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St. Louis County Public Health says a $2.8M gap and expiring contracts could disrupt jail medical care. Officials warn action is needed before contracts end June 30.
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Cloudy, cool Wednesday with morning showers possible and a wetter end to the week. Expect storms to arrive late Thursday night into Friday.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
St. Louis police shot a person near the Dome at America's Center; commanders and force detectives responded and no officers were injured.
O'Fallon crews battled a house fire in the Homefield subdivision; two neighboring homes were damaged but no injuries were reported.
Police say Allen S. Owens pulled a gun on his girlfriend at a south-city gas station, stole her car and drove over her torso. He was arrested and faces multiple charges.
A second‑alarm fire spread to two homes near Winghaven in O'Fallon on Sunday; crews from nearby districts responded and the blaze is under investigation.
Aaron Graddy was found guilty on six counts of first‑degree statutory sodomy after a two‑day bench trial; alleged offenses are tied to Meramec State Park. The case now moves to sentencing in Franklin County.
Federal prosecutors say a St. Louis man allegedly stole $735,137 from a retired teacher after being named her power of attorney.
Showers and thunderstorms likely during Saturday morning in St. Louis; highs near 84°F today and climb to about 91°F on Sunday. Expect gusts and brief heavy rain.
Brief morning storms may slow the Friday commute before skies clear and highs reach the mid-80s.
Parks & Nature in ...
The Saint Louis Zoo launched a $170 million campaign on May 14 to fund a north‑county safari park, a new family attraction and a stronger endowment. More than $152 million has already been pledged.
Retail & Industry in ...
A multimillion-dollar lawsuit over a 2013 minority stake sale in Lion's Choice is headed to trial, with plaintiffs alleging a trustee engineered a restructuring to enrich himself.
A 20-year-old motorcyclist died early Thursday after his bike left eastbound I‑64 and struck a guardrail near the I‑270 interchange, authorities said.
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