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The Hawthorn, a new, multi-use event space in Downtown West, opened Thursday night. The space is set to provide St. Louisans with a variety of entertainment options.

Tickets for the general public will open at 10 a.m. local time on Friday, Nov. 11.

On Sunday evening, the Kansas City Chiefs will host the Tennessee Titans in a game essential to both teams’ hopes to enter the NFL playoffs with the best record in their conference. With Election Day approaching on Tuesday, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Schmitt is targeting the enormous hometown audience expected to tune in with […]

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Police arrested a registered sex offender Friday accused of violating state law and handing out candy to trick-or-treaters on Halloween in Hazelwood.

Cole County Circuit Judge Jon Beetem said the law would suppress voter turnout.

The Arkansas woman, who thought she was going to a job interview, was instead killed in Missouri by a woman who wanted to claim her baby.

Private equity giant Blackstone says it plans to base headquarters of Emerson's Climate Technologies spin out in St. Louis. But other key aspects of the business' future remain unanswered.

Welcome to America! Fuck everything! And not in the sexual sense, as any person would immediately understand unless, of course, they just want to hit people with criminal charges for maximizing the use of limited space to criticize the government. Local governments tend to get pretty weird about “community standards” and “protecting children,” something that […]

The latest version of this brewery's barrel-aged stout pairs coffee with two other key flavors in a trio its owner says "work amazingly well together." Here's why you might not be able to get it for long.

Congratulations to The St. Louis American's own Wiley Price who was honored as a Media Person of the Year by the St. Louis Press Club on Thursday, Nov. 3rd.

A St. Louis-based transportation services company won a five-year, $6.9 million contract from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

After a mild and seasonally-warm stretch to start November, some changes are coming to the St. Louis region Friday night.

GODFREY - The Godfrey Fire Protection District firefighters were busy on the scene of a garage fire in Godfrey on Friday morning on Jackson Lane. Chief 1400, Engine 1412, and Engine 1422 all responded to the scene. Godfrey fire officials reported that the fire was under control and at that report, the units would be back in service within an hour. The Godfrey fire team's quick response again prevent any further damage and contained it to the garage.

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The New York Times reported yesterday on fear of crime: Debra Kowalski, a 49-year-old nurse in Bucks County, Pa., has been pleading with her elderly parents to move out of Philadelphia, especially after a delivery driver was shot and killed last month a few blocks from their home. ....Though polls show that voters’ biggest concerns ...continue reading "Violent crime in Philadelphia is up . . . slightly"

Brandon Holbrook was charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl he met at a middle school six months after the district was warned.

EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine on Friday informed County Board members the county will receive an estimated $3.7 million as its share of a settlement in a lawsuit against opioid distributors. The total amount will be received over a period of years, through 2038. The first two installments to the county, totaling $243,323, were processed last week. “Pursuant to the settlement agreements, Madison County is obligated to use the settlement funds to support opioid remediation programs in the community,” Haine wrote. Haine said the terms of the settlement allow the funds to be used for a range of programs that includes training for first-responders, youth education, treatment and support services, support to those involved in the criminal justice system and research. The county will be required to provide documentation to the Illinois Attorney General that funds are used to support opioid remediation programs. “My office stands ready

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All-Pro defensive lineman and two-time Washington Super Bowl champion Dave Butz has died. He was 72.