In an effort to avoid a second trial, a St. Louis man has reached a plea agreement, steering clear of a retrial for murder. Benjamin A. Chatman, 35, had been convicted in 2017 but claimed he was not informed about the life without parole sentence.
There’s something about golden milk that sounds so California, Gwyneth Paltrow, yoga and crunchy granola. But one sip of the beverage at Century Coffee Company (3730 Foundry Way, centurycoffee.com), and your preconceptions will come tumbling down around you.
A man from St. Charles County, Harry Trueblood, aged 69, has admitted to selling firearms without a license, with approximately 30 of these guns being recovered at or after crimes.
The Mayor of Flavortown, Guy Fieri, has showcased numerous Missouri eateries on his popular series, “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” This extends to several spots in St. Louis, all ripe for your visit (if you haven’t been yet).
About 30 representatives of police, prosecutors, mental health agencies, business groups and others will meet with a crime expert to discuss ways to reduce murders and other violence here.
EDWARDSVILLE - A.J. Epenesa, a defensive end for the Buffalo Bills in the NFL, is a household name throughout Edwardsville and the entire Metro East region. He was an All-Stater in football, basketball and track and field for the Edwardsville Tigers and attained more fame at the University of Iowa and now the NFL. A.J. also attended Lincoln School while in the junior high ranks. On Friday, he made a surprise visit to his fourth-grade teacher, Mrs. Lora Wagner, at Woodland Elementary. A.J.’s intent in coming back was to express his appreciation for one of the people who helped mold him. It is a reminder of the profound impact teachers have on the lives of their students. A.J. took the time to speak to Mrs. Wagner’s students, take photos and sign autographs, which meant everything to his teacher and the students at the school. A.J. was in a photo shown above sitting in a Woodland Elementary seat, something the students also will never forget. Edwardsville High Schoo
A 37-year-old St. Louis County man was hit with 41 felony charges today after allegedly going on a month-long crime spree in which he repeatedly rammed stolen cars into businesses, which he then burglarized. The 41 charges appear to be in addition to the many felony offenses Romel S. Taylor was already facing.
Adolf Hitler was famously voted into power and then appointed chancellor of Germany in 1933. There would not be another German election for more than a dozen years. We all know how this went: Germany started a war in 1939 which the Allies eventually won, killing about 3% of Germany's civilian population in the process. ...continue reading "Israel and its enemies"
Bruce Springsteen just released another edition of his Live Series, and while we know Bruce is a great guitar player, the latest playlist focuses on his piano prowess. The Live Series: Songs On Keys,…
First Run Theatre takes on the serious subjects of loneliness, depression and mental health with Leannán Sidhe, a sanguine exploration that manages to remain warm and hopeful despite the lead character’s current state of mind. A sympathetic cast and satisfying conclusion keep the short, three-part play from venturing too far into maudlin sentimentality or emotional excess.
Foundation created by former owners of Nature's Bakery initially planned to invest only $150,000, but the volume of grant applicants was so strong that it tripled the amount.
Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett has shared the first single from his upcoming solo album, The Circus And The Nightwhale. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has released the album’s opening track, “People of the…