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St. Louis region's strategic role highlighted amid Iranian conflict

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:36:05 GMT

As Operation Epic Fury unfolds, experts said Scott Air Force Base and Fort Leonard Wood could be central to U.S. military efforts.

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Missouri bill would expand protections to cybercrime victims with new survivor rights

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:14:04 GMT

Missouri Sen. Tracy McCreery from St. Louis County credits the courage of survivors who came forward, including those in one St. Louis case.

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Celebration of life for skating coach killed in Starbucks drive-thru

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:35:53 GMT

Family, coworkers and skaters filled Olive + Oak to remember the 28-year-old coach and restaurant leader killed in a random Starbucks drive-thru shooting.

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At-large murder suspect sought by Lake St. Louis police

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:55:19 GMT

Witnesses said Ranferi Rojas-Solano, 40, of St. Charles, killed another man over an argument about $400 owed from a roofing job.

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Man takes plea deal in fatal shooting of his ex-girlfriend, sentenced to 20 years in prison

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:57:44 GMT

Julius Massey pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of his ex-girlfriend.

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Man charged for role in fatal shooting of teen in north St. Louis

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:26:14 GMT

The probable cause statement said the man admitted to driving a group of people to the home, who then opened fire on the home.

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UKraft owners to open Tex-Mex concept in St. Louis County

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:55:01 GMT

The menu will include burritos, bowls, salads, quesadillas, tacos and tortas, as well as weekend brunch.

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Boil advisory lifted for parts of Maryland Heights, Bridgeton and Earth City

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:14:36 GMT

Missouri American Water says around 13,000 customers are affected by the boil order due to a water main break. The order was lifted Monday morning.

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Scott Air Force Base makes changes to visitor policy after US-Israeli attacks on Iran

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:35:24 GMT

On Saturday, Scott Air Force Base announced it was suspending its Trusted Traveler program, effective immediately.

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Internal probe underway after fire crews miss body in Wellston house fire

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:40:08 GMT

The man's family discovered his body days after the house fire, prompting an internal investigation into firefighters' unsuccessful searches.

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'Happiest day of my life': Iranians in St. Louis say US missile attacks represent freedom

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:31:23 GMT

As missile strikes rock Iran, native Arian Madani finds hope amid the chaos, viewing the attacks as an end to a 47-year regime.

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L'Etang's career-high 26 points helps Dayton to a 77-62 win over No. 23 Saint Louis

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:42:54 GMT

Amael L’Etang scored a career-high 26 points and Javon Bennett added 17 as Dayton beat No. 23 Saint Louis 77-62.

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'It's like being kicked in the shin,' Soulard bar owner says after Saturday morning break-in

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:14:50 GMT

Thieves broke into Hammerstone's, a historic Soulard tavern, on Saturday morning — a problem the owner said is recurring.

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Man dies Saturday in south St. Louis shooting

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:22:25 GMT

The shooting happened on South 13th Street, right across from Peabody Elementary School.

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Man found dead in south St. Louis, homicide detectives investigating

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:19:37 GMT

Police said they found the man lying on the ground in an alley near the intersection of Dunnica and Gustine avenues.

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Motorcyclist dies in head-on crash in Washington County

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:41:11 GMT

Troopers said the motorcyclist failed to navigate a curve, crossed the center line and collided head-on with an SUV.

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15-year-old boy dies in accidental shooting in Belleville, police say

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:37:45 GMT

Police said the incident appeared to be unintentional and that they were not seeking any suspects at this time.

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Local business owner brings culture and cooperative economics to Saint Louis Galleria

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:16:51 GMT

After a devastating tornado, longtime St. Louis entrepreneur Leslie Christian Wilson of Diversity Gallery is turning loss into opportunity.

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Coalition launches ballot effort to create $22M child care fund in St. Louis

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:04:02 GMT

A St. Louis coalition is proposing a half-cent sales tax to create a $22 million annual fund aimed at expanding child care access and supporting providers.

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St. Louis residents race to meet final tornado relief aid deadline

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:23:39 GMT

The city's Private Property Assistance program and curbside debris removal ended on Saturday, Feb. 28.

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Where freedom found a home: Brooklyn, Illinois, America’s oldest Black town

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:09:40 GMT

In 1829, Priscilla Baltimore freed enslaved families and found Freedom Village. Today, that sanctuary stands as Brooklyn, Illinois, the oldest Black town in the U.S.

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17-year-old boy, 77-year-old man killed in Franklin County crash

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 02:23:12 GMT

State troopers say the teen's vehicle crossed the center line before hitting the man's car at Highway 30 near St. Clair.

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St. Louis-area political leaders split over US military strike on Iran as protests spring up

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 01:55:45 GMT

Local leaders are divided over Trump's strike on Iran, with Republicans defending it as necessary and Democrats condemning it as unconstitutional.

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$20K reward for info on Illinois woman missing since April 2024

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:19:49 GMT

Anyone with information about Brittany Moeser's whereabouts is encouraged to contact the department at 618-327-8274 ext. 4.

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St. Louis man's exoneration challenged: Missouri AG seeks reversal in Christopher Dunn case

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:46:02 GMT

Christopher Dunn's fight for freedom continues as the Missouri Attorney General appeals his overturned murder conviction.

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1 dead, several injured in Saturday morning crashes on I-64 in Washington County

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:32:44 GMT

Multiple crashes on I-64 left one person dead and temporarily closed the interstate in both directions on Saturday morning.

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19 catalytic converters stolen from Fenton bus company

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:53:53 GMT

Jefferson County sheriff's deputies are investigating after more than a dozen catalytic converters were cut from buses at a Fenton business.

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Developer proposes $2B mixed-use project in Metro East, with funding from new state incentive

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:39:38 GMT

C.R. Holland is planning a massive destination-style development in Glen Carbon with retail, entertainment, hotels, sports facilities, homes and more.

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New north St. Louis resource hub offers hope amid disinvestment and tornado recovery

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:23:03 GMT

Northside Movement Center opens in north St. Louis as advocates work to reclaim the community's future.

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New leads emerge in search for missing Berkeley cult members as police track TikTok account

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:32:13 GMT

Police say a new TikTok lead and updated images of the children could be the break they’ve been waiting for in the search for six people who vanished in 2023.

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Fruit bowl and smoothie chain coming to St. Louis

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:51:30 GMT

They are targeting this fall to open their first location, in Clayton, according to a news release.

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Mayor and treasurer fight over parking millions while abandoned cars rust on St. Louis streets

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:20:39 GMT

Battle over revenue and power stalls enforcement as 40,000 vehicles sit with unpaid tickets

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Teen charged as adult in fatal stabbing of St. Charles man

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:01:45 GMT

Cash Green was certified as an adult and is facing one count of second-degree murder and one count of armed criminal action.

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SLPS sells 2 historic vacant schools to city's Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:22:06 GMT

The school district announced the sales of the former Cleveland High School and Marshall & Branch School buildings on Friday morning.

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Festus approves negotiator for data center amid resident backlash and barred public comments

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:17:19 GMT

Festus approved a contentious contract to negotiate a data center development, sparking public backlash over transparency.

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Family finds body of loved one Wellston fire crews missed

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:13:16 GMT

Relatives recovered an Army veteran's body two days after being told the home was clear following a fire Tuesday.

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Comedy legends Steve Martin, Martin Short coming to Fox Theatre in October

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 02:54:02 GMT

The duo will bring their "The Best of Steve Martin & Martin Short" show to the Fox Theatre on Oct. 10. Tickets will go on sale at a future date.

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‘He helped everybody’: North St. Louis community holds balloon release for former Berkeley fire chief and teenage daughter

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:01:34 GMT

Family members spoke publicly for the first time as dozens gathered in Walnut Park East to honor the father and daughter.

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After father’s deportation, Ballwin family will make Mexico their new home

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:19:26 GMT

Alejandro Perez was on the way to work when he was detained by ICE in October. In a few days, he'll be deported back to Mexico, but he won't be going alone.

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North County police officers honor fallen Christian County deputy

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:16:23 GMT

“He exemplified the best attributes of a law enforcement officer, as a United State Army soldier, and as a father," Sgt. Benjamin Santoyo said.

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