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A person was found dead from a gunshot wound in an alley in south St. Louis overnight Friday, and police are investigating the incident.

The feds later dropped the fraud charges against Victor Alston and Sid Chakraverty.

The district's operations will be the focus of the forthcoming conclusion of an investigation from Missouri Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick.

Under the settlement, the SLPS board agreed to change its board policies, including the removal of a rule that kept commenters from using names in their comments.

Beltline is asking Franklin County to rezone 495 acres of farmland to allow for a "more intensive employment-oriented zoning classification," according to documents.

Columnist Aisha Sultan writes: Others — far removed from any hint of athleticism — felt compelled to offer disparaging comments targeting their fellow Americans.

Hundreds of Missourians with disabilities, their families and advocates crowded into the Capitol rotunda Wednesday for a rally on the state’s 25th annual Disability Rights Legislative Day, spilling into surrounding halls and onto the stairs framing the speakers’ podium. Personal testimony from dozens of Missourians earlier this month moved a bipartisan group of lawmakers to […]

All month long, people have been observing the achievements of Black Americans and historical events as the country celebrates Black History Month. The observance began 100 years ago as Negro History Week and has since expanded. It continues in St. Louis and nationwide despite recent efforts by the Trump Administration to erase the accomplishments of African Americans in libraries, museums and other places. STLPR's Andrea Henderson spoke with local students and educators about the importance of illuminating this history for the next century and beyond.

When people hear “workplace violence,” they often picture a physical attack. But in health care settings, the more common reality is persistent threats, intimidation and verbal hostility — exposure that accumulates over time. In a Fall 2025 survey conducted by the Missouri Nurses Association, 90% of nurses reported verbal abuse and 63% reported physical violence. […]

ST. LOUIS - We surged to 61 F on Thursday and we’ll be even warmer Friday. Sunny skies, a warming breeze, and temperatures climbing to the low 70s. For the most part, this is lovely weather. However, the dry air and southwest winds do increase our worry about the spread of fires. A Red Flag [...]

Paul McCartney’s post-Beatles life in the '70s, including the formation of his band Wings, is the focus of the new documentary Paul McCartney: Man on the Run. Director Morgan Neville tells ABC Audio…

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Headlines from the Feb. 27, 1926, front page include: The White House claimed it's not behind the tax bill.

Utah Republicans are calling for an energy "divorce" from blue states. A major utility just granted part of their wish.

The Interior Department must force seven bickering states to agree on drastic water cuts — after the driest winter in decades.