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Human remains were found Tuesday in central Phelps County near Rolla. Authorities say the coroner and multiple agencies are investigating while few details are available.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A proposed CRG data center in Festus could add more than $10.5M a year to local coffers; negotiators and residents are already jockeying over who gets the money.
St. Louis County and Kirkwood officials announced new child-sex charges Tuesday during a live press conference. Officials said more details will be released as the case progresses.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Principia School says unvaccinated students without proof of immunity must stay home for about three weeks after a chickenpox outbreak on campus.
Community & Society in ...
A volunteer effort aims to rescue the 1886 Abraham Lincoln School in East St. Louis and turn it into a museum; organizers still need money, artifacts and city approval.
A St. Louis man accepted a plea and will serve a combined 20 years after the 2024 killing of his ex-girlfriend; prosecutors reduced the murder charge.
A north St. Louis road‑rage shooting on Feb. 3 left another driver shot at and, police say, an unsecured 3‑year‑old was later found in the suspect's Buick.
A man was critically injured Saturday after a shooting on South 13th Street in Peabody‑Darst‑Webbe; police are investigating.
Politics & Govt in ...
DraftKings and FanDuel reported roughly $120M in early Missouri winnings while the state collected about $659K — promotional write-offs largely erased taxable revenue.
Jailed former St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery asked a judge for a new hearing in the civil removal case that ousted him, his lawyers say. The filing challenges the earlier ruling.
The Missouri House passed HB 2682, the SPEAKS Act, expanding political speech protections for K‑12 students while stoking fears it could shield extremist groups and spur lawsuits. Lawmakers are sharply divided.
The St. Louis police oversight board approved new discipline rules while inheriting dozens of unresolved misconduct cases. Clearing the backlog will test the board’s authority.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
GeoSTL launched Thursday to grow St. Louis’ geospatial jobs and companies, anchored by the NGA and led by former NGA official Mark Munsell.
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