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Lorenzo Ladiner, 39, served about 17 years in prison for the 2007 killing of a teenager in Boone County, according to online records. He was released in April last year.

Columnist Bill McClellan writes: In a final tribute to the Age of People, the city has announced an investigation into the handling of (ex-comptroller Darlene) Green’s retirement.

City Administrator Mike Geisel in response said city officials "feel very happy that the auditor has determined there's no fraud, no corruption and no issues legally with the TIF."

City prosecutor Gabe Gore said he would not review police use-of-force cases submitted for review prior to his tenure, despite there being no way to confirm the cases were looked at.

Nancy Jo Holder, 74, passed away peacefully in her home at Delmar Garden Villas South on August 6, 2025. She was born on July 19, 1951, to James C. and Gladys Holder.

Petzall, Gerhard J.

, nee Butler, 100, on 08/14/2025. Visitation Sun. 8/17, 4-8 PM at John L. Ziegenhein & Sons South County Parlors 4830 Lemay Ferry Rd. St. Louis, MO 63129. Private interment in JBNC. ziegenheinfuneralhome.com

Nancy Jo, Holder - St. Louis, MO

Water conservation orders were lifted in both cities on Friday night. (Free article)

Clayton police say an arsonist set three vehicles on fire and left antisemitic graffiti about 3 a.m. Aug. 5 on a residential street.

“We are really grateful for the work that she’s done here,” the mayor said.

With school set to start on Monday, Francis Howell School District staff, parents and community members were helping Henderson Elementary teachers get ready for the school year on Friday.

“I’m confident we’re going to have great coverage,” said the city's operations chief.

Health inspection records and other court documents show that Sunshine Stores operates over 30 stores across Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania under the banner of St. Ann-based Save A Lot.

The 95th House District includes Mehlville, Oakville and other parts of unincorporated St. Louis County

The cracks in Missouri's broken criminal justice system are connected. We just need to see them.

The boy, Conrad Ashcraft, died of asphyxiation May 16 at Poppy's Playhouse day care.

Democrat Mark Osmack will run in next year's primary for the district that includes Fenton, Manchester, and Town and Country.

Aisha Sultan writes: I wanted to relive what it felt like to be 13, when songs on the radio resonated deeply and imprinted on our psyche.

The name of the company is part of a non-disclosure agreement that city officials and the company have signed.