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Trial begins in dispute over Missouri’s $1.4 billion prison health care contract
Corizon Health has provided health care to inmates at the Missouri Department of Corrections since 1992.
A new mural by Case Maclaim takes shape at City Foundry STL
When German muralist Case Maclaim was asked to paint a large wall at City Foundry STL in partnership with CASS Contemporary and The Women's Creative, he did some preliminary research so that he could provide a sketch of the design. He wanted to paint something that connected to the community and to the mission of City Foundry STL but was unable to come up with a concept until arriving in St. Louis. “We needed to see the environment,” says Maclaim through his wife, Samira, who helps translate for the artist.
Former Great Circle worker gets probation for striking teen at Webster Groves facility
Charice Boyd pleaded guilty Monday to a misdemeanor count of assault.
City legislators release first redistricting map draft
City legislators released the first draft of a proposed district map Monday, cutting the 28 wards down to 14.
Patti LaBelle to testify before Congress on Thursday for National Diabetes Awareness Month
Patti LaBelle, who has suffered from diabetes for over 25 years, is speaking to Congress on Thursday in conjunction with National Diabetes Awareness Month to advocate for better access to…
Nelly heats up a chilly night with outdoor birthday concert at Ballpark Village
Jermaine Dupri was on hand as a special guest, leading the crowd in "Happy Birthday to You."
Rev. Darryl Gray Wins Right to Jury Trial in 4-Year-Old Police Abuse Case
More than four years after their arrests during a police protest, a pastor and activist have won their fight to put their case in front of a jury.
The Rev. Darryl Gray and Calvin "Cap" Kennedy were at the rear of a protest march on September 29, 2017, when officers slammed Gray to the pavement and cuffed him outside of Busch Stadium. Kennedy came to Gray's aid and was tasered and tackled before officers dragged both men away.
The case is an outlier among the numerous protest-related arrests made during the 2017 demonstrations that followed ex-St. Louis cop Jason Stockley's acquittal on a murder charge.…
In ‘Ferguson Rises,’ Michael Brown Sr. finds resilience after tragedy
The documentary film "Ferguson Rises" focuses on Michael Brown Sr. in the five years after the death of his son. Filmmaker Mobolaji Olambiwonnu discusses the film ahead of its showing at the St. Louis International Film Festival.
So this exists now
U2 premieres new single “Your Song Saved My Life” for ’Sing 2′ movie
U2 has premiered a new single called "Your Song Saved My Life." The characteristically uplifting tune was recorded for the upcoming animated film Sing 2, in which Bono voices a…
Getting a door cut to size
5 design phases when building your dream home
When working with an architect, here's what to expect throughout the process.
Stevie Wonder’s House Full of Toys benefit concert returns this year
Stevie Wonder’s House Full of Toys benefit concert is back this year. The 23rd installment of the charity event will take place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on…
How the quest to make Augusta the next Napa has left some residents uneasy
Augusta is seeing a big increase in economic development. While it seems like a positive change for the small St. Charles County town, some residents worry that too much is happening too quickly.
VIDEO: Twerking Pumpkin Head Sets Thirst Trap on St. Louis Streets
We know that everybody likes an apple bottom, but apparently some people also like a pumpkin head, too.
In a video posted this morning in the Instagram account run by Taco Circus (4940 Southwest Avenue, 314-899-0061) a woman is shown twerking on Delmar Boulevard while wearing a large pumpkin like a helmet.
The caption on the video:
“Halloween may be over for some of us, but for others, it is just getting started”
There are no other clues in the scene as to why this little show is happening, but it appears to be going down in the middle of the Delmar Loop, just east of the Chuck Berry statue.
We’re sure ol’ Chuck wouldn’t mind the show and, well, neither do we.…
Fresh Thyme Market to open concept store at City Foundry STL
The store is putting extra emphasis on community.
St. Charles County police, sheriff, jail staff to start using body cameras
The 277 cameras, 135 in-vehicle cameras and data storage will cost roughly $2.5 million over five years.
Skincare tips and tricks from Dr. Stacey Tull
Look and feel your best all year long.
While the world shouts, Zadie Smith wants to whisper in your ear
British-born writer Zadie Smith comes to town this week as the 54th recipient of the St. Louis Literary Award. She discusses everything from death, anger and the COVID-19 pandemic to her first foray into writing a historical novel.