South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

A photo of the rescue as it happened at Johnson’s Shut-Ins June 14.

Oakville grads rescue drowning teenager at Johnson’s Shut-Ins

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor June 24, 2021

A teenager who nearly drowned at Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park last week was rescued by a group of quick-thinking teen lifeguards visiting from Oakville, with help from a fateful trip to Walgreens. The...

Motorcyclist who died in crash on Gravois Road loved deeply and fought fiercely, family says

Motorcyclist who died in crash on Gravois Road ‘loved deeply and fought fiercely,’ family says

May 5, 2021

A motorcyclist who was killed in a crash Saturday on Gravois Road in Affton was a Lindbergh High graduate who "loved deeply and fought fiercely," his family said in his obituary. Justin Beger, 25, who...

Mehlville buses honored by state patrol

Mehlville buses honored by state patrol

February 11, 2021

For the 25th year, the Mehlville School District transportation department has been honored for its bus maintenance by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The department received the “Exemplary School...

State Rep. Shamed Dogan speaks on the Missouri House floor (photo courtesy of Tim Bommel/House Communications).

Police chokeholds, no-knock warrants like South County raid spark debate in Missouri House committee

By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent November 16, 2020

As state lawmakers mull the idea of restricting police use of chokeholds or no-knock warrants, they are facing pushback from law enforcement organizations who contend decisions should be made at the local...

Brock Teague

Trooper pulls man out of burning car on Interstate 55

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor June 23, 2020

A Missouri state trooper pulled a man out of a burning car in South County, saving the man’s life. Around 2 a.m. Saturday, June 13, the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the St. Louis County Police...

Update: Armed, endangered man who fired shot at house in South County found

Update: Armed, endangered man who fired shot at house in South County found

August 27, 2019

Update: Johnson was found safe, the Highway Patrol said around 1 p.m. Tuesday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol has issued an endangered person advisory for a man missing from South County who is...

UPDATED: Man in South County found safe after endangered person advisory

UPDATED: Man in South County found safe after endangered person advisory

June 12, 2019

A man in South County was found safe Wednesday after an endangered person advisory was issued for him after he went missing Tuesday night. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said that William Harris,...

Maplewood man dies in crash on Interstate 270 in Sunset Hills

Maplewood man dies in crash on Interstate 270 in Sunset Hills

April 23, 2019

A Maplewood man died in a late-night crash on Interstate 270 in Sunset Hills Sunday night. Troy D. King Jr., 68, died in a one-car crash on the interstate near Rott Road, according to a Missouri State...

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