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How does Missouri decide whether a juvenile is detained or released?

Recent arrests involving teenagers accused of serious crimes in the St. Louis area have prompted questions over why some juveniles are released shortly after they are taken into custody.

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Festus City Council votes down recall petitions

Nearly two weeks ago, a group seeking to recall four Festus elected officials had their petitions certified by Jefferson County Clerk Jeannie Goff to recall Mayor Sam Richards, Councilman Michael Cook, Councilman David Boyer and Councilman Kevin Dennis.

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6-7 event in Shrewsbury ends in chaos, juvenile fights and arrests

A planned 6-7 event at a trampoline park in Shrewsbury drew hundreds of unaccompanied juveniles and ended with multiple fights and the arrest of several minors, including one child who brought a weapon with her.

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Plane that was en route to pick up Yadier Molina crashes, pilots killed

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — A pilot and co-pilot from the United States have died in a fiery plane crash as they attempted an emergency landing in the Dominican Republic, authorities said. The incident occurred Sunday near the southern … Continue reading

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St. Louis fans brave heat for Cardinals, Battlehawks, IndyCar

Summer made itself known that it’s right around the corner in St. Louis this weekend. But despite the heat and humidity, sports fans weren’t backing down.

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Teen killed in O’Fallon neighborhood shooting: SLMPD

The teen was shot and killed inside a market in the O’Fallon neighborhood.

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Chief Pontiac burial site underneath parking garage

A bronze plaque on the side of the Stadium East Parking Garage in downtown St. Louis marks the traditional burial site of Chief Pontiac, a significant Indigenous leader of the eighteenth century.

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St. Louis Public Schools employee diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease

Missouri health officials recently notified St. Louis Public Schools that an employee has been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease, according to new information released by the district.

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14-year-old reels in Missouri state-record fish

LACLEDE COUNTY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) commends Grovespring’s 14-year-old angler for his recent catch of the state-record river redhorse sucker. On May 16, Memphis Nelson caught the 10-pound, 3-ounce fish on the Osage Fork of the … Continue reading

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Video released of Wildwood officer-involved shooting

Note: The full video of the critical incident briefing can be found linked in the third paragraph. Viewer discretion is advised. ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – The St. Louis County Police Department released audio and video Friday captured in an … Continue reading

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