‘Eye in the sky’ surveillance gets support from pastor, foes of crime
JENNINGS – St. Louisans concerned about rampant gun violence – including two who have lost children to that violence –…
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Developer helps make repairs to let homeowners keep up with new plans
FOUNTAIN PARK – It isn’t every day that developers work hand-in-hand with current residents. However, that’s exactly what was framed…
So far cash rewards aren’t flushing out killers in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – Children were dying, the community was collectively incensed, and police needed answers and suspects. When initial investigations came…
State troopers’ presence on city highways meets mixed reviews
DOWNTOWN – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has pulled up on St. Louis city. The question is, will their presence…
Two teens promote science, bridge cultures with Afrospanic Atmosphere
THE HILL – A Latino-American and an African-American student have come together to form a culturally conscious, award-winning business idea that…
STDs are on rise, especially among black women in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – Sexually transmitted diseases in the U.S. have continued to rise for the fifth consecutive year. That’s according…
Fest at Fairground Park promotes black unity, economic growth
FAIRGROUND PARK – Unity and economics. Those two black community directives took center stage Saturday along with the honoring of…
Black groups ask rank-and-file police to help ‘repair the bridges’
WEST END – A collective of black groups is calling on the city’s rank-and-file police to reconcile differences with the…
Looking for coffeehouses in north St. Louis? Tough beans
OLD NORTH ST. LOUIS – Wake up Siri. Ask Alexa over and over. Google it from the break of day…
SLPS tardy on plan of action after public violence meeting
DOWNTOWN – St. Louis Public Schools is nearly two weeks tardy in turning in a plan to district parents and…
Plan to help residents buy vacant properties meets some skepticism
KINGSWAY EAST – A proposed plan for potential monies next year to help residents buy the city’s Land Reutilization Authority…
Altered Metro bus routes, driver shortage confuse, delay some riders
DOWNTOWN – It was a perfect storm of confusion and delay for MetroBus riders Monday as new routes were implemented…
National Night Out will bring neighbors together across Delmar Divide
ST. LOUIS – These are the final days for organizers and participants of the National Night Out Against Crime to prepare…
Good news! Goody Goody Diner may reopen by year’s end
WELLS-GOODFELLOW – It’s been nearly six months since a north side tradition went up in flames. The Goody Goody Diner…
Evidence was withheld that gun carried only Stockley’s DNA, report says
DOWNTOWN – A gun that then-police Officer Jason Stockley said a suspect had reached for in his car, justifying Stockley’s…
Gardner supporters form coalition, present demands
DOWNTOWN – For the second time in fewer than three months, protesters gathered in support of St. Louis’ top prosecutor.…