Yesterday, a circuit court judge succinctly summed up the disorder of Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner’s office as a “rudderless ship of chaos.” The eloquence of this comment has garnered Judge Michael Noble a spot in our inaugural 15 Seconds of Fame column, where we honor someone bringing attention to our area (for the right or wrong reasons).
The victim was barely breathing when police found him about 10:15 p.m. in the 2800 block of Chippewa Street. He had been thrown from a pickup truck that struck a house. He died later at a hospital.
County council members unanimously agreed this week to spend $1.6 million to hire more than two dozen new officers for the jail, despite recently raised concerns about budget mismanagement.
A judge has begun the process to hold St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner and her deputy, Chris Desilets, in "indirect criminal contempt” because he missed a trial and a hearing this week related to an armed robbery case. Attorneys Sarah Swatosh, Bill Freivogel and Arindam Kar discuss that case and other legal issues.
The troubled Barat Academy in Chesterfield said Friday it would pause in-person instruction for the 2023-2024 academic year, affecting 20 students, as it vacates its property in June.
McBride Homes is under contract to buy the Barat property, 17815 Wild Horse Creek Road, from owner Midland States Bank, according to a person familiar with the matter, as it plans a subdivision. McBride, along with another school, St. Austin School, previously expressed interest in the property.
Barat has struggled…
The retailer is planning a weekend-long celebration that will feature food trucks and special displays in the store parking lot, such as NASCAR show cars and archery range and slide inflatables.
This year, the St. Louis Community Foundation added 10 hours of giving to the event, which will conclude at 10 a.m. on May 11. Make an impact by supporting your favorite nonprofits that make a difference in the St. Louis community!
Documents containing Social Security numbers and other private information for thousands of Missourians are accessible to anyone using the Case.net website, the state’s judicial records system.
Edward Jones ranked above two other St. Louis-based firms in a J.D. Power survey that attempted to measure investors' satisfaction with full-service financial advisers.
The XFL recouped a large portion of its rent costs for St. Louis Battlehawks games at The Dome at America's Center, thanks to large crowds and a clause in its lease.
This is Charlie in our Australian willow tree, probably watching for the squirrels that zip up and down it all the time. As you can see from the look of the bark, it's an excellent climbing tree for any cat with even a hint of athleticism. Charlie has that. Hilbert doesn't.
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