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Four Democrats have filed for the open 14th District state Senate seat in north St. Louis County, turning the Aug. 4 primary into the key contest in a safely Democratic district.
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A Sullivan man is charged after his roommate was shot dead early Thursday in Lonedell; deputies found a handgun inside an overturned car at the scene.
Ladue warns scammers are sending fake permit invoices demanding wire transfers. Applicants should verify bills with the Building Department before sending money.
St. Clair police say a man fired multiple rounds in front of his home on the Fourth; investigators recovered dozens of casings and he's being held on a $50,000 cash-only bond.
Incumbent Rita Heard Days faces Ella Jones and Maria Chappelle‑Nadal in an Aug. 4 primary that will likely decide St. Louis County's 1st District.
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St. Louis County confirmed its first heat-related fatality after a heat wave pushed conditions into the danger zone. Officials point to cooling centers and urge extra care for older residents.
Swansea police logged 25 car burglaries between June 27 and July 3; 21 vehicles were reportedly left unlocked. Officers urged residents to lock cars, remove valuables and share surveillance.
A man was arrested after allegedly firing at relatives and an off-duty Riverview officer at a QuikTrip on July 4. No injuries were reported; hes jailed on a $750,000 cash-only bond.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
MetroLink activated automated fare gates and new cameras at 13 stations on July 6 as part of a $52M Secure Platform Plan. Here’s what riders should know.
Community & Society in ...
The Archdiocese of St. Louis has decreed that St. Augustine and St. Matthew will close on July 13, 2026; parish life has already been folded into St. Peter Claver.
Patchy fog slows the Monday commute; highs near 87°F with a small chance of afternoon showers. Better rain chances arrive Thursday night into Friday.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Passing showers didn't cancel Kirkwood's Freedom Festival; organizers and police kept the fireworks on schedule. Official updates were posted as the evening progressed.
A man was critically injured in a Friday night shooting near Riverview and North Broadway in north St. Louis. Police are investigating and have asked for tips.
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