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Argument leads to shooting, police chase in south St. Louis County
The St. Louis County Police Department says a verbal argument between two men sitting in a car in the 700 block of Lemay Ferry Road led to one of them being shot in the arm with a .45 caliber Smith and Wesson.
SAK Construction Renames Underground Division Affholder, LLC
SAK Construction, LLC (SAK), a leading pipeline rehabilitation and tunneling solutions provider, announced earlier this month that its Underground Division will now be known as Affholder, LLC (Affholder). The new name is in honor of Robert “Bob” Affholder, a founder of SAK and a pioneering figure in the tunneling industry. The decision to rebrand the […]
Missouri man accused of confining woman faces new charges
A Missouri man already accused of keeping a woman hidden in the basement of his home while repeatedly sexually abusing her is facing new charges.
Missouri Senate conservatives stray from party on sweeping education bill
The Missouri Senate passed a sweeping education bill to the House on Tuesday that would create transparency requirements for school districts and ban them from teaching some diversity, equity and inclusion curriculum. The bill also seeks to add a patriotism course for teachers, open transportation funding to intradistrict transfer programs and increase funding for districts […]
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Missouri man accused of confining woman faces new charges
Timothy Haslett, 40, is being held in the Clay County Detention Center on $3 million bond.
Tumbling/ Gymnastics for Toddlers
FCC Nominee Sohn Faces Third Hearing As Democrats Dawdle, The GOP Obstructs, And A Sleazy Telecom Industry Smear Campaign Continues
Telecom and media giants have been working overtime to block Gigi Sohn from being seated at the FCC. That has involved a sleazy smear campaign, seeded in the press by non-profits linked to companies like News Corporation, AT&T, and Comcast, falsely accusing Sohn of being a radical extremist who hates Hispanics, rural Americans, cops, puppies, and freedom. With Sohn freshly […]
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History: City of St. Louis founded 259 years ago
St. Louis judge rules Lamar Johnson should be freed after nearly 30 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit
There’s the arch!
Some shots of the rainbow from my patio downtown
Lonely St. Louis Street Sign Is Just Looking for Love
On first glance, this St. Louis street sign may seem impertinent — even a bit aggressive. It's the use of the command form, perhaps. "Hump me" is a lot more direct than "would you hump me, please?"
How one teen with disabilities inspired an unforgettable basketball game
Meet Daunte and The Rolling Rams! Fort Zumwalt East High School hosted a fundraiser (organized by local citizen led Elaine Maupin) on Friday, February 10th, for The Rolling Rams, a local basketball team for teens with disabilities created by DASA, the Disabled Athletes Sports Association. The entire event was inspired by a student with disabilities [...]
Ballwin man sentenced to 10 years after trying to hide body after fentanyl overdose
Two remain wanted in 2021 St. Louis homicide case
Police are asking for the public's help with information to identify two people wanted in a 2021 murder investigation.
Site of the original Woodstock Festival looking for attendees to share their stories
If you were one of the many people who attended the original Woodstock Festival, it’s time to tell your story. Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, the historic site of the…
Brookfield Zoo animals celebrate Valentine's Day with special enrichment treats
As with many humans, the way to these animals' hearts was through their stomachs. Thus, the "enrichments" came in the form of heart-shaped edible treats.
New Afghan Community Center promises to support Afghan refugees in St. Louis
Afghans in St. Louis are welcoming newly arrived Afghan refugees with more support thanks to the new Afghan Community Center. The center also houses a new Afghan Chamber of Commerce, which will provide a number of educational services and mental health programs. Moji Sidiqi, Afghan Community Development Program Manager at the International Institute of St. Louis, and business owner Gul Totakhil discuss what community support means in action — and how they will continue to embrace fellow refugees who have escaped from Afghanistan.
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