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Chesterfield officer proposes to teacher at school assembly
A standard school assembly at Green Trails Elementary ended with tears, hugs, and an engagement.
'We're better than this': St. Louis showing support for Tennessee volleyball player injured in crash
Liberty High School community honors classmate slain in St. Charles over the weekend
'Her life has changed': Tennessee teen loses legs after being hit by a car in downtown St. Louis
St. Charles to spend $1M to fix culvert that led to neighborhood flooding
Residents in a St. Charles neighborhood are angry and frustrated over what they say was a lack of action by the city that left them more vulnerable to terrible flooding last July.
Elderly woman stabbed to death by her grandson in south St. Louis
A man is in custody after allegedly stabbing his grandmother.
St. Louis leaders and police work to address youth gun violence
The St. Louis safety committee worked with the city police on Tuesday to spread awareness about gun safety.
Critically injured volleyball player from Tennessee faces long road to recovery in St. Louis
The assistant director of a Tennessee club volleyball team says the teen is stable but in critical condition at a St. Louis area hospital.
New York Legislators Once Again Trying To Curb Law Enforcement Access To Military Gear
For years, law enforcement agencies converted themselves into quasi-military agencies with the assistance of the Defense Department. Whatever the military no longer needed, cops could have for cheap or free, as long as they remembered to say things about “national security” when filling out their 1033 program requisitions. Unsurprisingly, the acquisition of warrior gear (camouflage […]
Man who caused crash involving volleyball player violated GPS monitoring more than 40 times before crash
Daniel Riley was in court ready to go to trial for an armed robbery seven months before police say he caused a crash that caused a volleyball player to lose both of her legs Saturday.
His alleged victim was there. So were the witnesses. And so was the defense.
But St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner’s Office wasn’t ready even though the robbery happened in 2020, according to court documents obtained by KSDK.
So, Gardner’s staff dismissed the charges and refiled them the same day.
That…
PGAV names Andy Struckhoff president of urban planning division
The new president of PGAV Planners has spent 15 years with the firm, the last six preparing to take on his new title.
McKevin turns over congressional video trove to . . . Tucker Carlson. That is not a typo.
Kevin McCarthy has decided to entrust the investigation into the events of January 6 to everyone's favorite TV lunatic: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has provided exclusive access to a trove of U.S. Capitol surveillance footage from the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection to Fox News host Tucker Carlson, who has played down the deadly violence ...continue reading "McKevin turns over congressional video trove to . . . Tucker Carlson. That is not a typo."
New Sushi Restaurant Liquor License, Other Items Approved by Godfrey Village Board
GODFREY - The Godfrey Village Board of Trustees voted to grant a liquor license to Toko Sushi & Boba , a new sushi restaurant opening in Godfrey’s Monticello Plaza which was seeking the license to sell sake and wine. The ordinance passed unanimously, as did several other items at the board’s Feb. 21 meeting. The board also voted unanimously to approve $5,000 to sponsor the 2023 Summer Garden Show at the Monticello Sculpture Gardens on the campus of Lewis and Clark Community College. Trustee Virginia Woulfe-Beile said the sculpture garden, and the entire LC campus, are one of Godfrey’s greatest assets. “Lewis and Clark in general, but in particular tonight, the gardens, are such a shining star in our community,” Woulfe-Beile said. “I have enjoyed the gardens for so long and watching them over the years develop the world-quality sculpture and art that’s there … it’s just really a great community enhancement, so I 100 percen
BEX Construction’s Randy Bueckendorf Named to 2023 St. Louis Titan 100
Randy Bueckendorf, president and founder of BEX Construction Services, has been named to the 2023 St. Louis Titan 100. The national program recognizes a premier regional group of accomplished CEOs and C-level executives in both the public and private sectors who are noted for their exceptional leadership, vision and passion. Founded in 2014, BEX Construction […]
Local Catholic churches prepare for fish fry on first day of Lent
Several local Catholic churches are preparing for a fish fry on Wednesday.
Trivia Night Every Tuesday at Steve’s Hot Dogs
Stop in every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9:30 for Trivia Night with Mack and Mace at Steve’s Hot Dogs. Stop at the table to sign up. Come back every week,
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Man charged with hitting teen in downtown St. Louis violated bond more than 50 times
St. Louis prosecutors came under fire Tuesday for failing to try to put a man back in jail despite violating the conditions of his bond more than 50 times.
Victoria Stanley Joins Tarlton as Human Resources Director
Tarlton Corp., a St. Louis-based general contracting and construction management firm, welcomes Victoria Stanley as human resources director. Stanley, certified by the Society for Human Resource Management, brings several years of experience in the human resources industry to Tarlton, which includes talent acquisition, training and performance management and organizational development. In her new role, she […]
Sentencing for Florissant man shot while committing robbery
A Florissant man who was shot while attempting to rob a north St. Louis market in 2020 was sentenced Tuesday.