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Top St. Louis news: Hall of Famer Gibson battling cancer; obstacles hinder county jail director

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Published on July 15, 2019
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Here's what you need to know about what's happening in St. Louis.

Cardinals Hall of Famer Bob Gibson battling pancreatic cancer

Bob Gibson, 83, who spent all 17 seasons of  his Hall of Fame career with the St. Louis Cardinals, has pancreatic cancer, his agent said.

Read the full story on USA TODAY.

Police look for missing 16-year-old boy 

Anyone with information is asked to call 573-774-2414.

Read the full story on KDSK.

Tenant complains of hot mess next door

A DeBaliviere Place apartment tenant says dumpsters in the parking lot shared with the building next door were overflowing with trash for weeks.

Read the full story on KDSK.

County jail director hindered in addressing deaths

The police commander who took over the St. Louis County jail's management in April is finding that his ability to review problems and make changes is limited in the wake of multiple inmate deaths. Lt. Col. Troy Doyle doesn't oversee the jail's medical staff.

Read the full story on MySanAntonio.


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