Emergency crews respond to situation at Delmar and 20th Street
2023-01-25
Emergency crews are responding to a situation Wednesday afternoon at Delmar Boulevard and North 20th Street.Continue Reading
Missouri American Water rates could jump 25% in St. Louis region
2023-01-25
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A new proposal could lead to Missouri American Water raising its rates by nearly 25% for St. Louis area customers.Continue Reading
Lawmaker claims new bill would ‘make St. Louis safe again’
2023-01-25
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One Missouri state lawmaker claims his newly-introduced legislation would “make St. Louis safe again.”Continue Reading
Chihuly returns to the Missouri Botanical Garden for 2023 exhibition
2023-01-25
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Dale Chihuly’s work will be on display at the Missouri Botanical Garden in a magnificent exhibition that combines art and nature.Continue Reading
At least four carjacked Monday in St. Louis
2023-01-24
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Car thefts and break-ins have spiked around St. Louis City in recent days. On Monday alone, police responded to at least four carjackings in city limits.Continue Reading
Police search for St. Louis man missing for nearly two weeks
2023-01-24
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Police are searching for a St. Louis man who went missing nearly two weeks agoContinue Reading
St. Louis tops New York, challenges Chicago in viral ‘American cities’ bracket
2023-01-24
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Earlier this month, a Twitter account titled “TheSpanishFlu” (handle @_fat_ugly_rat_) launched a series of polls for users to select “American cities.” St. Louis has made it all the way to the final round of voting.Continue Reading
St. Louis Schnucks sells winning $50,000 scratchers ticket
2023-01-24
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The top prize of $50,000 in the Missouri Lottery’s “Deck the Halls” Scratchers game was found on a ticket purchased at Schnucks Market, 1032 Lemay Ferry Road, in St. Louis.Continue Reading
Dan Isom stepping down as interim St. Louis public safety director
2023-01-24
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Dan Isom, who has served as interim public safety director for the city of St. Louis for two years, is stepping down from the role.Continue Reading
How to score a free Chick-fil-A sandwich in the St. Louis area this week
2023-01-24
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One fast-food titan is offering a free chicken sandwich to customers around the St. Louis area this week.Continue Reading
St. Louis man repurposes security device to combat spike in Hyundai, Kia thefts
2023-01-22
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Hyundai and Kia thefts spiked to alarming rates last year in the St. Louis area, almost 10 times more than in previous years.Continue Reading
Light winter mix developing late Saturday evening
2023-01-22
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A weak weather system is tracking across Missouri this evening, expected to bring a light winter mix to the St. Louis area into Sunday morning.Continue Reading
Mayor Jones offers encouragement during Girls Inc. visit
2023-01-22
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Mayor Tishaura Jones spent part of her weekend visiting Girls Inc. in St. Louis, a nonprofit that provides education and cultural programs in safe environments for girls.Continue Reading
Longtime St. Louis politician Tom Villa dies at 77
2023-01-22
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Tom Villa, a longtime politician who represented St. Louis City, has died at the age of 77.Continue Reading
Frustration mounts after spree of overnight car break-ins at The Grove
2023-01-22
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In: Brock Waterkotte, car break-ins, KPLR, Missouri, Nate Diekman, News, spree, st. louis, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, The Grove
A spree of car break-ins overnight in The Grove neighborhood leaves many cars damaged and many drivers frustrated.Continue Reading
KA-KAW! Football fans pack The Armory for Battlehawks Fan Fest
2023-01-21
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The St. Louis Battlehawks are less than a month away from returning to game action and just a little longer away from their home opener. Energy is high for fans and players alike, and this weekend’s festivities prove it.Continue Reading
Armed robber steals cash, video games and more from St. Louis GameStop
2023-01-21
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An armed robber took off with a haul of cash, video games and video game consoles Friday afternoon from a St. Louis GameStop shortly before police arrested him.Continue Reading
St. Louis police investigate shooting death of Ferguson teen
2023-01-21
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A homicide investigation is underway after a Ferguson teenager died in a shooting Friday evening.Continue Reading
Man dies, three others hurt in crash near St. Louis casino
2023-01-20
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One person has died, and three others are hurt after a crash Friday afternoon near the River City Casino in south St. Louis.Continue Reading
Report: St. Louis children gun injuries spike amid pandemic
2023-01-20
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New research shows that St. Louis Children’s Hospital noticed a spike in treating children for gun injuries at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic compared to the previous five pre-pandemic years.Continue Reading
KIDZ BOP’s 2023 tour coming to St. Louis
2023-01-20
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The “KIDZ BOP Never Stop” live tour will be coming to the St. Louis area this summer.Continue Reading
Save A Lot downsizes St. Louis staff, closing two distribution centers
2023-01-20
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Save A Lot, a discount grocer headquartered in St. Ann, has downsized its St. Louis staff and plans to close two distribution centers in the upcoming months.Continue Reading
TSA confiscates record number of guns at Missouri airports; nearly 100 in St. Louis
2023-01-19
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TSA officials seized a record-high number of guns at airport checkpoints nationwide last year. Missouri also reached an all-time high in guns taken at airports.Continue Reading
Group of faith leaders sue challenging Missouri abortion law
2023-01-19
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A lawsuit filed on behalf of several Missouri faith leaders on the 50th anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision asks a court to throw out the state’s abortion law, alleging that lawmakers openly invoked their personal religious beliefs in drafting the measure.Continue Reading
SHOCK! Major League Pickleball expands with St. Louis franchise
2023-01-19
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Major League Pickleball announced Thursday that two new teams are entering the league. That includes the St. Louis Shock and the Orlando Squeeze. Both teams will officially join the league ahead of the upcoming 2023 season.Continue Reading
Police: Child from north St. Louis County missing for nearly a week
2023-01-19
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Police are looking for a child who went missing from her north St. Louis County home nearly one week ago.Continue Reading
British pop singer Seal coming to St. Louis this spring
2023-01-18
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Grammy-award winner and British pop singer Seal is coming to St. Louis this spring.Continue Reading
Four cool comments from Lars Nootbaar at Cardinals Winter Warm-Up
2023-01-16
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In just a matter of a few seasons, Lars Nootbaar has grown from a St. Louis Cardinals fan-favorite on name recognition to a legitimate option as an everyday outfielder.Continue Reading