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McClellan: A ribbon, a photo and a bit of magic

St. Louis Post-Dispatch @stltoday.com · 3h

Bill McClellan on the magic of a quick, friendly interaction. A moment of connection between two people from different worlds.

Bill McClellan on the magic of a quick, friendly interaction. A moment of connection between two people from different worlds.

Inside one murder at a 'drug den' in St. Louis County. 'Something out of a horror film'

St. Louis Post-Dispatch @stltoday.com · 3h

This week, Lanora Arnold stood trial on charges that in June 2024 she murdered 32-year-old Jordan Armstrong in his apartment and burglarized another home a few doors down.

This week, Lanora Arnold stood trial on charges that in June 2024 she murdered 32-year-old Jordan Armstrong in his apartment and burglarized another home a few doors down.

Evacuated homeowners able to return after train derails in Affton

St. Louis Post-Dispatch @stltoday.com · 4h

Two residential blocks near the intersection were evacuated as a precaution while hazmat crews checked the train cars for hazardous materials.

Crews from Creve Coeur, Maryland Heights and St. Louis County are at the scene.

A teen was killed near St. Louis University. Then his family was attacked at his memorial

St. Louis Post-Dispatch @stltoday.com · 4h

As a crowd gathered in north St. Louis for a balloon release honoring a teen killed this week, a group of young men walking shoulder-to-shoulder down Wells fired on mourners.

As a crowd gathered in north St. Louis for a balloon release honoring a teen killed this week, a group of young men walking shoulder-to-shoulder down Wells fired on the

Advocates for a man sentenced to death by a Missouri judge ask governor for clemency

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch @stltoday.com · 5h

Even though the jury that convicted him could not reach agreement on his death sentence, a man is set to be put to death next week.

Even though the jury that convicted him could not reach agreement on his death sentence, a man is set to be put to death next week.

Hazmat crews on site of train derailment in Affton

St. Louis Post-Dispatch @stltoday.com · 17h

Crews from Creve Coeur, Maryland Heights and St. Louis County are at the scene.

Crews from Creve Coeur, Maryland Heights and St. Louis County are at the scene.

Cardinal Ritter football parents 'outraged' after pepper spray incident, police response

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch @stltoday.com · 18h

Attorneys representing 17 Cardinal Ritter players say police and the Ohio school district involved have "doubled down in an attempt to justify their bad behavior" in pepper spraying players.

Attorneys representing 17 Cardinal Ritter players say police and the Ohio school district involved have "doubled down in an attempt to justify their bad behavior" in pepper spraying players.

Inside one murder at a 'drug den' in St. Louis County. 'Something out of a horror film'

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch @stltoday.com · 18h

This week, Lanora Arnold stood trial on charges that in June 2024 she murdered 32-year-old Jordan Armstrong in his apartment and burglarized another home a few doors down.

This week, Lanora Arnold stood trial on charges that in June 2024 she murdered 32-year-old Jordan Armstrong in his apartment and burglarized another home a few doors down.

St. Louis Public gives paycheck boost. Leaders attribute it to new tax law

St. Louis Post-Dispatch @stltoday.com · 20h

The $1,000 to $3,000 payouts were a "refund of the excess taxes that were withheld since January 1st," according to the superintendent.

The $1,000 to $3,000 payouts were a "refund of the excess taxes that were withheld since January 1st," according to the superintendent.

Missouri says emergency funding plan will keep WIC food program open thru October

St. Louis Post-Dispatch @stltoday.com · 20h

More than 15,000 St. Louis area residents participate in a food program aimed at helping women and their infants stay healthy

More than 15,000 St. Louis area residents participate in a food program aimed at helping women and their infants stay healthy

Crash after Drake concert horrified St. Louis. On Friday, driver faced judge

St. Louis Post-Dispatch @stltoday.com · 21h

Monte Henderson, who was 22 years old when he crashed into a mother and daughter visiting downtown for a Drake concert, got 21 years in prison.

Monte Henderson, who was 22 years old when he crashed into a mother and daughter visiting downtown for a Drake concert, got 21 years in prison.

Worthy: Blues season-opening clunker isn't cause for panic, but warrants a gritty response

St. Louis Post-Dispatch @stltoday.com · 22h

A season-opening gut punch served as a harsh reminder that there's no picking up where you left off last season.

A season-opening gut punch served as a harsh reminder that there's no picking up where you left off last season.

Ferguson Brewing to close, another blow to craft beer in St. Louis area

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch @stltoday.com · 22h

The microbrewery and pub announced on Friday that its last day of service will be Dec. 20.

The microbrewery and pub announced on Friday that its last day of service will be Dec. 20.

Armed with a possible blueprint, Mizzou gets test vs. Alabama in SEC spotlight

St. Louis Post-Dispatch @stltoday.com · 23h

Fifty years ago, Missouri beat Alabama with a dominant rushing attack. Could the same thing play out a half-century later?

Fifty years ago, Missouri beat Alabama with a dominant rushing attack. Could the same thing play out a half-century later?

Delivery driver charged with using darts from a blowgun in two St. Louis assaults

St. Louis Post-Dispatch @stltoday.com · 23h

Dillon Lambert, 22, used the blow gun to shoot four-inch metal darts at two people as they were walking in public, court documents said.

Dillon Lambert, 22, used the blow gun to shoot four-inch metal darts at two people as they were walking in public, court documents said.

Missouri AG asks judge to suspend St. Louis sheriff immediately

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch @stltoday.com · 23h

The new charges, all felonies, marked a significant escalation of the criminal case against Montgomery, who has pleaded not guilty.

The new charges, all felonies, marked a significant escalation of the criminal case against Montgomery, who has pleaded not guilty.

Classic rock DJ 'KevyKev' dies after battle with West Nile Virus, station says

St. Louis Post-Dispatch @stltoday.com · 1d

Classic Rock 93.1 announced on social media that Kevin Russell died about five weeks after contracting the virus and developing a fever "he couldn't get rid of."

Classic Rock 93.1 announced on social media that Kevin Russell died about five weeks after contracting the virus and developing a fever "he couldn't get rid of."

Blues GM Doug Armstrong on heavy hockey, the team's prospects, and expanding the analytics staff

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch @stltoday.com · 1d

Armstrong discussed the Blues’ training camp and impressions the prospects left, before diving deep into how he has evaluated players through the years.

Armstrong discussed the Blues’ training camp and impressions the prospects left, before diving deep into how he has evaluated players through the years.

Messenger: Missouri says it's fixing its parole system. Things still look broken.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch @stltoday.com · 1d

Missouri for years has been in a legal fight over reforming its broken parole system. How serious is the state about fixing the problems?

Missouri for years has been in a legal fight over reforming its broken parole system. How serious is the state about fixing the problems?

'It's a long season': Blues spoil season opener with lopsided loss to Wild

St. Louis Post-Dispatch @stltoday.com · 1d

By the end of Thursday night’s 5-0 Blues loss to the Wild, the ceremony of opening night was a but a memory.

By the end of Thursday night’s 5-0 Blues loss to the Wild, the ceremony of opening night was a but a memory.

3 things to watch in Mizzou vs. Alabama

St. Louis Post-Dispatch @stltoday.com · 1d

The Tigers' running game, the Crimson Tide's passing attack and connections between opposing playcallers headline this high-profile SEC game.

The Tigers' running game, the Crimson Tide's passing attack and connections between opposing playcallers headline this high-profile SEC game.

5 high school football games to watch: Week 7

St. Louis Post-Dispatch @stltoday.com · 1d

We're on the back half of the regular-season football schedule. Check out some of this week's top matchups.

We're on the back half of the regular-season football schedule. Check out some of this week's top matchups.

Hazelwood considers break from Special School District. It would be the first.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch @stltoday.com · 1d

Hazelwood School District is talking about breaking away from the Special School District of St. Louis County, which no other district has done in the special district's 70 years.

Hazelwood School District is talking about breaking away from the Special School District of St. Louis County, which no other district has done in the special district's 70 years.

A teen was killed near St. Louis University. Then his family was attacked at his memorial

St. Louis Post-Dispatch @stltoday.com · 1d

As a crowd gathered in north St. Louis for a balloon release honoring a teen killed this week, a group of young men walking shoulder-to-shoulder down Wells fired on the mourners.

As a crowd gathered in north St. Louis for a balloon release honoring a teen killed this week, a group of young men walking shoulder-to-shoulder down Wells fired on the