stLouISTYears later, Centene settlements with states still unfinished
At least 20 states have settled with Centene over its pharmacy benefit manager operation that coordinated the medications for Medicaid patients. Georgia and Florida still haven’t.
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Two top St. Louis leaders face ouster in April. Are city voters pulling for change?
Incumbents have faced headwinds everywhere. They are in St. Louis, too.
A man in jail bled to death with an untreated ulcer. His widow is suing St. Louis county.
The federal suit, filed Tuesday, says Katherine Jones' husband was in custody for just over three months when he died on March 6, 2023.
Jail official accuses St. Louis sheriff of wrongful arrest, battery after confrontation
Deputy jail commissioner Tammy Ross accused Sheriff Alfred Montgomery on Wednesday of battery, unlawful arrest and violating her civil rights during the confrontation at the City Justice Center.
Senior meals program gets funding bump in Missouri House budget change
The money will keep a senior meals program running through the end of the fiscal year
St. Louis Zoo’s beloved polar bear Kali has left town, swapped for twin cubs
He is heading to Toledo to breed. In return, the Toledo Zoo is sending 2-year-old twin cubs.
Messenger: Show-Me-Not state? A 10-year fight for records reveals Missouri’s failures
“What a huge demonstration of incompetence and a massive waste of taxpayer money."
Swope, Gail Lorraine
Dear mother of Gregory (Barb) Swope, Lois (Donald) Picard, Maureen (Martin) Florczyk, David (Lori) Swope, Joanne Meehan and the late Cynthia Frazee and John Swope. Beloved grandmother of 9, great-grandmother of 22 and great-great grandmother of 2. She was a…
Reding, Elizabeth “Bette”
92, March 1, 2025. Vis. Fri. 3/7, 4pm-7pm, HUTCHENS, Florissant. Mass Sat. 3/8, 10am, ST. MARTIN DE PORRES CATHOLIC CHURCH, Hazelwood, MO. WWW.HUTCHENSFUNERALHOMES.COM
Opfer, Warren Leroy
Warren Leroy Opfer passed away at his home in Honolulu, Hawaii, on March 6, 2020, at the age of 79. He was born on October 28, 1940, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Louis and Mary (Comer) Opfer.
Kapp, Paul H
Husband of the late Jo Ann Kapp (nee Schapp), father of Michael Kapp, Timothy (Maura) Kapp, Susan (Sid) Hastings and the late Debbie Ann Kapp.
Decker, Francis Patrick
Fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Monday February 24, 2025. Patrick is survived by his wife Cathie, daughter Meghan (Alonzo) Collins, son Michael (Valerie) Decker, son Shawn Morgan, Grandchildren Aidan, Will, Avery, Mora, Martin, and Isaac. Patrick…
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Missouri woman charged in death of toddler who wasn't fed for 2 days
A Cape Girardeau, Mo., woman is facing charges after a child in her care wasn't fed for 43 hours, resulting in death. The woman blamed her actions on her migraine.
Trump administration nominates U.S. Attorney for Southern Illinois federal court
Steven D. Weinhoeft will replace Rachelle Aud-Crowe, who was removed from the office by the Trump administration in February.
Teen DWI driver avoids prison in crash that killed Lindbergh High School classmate
Luke Hunn pleaded guilty last month to two counts of DWI.
Panel OKs parking rate hike at Lambert Airport, backs security contractor
The new rates go into effect April 1. The per-day fee at four of five lots will increase by $1 and all-day rates at garages will go up by $3.
Wentzville lawmaker won't be charged for 'false suicide threat'
Rep. Tricia Byrnes told the 988 suicide hotline she had a gun to her head in what she called a test of the system.
Save A Lot sues store owner for over $4.6 million
According to a lawsuit filed with the county Wednesday, Save A Lot entered into two license and supply agreements with One Dollar + LLC for a total of 10 stores in 2023.