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All criminal charges were dropped against the Rev. Xiu Hui "Joseph" Jiang in 2015. The priest later settled a lawsuit with the accuser's mother and a victims group, alleging they made false claims.

The Missouri National Guard currently operates under the Missouri Department of Public Safety.

Is there anyone (except the haters) who doesn't stan Serena Williams? Apparently, if such a dubious soul does exist, they aren't to be found within the walls of Clementine's Naughty & Nice Creamery (multiple locations including 4715 Macklind Avenue, 314-896-4500). The beloved ice cream parlor known for it's innovative flavors announced its love for the tennis superstar in the wake of her retirement announcement by debuting a new Serena Williams-themed ice cream.

Mercy mourns the loss of an iconic health care leader. Sister Mary Roch Rocklage died Tuesday at the age of 87 after a lengthy battle with an illness.

Democrat John Kiehne is the latest guest on Politically Speaking, where he talked with St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Sarah Kellogg about his bid for the 26th Senatorial District. Kiehne is seeking to represent a district that includes a small part of St. Louis County and all of Franklin, Osage, Gasconade and Warren Counties. He ran in 2018, losing decisively to Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz. Republican Ben Brown won the GOP contest to succeed Schatz, who cannot run for another Senate term because of term limits.

The Summer Food Service Program provides grab-and-go meals for students in need during the summer break in 49 of 50 states. Missouri was the only state to opt out of the program, according to exclusive analysis released Tuesday by NBC News.

Brian Potter had been accused of encouraging another man to kill 15-year-old Sentonio Cox in August 2019.

Millions of dollars from federal Bureau of Prisons contract siphoned off to family that ran halfway house.

Enjoy the 5th season of this playable, artist-designed, nine-hole mini golf installation, designed to be inclusive, family friendly and accessible.

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ALTON - The 39th Annual Glassworkers Reunion for all former Owens-Illinois employees is set for September 17, 2022. There will be a cash bar from 5 to 6 p.m. and then dinner will be served at VFW Post 1308, Alton. From 1929-1983 the Owens-Illinois Glass Company was the world’s largest glass-producing factory located in Alton. As a major employer to Alton residents, it boosted the economy and made Alton a highly successful industrial town in the 20th century. Tickets this year will be $20 and payment has to be completed with a reservation form by Sept. 3, 2022. Bob Myers, who is in charge of publicity for the event, said there will be no walk-ins for this year’s event. He said the annual reunion is always “a bright point” for all of us both in town and out of town to see each other from the old Glassworks.” For those who want to make a reservation, and find they cannot attend or receive a form to attend, contact Bob at (618) 917-4919. Cancellations must

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The crosswalks look a little different in The Hill neighborhood in South St. Louis.

The hybrid dining concept had been open in its present location for just over nine months, after relocating from a smaller space in Glendale.

The hybrid dining concept had been open in its present location for just over nine months, after relocating from a smaller space in Glendale.

The Rizzuto Show announced a fundraiser in the memory and honor of the show's friend and colleague, Jeff Burton. 

Republican candidates who claim that the 2020 election was stolen from Donald Trump have been nominated for governor in four critical swing states, raising concerns that if elected they could try to sway election results in 2024 and beyond. In Arizona, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, Republican primary voters elected a candidate who has denied the […]

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EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Police D.A.R.E. Car Show is always a big fundraiser for the Edwardsville School District Program and this year's edition this past weekend had fantastic weather and a large turnout of cars and attendees. Edwardsville Police D.A.R.E. Jarrod Sprinkle said there were a ton of cars and the event had "a little something for everyone." The entries were packed in the Edwardsville High School parking lot. Those in attendance seemed to enjoy their walk back through the prized vehicles of the past. "We had silent auctions, a raffle, a performance by the dance team and Air Evac team landed and all kinds of events. It was a great event it raised several thousand dollars to support our D.A.R.E. programs, which are so important for our community. This is always our main fundraiser for D.A.R.E." Sprinkle said a goal is to always build the show into something better this year and he felt the 2022 edition on the 30th anniversary was definitely something special.

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Earlier this week, the popular Australian news publication Crikey, published what it is referring to as “The Lachlan Murdoch letters.” Lachlan Murdoch, as you likely know, is one of Rupert Murdoch’s sons, and who has increasingly been taking over the worst aspects of Murdoch’s approach to dividing society and profiting off of the carnage: namely […]