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South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

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Charges issued for shooting at Telegraph and Kingston in South County

Charges issued for shooting at Telegraph and Kingston in South County

March 7, 2024

The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's office issued several charges Wednesday against a St. Louis man for assaulting a former romantic partner in South County. Jermaine Thurman, 49, of the 1100...

The states first Safe Haven Baby Box was installed at the Mehlville Fire Protection Districts Engine House No. 2, 5434 Telegraph Road. The boxes are designed to let parents anonymously surrender newborns at firehouses, hospitals and other public safety locations.

More places install drop-off boxes for surrendered babies. Critics say they’re a gimmick

By Anna Claire Vollers, Missouri Independent March 4, 2024

The pitch feels noble, visceral: Prevent newborns from being discarded in dumpsters, and do it in a way that shields the mother and protects her anonymity while safeguarding the baby’s health and future. In...

Like a spring ritual, another attempt to end daylight saving time in Missouri

By Quinn Coffman, Missouri Independent February 27, 2024

With daylight saving time arriving March 10, a House committee heard a bill Wednesday that would stop the clock once and for all. If passed, it would align Missouri with a group of 19 other states intent...

Explore careers at Special School District apprenticeship showcase

Explore careers at Special School District apprenticeship showcase

February 26, 2024

The Special School District of St. Louis is co-hosting the 3rd annual St. Louis County Apprenticeship and Career Pathways Showcase with the Affton, Pattonville, and Rockwood school districts in March . Families...

Red Flag Warning issued in St. Louis County

‘Red Flag’ Warning issued in St. Louis County

February 26, 2024

The National Weather Service in St. Louis has issued a Red Flag Warning for St. Louis County until 6 p.m. Feb. 26. The red flag warning was issued for critical fire danger in eastern Missouri and western...

Effort to place St. Louis police under state control returns in Missouri legislature

Effort to place St. Louis police under state control returns in Missouri legislature

By Debra Chandler Landis, Missouri Independent February 19, 2024

Missourians voted in 2013 to return control of the St. Louis police department to local officials, ending more than 150 years of state oversight. And almost immediately, state lawmakers began pushing...

Breaking: Charges issued in Oakville triple shooting that left two dead

Breaking: Charges issued in Oakville triple shooting that left two dead

February 6, 2024

Update 5:18 p.m. Tuesday: The St. Louis County Police Department issued charges Tuesday against suspects Tyler Cole, 19, of the 7200 block of Becker Road, and Zachary Hough, 18, of the 4200 block of Massabielle...

Little Leaders Academy hosts scavenger hunt for a cause

Little Leaders Academy hosts scavenger hunt for a cause

February 5, 2024

The Little Leaders Academy, a prekindergarten through sixth-grade nature-based microschool in Sappington, is holding a scavenger hunt at Whitecliff Park on Saturday to raise money for Eli Pratt, an 8-year-old...

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