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Coloring STL

2 years 5 months ago

St. Louis is a kaleidoscope of architecture, filled with structures of every age, shape, and size. In Coloring STL, Missouri History Museum visitors will interact with these fascinating buildings in

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Patrick

VIDEO: South City Police Chase Turns into Shoot Out

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Last week, police released body cam footage of a 2021 south city police chase that turned into an exchange of gunfire, leaving one officer with minor injuries and the shooter with a 21-year prison sentence. Police attempted to pull over Darne Ricks, 32, on Pennsylvania Avenue near Cherokee Street on May 28, 2021, in relation to an armed robbery investigation. Ricks took off.
Ryan Krull

Sandcastle Beach

2 years 5 months ago

With the help of ten truckloads of sand, The Magic House’s backyard will be transformed into a beachfront park.   Visitors can take a stroll along the boardwalk, search for

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Rachel Huffman

Killion Day At Park Celebrates Life and Legacy Of Late Community Activist

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ALTON - The Annual James Killion Day at Killion Park at Salu turned out to be everything that was planned and much more to honor the Alton community activist. Alton Mayor David Goins said it was a great honor and privilege to recognize the birth, life, and legacy of the late James H. Killion Jr. “Killion’s family attended and were humbled by the festivities,” he said. “The weather was perfect and the event was well attended. I would like to thank the committee and the volunteers for organizing a wonderful ceremony. Alton Fourth Ward Alderwoman Rosetta Brown was the emcee. First Lady Sheila Goins also played a big part in the celebration and she said: “Gene Baldwin’s keynote address was superb. “It seemed all were captivated by his address and the speeches of the others,” she added. “It was a lovely day and honor to pay tribute and honor the Killion family.” There was a presentation of colors and music, plus acknowledgment

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Missouri bill ends crack penalty disparity, raises age for trying youths as adults

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Missouri legislators this year rolled back two high-profile laws passed during tough-on-crime crusades of the 1980s and 1990s. One would end the sentencing disparity that imposes the same penalty for selling an ounce of crack cocaine as a pound of powder cocaine. The other would bar the courts from trying children aged 12 or 13 […]

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Rudi Keller