Irish immigrants as it used to, there are still strong cultural ties in the city. Eimear Arkins, a St. Louis transplant from County Clare, Ireland, is working to strengthen those ties. In this encore episode, she shares her thoughts on local holiday customs and how Americans can engage with Irish culture in meaningful ways.
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