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Charges were filed this week after a robbery attempt in Florissant ended in a fatal shooting, authorities say. The suspect is in St. Louis County jail.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
A WashU study links the uMAT‑R app to about 50% lower 30‑day illicit drug use among people without stable housing, suggesting a low‑barrier recovery touchpoint across Missouri.
Arts & Culture in ...
MATI booked Jon Batiste, Killer Mike and Wyclef Jean for July in Grand Center, with a separately ticketed Batiste kickoff at the Fabulous Fox.
Politics & Govt in ...
Franklin County officials are asking voters to approve a quarter‑cent online use tax after landline tax receipts plunged, aiming to stabilize 911 staffing and equipment.
A Clayton man faces felony charges after prosecutors say he hit another man with a golf club at Crescent Farms following a scuffle involving his son. Court dates have been set.
Food & Drinks in ...
Monical's Pizza is closing its O'Fallon restaurant, ending the chain's presence in Missouri.
An 18‑year‑old has been charged after prosecutors say he helped lure a barber to a Mark Twain haircut and shot him; investigators say photos and messages tied the suspect to the scene.
Franklin County’s health clinic has started giving monthly Vivitrol (naltrexone) injections to residents at little or no cost, expanding local medication‑assisted treatment access.
Former SLPS superintendent Millicent Borishade filed a lawsuit saying her Oct. 17, 2025 firing was wrongful and that her record was "exemplary."
Florissant police say a multi‑jurisdictional sting arrested multiple juveniles accused of preying on elderly and otherwise vulnerable residents.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Bus cameras in O'Fallon caught a car passing a stopped school bus while kids unloaded; St. Charles County police say a citation was issued. Safety groups point to widespread illegal passings.
Investigators are probing a suspicious early‑morning house fire in Greater Ville; the vacant, tornado‑damaged home had flames on both floors and no injuries were reported.
A Missouri appeals court ordered regulators to award Hippos LLC 13 medical-marijuana licenses after finding inconsistent scoring in the 2019 application round.
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