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• Boardwalk Waffles and Ice Cream shutters Soulard location

  02-06-2023 00:28
  
  The Soulard property is owned by 1001 Russell LLC.
  
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• St. Mary's and UMSL create partnership for students, staff on both campuses

  11-08-2026 21:15
  
  The agreement between UMSL and St. Mary’s South Side Catholic High School offers educational opportunities for students and staff.
  
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• Missouri lawmakers push for AI guardrails

  11-08-2026 20:45
  
  Members of the House's Future Caucus said their legislation will focus on AI accountability, creating guardrails around water and power consumption, and requiring human involvement in AI-assisted medical decisions.
  
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• License plate shortage slows Missouri's bid to end temporary tags

  11-08-2026 20:45
  
  Temporary tag scofflaws could be costing the state millions of dollars in lost tax revenue
  
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• Another teen to be tried as an adult in Ferguson gun battle that killed Lyft driver

  11-08-2026 20:29
  
  Lamarkus Van, 17, is also accused of shooting and killing his 29-year-old cousin a month after the shootout, according to juvenile court officials.
  
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• Bellefontaine Neighbors aldermen illegally hired attorney during fight with mayor, state says

  11-08-2026 20:25
  
  Aldermen hired attorney Sam Alton a day before voting to confirm his appointment and without considering other legal firms as required by city law, the Missouri Ethics Commission said.
  
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• Missouri Supreme Court seeks swift action in redistricting ballot measure case

  11-08-2026 20:00
  The Missouri Supreme Court wants a quick resolution in lower courts of a lawsuit that will decide if voters will see a congressional redistricting referendum on the Nov. 3 ballot. In a Monday letter to Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel…
  
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• Former police captain reaches $725K settlement in lawsuit against St. Louis County

  11-08-2026 19:10
  
  St. Louis County released the agreement, signed last month, in response to a Post-Dispatch records request.
  
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• New Missouri State Fair rodeo arena to open but costs continue to grow

  11-08-2026 18:45
  
  Amid the construction of a new arena in Sedalia, officials say a road has to be re-routed
  
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• Woman killed by car that ran stop sign identified as 26-year-old from Mississippi

  11-08-2026 18:00
  
  She died after a BMW slammed into her Mazda, police said.
  
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• Post-Dispatch columnist Daniel Neman on cooking, cravings and food culture

  11-08-2026 17:00
  If you enjoy cooking, eating or having hot takes about food, Post-Dispatch features writer Daniel Neman's column has something for you.
  
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• Federal funding bill could delay Missouri ban on hemp beverages

  11-08-2026 17:00
  Hemp-derived THC beverages could stay on Missouri shelves past Nov. 12 — the day the state’s ban on intoxicating hemp products takes effect — if Congress gives final approval to a short-term funding bill and the president signs it. In…
  
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• Neman: An apple a day keeps Alzheimer’s at bay

  11-08-2026 13:15
  
  Citrus fruit, artichokes, green peppers and, yes, apples can stave off cognitive decline.
  
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• Webster University asks to tear down historic library to make land 'easier to sell'

  11-08-2026 13:00
  
  A Webster Groves commission on Tuesday will hear arguments from Webster University officials on why they should be allowed to demolish the historic Luhr Library Building.
  
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• WashU finds mRNA flu vaccine effective against many strains

  11-08-2026 13:00
  
  Hanover Matz, a researcher at WashU, and his colleagues showed that the mRNA-based vaccine generates a broader immune response that is effective against many different strains of the flu virus.
  
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• Brentwood to spend almost $70,000 on logo redesign. Residents are skeptical.

  11-08-2026 13:00
  Brentwood has already paid consultants working on designing a new city logo more than $10,000, and will give them almost $60,000 more in the next two years.
  
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• See the Aug. 11, 1926, front page: Ex-convict shot by cop as he runs out of dentist's home

  11-08-2026 11:00
  Headlines from the Aug. 11, 1926, front page include: Old skeleton in Edenborn's life shown in court in will contest
  
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• Driver dies after crash into Bellefontaine Cemetery fence

  11-08-2026 07:15
  St. Louis Police said officers responded to a vehicle crash at North Broadway and Sweringen Avenue at 3:50 p.m. Saturday.
  
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• St. Louis police seek pickup driver in fatal hit-and-run near Fairground Park

  11-08-2026 07:00
  St. Louis police said they are looking for the driver of a pickup truck who struck and killed one pedestrian and critically injured another late Friday.
  
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• Woman charged with making false child abduction report

  11-08-2026 06:45
  
  St. Louis police said the report by Brianna Nichole Mathis, 25, triggered an Amber Alert on Sunday night.
  
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• Obit Index

  11-08-2026 06:00
  Ash, Robert - Harvest, AL
  
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• Howard, Barbara Annette

  11-08-2026 06:00
  March 13, 1948 - June 23, 2026
  
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• Hamby, Bert H.

  11-08-2026 06:00
  
  Hamby, Bert H.- Thursday, Aug 6, 2026. Visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel, Thursday, Aug 13th, 4 to 8 pm. Funeral Mass Friday, Aug 14, 1:30 pm at St. Martin of Tours Church. Please see kutisfuneralhomes.com for more information.
  
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• Bail, Mark Andrew

  11-08-2026 06:00
  
  Bail, Mark Andrew, 54, on 8/7. Visit 9:30-11 Sat. 8/15, Arlington United Methodist Church, 3770 McKelvey Rd. Bridgeton, 63044. Funeral Ser. at 11, with burial in Cold Water Cemetery. www.alexanderstlouis.com
  
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• Ash, Robert

  11-08-2026 06:00
  
  May 29, 1958 - August 7, 2026
  
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• Missouri Democrats see hope in rejection of Amendments 4, 5

  11-08-2026 03:39
  
  Missouri Democrats say the overwhelming rejection of two constitutional amendments could give the party an opening to gain legislative seats in November.
  
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• St. Charles County OKs first $1 million for new pet adoption facility

  11-08-2026 03:15
  
  The new facility, set for an undeveloped portion of the National Equestrian Center site in Lake Saint Louis, will operate in addition to the current pet adoption center.
  
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• Police investigate apparent murder-suicide in Cahokia Heights

  11-08-2026 01:15
  Authorities in Cahokia Heights are investigating two weekend deaths that appear to be a murder-suicide, police said.
  
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• Main Street closure marks the start of major work in Glen Carbon

  11-08-2026 00:45
  
  A section of Main Street is closed to through traffic as Glen Carbon’s storm sewer project moves forward after a delay.
  
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• Two groups beefing at Ferguson gas station led to fatal shooting of mom, prosecutor says

  10-08-2026 23:45
  
  Details about the drive-by shooting were discussed Monday morning during a bond hearing for one of three men charged in Shakeela Martin's death.
  
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