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Vickie (nee Tate) Callahan Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Friday, August 1, 2025 at the age of 73.Visitation Aug. 11th from 4-8pm. Services Aug. 12th at 9:45 am both held at John L. Ziegenhien County, 4830…

Marlene Gertrude Phillips (nee Schawacker), age 93, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Donald Phillips. Sister of the late Erwin Schawacker, Jr. (the late Joan Hadden). Loving mother of Mary (Phil) Pettit, Richard (Ruth)…

McDaniel, James E. — St. Louis, MO

Police responded to a report of a potential bomb threat at a suburban Chicago hotel Wednesday morning, and leaders of the Texas delegation say members were the target of a threat.

Jane Pitt was an elementary school teacher in Springfield, Missouri. In 2009, the Pitts donated $1 million to establish the Jane Pitt Pediatric Cancer Center at Mercy Hospital in Springfield.

Documents indicate that Bar K managers agreed to file for chapter 7 bankruptcy, paving the way for liquidation, three days before the company announced the immediate closures of its parks.

Officers were called at about 5:30 p.m. in Amberg Park in Dutchtown, St. Louis spokesman Mitch McCoy said.

Attorneys for Tracy T. Smith, 37, argued during a three-day trial this week that Smith couldn't be held responsible for his then-girlfriend's son finding his revolver in a bedroom closet.

NORMANDY — Voters in several north St. Louis County cities have approved a new special sales tax for road and sidewalk repairs across their combined footprint.

Kami Waldman defeated Paula Sigman 92%-8% in Tuesday's special municipal election. Waldman received 348 votes.

EUREKA — For the second time this year, voters in parts of St. Louis and Jefferson counties have rejected a property tax increase proposed by the area's firefighting district to pay for its services.

Four teen boys were arrested early Wednesday after an Uber driver was carjacked at gunpoint and police chased a stolen vehicle for miles, police said.

A man tried to kidnap two women at gunpoint in Tower Grove Park on Friday afternoon, police said. He successfully drove away with one woman, but she escaped, officers said.

Progressive groups are working to block Republican changes to the initiative petition process

Brenda Deutsch, 70, was initially arrested at her home in rural Lincoln County in April after prosecutors say she abused and neglected a teen girl in her care.

"This is awful. Had they sought legal advice, had they been more open and transparent about what they were doing, they would've known."

Residents say they are frustrated by the lack of details from the developer, who has not said what company would be using the data center.

Me'Kel Walker, 19, was charged Tuesday with second-degree murder, armed criminal action and unlawfully using a weapon.

Ask the experts from the Missouri Department of Transportation, St. Louis and St. Charles counties and St. Louis City your questions about highways and roads. The live chat starts at 1 p.m. on Wednesday.

Oran Ambus was charged with harassment for social media videos in which he advocated for an old friend convicted of rape.