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South St. Louis County News

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The two suspects in the string of armed robberies, James Leach, left, and Kelly Lenz, right.

Man and woman charged in South County armed robberies that led to lockdowns

December 6, 2019

A man and a woman are facing charges for a string of armed robberies last week and this week across South County after their capture Thursday led to a lockdown at two schools. Police say the pair, a man...

Incorporation of Green Park to be considered again by county

Incorporation of Green Park to be considered again by county

December 6, 2019

This is a “blast from South County’s past” from the past 30 years of The Call’s archives. Originally published on: Thursday, Jan. 12, 1995. Stay tuned throughout the year for more glimpses into...

UPDATED: School lockdowns lifted after police capture Lemay Ferry robbery suspect

UPDATED: School lockdowns lifted after police capture Lemay Ferry robbery suspect

December 5, 2019

A police search for a robbery suspect around Lemay Ferry Road spurred a lockdown at two South County schools Thursday that has been lifted. Lockdowns were lifted at Mehlville High School and Mosaic Elementary...

Pouring water from a faucet

Strange water taste in South County is temporary, caused by heavy rain

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter December 5, 2019

Residents in the South County area may have noticed that their tap water has a strange taste this week, but the reason is temporary and nothing to be alarmed about. Heavy rains last week affected source...

Police released this surveillance photo of a car they say hit and killed a 64-year-old pedestrian crossing South Broadway in Lemay on Black Friday.

Police release photos and video of car that killed pedestrian in South County hit-and-run

December 5, 2019

Police have released surveillance video and photos of the car they say hit and killed a pedestrian in South County on Black Friday, then drove off. The man, 64, who died after being hit and killed...

Retired St. Louis County Police Chief Jerry Lee dies; funeral set Friday

Retired St. Louis County Police Chief Jerry Lee dies; funeral set Friday

December 4, 2019

A retired St. Louis County police chief’s funeral services will be held Friday at the Cathedral Basilica, with visitation Thursday in University City. Retired St. Louis County Police Chief Jerry Lee,...

Passenger airplane flying above clouds in evening.

Port Authority declines to add St. Louis County to airport talks, at least for now

December 4, 2019

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com Just as St. Louis Lambert International Airport saw one of its busiest travel weeks of the year, a St. Louis County commission decided not...

Jill Schupp running for Congress in St. Louis suburbs, challenging  Ann Wagner

Jill Schupp running for Congress in St. Louis suburbs, challenging Ann Wagner

December 4, 2019

U.S. Rep. Ann Wagner has a Democratic challenger for 2020. Missouri Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, announced Tuesday that she is running against Wagner in the 2nd Congressional District that covers...

Rendering of the new Union Station with the St. Louis Wheel and the St. Louis Aquarium.

St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station will open Christmas Day

December 4, 2019

The St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station will open on Christmas. Special Christmas Day hours will be from noon until 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 25, the aquarium announced Wednesday. Timed admission tickets...

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