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• Chesterfield man who gave money to 'Sound of Freedom' film arrested on accessory to child kidnapping charge

  04-08-2023 23:57
  
  Police say he helped another man "harbor" two girls in an apartment.
  
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• Highland, Illinois, under boil water order after Friday main break

  04-08-2023 23:53
  
  The order is in place for the entire Highland water system.
  
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• Not just pens and pencils: Missouri's tax holiday can save you hundreds on tech and clothes

  04-08-2023 23:41
  
  Retailers prepare for the Black Friday of back-to-school shopping.
  
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• Military vehicle flip causes traffic backup on I-44 near Pacific

  04-08-2023 23:33
  
  The Missouri Department of Transportation did not release an estimated time for when the vehicle will be cleared.
  
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• 3 new laws expand Illinois Native American protections

  04-08-2023 23:29
  
  The laws focus on Native American remains, wearing cultural regalia at graduation and mandating Native American history is taught in the state's public schools.
  
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• 'It’ll be a blow' | South City Hospital, formerly St. Alexius, closing its doors after years of financial troubles

  04-08-2023 23:25
  
  On Friday morning, 5 On Your Side saw crews wrapping up the logos outside, covering it up with a tarp.
  
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• New 13-acre soccer complex planned for St. Charles County

  04-08-2023 22:55
  
  Plans call for the project to break ground this fall, with completion targeted by spring 2024.
  
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• US judge blocks new Illinois law allowing state to penalize anti-abortion pregnancy centers

  04-08-2023 22:52
  
  The judge said the new law "is painfully and blatantly a violation of the First Amendment.” Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he’s confident the law will ultimately be upheld.
  
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• Verify: Can you get a gas tax refund this year?

  04-08-2023 22:23
  
  In 2021, the state of Missouri started increasing the gas tax by 2 1/2 cents every year through 2025.
  
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• Back to School 2023

  04-08-2023 21:51
  
  Get tips, deals and more.
  
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• Woman dead after being shot in the head in St. Louis

  04-08-2023 20:57
  
  Officers responded to a shooting just before 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the 4700 block of Riverview Boulevard.
  
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• Man takes plea deal, sentenced to 15 years in prison for deadly 2017 shooting

  04-08-2023 20:00
  
  Marvell T. Williams Jr. was sentenced to a 15-year prison term as part of a plea deal in exchange for his testimony.
  
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• St. Louis open carry regulation will 'most likely be upheld by the courts,' conservative judge says in letter

  04-08-2023 19:38
  
  Retired Judge Robert Dierker says the new St. Louis open carry regulation is in "complete harmony" with state law.
  
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• Police searching for car missing its front bumper that left scene of Pagedale crash

  04-08-2023 19:13
  
  The crash reportedly happened near the intersection of Robbins and Ferguson avenues, police said.
  
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• Woman driving in north St. Louis County killed by debris from separate crash

  04-08-2023 18:47
  
  Police said a driver going the opposite direction on Lindbergh hit something. A piece of debris then crashed through the woman's windshield.
  
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• Urban League and Saint Louis Public Schools host back-to-school expo

  04-08-2023 17:27
  
  The 'Back to School Expo and Community Empowerment Festival' expo is on Saturday, Aug. 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the America's Center in downtown St. Louis.
  
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• St. Louis toddler is a finalist in Blippi hometown contest

  04-08-2023 15:44
  
  Levi, almost 3 years old, is trying to get Blippi to visit St. Louis and film an episode at The Magic House. Here's how to vote for him.
  
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• 4 teens rescued from cliff on Katy Trail in St. Charles County Thursday night

  04-08-2023 12:31
  
  Officials have not shared the exact ages of the teens but said they were all safe.
  
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• St. Ann police credit license plate readers with helping find child in stolen vehicle

  04-08-2023 11:15
  
  If it weren't for license plate readers, St. Ann police said they wouldn't have been able to locate a car and the child inside as quickly as they did.
  
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• Kansas City is growing. Here's what St. Louis can learn

  04-08-2023 05:49
  
  5 On Your Side is committing as a news organization to finding solutions outside of our region. This time, we're learning from Kansas City.
  
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• Franklin County cold case: Man sentenced to a decade in prison for strangling woman to death in 1987

  04-08-2023 04:54
  
  Kirby R. King, 68, was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in prison for the 1987 strangulation death of Karla Jane Delcour.
  
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• Mayor Jones signs laws focusing on St. Louis gun safety and police accountability

  04-08-2023 04:00
  
  The two laws regulate open carry in the city and strengthen police accountability in consent searchers and transparency, the mayor's office said.
  
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• Lightning causes Fenton home to go up in flames

  04-08-2023 03:14
  
  The family and three cats were able to escape the fire.
  
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• 19-year-old man found safe

  04-08-2023 03:06
  
  The man went missing from a hospital in south St. Louis County and has since been found safe.
  
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• Metro East man suspected of murder had 2018 kidnapping conviction vacated for 'constitutional reasons'

  04-08-2023 02:54
  
  In 2018, Gabriel Calixto was sentenced to six years in prison for kidnapping. That sentence was vacated in 2020.Now he's wanted for murder charges in Sangamon Co.
  
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• 9-year-old girl missing out of St. Louis County found safe

  04-08-2023 02:26
  
  She was found safe Thursday evening.
  
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• 'If the law allowed me, I would impose a much longer term' | Federal judge sentences prolific cyberstalker to nearly 6 years

  04-08-2023 02:12
  
  Robert Merkle sent harassing and threatening messages to multiple women across the country.
  
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• Historic neighborhoods on the rebound thanks to Kansas City investments

  04-08-2023 00:50
  
  The city invested in culturally important sites and neighborhoods.
  
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• Girl hit by starting gate at Illinois harness race dies

  04-08-2023 00:21
  
  The Illinois girl has died after a starting gate being hauled by a car prior to a harness race struck her while she was sitting in the grandstand at a county fair.
  
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• Police arrest 1 teen they believe is involved in downtown St. Louis mass shooting

  04-08-2023 00:02
  
  The 16-year-old is facing a first-degree assault charge for shooting one of the victims during the June 18 shooting, the St. Louis Police Department said.
  
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