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Police are investigating after a man was found dead in Forest Park.

Those flying out this holiday weekend are hoping it won’t be a repeat of the recent new year travel fiasco.

Work is scheduled to begin on two transformational projects on St. Louis Community College’s Meramec Campus. Meramec will be getting a new “front door” and entry way along the south side of campus that will showcase two new buildings and updated greenspace. The Emerging Technology Center and Financial Services & Enrollment Center will each house […]

The Bellefontaine Neighbors police chief said in an email to residents and staff that he was granting mutual aid to Riverview following a “mass employee walkout."

NEW YORK (AP) — Mike Trout will see a bunch of new faces surrounding him at this year's All-Star Game. The Los Angeles Angels center fielder was selected for his 11th appearance on Thursday, and four Texas Rangers were chosen by fans for the American League’s lineup for the July 11 game at Seattle’s T-Mobile [...]

From HOK: by Kaven Swan, senior principal/leader aviation & transportation with Luke Bridle, principal/director of transportation We need to seize the moment. The historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is providing billions of dollars to modernize the U.S. infrastructure and increase access to safe, clean and reliable transportation. This includes funding for significant public transit projects in […]

by Michael Barth, Vice President Expansion, Hoffmann Brothers I started working as a plumber at 17. Here are six lessons from building my career in the trades: 1. Mastering skills most people do not want to do can open doors. I started as a plumber apprentice specializing in underground lines. The work was dirty, and […]

It's hot and dry and because of drought conditions across Missouri. The state fire marshal is asking residents to avoid using fireworks this Fourth of July.

CARROLLTON - Greene County was hit by strong thunderstorm winds and the Fitzgibbons' house in the 1300 block of Sixth Street in Carrollton encountered serious damage. High winds ripped the home owned by William and Debbie Fitzgibbons just after noon on Thursday. The Fitzgibbons' home had a pole power knocked down, and the high winds tore guttering, shingles and part of the roof where the electricity box was located. “My husband, Daniel, was on the phone with William and was telling them they better take cover because of a storm and about that time he said, ‘Oh it is here,’” William’s sister, Lisa Wieneke of Jerseyville, said. “The storm hit them hard." Ameren Illinois was at the Fitzbiggons location around 5:45 p.m. Thursday, along with an electric company from Jerseyville," Lisa said. “They hope to have it restored sometime tonight,” she added. Ryan Knutsvig, a Lincoln National Weather Service meteorologist, said winds hit areas

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“It was his life,” said Brenda Turnbough. “It gave him a reason to give him up in the mornings. It gave him purpose."

Firefighters said the flames spread quickly due to the hot weather conditions, leaving SK8 Liborius Church a total loss.

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A death penalty case will continue against a Missouri man who is citing new DNA evidence in his innocence claim for the stabbing death of a former newspaper reporter, the governor announced Thursday.

WEST ALTON - Fireworks City’s sales are booming ahead of the July 4th weekend. With their famous “buy one get four free” deal, the family-owned West Alton, MO., location invites other families to celebrate Independence Day with their products. “Fourth of July has always been my favorite holiday,” Owen Thomeczek, son of the owners and longtime employee, said. “Seeing everyone come in every year, all my friends working with me, it’s always a good time here. I hope to keep doing this forever.” Owen’s grandfather opened Fireworks City in 1964. Today, the store is owned by Owen’s father and aunts. Since his mother, Jody, started dating his father at age 15, she has had a front-row seat behind the counter as the store’s popularity soared and her family grew. Jody remembers that they used to sell mainly firecrackers, Roman candles and bottle rockets, with a limited supply of bigger fireworks. But the store blew

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The teenager, who police have not identified, was found barely conscious or breathing when officers arrived.

In between playing bass in Pearl Jam, Jeff Ament helps to build new skateboarding parks with his Montana Pool Service organization, or MPS. The latest park has now opened in…

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St. Louis nonprofit leaders came together Thursday to call for community involvement in anti-violence initiatives and to promote "Save Our Youth," a public forum planned for Saturday.