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Jordan Hughes was St. Louis Community College's commencement speaker, after barely graduating high school. “If I can do this, you can do this as well.”
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58 years studying plants at Missouri Botanical Garden. And still going.
MoBot's Tom Croat is one of the region's longest-serving public employees, according to the Post-Dispatch public pay database.
Nicklaus: Missouri joins coal collusion lawsuit that fails the common-sense test
Coal's economic challenges forced Peabody and several competitors into bankruptcy in recent years.
Bissinger's chocolate to add boutiques across U.S., despite cocoa shortages, tariffs
The price of cocoa beans, the key ingredient of chocolate, has skyrocketed over the past few months.
Messenger: Citizen oversight takes a hit in St. Louis. It's the stuff of history books.
The city of St. Louis seems more interested in complying with those who have no stake or genuine interest in it.
Lawsuits pile up over millions in unpaid bills at Paul McKee's Homer G. Phillips Hospital
Eight lawsuits seek $3.5 million in unpaid invoices from shuttered north St. Louis clinic.
Express Scripts to drop coverage of weight loss drugs for A-B employees
Weight-loss drugs have boomed in recent years, but their cost has put pressure on employers.
Deken, James Anthony
Deken, James Anthony, July 24, 2025, age 76. Husband of the late Paula R. Deken (née Swan) for 44 years. Father of Stewart (Whitney) Deken, Stephen (Michelle) Deken, Sean (Julie) Deken, and Sebastian Deken (Brett White). Brother of the late…
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Boeing machinists in St. Louis reject new contract
Unless a new agreement is reached, the current contract expires at 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
Gaza aid ship with St. Louis man aboard is intercepted by Israel
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition, Handala‘s sponsor, said in a newsrelease that the boat was intercepted by the Israeli military at 3:43 Central Time about 40 miles from Gaza.
Police investigating man's death in north St. Louis
The man died at the scene near North Kingshighway and Bircher Boulevard.
Several Lincoln County roads closed due to flooding
Authorities here have closed several roads due to flooding caused by overnight rain.
St. Louis police investigating possible homicide in College Hill
Police were called to the 4300 block of Randall Place in College Hill after a man was found dead at around 11:30 a.m., police said on a social media.
Teen shot, killed in north St. Louis identified
The 18-year-old was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said.
Bethalto nursing student hospitalized after beating. Family calls it a hate crime.
Winston Rulo suffered a brain bleed, facial fractures, an open skull fracture and other injuries from the July 19 attack, according to family and friends.
Wood River police ignored risks in high-speed chase and a couple died, suit says.
The family of a couple killed during a police pursuit earlier this month is suing the city of Wood River, saying police didn't weigh the risks when they began the chase.
Extreme heat can endanger baseball players, fans. It’s also changing the game's physics.
Across the Midwest, with a 3.6-degree increase each, St. Louis, Cleveland, Detroit and Milwaukee are some of the top 10 MLB cities that have undergone the most warming.
People in Business: Stephens hires; T-REX adds; MAC expands; Marriott Grand names
Catch up on local business board appointees and new hires.
Pfyl, Karen M. (nee O’Brien)
Memorial visitation at St. Micheal the Archangel (7622 Sutherland Ave. 63119) on Tuesday, August 5 from 10:00 am. until Memorial Mass time at 11:00 am. Interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery will be held in private.