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St. Louis Alderman Brandon Bosley is set to introduce his teen curfew bill Friday morning.

Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt’s office has filed a motion for sanctions against St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner’s office for failing to disclose evidence in her quest to free Lamar Johnson, according to a motion filed Thursday. Gardner’s office withheld a lab report from the Missouri Attorney General’s Office showing Johnson’s coat was positive for gunshot residue, and that evidence “would likely prove Johnson’s guilt,” according to the motion. The Attorney General’s…

A nonprofit that provides services supporting low-income families and individuals in the city of St. Louis has hired a new president and CEO.

The parents of Clayton Cope, who was killed in the tornado at the age of 29, are working with state legislators trying to tackle building standards.

The former office building has been entirely vacant since its lone tenant, AT&T, relocated in 2017 to a neighboring building downtown.

Gospel Music Hall of Fame in Missouri Founder Monica R. Butler will emcee a one-day music festival this weekend. She says St. Louis has a rich gospel history that has shaped the genre around the globe.

Stray Rescue of St. Louis receives 100% of the earnings from the song "Da Ruba Girl."

The rapper recently praised Adolf Hitler on a far-right talk show and was kicked off Twitter for posting a photo of a swastika.

GODFREY – Mr. Pancho’s Mexican Restaurant and Grill has been selected as the December 2022 RiverBend Growth Association Small Business of the Month award recipient. At 119 Eastgate Plaza in East Alton, one of several establishments comprising the city’s Eastgate Plaza Shopping Center, Mr. Pancho’s is owned by David and Luz Sanchez. The Sanchezes have been in the service industry and restaurant ownership for over 20 years. They have spent the last three of those years at Eastgate Plaza, offering a full dining menu full of traditional Mexican dishes made from authentic recipes along with a wide variety of beverage options. Thousands of diners have come to love as much as the Sanchezes love the people who have dined with them. “We all agree that our goal is to provide a safe, accepting, and an all-around good place to eat and drink,” said restaurant spokesperson Taylor Whitehead. “We also jump at the opportunity to help and give back at any

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ROXANA - Jennifer Jenkins has organized a GoFundMe fundraiser for Alex Maguire, 22, who was in a car accident and died late Tuesday night, Dec. 6, 2022. Jenkins had this to say about Alex: "If you were lucky enough to have known Alex, you knew his big heart, big dreams, and an even bigger smile. He loved fishing, time with friends, and most of all, his wrestling and sports. "He leaves behind his father (Adam), mother (Alison), and brother (Jacob). Funeral arrangements are pending, and more information will be posted soon. Alex had no insurance, so any donations will be used for the family for funeral and medical expenses." On Thursday, Jenkins thanked those who made donations to the family. There is still hope to get to the $10,000 goal for the family for any others who wish to contribute to the GoFundMe page. She said funeral services for Alex Maguire will be at Paynic Funeral Home on December 11. Visitation starts at 1 p.m., and the funeral service starts at 4 p.m. In

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Legal Services of Eastern Missouri said it will move its main office to the Peabody Plaza building in late January 2023.

As a new band, Punk Lady Apple proved itself early on. The five-piece group played nonstop shows this past summer, quickly making a name for itself in St. Louis' punk and rock scenes and establishing a clear voice, with tough yet sincere vocals on queer love and an invigorating rush of punk, alternative rock and R&B.

St. Louis firefighters battle a house fire on West Florissant Avenue and De Soto Avenue in north St. Louis.

Sometimes it's the little details that contribute to a memorable experience.

Thousands of letters are being mailed from children like Laiken, Willa, and Josh.

What if I told you that there’s one elected leader in town who has on multiple occasions stopped a constituent hellbent on getting fatally hit by a car? Years ago, this was the scene: the elected driving his truck late at night at a slow speed down one of his ward’s main thoroughfares. Behind him was a man with a long gray beard, shuffling slowly against traffic, amid a break with reality, a bad drunk or effort to kill himself.

First, the Clara B's food truck grew out of the commissary space, prompting owner Jodie Ferguson to open a brick and mortar in downtown Belleville. Now, the beloved daytime spot is yet again moving on to larger pastures, this time in partnership with a beloved local coffee brand. In a Facebook post dated December 5, Ferguson announced that she has secured a new restaurant space for Clara B's Kitchen Table, less than a mile down the road from the current Belleville storefront.

With the number of aldermen in the city set to shrink from 28 to 14, aldermen have now proposed making those 14 positions full-time jobs that are significantly better-paying. Ward 14 Alderwoman Carol Howard introduced one of the pieces of legislation, which, if passed, would raise an alderman's salary from  $37,400 per year to $72,000.

Crista Hogan estimates tens of thousands of people in Greene County are eligible to clean their criminal records of old non-violent misdemeanor and felony offenses — offenses she says limits their access to good-paying jobs and safe housing. But under state law, it requires people to file an arduous petition in court, along with a […]

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