Volunteers and advocates for people in St. Louis who are homeless say the city's failure to create a 24-hour shelter is "unacceptable" and endangering lives during frigid winter nights. Although a new 24-hour shelter has just opened, questions remain: Why did it take so long? And what of the millions of APRA dollars earmarked for homeless services that remain unspent? NPR Midwest Newsroom investigative reporter Kavahn Mansouri discusses his findings and shares his latest reporting.
A judge ruled in November that the attorney general’s office concealed the emails, ordering it to pay $12,000 in civil penalties and reasonable attorney’s fees.
I just want to share some back-of-the-envelope math. I’m increasingly convinced that Twitter (or at least the network neighborhoods that comprise my Twitter experience) is becoming a ghost town. Here’s why: A couple months ago, I spoke with Nancy Scola for her story about why DC-types can’t seem to quit Twitter. One of my comments […]
KISS fans have been wondering when their End of the Road tour will finally end, and now the band’s manager is confirming it will definitely happen this year, although he didn’t…
The report finds mental health is a concern across the country, as kids felt the pressures from COVID-19. Nationally, nearly 12% of children had anxiety or depression, while in Missouri it was about 11%.
The food service director for an impoverished south suburban school district is accused of stealing $1.5 million worth of food—mainly chicken wings—according to court documents reviewed by WGN Investigates.
EAST ST. LOUIS – A U.S. District Court judge sentenced Kristin P. Prince, 41, of Mesa, Arizona, to 168 months in prison for the distribution of methamphetamine. He was fined $300 and $200 in special assessments. Following his release from federal prison, Prince must complete five years of supervised release. According to court documents, the offenses occurred in January and February 2021, just months after Prince was released from state prison for convictions of identity theft and felony Aggravated DUI. “This sentence demonstrates the severity of consequences for out-of-state individuals who infect our communities with methamphetamines,” said U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe. “I applaud the efforts by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service to disrupt the illegal chain of drug distribution into southern Illinois.” Prince was still being supervised by the State of Arizona when he was caught distributing large quantities
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ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police Department Crimes Against Persons detectives are currently investigating a homicide in the 900 block of Raford Court, in the City of Bellefontaine Neighbors which resulted in the death of an adult male. On January 30, 2023, at 11:56 a.m. police officers from the City of Bellefontaine Neighbors responded to the scene of a shooting in the 900 block of Raford Court. Officers located an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. City of Bellefontaine Neighbors Police Officers requested St. Louis County Police Crimes Against Persons Detectives lead the investigation. The investigation is very active at this time. Additional information will be disseminated as it becomes available. Please contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210 to speak to investigators if you have any information regarding the incident. To remain anonymous or potentially receive a
Ed Sheeran's Divide tour was the highest-grossing tour of all time — until now. Billboard reports that Ed's pal Elton John has just taken over the world record. Billboard reports that…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police reported that on Saturday, January 28, 2023, suspect Julian Jones turned himself in at the St. Louis County Justice and was taken into custody without incident. On Friday, January 20, 2023, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued “At Large” charges on suspect Julian Jones Sr., 48 years of age, of the 2400 block of Princess Drive in St. Louis, Missouri 63136, for Statutory Rape Second Degree. A photo of Jones is attached. The probable cause statement reads: The defendant is forty-eight years old. The victim was under the age of seventeen when she and the defendant engaged in relations. The victim got pregnant as a result and had a child. Police obtained a search warrant for DNA from the victim and Defendant. Paternity testing indicates that Defendant is the father of the child. St. Louis County Police Crimes Against Persons detectives are leading this investigation. Please note, charges are merely an accusation
Bon Jovi has reached a new milestone on YouTube. The video for the band’s classic track “Livin’ On A Prayer” has surpassed 1 billion views. “Livin’ On A Prayer” was released in…
The aftermath of a slick night on the roads was on full display from Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX. On eastbound Interstate 70 near St. Louis Airport, we found an SUV on its side. Not far away on Lindbergh, a pair of banged-up vehicles sat on the side of the road.
A judge earlier this month ordered the city's revenue official to refund more than $8,000 to six employees who lived outside the city but were working remotely for employers within the city limits in 2020. But the city has kept earnings tax refund applications that explicitly disqualify remote work as justification for a refund.
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