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Messenger: Remembering his family's past to connect with refugees seeking a new home.

EDWARDSVILLE - A prosecutor Wednesday said he may introduce evidence of the blood of murder victim Michael Ladd on the boot of Zachary Capers when the case comes to trial, but Capers' attorney indicated she may introduce an alibi defense and suggest an alternative suspect. Assistant State’s Attorney Jake Harlow said DNA analysis showed Michael Ladd’s blood on the heel of a boot that Capers wore. He argued at an evidence hearing before Associate Judge Neil Schroeder. Public Defender Mary Copeland told the judge she may suggest an alternative suspect. She said six people were interviewed after the death of Michael Ladd, 79, and Dr. Lois Ladd, 68, both of Edwardsville. The two were found stabbed to death at their residence on March 18, 2019. An employee of Lois Ladd had reported that she had not appeared at her office, as usual. Copeland argued that several associates of Michael Ladd’s construction company speculated that another man had killed the two

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The existing two-story Shannon’s building and parking garage would be demolished to make way for the apartment complex.

They remind drivers to be careful around snow plows and emergency vehicles and give them room to do their work.

Abe Givins sank into a leather armchair at the Cola Private Lounge in St. Louis on Saturday afternoon, as his company hosted a panel of doctors speaking about medical marijuana. …

ST LOUIS, MO. — Daylight saving time begins this Sunday, March 13, and the American Red Cross of Greater St. Louis reminds everyone to TURN your clocks forward one hour and TEST your smoke alarms. Did you know working smoke alarms can cut the risk of dying in a home fire by half? That’s why it’s critical to “Turn and Test” and take these lifesaving steps to stay safe from home fires — the nation’s most frequent disaster: Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, including inside and outside bedrooms and sleeping areas. Test alarms monthly and replace the batteries at least once a year if your model requires it. Replace smoke alarms that are 10 years or older. That’s because the sensor becomes less sensitive over time. Check the date of your smoke alarms and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Practice your two-minute escape plan . Make sure everyone in your household can get out in less than two minutes

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When asked about the news that she’d been selected to receive The St. Louis American’s 2022 Lifetime Achiever in Health Care award, Vetta L. Sanders Thompson said she was “definitely honored but overwhelmed.”

Each of the startups will participate in a 12-week accelerator program and receive $50,000 in seed funding as well as mentorship.

Arras was sentenced to eight years in prison.

Last month, the NY Times published a really great article by (the always innovative) tech reporter Kashmir Hill, in which she tested out a bunch of those location tracking tools by hiding them (with permission) on her husband, Trevor Timm, executive director of the Freedom of the Press Foundation. It was a great and eye-opening […]

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The timing of this event is of particular concern with the main thrust coming late tonight through the morning rush hour Friday.

Having returned to St. Louis during the pandemic, on a hunt for a site to start her own film production studio, Monica R. Butler noticed the now-vacant church where it had all started – Second Baptist Church – was for sale.

A reader emails with a question: Could (would) you prepare a chart of gasoline prices (adjusted for inflation) say from 1950 to the present? I think it would be very informative. Yes indeed! I'd be delighted. Here it is: Data through 2021 is annual. Data for 2022 is the latest and greatest for this week. ...continue reading "Raw data: Gasoline price, 1950-2022"

It's the weekend before St. Patrick's Day in St. Louis, which means you can expect to see a lot of green if you head out this weekend.