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Saving St. Louis - Rampant reckless driving and gun violence in St. Louis
It was an unforeseen side effect of the COVID lockdowns in the early part of the pandemic. With people and businesses forced to move out, lawlessness moved in.
Mother of Midtown crash victim hires attorney to seek justice
No T-ravs before you seesaw: what to eat at Alamo Drafthouse, Puttshack, Armory STL
Alamo Drafthouse, Puttshack and Armory STL blur the line between entertainment venue and restaurant. Here's what piqued our critic's interest.
How Isaiah Maxi found nature, and new friends, in Missouri parks
Isaiah Maxi has been hiking all over Missouri’s state parks — and he's not doing it alone. He documents his journeys on his Facebook group, “The Journey to 100 Hiking Friends,” charting his connections across the state. Maxi discusses his experience hiking across the state while forging connections along the way — and shares his picks for favorite hiking parks in the St. Louis region.
How much? Ticket costs for STL's Big 4 sports teams
If you're wanting a little bit of live actions from all four St. Louis sports teams in your life, start saving up. You might find some bargains for certain contests, though demand is high and tickets could cost hundreds of dollars in some cases.
Kansas City man arrested during police standoff, charged with drug trafficking
A Kansas City man, arrested during a standoff that started after three KCPD officers were shot, now faces federal drug charges.
The St. Louis author who predicted the end of abortion in 1997
In the 1997 alternative history novel "The Misconceiver,” the year is 2026, and the United States has almost wholly prohibited abortion rights. Yet the book’s St. Louis-born author, Lucy Ferriss, never got to see the novel make its mark. Now, 25 years, Ferriss is watching “The Misconceiver” get new life in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning of abortion rights. Ferriss discusses the book’s chillingly accurate predictions and what might come next.
Family Night with Fredbird
Join us at Cardinals Nation Restaurant & Bar for Family Night with Fredbird on select Wednesday evenings this off-season! Bring your family down for games, prizes, and meet Fredbird from
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Former St. Louis judge Jack Garvey joins new law firm resulting from Nashville break-up
“We just had different visions of how we wanted to move forward,” said the managing partner of Garvey's new firm.
Police ID man killed in Bevo Mill crash
Police on Wednesday released the name of the man who was killed in two-car crash Saturday afternoon in St. Louis’ Bevo Mill neighborhood.
Missing Troy man found in home's closet after 7 months died by suicide, coroner says
A 53-year-old man missing for seven months and then found a storage closet of his home died by suicide, the Madison County coroner said Wednesday.
Fort Zumwalt middle school closed Wednesday as crews tackle nearby building fire
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St. Louis mayor signs Safer Streets bill to combat traffic violence
The bill utilizes $40 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the purpose of calming and redesigning city streets.
7 years after St. Louis' win, there's little development around new NGA site in North City
Officials predicted the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s new $1.7 billion headquarters could transform surrounding North City areas. It hasn’t happened yet, and whether it will could depend on the decisions of a familiar, controversial businessman.
Troy Man's Death Ruled Suicide By Coroner's Office
EDWARDSVILLE - The Madison County Coroner's Office has announced the outcome of its probe into the death of Richard J. Maedge, 53, who was reported missing to Troy Police on April 27, 2022. They determined the Troy man, who was found in a concealed storage area in his home, died by suicide. Maedge's deceased body was discovered in the concealed storage area on Dec. 11, 2022, by his wife. The last known contact with Maedge was on April 26, 2022, when he telephoned his wife telling her that he was leaving work early. When his wife returned home from work she would find the decedent’s vehicle parked outside of the home and his wallet and keys were found inside of the home. Troy Police Department was notified by the wife and initiated an investigation into the disappearance of Maedge. On December 11, 2022, the decedent’s body was then discovered in the Troy home by his wife. The wife reported that she went to a concealed storage area located in the bedroom closet to look for
Vin de Set, PW Pizza and 21st Street Brewers Bar Have Closed Permanently
Vin de Set, PW Pizza, and 21st Street Brewer’s Bar to close permanently following earlier fire
Owner Paul Hamilton says Hamilton Hospitality's other businesses—Eleven Eleven Mississippi, Hamilton’s Urban Steakhouse & Bourbon Bar, Winnie’s Wine Bar, and Moulin’s other event spaces beyond the building at 2017 Chouteau—will remain open.
Granite City Police Called to High School for Incident, Students Kept in Classroom Until Dismissal
GRANITE CITY - Granite City School District Superintendent Stephanie Cann released information to the media Wednesday afternoon about a fight that occurred at Granite City High School earlier that day. Cann did not specify anything about the exact incident but said Granite City Police responded to the call for support. "As a safety precaution, all students were kept in their classrooms until dismissal," Cann said. "We appreciate your help in keeping our students safe and we will continue to work together to address these concerns. "The safety and well-being of our students is always our top priority and we take any incidents that may jeopardize that seriously. We are working closely with our police department to identify the individuals involved and to prevent further incidents." Granite City Schools Superintendent: Incidents Were Two Altercations That Were Resolved Quickly
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