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In the 1800s slaves sued for their freedom at the Old Courthouse.

The primary threats are damaging winds and hail.

Television station KMOV has purchased an office building in Maryland Heights that it will convert to a studio as it moves from a downtown office tower overlooking the Gateway Arch.

Golf the Galleries is a nine-hole miniature golf course that will take players through obstacle-filled putting greens that combine art and sports.

Letter To The Editor: Who is the REAL Jeff Larner? You might know about Jeff Larner, THE PROFESSIONAL: Marine, policeman, head of Global Security for two multinational corporations. But let me tell you about Jeff Larner, THE MAN. Or actually, THE KID. Jeff and I grew up in adjacent neighborhoods in the sticks outside Granite City. We attended grades 1-12 together. When we were in high school in the ‘70s: • Despite being a skinny runt, Jeff was a great athlete and natural leader. He was captain of the Granite City soccer team in the era they won ten state championships. I always admired his work ethic and discipline. • He was well-liked, and gentlemanly at an age it wasn’t cool. He was voted Fall Festival King. • When guys did dumb things like break school windows or TP yards, Jeff would try to talk them out of it and refused to participate. He resisted peer pressure — a man of principle even as a teenager. • He also ignored peer pressure

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According to a map on the City of St. Louis' official website and data from the St. Louis Development Corporation, there are no properties in the city that have had tax abatement for longer than three years. The St. Louis Development Corporation, which facilitates tax abatements, acknowledges this data is incorrect and that the problem has been known for months. On both the official city map of tax abated properties, and the data used to populate that map, no tax abatements in the city date back prior to 2019.

St. Louis faced scorching temperatures and high humidity as the official first day of summer nears.

Wonder what life might be like on an island? One property for sale at the Lake of the Ozarks could help you to explore that dream.

Letter To The Editor: Dan DeCarli is a retired captain from the City of Ferguson, Missouri Police Department and has served in law enforcement for 45 years. He was the Chief Deputy Commander and the Commander of the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis for 15 years. To the citizens of Madison County, Illinois: I am writing this letter to extend my support of and my endorsement for Major Jeff Connor for Sheriff of Madison County, Illinois. I have known Jeff for over two decades, both personally and professionally, and there isn't anyone more qualified, dedicated, and loyal to their profession. I am a retired captain from the City of Ferguson, Missouri Police Department and have served in law enforcement for 45 years. I also served as the Chief Deputy Commander and the Commander of the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis for 15 years and it was during that time that I had the privilege to know Jeff and witness first-hand what a true exemplary law enforcement officer he is. Jef

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EAST ALTON - The value of NARCAN and the ability of first responders to administer it was shown once again Wednesday when the East Alton Police Department was called to a 911 call of a man unresponsive in the grass outside the Motor Lodge. East Alton Police Chief Scott Golike said the policeman who responded - Officer Alexander Godair - fully used his first responder training and properly administered NARCAN to help reverse the effects of an apparent opioid overdose. “The victim appeared lifeless when the officer arrived and after the officer administered NARCAN to him he came back to life, then was transported quickly to the hospital,” the chief said. “It was an overdose situation. We were very happy to see the person come back to life. I was also proud of the officer for his quick actions.”

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Nearly half a billion dollars from the Rams relocation lawsuit will be placed in a money-making fund while negotiations continue on how to split the settlement money with St. Louis City and St. Louis County.

BETHALTO - Ryan McCoy, a father of a young 7-year-old TikTok enthusiast Kimberly “Kimmy,” had the experience of a lifetime on Monday morning when he opened his TikTok account. Ryan had always been a fan of actress Drew Barrymore, but never in his wildest dreams did he imagine she would react to a TikTok video he posted with his daughter, Kimmy. Kimmy and Ryan often interpret scenes from movies in their TikTok videos and this time, Kimmy, who resembles Drew at age 7, emulated the Hollywood star when she appeared on “The Tonight Show” with host Johnny Carson. Drew responded with a TikTok duet with Kimmy that brought tears to Ryan and his fiancé, Brandi Huber’s eyes. @drewbarrymore #duet with @ryanmccoy04 ? original sound - Drew Barrymore Kimmy’s reaction was classic: She said: “Oh my God, Drew Barrymore responded?” Ryan said Kimmy was just overwhelmed with excitement and so red-faced with emotion that such a

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The US Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) system needs plenty of useful reforms to actually work correctly and properly. Despite limited time frames in which the government is required to provide information, they often take years. They regularly redact stuff they shouldn’t. Or refuse to hand over documents they are required to. Generally speaking, the […]

ALTON - Hayner Public Library announced today that all three Hayner locations at 326 Belle St., 401 State St. and 132 Alton Square Mall, will be available as cooling stations during normal operating hours. An excessive heat warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for the area and that extends into next week.

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Brittnee Chandler of St. Louis and Sherod Nolan of Jefferson City, Missouri, each were charged with two counts of child abuse or neglect.

In a letter, Assistant U.S. Attorney Hal Goldsmith responded and confirmed Page's office was served grand jury subpoenas in an 'ongoing federal investigation'.

City SC said Tuesday it has hired hip-hop artist Muhammad "Mvstermind” Austin to be its director of musical experience.

WASHINGTON — Parents of children under 5 are one step closer to protecting them against COVID-19 after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s outside vaccine panel recommended emergency use authorizations …

Funnyman and apparent Cardinals superfan Chris Rock swung through town this past weekend for a pair of shows at Stifel Theater on June 11 and 12, and then spent the following evening catching a game at Busch Stadium while expressing his love for St. Louis. Rock spent his first night off since embarking on his Ego Death world tour at Monday's game, watching the Cards defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates while sporting a blue Cardinals baseball cap. During the top of the fifth inning, Bally Sports Midwest on-air talent Jim Hayes sat with Rock for a chat, during which time the comedian shared his love for the city.

TOWN AND COUNTRY, Mo. - A retirement community employee was shot outside of Gardens Villas West Tuesday night. He remains in critical condition at the hospital. Police are now asking for the public's help to identify a vehicle that may have been in the area at the time of the shooting. "The investigation has been [...]