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Circus Flora marks its 40th season with Flying High, an all‑new one‑ring show under the Big Top in Grand Center running June 4–21.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Three St. Louis officers were injured when a woman barricaded herself inside a car on South Grand; the suspect was arrested and part of S. Grand was closed during the standoff.
Retail & Industry in ...
A St. Louis baby‑product maker filed suit after a New York soda brand challenged its new electrolyte drink, asking a judge to rule there’s no consumer confusion.
Weather & Environment in ...
Clear morning gives way to likely showers and thunderstorms Sunday night into Monday. Heavy downpours and isolated strong storms possible — plan accordingly.
Jefferson County deputies said a May 24 traffic stop led to guns and a suspected homemade pipe bomb, and a May 27 arrest in High Ridge produced burglary charges.
A man who claimed to be a police officer handcuffed a Richmond Heights gas-station clerk with toy cuffs and demanded $20; he was arrested after being detained at University City police headquarters.
Food & Drinks in ...
Potbelly filed a May 18 permit to convert a 3,300‑sq‑ft corner at 2 N. Euclid Ave in the Central West End, with about $200K in interior work planned. No opening date yet.
A minor was robbed at gunpoint at a Hazelwood bus stop; five people were arrested and one man has been charged. Court dates are set for June.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Washington University researchers David Holtzman and Randall Bateman will be honored for developing the PrecivityAD blood tests that make Alzheimer’s diagnosis earlier and more accessible.
A 19-year-old survived a Halloween crash after Pattonville paramedics and a passerby performed CPR. He spent weeks in the hospital and is now fitted for prosthetics.
The Ferguson-Florissant School District will pay $1.75 million to settle a lawsuit by a former student who accused an ex-principal of sexual abuse. The civil settlement resolves claims that the district ignored complaints.
Politics & Govt in ...
Missouri's new budget strips roughly $2 million from Double Up Food Bucks even as the state pushes limits on SNAP purchases of soda and candy. Advocates warn the move could stall expansion into rural communities.
A Monday afternoon blaze at a St. Charles condo complex killed a pet and left two firefighters injured as crews fought the flames.
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