Federal judge blocks Missouri’s 8-week abortion ban
KANSAS CITY, MO. (AP) — A new Missouri ban on abortions at or after eight weeks of pregnancy won’t take…
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Medical marijuana certification clinic opens on Cherokee Street
BENTON PARK – If you’re looking to grow or sell marijuana in the state of Missouri and you haven’t already…
Newly renovated building bodes well for Chippewa Street
GRAVOIS PARK – With drink and music, friends and neighbors on Friday celebrated the rebirth of a nearly 100-year old…
Reed, Green clash over Estimate and Apportionment agendas
CITY HALL – Questions over what should be on the agenda of the Board of Estimate and Apportionment led to…
Murderers give real-life insight on steering youth away from violence, prison
ACADEMY – A panel discussion last week addressing gun violence bypassed the usual suspects and put actual murderers on stage…
$25,000-$30,000 per case: Major rewards posted in four unsolved child killings
ST. LOUIS – Another child has been shot and killed in the city of St. Louis, and now officials are…
Cheshire Grin Cat Cafe combines coffeehouse and cat rescue
MARINE VILLA – Like lovers of felines everywhere, Jamie Crowe and Alex Tu positioned themselves on a floor and played…
8-year-old killed, 3 others injured in shooting near Soldan High
ST. LOUIS (AP) — An 8-year-old girl was killed and three other people were injured in a shooting near Soldan…
Walk in Forest Park will build awareness of opioid risk, treatment
FOREST PARK – Getting off of heroin and other opiate drugs is no walk in the park. However, to bring…
Prosecutor says he’s innocent, but judge says she can’t order new trial for convicted murderer
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Missouri judge has ruled that she doesn’t have the authority to grant a new trial…
Committee to look at body cameras for police
CITY HALL – Pressed by Board of Aldermen President Lewis Reed, a city panel will take a closer look at…
‘If I end up in jail, then the work will continue in jail’: St. Louis activist prepares for court after border protest
FAIRGROUND PARK – At first glance, you may underestimate just how fearless Elizabeth Vega really is. Standing at about four…
Benign Neglect Part II: Letting our neighborhoods die
ST. LOUIS – The Team Four plan, as it is best known, is viewed by many as a blueprint for…
Better Family Life’s CEO talks money, movement and motivation
HAMILTON HEIGHTS – Meet Malik Ahmed. He’s the mastermind behind the preeminent black community advocacy nonprofit Better Family Life. His…
All Stringz Attached’s funky music draws crowd to library
PENROSE – Free outdoor concerts are the norm in the summer, but imagine the hustle and bustle of a concert…
40 years since Homer G. Phillips Hospital, loss is still felt
THE VILLE – This month marks the 40th anniversary of the closing of the venerable Homer G. Phillips Hospital. Built in…