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Hochman: How the Blues will honor accidental fan Ozzy Osbourne all year

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

The late rocker Ozzy Osbourne accidentally became part of St. Louis sports lore. This season, the Blues will honor him in a pregame video to pump up the fans.

The late rocker Ozzy Osbourne accidentally became part of St. Louis sports lore. This season, the Blues will honor him in a pregame video to pump up the fans.

For some millennial parents, landlines are the right call. 'No need for a cellphone yet'

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

The return to 1990s technology gives their kids some freedom, but not too much, parents say.

The return to 1990s technology gives their kids some freedom, but not too much, parents say.

Messenger: U.S. Supreme Court gets it right as Missouri loses one gun law fight

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

The Supreme Court did a good thing last week, over a law that was unconstitutional on its face.

The Supreme Court did a good thing last week, over a law that was unconstitutional on its face.

470 more homes pitched near Wentzville. 'Fastest growing' area in St. Charles County.

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

"Trailside Farms" includes 383 single-family homes, 87 townhomes, a trail system, a baseball field, an outdoor skating rink and a War of 1812 memorial.

"Trailside Farms" includes 383 single-family homes, 87 townhomes, a trail system, a baseball field, an outdoor skating rink and a War of 1812 memorial.

UFL to relocate teams, downsize stadiums. But no changes for St. Louis Battlehawks.

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

Most teams in the new-look United Football League will play in venues seating fewer fans than the St. Louis Battlehawks averaged last season.

Most teams in the new-look United Football League will play in venues seating fewer fans than the St. Louis Battlehawks averaged last season.

Cardinal Ritter football players pepper sprayed by police after game in Ohio

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

Cardinal Ritter's president, Tamiko Armstead, said she is assisting parents in filing complaints against the Massillon Police Department.

Cardinal Ritter's president, Tamiko Armstead, said she is assisting parents in filing complaints against the Massillon Police Department.

High school athletes of the week: Oct. 8, 2025

St. Louis Post-Dispatch @stltoday.com · 6h

Check out some of the best performances produced by area high school athletes last week.

Check out some of the best performances produced by area high school athletes last week.

St. Louis Community College back to pre-pandemic enrollment with career training push

St. Louis Post-Dispatch @stltoday.com · 6h

Enrollment at STLCC climbed by 10% this fall to 17,236 students across the four-campus system.

Enrollment at STLCC climbed by 10% this fall to 17,236 students across the four-campus system.

Cardinal Ritter football players maced by police after game in Ohio

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

Several football players from Cardinal Ritter in St. Louis were maced by police in Ohio after a game against Washington High in Massillon on Friday night.

Several football players from Cardinal Ritter in St. Louis were maced by police in Ohio after a game against Washington High in Massillon on Friday night.

9 St. Louis locations where 'Soul on Fire' was filmed

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

When it came time to shoot scenes set in John O’Leary’s boyhood home, the makers of “Soul on Fire” had one obvious location in mind: the real home where the story happened.

When it came time to shoot scenes set in John O’Leary’s boyhood home, the makers of “Soul on Fire” had one obvious location in mind: the real home where the

Big changes for St. Louis Battlehawks' league as UFL relocating teams, downsizing stadiums

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

Most teams in the new-look United Football League will play in venues seating fewer fans than the St. Louis Battlehawks averaged last season.

Most teams in the new-look United Football League will play in venues seating fewer fans than the St. Louis Battlehawks averaged last season.

Kehoe may tap state funds to cover WIC food program if federal shutdown continues

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

The federal Women, Infants and Children nutrition program serves at least 15,000 low-income clients in the St. Louis region

The federal Women, Infants and Children nutrition program serves at least 15,000 low-income clients in the St. Louis region

Missouri pushes to kick out St. Louis sheriff without trial

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

New filing says a sergeant in Alfred Montgomery's office was tasked with picking up his kids every week, constituting a misuse of public resources.

New filing says a sergeant in Alfred Montgomery's office was tasked with picking up his kids every week, constituting a misuse of public resources.

Worthy: Blues wise to set last season's magical run aside, focus on fast start this year

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

Perhaps one of the most encouraging things about this preseason was that the Blues have put last year's magical late run firmly behind them.

Perhaps one of the most encouraging things about this preseason was that the Blues have put last year's magical late run firmly behind them.

The supermoon rises to meet St. Louis

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

The Oct. 6, 2025 full moon is also known as the Harvest Moon, since it's the closest one to the autumnal equinox.

The Oct. 6, 2025 full moon is also known as the Harvest Moon, since it's the closest one to the autumnal equinox.

Amtrak plans 3rd daily run between St. Louis and Kansas City for World Cup

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

Details, such as starting date and run times, still are being worked out by the Missouri Department of Transportation, Amtrak and Union Pacific, the freight railroad that owns the tracks.

Details, such as starting date and run times, still are being worked out by the Missouri Department of Transportation, Amtrak and Union Pacific, the freight railroad that owns the tracks.

4 die in wrong-way crash on I-170 near I-70 in Berkeley

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

An SUV going southbound in the northbound lanes collided with a northbound SUV, police said. Both drivers and two passengers in the SUV died.

An SUV going southbound in the northbound lanes collided with a northbound SUV, police said. Both drivers and two passengers in the SUV died.

Gas station slot machine company misled public on its games, St. Louis jury finds

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

A federal judge could rule next on whether the machines constitute illegal gambling after years of inaction from Missouri politicians.

A federal judge could rule next on whether the machines constitute illegal gambling after years of inaction from Missouri politicians.

Goold's chat: What role does manager play in Cardinals enacting plans, mobilizing fans?

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

A question about Chaim Bloom's choice to stick with Oli Marmol prompts an conversation in this week's chat about managers, their personalities, and more.

A question about Chaim Bloom's choice to stick with Oli Marmol prompts an conversation in this week's chat about managers, their personalities, and more.

John O'Leary credits the other heroes in 'Soul on Fire,' the film about his life

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

O'Leary was badly burned as a child but survived and became a motivational speaker.

O'Leary was badly burned as a child but survived and became a motivational speaker.

'Pillar of family' dead after crash at Ladue Barnes & Noble

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

Paula Abboud, 74, of St. Louis frequently visited the bookstore, often with her grandchildren. On Friday, she was with her husband when the SUV ran into both of them.

Paula Abboud, 74, of St. Louis frequently visited the bookstore, often with her grandchildren. On Friday, she was with her husband when the SUV ran into both of them.

470 more homes pitched near Wentzville. 'Fastest growing' area in St. Charles County.

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

"Trailside Farms" includes 383 single-family homes, 87 townhomes, a trail system, a baseball field, an outdoor skating rink and a War of 1812 memorial.

"Trailside Farms" includes 383 single-family homes, 87 townhomes, a trail system, a baseball field, an outdoor skating rink and a War of 1812 memorial.

Pluck or luck? October games could test Mizzou's prowess in 1-score games

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

“Everybody’s talking, ‘they were so good in one-possession games,” center Connor Tollison said a few weeks ago when discussing the offense’s success. “Like, they don’t have to be one-possession games.”

“Everybody’s talking, ‘they were so good in one-possession games,” center Connor Tollison said a few weeks ago when discussing the offense’s success. “Like, they don’t have to be one-possession games.”

Two shot near St. Louis University. One dead.

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

Police said an argument erupted in the parking lot of two fast food restaurants across the street from a St. Louis University athletic field.

Police said an argument erupted in the parking lot of two fast food restaurants across the street from a St. Louis University athletic field.