Period poverty awareness week sheds light on new resource in Jefferson County

Old newspaper boxes are getting a new purpose in Jefferson County after being transformed into “Dignity Drawers” — free community boxes stocked with menstrual hygiene products.

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Mizzou running back Ahmad Hardy injured in Mississippi shooting

University of Missouri’s football running back Ahmad Hardy was injured in a shooting over the weekend while out-of-state, officials said Monday morning.

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Ellisville man apprehended following multi-county chase on I-70

An Ellisville, Missouri, man remains in custody in the Montgomery County Jail for leading law enforcement on a multi-county pursuit on Interstate 70 and firing shots at deputies and state troopers.

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Tornado-hit St. Louis salon rebuilt by owner’s faith

Tameya Banks, the owner of Nitty’s Salon 1 & Retail and Maine Chic Clothing on Natural Bridge Ave, was able to reopen her business nearly one year after the devastating EF3 tornado that caused an estimated $1.6 billion in damage … Continue reading

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Missouri mom one step away from becoming next ‘American Idol’

Hannah Harper, a mother of three from rural Missouri, is headed to the finale of American Idol, marking a major milestone for the Reynolds County native whose emotional, heartfelt, and deeply personal performances have helped her emerge as one of … Continue reading

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Spencer announces new plan for Rams settlement funds

A new proposal from Mayor Cara Spencer’s office calls for the bulk of Rams settlement money to be allocated across three big priorities: tornado recovery, infrastructure repair, and downtown revitalization.

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‘She could have been anyone’ – Jury hears rape suspect’s interview

A confession tape and new testimony are central in a Madison County rape trial, where prosecutors say the suspect targeted a woman at a Starbucks in 2022 and was later identified using genetic genealogy.

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Former MICDS coach sentenced for sending lewd pics to students

A former high school basketball coach appeared in federal court Wednesday to be sentenced for sending sexually explicit photos to students and having lewd or lascivious conversations with them.

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8 victims in 6 shootings across St. Louis; police investigating

Detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are investigating six shootings across the city that happened Monday evening and early Tuesday morning.

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Ex-St. Louis Sheriff asks judge to dismiss federal charges

Former St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery is now asking a judge to dismiss federal charges against him, arguing he was targeted for political reasons after he refused to step down at the request of former Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey.

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