stLouISTMan made terroristic threats toward Lincoln County Fair over bag policy, police say
Ryan James Hartline, in response to a new policy at the Lincoln County Fair that permits bags only if they are clear, made threats on Facebook, police say.
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St. Louis aldermen to consider fix to special elections quirk
Officials are considering asking voters to eliminate a provision in the city charter that clashes with a voter-approved change to city election law.
St. Louis aldermen OK changes to attract immigrants, large families
The bill now goes to Mayor Cara Spencer for her signature.
Second man sentenced to prison for beating man to death in St. Louis
Branden Leachman, 21, pleaded guilty Friday to second-degree murder, armed criminal action and first-degree robbery.
Panera to close fresh dough facility in Brentwood, lay off 72 workers
Last year, Panera began to quietly shutter its fresh dough facilities, which make the dough used for bread, pastries and bagels in locations around the country.
Toothless no more: Missouri governor puts ethics commission back in business
The Missouri Ethics Commission now has enough members to begin hearing cases again.
Teenage boy shot to death in Walnut Park East neighborhood
The shooting was in the 5000 block of Beacon Avenue, near Lillian Avenue, about 10:20 a.m. Friday.
Missouri vehicle license fees to rise next month, keeping pace with inflation
The fee for a license lasting 3 years or less will rise from $6 to $9; the cost for a license lasting longer than 3 years goes from $12 to $18.
Missouri lawmakers ban controversial reading instruction model as primary method
The new law will expand on efforts by the state’s education department to improve literacy in K-12 schools.
Bill to clarify St. Louis sheriff’s duties stalls in committee
“Today we had an opportunity to take care of our own business, and we didn’t,” Alderman Matt Devoti said.
Rethinking the Underground Railroad and Alton’s role in civil rights history
Momentum has been building in Illinois to research the state’s extensive Underground Railroad sites and decide how to commemorate this history.
Sultan: Former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher wants son’s death to spark change
The majority of gun deaths in America are from suicide. One father is trying to change that.
Missouri’s paid sick leave law to end next month after Republican-led repeal
Gov. Mike Kehoe also approved cutting the state’s capital gains tax worth more than $400 million.
Gilman, Charles D.
81, July 7, 2025. Visitation: Mon. July 14, 4:00-7:00 P.M. at Pitman Funeral Home, Wentz. Funeral to follow at 7:00 PM. Interment at Jefferson Barracks Nat’l Cemetery, Tues. July 15 at 11:30 AM. pitmanfuneralhome.com
Waters, Frank Davis
July 3, 2025, age 86. Memorial Service Tuesday, July 15, 2025, Baue Funeral Home Cave Springs, 10:00 am. Contact 636-946-7811 or visit baue.com
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Bouhasin, Dr. John D. — St. Louis, MO
Bouhasin, Dr. John D.
Dr. John D. Bouhasin, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church. Beloved husband of Nina Bouhasin (nee Khoury) for over 55 years; dearest father of Claudine M. Bouhasin (Dr. Antoine) Adem, John A. Bouhasin J.D. and Andre P. Bouhasin…
Video shows man throwing fireworks at people in downtown St. Louis. Police seek victims.
A video posted to social media shows a man throwing lit fireworks at bar patrons and later at pedestrians on sidewalks in downtown St. Louis
Security footage shows 3 men leaving manure at Illinois anti-Trump protest
This incident drew attention to the weekly anti-Donald Trump protests held in Carlinville, leading to a surge in participants at the July 1 protest.
St. Louis man gets prison time for fatal punching during fistfight
ST. LOUIS — A city judge sentenced a man Thursday to 10 years in prison for fatally punching another man in the head during a 2023 fight outside of a north city market.