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Top St. Louis news: New chancellor for UMSL; ex-police officer faces new felony charges; more

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Published on July 18, 2019
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Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in St. Louis.

Holiday-themed pop-up bar returns

Miracle will be setting up shop at Small Change, 2800 Indiana Ave., in November. 

Read the full story on Riverfront Times.

Former police officer faces new felony charges

William Olsten, who was charged in January with first-degree assault and armed criminal action in connection with a 2018 incident at Bomber O'Brien's, now faces felony criminal charges in connection with an incident outside of Busch Stadium in 2017.

Read the full story on Riverfront Times.

1990s serial killer has never been caught

Criminologists say the so-called "package" killer likely killed more than three people. But no one has ever been charged in any of the three linked cases.

Read the full story on Riverfront Times.

Circuit Attorney defends hiring outside legal firms 

St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner on Wednesday defended her hiring of several outside law firms during a special prosecutor's grand jury investigation. Gardner is being sued by Charles Lane of St. Louis. 

Read the full story on KDSK.

Interim chancellor named for UMSL

University of Missouri System President Mun Choi says he plans to appoint Kristin Sobolik as interim chancellor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Current Chancellor Thomas George is to retire on Sept. 1. 

Read the full story on Houston Chronicle.


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