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2 killed, 2 critically injured in separate overnight St. Louis shootings

ST. LOUIS — Two people were killed and two were critically injured in four separate shootings overnight in St. Louis, according to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. The first shooting happened just before midnight Saturday in the 6900 block of Gravois Avenue, near Saints Peter & Paul Cemetery...
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Freedom Fest postponed, Belle-Clair Speedway updates and other top local stories

The Belleville News-Democrat’s top news stories for the week of June 22 include the tragic death of a Swansea construction worker, the sudden closure of a 60-year-old church, confusion that led to the postponement of Freedom Fest and other headlines. Below is a quick review of the week’s top local stories: A 55-year-ol
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Sports Final: Yogi Berra’s family talks former catcher’s Hall of Fame Career

ST. LOUIS – Larry and Lindsay Berra joined Kevin Ryans during their recent trip to St. Louis. The duo was set to speak at the St. Louis Browns alumni luncheon on Wednesday June, 17.
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America at 250: Battle of St. Louis marked Revolutionary War’s only clash west of...

St. Louis was site of westernmost Revolutionary War battle, defeat for British and their Indian allies
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St. Louis has one of the least ‘vibrant’ and ‘welcoming’ downtowns in the world,...

ST. LOUIS – A new wide-ranging international survey finds that St. Louis has one of the least “vibrant” and “welcoming” downtowns in the world. The Gensler City Pulse 2026 report, released last month, included responses from more than 35,000 residents across 75 major cities worldwide, including 33 in the United States.
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Sinkhole-like riverfront washout forms in downtown St. Louis

A washout that resembles a sinkhole formed along the Downtown St. Louis riverfront earlier this week near the Gateway Arch.
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This new St. Louis moms club is turning brunch into a force for good

St. Louis moms have plenty of places to gather. There are playground meetups, neighborhood Facebook groups, coffee dates, wine nights, book clubs… But Gelina Reed couldn’t find a space that combined that community with something she cared deeply about: giving back. So she created one. Mamas Who Brunch...
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Metro East mother shares infertility journey to raise awareness during World Infertility Awareness Month

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - June is World Infertility Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges millions of people face while trying to build a family. According to the World Health Organization, about 1 in 6 adults worldwide experience infertility during their lifetime. For...
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St. Louis Rushes a Roof Lifeline to Dutchtown’s Long-Dark Virginia Theater

The long-quiet Virginia Theater in Dutchtown is finally getting some attention, as St. Louis city agencies line up short-term repairs funded by federal pandemic relief dollars. The plan is straightforward: shore up the roof and tackle basic stabilization so water stays out and the building holds steady while officials
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Mayor Parkinson Honors United Church of Christ Minister Karla Frost

Granite City’s June 16 City Council Meeting featured the presentation of a plaque to United Church of Christ Minister Karla Frost. City Council Members Jason Smith, Keith Burton Scott Moss, and City Counsel Tonya Genovese were absent. Madelyn Foster served as legal advisor in the absence of the City Counsel. After Mayo

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