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Paul McCartney congratulates Queen Elizabeth on Platinum Jubilee, reveals his pre-concert routine
With today marking the 70th anniversary of the coronation of the U.K.'s Queen Elizabeth II, Sir Paul McCartney posted a message on his social media sites congratulating the 96-year-old monarch on her…
Lindbergh Teacher Charged With Two Counts Of Statutory Sodomy With Student
ST. LOUIS - On Thursday, June 2, 2022, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued warrants on suspect Grant Gaumer, 37 years of age, of the 700 block of Bismark Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri 63122, for two counts of Statutory Sodomy in the Second Degree and one count of Sexual Contact with a Student. Gaumer is being held on $500,000, no 10%, cash bond. Please note, charges are merely an accusation and Defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law. The probable cause statement reads that an alleged sexual act occurred between the defendant and the victim March 1, 2022, and March 31, 2022. The victim was less than 17 years of age and the defendant was a teacher at Lindbergh High School. Gaumer has been a teacher at Lindbergh High School for 8 years and in addition to teaching, he was the assistant water polo coach and the teacher liaison for the Gay Straight Alliance group at the school. Anyone with information about this case
Former St. Louis County teacher sentenced to 50 years for molesting student, hiring hitman
Reed, Boyd, Muhammad are indicted on federal bribery charges
A federal grand jury indicted three St. Louis aldermen, including the board’s president and longest-serving member, on charges of accepting bribes in exchange for the aldermen’s support on property tax abatements. …
Former Lindbergh High School teacher accused of sexual contact with student
A Lindbergh High School teacher was charged Thursday with having sexual contact with a student, and police believe there may be more victims.
Major Case Squad Activated: Man Killed In New Athens Burglary, Another Airlifted With Critical Injuries
NEW ATHENS — The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis has been activated today after a man was killed, another suffered critical injuries, and another injured during a burglary in New Athens on Thursday morning. The St. Clair County Sheriff's Department said the shooting occurred around 11:30 a.m. Thursday at a residence on Golden Mine Road in rural New Athens. The sheriff's office said law enforcement found one man had died and the other two were injured when they arrived. The sheriff's office said a man with critical injuries was airlifted to a St. Louis hospital and another man was rushed to a hospital. The second man's injuries were apparently not life-threatening. It appears when the men arrived at the home, they realized someone was trying to burglarize the home. When they tried to stop the burglary, someone shot them. The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis was activated to handle the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Freeburg Police Departmen
Date appropriate Restaurants suitable for 2 broke college kids in the city
Rep. Cori Bush, other lawmakers say Amazon is 'obstructing' their tornado investigation
Felix Cavaliere says his shows with The Monkees’ Micky Dolenz offer a “happy, uplifting” night of music
Rascals singer/keyboardist Felix Cavaliere and The Monkees' Micky Dolenz will perform together this Friday in New York City and Saturday in Lynn, Massachusetts, the latest in a series of joint…
2022 Summer Chess Classic
The Saint Louis Chess Club is proud to host the second leg of our Classic Series, 2022 Summer Chess Classic, from June 1-11. The Classic
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Ivy + Blush Celebrating One Year Anniversary
JERSEYVILLE - Ivy + Blush, a women’s boutique at 116 N. State St. in Jerseyville, is celebrating its first year in business this weekend with giveaways, cookies, and lots of new clothing arrivals. The store’s first-anniversary celebration will be held this Friday, June 3, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday, June 4, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. In addition to providing Cookies by Shari, Ivy + Blush is also entering all customers into giveaways which will be drawn at the end of both event days. Customers will have a chance to win several prizes including jewelry, gift certificates, coffee mugs with chocolates, candles, and more. Ivy + Blush owner Jamie Bechtold said the store is “a women's boutique with hand-picked, quality trendsetting styles,” adding they carry boutique dresses, tops, denim, shoes, and accessories. She said their goal is to provide “all women with the latest styles in fashion including all sizes, small-3X.” She said Jerseyville residents
Pride Inc. Executive Director Praises The Considerable Cleanup Of Welcome To Alton Sign Area
ALTON - When someone enters a community the initial appearance is something that can help determine whether they stop in the city or not. Executive Director Pat Stewart and Pride, Inc., have been working diligently with the Alton Foundation and Frankie's Landscaping to restore and landscape the Welcome To City of Alton Sign area at Landmark and Ridge. As shown from the before and after photos above, Stewart said: "an amazing job" has been done in taking this landmark from an eye sore into an attractive entrance to our beautiful town. Stewart, who has an adoration of the Alton and Godfrey areas and their beauty, said this project, in particular, has meant a lot to her. Stewart is pivotal now in many of the Pride, Inc., projects that help beautify this area. She said Frankie's Landscaping did some remarkable work with the Welcome To Alton Sign area project and went above and beyond through the entire process. The owner was just "a fantastic person," Stewart said. She also commended Caroly
Restaurant? Food truck? Why St. Louis toasted ravioli purveyors chose something in between
'Just be yourself' - Dancing Schnucks employee goes viral
When visiting the produce section of the Schnucks store along Shackleford Road in Florissant, you would expect to find lettuce and tomatoes. But on some special days, you might see some pizazz (and we don't mean the apples).
Blaze Missouri Cannabis Showcase Offers Free Entry on Day Two
Cheapskates who are interested in attending this weekend's Blaze Cannabis Brand Showcase but who are not interested in paying for the pleasure are in luck, as organizers have now announced that a portion of the event's festivities will be free of charge to attend. The cannabis showcase is converging on Union Station this Friday and Saturday, highlighting many of the brands and products now available in dispensaries across Missouri and offering workshops and a speaker series for your further weed education. The festivities kick off at 10 a.m.
Alderman pushes back on subsidies for apartments in Forest Park Southeast
At 50, St. Louis Public Radio looks back and to its future
KWMU (now St. Louis Public Radio) made its broadcast debut on June 2, 1972. In this episode, we talk with longtime STLPR staffer Mary Edwards about the history of the station, and we hear from CEO Tina Pamintuan about her vision for the future.