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Two former St. Louis Blues instrumental in the 2019 Stanley Cup title will have a chance to win their second championship in five years.

Last week, police released body cam footage of a 2021 south city police chase that turned into an exchange of gunfire, leaving one officer with minor injuries and the shooter with a 21-year prison sentence. Police attempted to pull over Darne Ricks, 32, on Pennsylvania Avenue near Cherokee Street on May 28, 2021, in relation to an armed robbery investigation. Ricks took off.

Eric Schmitt was the last freshman senator to introduce his first bill. It has little chance of passing a Democratic-controlled Senate.

The man allegedly went to the victim's work and strangled and struck her numerous times, according to the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.

St. Louis CITY SC’s 3-1 victory against the Vancouver Whitecaps proved to be an intense contest. Neither team established control over the match as goalkeeping proved to be the difference.

St. Louis County Council members voted to reverse a rule barring tobacco sales near schools at the request of business owners that have been cited for selling tobacco to minors.

With the help of ten truckloads of sand, The Magic House’s backyard will be transformed into a beachfront park.   Visitors can take a stroll along the boardwalk, search for

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One bill would have reversed a rule barring tobacco sales near schools, and another would have made it illegal to be in the street if sidewalks are present.

ALTON - The Annual James Killion Day at Killion Park at Salu turned out to be everything that was planned and much more to honor the Alton community activist. Alton Mayor David Goins said it was a great honor and privilege to recognize the birth, life, and legacy of the late James H. Killion Jr. “Killion’s family attended and were humbled by the festivities,” he said. “The weather was perfect and the event was well attended. I would like to thank the committee and the volunteers for organizing a wonderful ceremony. Alton Fourth Ward Alderwoman Rosetta Brown was the emcee. First Lady Sheila Goins also played a big part in the celebration and she said: “Gene Baldwin’s keynote address was superb. “It seemed all were captivated by his address and the speeches of the others,” she added. “It was a lovely day and honor to pay tribute and honor the Killion family.” There was a presentation of colors and music, plus acknowledgment

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Missouri legislators this year rolled back two high-profile laws passed during tough-on-crime crusades of the 1980s and 1990s. One would end the sentencing disparity that imposes the same penalty for selling an ounce of crack cocaine as a pound of powder cocaine. The other would bar the courts from trying children aged 12 or 13 […]

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Let your soul breathe. Experience the essence of belonging through the paintings and poetry of Angela L. Chostner.   This art exhibition provides opportunity for self reflection with interactive elements.

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The work of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly is coming to the Missouri Botanical Garden in a stunning exhibition uniting art and nature. With thousands of pieces of blown glass forms

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The “All Things New” downsizing includes 35 closed parishes, five mergers of 15 parishes and dozens of others that will share pastors.

Advocates of “residential energy disclosure” claim it creates a fairer housing market and a reduced carbon footprint.

Foo Fighters are giving fans another taste of their upcoming album But Here We Are, which drops Friday, June 2. The band just released the 10-minute epic “The Teacher,” along with a short film directed…

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Sina Hospitality plans to redevelop the former Northport office building at 12131 Dorsett Road into a four-story, 115-room Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel.

The Missouri Highway Patrol identified the man who died as 24-year-old Zachiriah A. Hahn.