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It’s not just the federal government that will look to streamline this year.

An avalanche of lawsuits filed against Bayer in Missouri is pitting the chemical maker against trial attorneys and cancer patients.

Two of the seven eliminated positions were classroom teachers. Class sizes will stay between 20 to 24 students, school leaders said.

The women’s prison at Vandalia is expected to open a nursery in February that can serve up to 14 mothers and their babies for 18 months at a time.

Sammy J. Shafer, Jr., 36, was among three men charged with murder in the death of Portia Rowland.

Clayton's pricey 801 Chophouse is the restaurant of choice when members of the St. Louis Board of Education want to go out for a little nosh at taxpayers' expense.

The project is replacing the former Craft Alliance building at Delmar Boulevard and Leland Avenue with a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units.

Analysis shows Missouri’s casino operators could lose money if the video gambling machines are legalized, and bettors stay closer to home.

Bradford, Charles Larry — St. Louis, MO

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Peter Richman, January 20, 2025. Visitation Tues. Jan. 28, 2025,11:00-12:00 AM, at Collier’s Funeral Home (St. Ann.) Interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Www.colliersfuneralhome.com.

Visitation Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 4:00-8:00 p.m., Leesman Funeral Home, Columbia, IL. Mass January 30, 2025, 10:00 a.m., Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Columbia, IL.

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Thursday January 23, 2025.

James “Jim” Charles Willis passed away peacefully on 1/26/25. He is survived by his stepchildren, Jason Rosenthal (Jane), Daniel Rosenthal (Rebecca), and Jennifer Mills (Brent); his grandchildren, Elizabeth, Katie, Kevin, Abigail, Brandon, and Carly; his 7 great-grandchildren; as well as…

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Sun., Jan. 26th, 2025. SERVICES: Visitation at KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL (10151 Gravois Rd., 63123) on Wed., Jan. 29th from 11 AM — 1 PM, with the funeral service at 1 PM.…

Beloved wife of the late S. Michael Freiman; dear mother and mother-in-law of Matthew Freiman, Carla Feuer (Michael) and Rebecca Freiman; cherished grandmother of Noah; dear daughter of the late Sol and the late Golde Mogerman; dear sister and sister-in-law…

Paul passed away after a hard fought battle with Parkinson’s Disease and dementia. Visit boppchapel.com for condolences and arrangements.

Hill, Betty Ann (Melson), 82 of Creve Coeur died peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer. Service details at stlouiscremation.com/obituaries/betty-ann-hill/.

(nee Schmidt) Beloved wife of the late Frank Lechner. Daughter of the late Peter and Adeline and Isabel Schmidt. Dear sister of the late William Schmidt and Janie (the late Bob) Kaufman. Cherished aunt of Emily (Matt) Leong and Angie…

Palecek, Theresa Ann (née Nolan), 95, passed away on January 26, 2025 at Manor Grove in Kirkwood, MO. Born on April 25, 1929, in St. Louis, MO, to Francis and Genevieve Nolan. She leaves behind a loving family: beloved husband:…